Released on January 30, 1989

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[Verse 1]

Down in the bayou where the alligators roam

Live some people, you leave them alone

Getting lost may be your last mistake

Unfriendly strangers, unkindly they take

Living off the fat of the land

They hold their justice at the palm of thine hand

Lay down your gun and surrender quiet

Or there's gonna be a Cajun riot!


[Chorus]

Danger in the swamp that waits for you

There's nothing left that you can do

Better watch your back for the vicious attack

'Cause they'll be lookin' for you

Playin' with your life, for your life is too short

Pain is too good for you

Your last breath is all you have left

Take it before you're doomed

Cajun hell (Cajun hell)

Cajun hell (Cajun hell)

Cajun hell (Cajun hell)

Cajun hell... before you're doomed


[Verse 2]

Raising hell and they're ready for fightin'

Huntin' gators and drinkin' white lightnin'

Brewin' moonshine at a still in the swamp

Playing Creole from dusk until dawn

Protect their own is the law of the land

Mess with their law, it will get out of hand

Keep it in mind if you're ever down there

It might be fatal, you better beware


[Chorus]

Danger in the swamp that waits for you

There's nothing left that you can do

Better watch your back, for the vicious attack

'Cause they'll be lookin' for you

Playin' with your life, for your life is too short

Pain is too good for you

Your last breath, is all you have left

Take it before you're doomed

Cajun hell (Cajun hell)

Cajun hell (Cajun hell)

Cajun hell (Cajun hell)

Cajun hell... before you're doomed!