The song "Dead Shrimp Blues" by Peter Green Splinter Group is a blues track that tells the story of a person who wakes up to find all their shrimp dead and gone. The lyrics suggest that someone has been fishing in their pond and taking their catch without permission. The protagonist, who is singing the song, is upset by the loss of their shrimp and expresses their frustration through the lyrics. The person is also thinking about a lover or someone they care about, wondering why they cannot hear their cries of distress. The lyrics further describe how the protagonist has tried their best to attract fish to their bait but cannot prevent someone from fishing in their pond. The reference to serving the "best bait" implies that the protagonist has put effort into their activities but still faces disappointment. The song also touches upon a personal relationship issue. The protagonist suggests that the person they care about has their "mouth stuck out," indicating a disagreement or conflict. The line about being "posted out" at the hole where they used to fish suggests feeling excluded or rejected from a shared experience. Ultimately, the lyrics convey a sense of loss and frustration, both in terms of the physical loss of the shrimp and a personal loss in the relationship. The song expresses the protagonist's struggle to navigate these challenges and find a resolution, ultimately finding solace in getting themselves "unwound" from the situation.
