Hatfield
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Smallest root shrinking dry
The fish are swimming closer inside Lake Morena
Still get no rain from the sky
Men were firing cannons
Hoping smoke might tear an angel's eyes
Heard the stories of shooting arrows
Tearin' open the clouds
But indians shoot the best, and
The indians they don't like us, much
Hatfield
You made rain for L.A.
We've got ten grand
For you to go cook us some rain
Science from the cooking pot mixing up with the air
Feeling thunder
Nights since they have started
Now the clouds won't stay apart
A little California voodoo
Care of Hatfield and his brother
Now the horses won't race where the down's turned to mud
Streams and rivers are growing
And my boots are filling up
Water's from back this way
Look at them smiling, cooking and smiling
Hatfield
Made rain for L.A.
Well, "Hot damn",
People swear with one walk in this rain
Families on porches
The children are smiling
The owners are mad, owners are crying
Still the eyes of the children, wide open
Wide, wide
Well, the blue light is rolling in between the clouds
Feeling of wonder
Some water drying up, some sinking down
"Charles always kept in touch", swears his mother
"Always had the touch"
Made rain for L.A.
Made rain for L.A.
Hatfield
Hatfield - Widespread Panic
As a staple of Widespread Panic's expansive discography, "Hatfield" exemplifies the band's signature blend of jam band improvisation and Southern rock sensibilities. The track features the group's characteristic interplay between electric guitar, bass, and drums, driving forward through extended instrumental sections that showcase their mastery of groove and dynamics. Often performed live, the song reflects the band's deep roots in the American folk and rock traditions, serving as a vehicle for their collaborative energy and improvisational flair. Its enduring presence in their catalog highlights the group's ability to craft memorable, groove-oriented pieces that resonate with audiences across generations.