Lyrics
There are so many things to say about Joe
There are numerous aspects to discuss about Joe.
First why did we let him go
Initially, why did we allow him to leave?
A star of second-hand record markets
Joe is a notable figure in second-hand record markets.
Sweet eyes with a bow tie and it's done
Describing Joe with sweet eyes and a bow tie, suggesting a charming appearance.
Hey Joe!How can we know
Addressing Joe with a question, expressing uncertainty about his activities over the years.
What you've been doing all these years?
Wondering what Joe has been up to during the passage of time.
It's not that I'm asking you for money
Clarifying that the inquiry is not about money but a desire for Joe's presence.
I just want you by my side
Expressing the wish to have Joe close, emphasizing companionship over financial matters.
His brother Marc and his cousin Bob
Introducing Joe's brother Marc and cousin Bob, highlighting their encounters with large crowds.
They were both chased by huge mobs
Stating that both Marc and Bob faced significant attention from mobs.
While Joe he could only sing about the things
Contrasting Joe's situation by noting his focus on singing about less tumultuous subjects.
Crazy women didn't bring
Specifying that Joe's songs don't revolve around chaotic experiences with women.
Hey Joe! How can we know
Reiterating the inquiry about Joe's activities over the years.
What you've been doing all these years?
Emphasizing the curiosity about Joe's life, separate from financial requests.
It's not that I'm asking you for money
Restating that the interest is not monetary but a desire for Joe's presence.
I just want you by my side
Reiterating the wish to have Joe close, focusing on companionship.
Write a song Sing along
Encouraging Joe to write a song and sing along as a way of communication.
That's all we can do (sing a song)
Highlighting that creating and singing a song is the extent of what can be done.
That's all we can do (to hear from you)
Repeating the limitation of actions, suggesting that singing is a way to hear from Joe.
That's all we can do
Affirming again that creating and singing a song is the only feasible response.
Hey Joe! How can we know
Reiterating the uncertainty about Joe's activities over the years.
What you've been doing all these years?
Expressing the ongoing curiosity about Joe's life, irrespective of financial matters.
It's not that I'm asking you for money
Restating that the inquiry is not related to money but a desire for Joe's presence.
I just want you by my side
Reiterating the wish to have Joe close, emphasizing companionship.
Hey Joe, hey Joe Dolan!
Specifically addressing Joe Dolan in a friendly manner, possibly the Joe referred to in the song.
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