Jokerman (Live in Indianapolis)

Lyrics

[Spoken] Someone was holding up a sign that said—what did it say, "eight minute 'Oxford Comma'"? I'm sorry, that—that was relati— Next time. We got you next time, we'll bring that eight-minute "Oxford Comma." Um, we'd like to do a cover for you guys, if you don't mind. And this song is very special to us, because—uh, not only is it a song by the great Bob Dylan, it uh, it went on to inspire one of the greatest fonts of all time. It's called "Jokerman." [Verse 1] Standing on the waters casting your bread While the eyes of the idol with the iron head are glowing Distant ships sailing into thе mist You were born with a snake in both of your fists whilе a hurricane was blowing Freedom just around the corner for you But with truth so far off, what good will it do? [Chorus] Jokerman dance to the nightingale tune Bird fly high by the light of the moon Oh, oh, oh, Jokerman [Verse 2] So swiftly the sun sets in the sky You rise up and say goodbye to no one Fools rush in where angels fear to tread Both of their futures, so full of dread, you don't show one Shedding off one more layer of skin Keeping one step ahead from the persecutor within [Chorus] Jokerman dance to the nightingale tune Bird fly high by the light of the moon Oh, oh, oh, Jokerman [Verse 3] You're a man of the mountains, you can walk on the clouds Manipulator of crowds, you're the dream twister You're going to Sodom and Gomorrah But what do you care? Ain't nobody there would want to marry your sister Friend to the martyr, friend to the woman of shame Look into the fiery furnace, see the rich man without any name [Chorus] Jokerman dance to the nightingale tune Bird fly high by the light of the moon Oh, oh, oh, Jokerman [Verse 4] Well, the Book of Leviticus and Deuteronomy The law of the jungle and the sea are your only teachers In the smoke of the twilight on a milk-white steed Michelangelo indeed could've carved out your features Resting in the fields, far from the turbulent space Half asleep near the stars with a small dog licking your face [Chorus] Jokerman dance to the nightingale tune Bird fly high by the light of the moon Oh, oh, oh, Jokerman [Verse 5] Well, the rifleman's stalking the sick and the lame Preacherman seeks the same, who'll get there first is uncertain Nightsticks and water cannons, tear gas, padlocks Molotov cocktails and rocks behind every curtain False-hearted judges dying in the webs that they spin Only a matter of time 'til the night comes rushing in [Chorus] Jokerman dance to the nightingale tune Bird fly high by the light of the moon Oh, oh, oh, Jokerman [Instrumental break] [Verse 6] It's a shadowy world, skies are slippery grey A woman just gave birth to a prince today and dressed him in scarlet He'll put the priest in his pocket, put the blade to the heat Take the motherless children off the street And place them at the feet of a harlot Oh, Jokerman, you know what he wants Oh, Jokerman, you don't show any response [Chorus] Jokerman dance to the nightingale tune Bird fly high by the light of the moon Oh, oh, oh, Jokerman Jokerman dance to the nightingale tune Bird fly high by the light of the moon Oh, oh, oh, Jokerman