Thresher Lyrics - Swimmin' Time - Shovels & Rope

On a clear April day, 1963 

I took a memorable ride 

On a silver submarine 

100+ men, 

John, Wesley, Harvey and me 

All aboard the SSN-593 

Goin' down 

Goin' down 

Goin' down, down, down, down 

Harvey to base, 

"We're at 1,000 feet." 

Jimmy's doin' real good 

I think he's getting the hang of this thing 

Then the rattle of pipes 

Then the hiss of the steam 

I was the man of the hour 

'till those alarm bells started to ring 

Goin' down 

Goin' down 

Goin' down, down, down, down 

Oh, thresher 

We can't take no more 

Slow pirouette into the arms 

Of the ocean floor 

Wonder and fear 

Unending black sea 

Held everyone's gaze 

In a quiet humility 

Mother ocean we are 

At the mercy of thee 

Like children in uniform 

Balancing on your knee