The song "Louisiana, 1927" by Harvey Danger is a cover of the original song by Randy Newman, and it tells the story of the devastating Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 in Louisiana. The lyrics describe how the winds changed, causing a cloud to roll in from the north and bring heavy rain, leading to six feet of water flooding the streets of Evangeline. The river rose all day and all night, causing some people to get lost in the flood while others managed to escape. The song references President Coolidge visiting the area by train and referring to the people as "poor crackers," highlighting the lack of attention and support given to the flood victims by the government. The repeated refrain of "Louisiana, they're trying to wash us away" captures the sense of despair and helplessness felt by the people affected by the natural disaster. Overall, the song serves as a poignant portrayal of the devastating impact of the flood on the people of Louisiana in 1927, and it calls attention to the lack of aid and support provided by the government during that time.
