Little Joe's
Little Joe's: Where Nights Unravel and Stories Tangle
Lyrics
By accident
Unexpectedly or unintentionally
I found a room to rent
Discovered a room available for rent
Above a bar they called little Joe’s
The room is located above a bar named Little Joe’s
It was a big old shack
The building is a large, old structure
Off the beaten track
Located in a remote or less-traveled area
But man, I was tired of the road
The speaker is weary of traveling
So, I pulled in
The speaker decides to stop and rest
An’ some guy with a toothy grin
Introduced to a friendly person with a big smile
Said, I hope you ain’t got plans to sleep tonight
The person questions the speaker's plan to sleep
Coz though the beer is warm
Despite imperfections, the atmosphere is lively
The curtains, frayed and torn
Describes the condition of the surroundings
The band is gonna rock the house from midnight
Anticipation of a lively band performance at midnight
At Little Joe’s
Refers to the bar, suggesting a carefree environment
Anything goes
Expresses the permissive atmosphere of Little Joe's
Horns like a banshee wail
Describes the intense sound of the horns
Should hear those cat’s meow
Highlights the enthusiastic response of the audience
The girls that wait on tables
Describes the waitstaff as angelic in appearance
They sure look like angels
Little Joe's is characterized as both the best and worst bar
It’s the bestest and the worstest bar that I know
Little Joe’s
Reiteration of the bar's name
So, what’ll it be
Invitation for companionship
If you need some company
The speaker is introduced to a person named Little Jo
My name’s little Jo the lady said
Little Jo is a short lady with a gun under her bed
She was five foot one
And kept her Daddy’s gun
Describes Little Jo's physical stature
Underneath her four-poster bed
Little Jo possesses her father's firearm
Ah, yes, she did…
Confirmation of the previous statement
Before you kiss her
Advises caution before kissing Little Jo
Better ask first Mr!
Emphasizes the importance of seeking permission
Or you’ll be pushing daises up – don’t you forget
Warning of potential consequences
At Little Joe’s
Reiteration of the carefree atmosphere at Little Joe's
Anything goes
Emphasizes the permissiveness of the environment
Horns like a banshee wail
Describes the intense sound of the horns again
Should hear those cat’s meow
Reiterates the enthusiastic response of the audience
The girls wait on tables
Restatement of the waitstaff's angelic appearance
They sure look like angels
Reiteration of the bar being both the best and worst
It’s the bestest and the worstest bar that I know
It’s Little Joe’s
Final statement affirming the identity of the bar
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