I've always thought that the song was the preacher preaching to his people to repent for their sins before the Second Coming of Christ and warning them of a great flood washing over the Mississippi and drowning their town if they don't. Fantastic imagery.
I've always thought that the song was the preacher preaching to his people to repent for their sins before the Second Coming of Christ and warning them of a great flood washing over the Mississippi and drowning their town if they don't. Fantastic imagery.