New Madrid
New Madrid

Uncle Tupelo - New Madrid Lyrics

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Oct 1, 1993
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New Madrid Music Video

New Madrid Lyrics

All my daydreams are disasters
She's the one I think I love
Rivers burn and then run backwards
For her, that's enough

They all come from New York City
And they woke me up at dawn
She walked with me to the fountain
And she held onto my arm

Come on, do what you did
Roll me under New Madrid
Shake my baby and please bring her back
'Cause death won't even be still

Caroms over the landfill
Buries us all in its broken back
There's a man of conviction
And although he's getting old

Mr. Browning has a prediction
And we've all been told
So come on back from New York City
Roll your trucks in at dawn

Walk with me to the fountain
And hold onto my arm
Come on, do what you did
Roll me under New Madrid

Shake my baby and please bring her back
'Cause death won't even be still
Caroms over the landfill
Buries us all in its broken back

Writer(s): JEFF TWEEDY, JEFFREY SCOTT TWEEDY
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When was the song 'New Madrid' by Uncle Tupelo released?

    'New Madrid' was released as part of Uncle Tupelo's fourth and final studio album, Anodyne, which was released on October 5, 1993.

  2. Who wrote the lyrics to 'New Madrid'?

    The lyrics for 'New Madrid' were written by Jeff Tweedy, who was one of the primary songwriters for Uncle Tupelo.

  3. What major event influenced the song 'New Madrid'?

    'New Madrid' was influenced by Iben Browning's erroneous prediction of an apocalyptic earthquake in New Madrid, Missouri.

  4. What genre does the song 'New Madrid' belong to?

    'New Madrid' belongs to the alternative country genre, which is a fusion of traditional country music and alternative rock.

  5. Did Uncle Tupelo perform 'New Madrid' live?

    Yes, Uncle Tupelo performed 'New Madrid' during their live shows, including during their tours for the Anodyne album.

  6. Was 'New Madrid' included in any notable compilations or re-releases?

    Yes, 'New Madrid' was included in the re-mastered and re-released version of Anodyne by Rhino Entertainment in 2003.

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