Jimmy Buffett

Apocalypso

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They say this universe is bound to blow
But I say we crank up the calypso control
Apocalyp, apocalyp, apocalypso

Now I'm no dancer as dancers go
But this is one step that you need to know
Apocalyp, apocalyp, apocalypso
We'll be dancing when we go

Planets come and planets go
Apocalypso
Undisturbed the dancers flow
Apocalypso
Old galaxies can be cold
So I'll hold you close
When this earthly light is burning low
This dance will take you to the next plateau

Apocalyp, apocalyp, apocalypso
We'll be dancing when we go
We'll be dancing when we go

Planets come and planets go
Apocalypso
Undisturbed the dancers flow
Apocalypso

Yes we'll ride that final tide
Apocalypso
Gone away just yesterday
Apocalypso

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clw158ff On Dec 26, 2005

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by krriisttii

19y ago

I looove this song, it reminds me soo much of summer! :) It means to me.. well you know how so many people freak out about the APOCALYPSE! but I like buffett's creative spin on "calypso" .. :) it's just kinda a song that says take it easy, it's not that big of a deal! "they say this universe is bound to blow, but I say we crank up the calypso control" he's pretty much saying everybody needs to calm down. love love love this song. love jimmy buffett!

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