The Dodger Song
Dodging Deception: Unveiling the Candid Truth in The Dodger Song
Lyrics
Oh, the candidate's a dodger, yes, a well-known dodger,
The candidate is known for evading issues or commitments.
Oh, the candidate's a dodger, yes, and I'm a dodger too.
The singer identifies themselves as a dodger as well.
He'll meet you and treat you and ask you for your vote,
The candidate will meet and treat voters but seeks their votes.
But look out, boys, he's a-dodgin' for your vote.
Warning that the candidate is avoiding genuine engagement.
We're all a-dodgin',
Collective acknowledgment of dodging behavior in society.
Dodgin', dodgin', dodgin',
-Oh, we're all a-dodgin' out the way through the world.
-Oh, the lawyer, he's a dodger, yes, a well-known dodger,
A lawyer is introduced as another dodger.
Oh, the lawyer, he's a dodger, yes, and I'm a dodger, too.
Reiteration of the singer being a dodger as well.
He'll plead your case and claim you for a friend,
The lawyer may not be reliable when defending a case.
But look out, boys, he's easy for to bend.
Warning that the lawyer is easily influenced.
We're all a-dodgin',
Repetition of the theme of widespread dodging.
Dodgin', dodgin', dodgin',
-Oh, we're all a-dodgin' out the way through the world.
-Oh, the preacher, he's a dodger, yes, a well-known dodger,
Introduction of a dodging preacher.
Oh, the preacher, he's a dodger, yes, and I'm a dodger, too.
Reiteration that the singer is also a dodger.
He'll preach the gospel and tell you of your crimes,
The preacher may be exploiting believers for money.
But look out, boys, he's dodgin' for your dimes.
Caution that the preacher is after financial gains.
We're all a-dodgin',
Continuation of the theme of societal dodging.
Dodgin', dodgin', dodgin',
-Oh, we're all a-dodgin' out the way through the world.
-Oh, the merchant, he's a dodger, yes, a well-known dodger,
Introduction of a dodging merchant.
Oh, the merchant, he's a dodger, yes, and I'm a dodger, too.
Reiteration that the singer is a dodger, too.
He'll sell you goods at double the price,
The merchant is accused of overpricing goods.
But when you go to pay him you'll have to pay him twice.
Warning that payment may be unfairly demanded.
We're all a-dodgin',
Repetition emphasizing universal dodging.
Dodgin', dodgin', dodgin',
-Oh, we're all a-dodgin' out the way through the world.
-Oh, the farmer, he's a dodger, yes, a well-known dodger,
Introduction of a dodging farmer.
Oh, the farmer, he's a dodger, yes, and I'm a dodger, too.
Reiteration that the singer is also a dodger.
He'll plow his cotton, he'll plow his corn,
The farmer works hard but struggles to make a living.
But he won't make a livin' as sure as you're born.
Expressing the difficulty of sustaining life as a farmer.
We're all a-dodgin',
Repetition of the dodging theme in various professions.
Dodgin', dodgin', dodgin',
-Oh, we're all a-dodgin' out the way through the world.
-Oh, the sheriff, he's a dodger, yes, a well-known dodger,
Introduction of a dodging sheriff.
Oh, the sheriff, he's a dodger, yes, and I'm a dodger, too.
Reiteration that the singer is also a dodger.
He'll act like a friend and a mighty fine man,
The sheriff may not be trustworthy despite acting friendly.
But look out, boys, he'll put you in the can.
Warning of potential legal consequences from the sheriff.
We're all a-dodgin',
Repetition highlighting dodging behavior in authority figures.
Dodgin', dodgin', dodgin',
-Oh, we're all a-dodgin' out the way through the world.
-Oh, the general, he's a dodger, yes, a well-known dodger,
Introduction of a dodging general.
Oh the general, he's a dodger, yes, and I'm a dodger, too.
Reiteration that the singer is also a dodger.
He'll march you up and he'll march you down,
The general may lead soldiers but poses a risk to life.
But look out, boys, he'll put you under ground.
Warning of potential harm under the command of the general.
We're all a-dodgin',
Repetition emphasizing dodging even in military leadership.
Dodgin', dodgin', dodgin',
-Oh, we're all a-dodgin' out the way through the world.
-Oh, the lover is a dodger, yes, a well-known dodger,
Introduction of a dodging lover.
Oh, the lover is a dodger, yes, and I'm a dodger, too.
Reiteration that the singer is also a dodger.
He'll hug you and kiss you and call you his bride,
The lover may deceive with affectionate words.
But look out, girls, he's telling you a lie.
Caution to women about the lover's deceitful nature.
We're all a-dodgin',
Final repetition of the overarching theme of dodging in relationships.
Dodgin', dodgin', dodgin',
-Oh, we're all a-dodgin' out the way through the world.
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