The drums beat People screaming Adrenaline rushing "Throw Me Somethin Mista!!" Beads, cups, candy Raining goodies Float after float Drink after drink A city where the party never ends Voodoo blues growing bluer Every mile I drive further away Still feeling the spirit of New Orleans Burning in my chest The swamp trying to flow through Archaic veins always yearning A new thrill Yet here the thrill never ceases Trumpets, trombone, tuba, snare A succession of bands Mask, costumes, cheers, beers Voodoo blues tempting my return