The band played mostly local gigs and was known for its long, improvisational jams. Their self titled LP was recorded in two sessions, the first in February, 1968 and the second several months later when Detray had already left the band. Contrary to rock and roll legend, the album's producer, David Crosby, was a fellow Oberlin student and NOT the David Crosby of Byrds/CSN&Y fame. Only 300 copies of the LP were pressed and sold around the campus. Despite a low budget and the recording sessions being plagued by technical difficulties, the band was able to put together a very nice and highly original piece of work. Highlights on the album include 'Pale Shades Of Gray', a loony cover of 'Hey Joe' and a great, mellowed out version of the Youngblood's 'Four In The Morning'.
Artist information sources include: The book, 'Fuzz, Acid, and Flowers Revisited' by Vernon Joynson.
Hey Joe
Ant Trip Ceremony Lyrics
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Hey Joe, I said where you goin' with that gun in your hand, oh
I'm goin' down to shoot my old lady
You know I caught her messin' 'round with another man
Yeah, I'm goin' down to shoot my old lady
You know I caught her messin' 'round with another man
Huh! and that ain't cool
Huh hey hoe, I heard you shot your mama down
Hey Joe, I heard you shot your lady down
You shot her down in the ground yeah!
Yeah!
Yes, I did, I shot her
You know I caught her messin' round messin' round town
Huh, yes I did I shot her
You know I caught my old lady messin' 'round town
And I gave her the gun
And I shot her
Alright
Shoot her one more time again baby!
Yeah!
Oh dig it
Oh alright
Hey Joe,
Where you gonna run to now where you gonna go
Hey Joe, I said
Where you gonna run to now where you gonna go
I'm goin' way down south
Way down to Mexico way
Alright
I'm goin' way down south
Way down where I can be free
Ain't no one gonna find me
Ain't no hang-man gonna
He ain't gonna put a rope around me
You better believe it right now
I gotta go now
Hey, Joe
You better run on down
Goodbye everybody
Hey hey Joe
The song Hey Joe by Ant Trip Ceremony is a cover of the classic tune made popular by Jimi Hendrix. The lyrics tell the story of a man named Joe who catches his old lady cheating on him with another man. The chorus repeats the refrain, "Hey Joe, where you gonna go with that gun in your hand?" conveying the violent reaction the singer plans to take. The song ends with Joe admitting he shot his wife and running away to escape punishment for his crime.
The lyrics are written in a conversational and ominous tone, with the repetition of "Hey Joe" creating a sense of urgency and desperation. The song raises questions about morality, violence, and the consequences of our actions. While some may interpret the lyrics as a cautionary tale against violence, others may see the song as glorifying it. Overall, the song Hey Joe is a thought-provoking piece that challenges the listener to question their beliefs about justice and morality.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Joe, where you goin' with that gun of your hand
Joe, what are you planning to do with that gun you're holding?
Hey Joe, I said where you goin' with that gun in your hand, oh
Hey Joe, I repeated my question, where are you going with that gun?
I'm goin' down to shoot my old lady
I'm going to kill my wife.
You know I caught her messin' 'round with another man
I discovered that she was cheating on me.
Yeah, I'm goin' down to shoot my old lady
Yes, I'm really going to kill her.
You know I caught her messin' 'round with another man
I found out that she was being unfaithful.
Huh! and that ain't cool
I'm angry and upset about what she did.
Huh hey hoe, I heard you shot your mama down
Hey Joe, I heard you killed your mother.
You shot her down now
You really shot her.
Hey Joe, I heard you shot your lady down
Hey Joe, I heard you killed your wife.
You shot her down in the ground yeah!
You killed her and buried her in the ground.
Yes, I did, I shot her
Yes, I really did kill her.
You know I caught her messin' round messin' round town
I caught her cheating on me in town.
Huh, yes I did I shot her
I'm admitting that I killed her.
You know I caught my old lady messin' 'round town
I found out that my wife was cheating on me in town.
And I gave her the gun
I handed her the gun, which she got shot with.
And I shot her
I pulled the trigger and killed her.
Hey Joe, where you gonna run to now where you gonna go
Hey Joe, where are you going to escape to now?
Hey Joe, I said where you gonna run to now where you gonna go
Hey Joe, I repeated my question, where are you going to run to for safety?
I'm goin' way down south
I'm headed to Mexico.
Way down to Mexico way
I'm going to Mexico where I'll be far away from the consequences of my actions.
I'm goin' way down south
I'm leaving town and going to Mexico to escape.
Way down where I can be free
I'm going where I don't have to live in fear.
Ain't no one gonna find me
No one will be able to locate me in Mexico.
Ain't no hang-man gonna
No one will be able to arrest me and hang me.
He ain't gonna put a rope around me
The hang-man isn't going to be able to catch me and sentence me to death.
You better believe it right now
I'm serious about leaving and not getting caught.
I gotta go now
It's time for me to leave and escape.
Hey, Joe you better run on down
Hey Joe, you need to leave town quickly.
Goodbye everybody
I'm saying farewell to everyone before leaving town.
Hey hey Joe
Hey Joe, I'm calling out to you one last time before you leave.
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Written by: Billy Roberts
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Tom Mitchell
That cover art just blew my mind on several levels.. wow
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