When The Levee Breaks | Judge Lyrics, Meaning & Videos
When The Levee Breaks
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"When The Levee Breaks" is originally a blues song originally recorded by Kansas Joe McCoy and Memphis Minnie in 1929. However, the version by Led Zeppelin covered in this instance by Judge, is about the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927, one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history. The lyrics describe the destruction and devastation caused by the flood when the levee, a man-made barrier designed to prevent flooding, breaks.
The lyrics start by painting a picture of an impending disaster, with the levee barely holding up against the rising water levels. The next verse describes the moment when the levee finally gives in, and the floodwaters come rushing in like a tidal wave, overpowering everything in sight. The singer cries out for help, but no one comes to his aid as the waters continue to rise. The final verse paints a bleak picture of the aftermath of the disaster, with the singer contemplating suicide as he surveys the wreckage of his former life.
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