The Joker
Fat Boy Slim feat. Bootsy Collins Lyrics


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Some people call me the space cowboy
Some people call me the gangster of love, yeah
Some people walking round calling me Maurice
'Cause I speak of the pompitous of love

People talk about me, baby (People talk about me, bad to)
They say I'm doin' you wrong, (doin' you wrong, doin' you wrong)
Well, don't let that worry you baby (oh baby)
'Cause I'm right here, right here, right here, right here at home
(Everybody Singing Along)

'Cause I'm a picker
I'm a grinner
I'm a lover
And I'm a sinner
I play the music in the sun

I'm a joker
I'm a smoker
I'm a midnight toker
I give my lovin' on the run

You're the cutest thing
That I ever did see
I really love your peaches
I want to shake your tree
Lovey-dovey, dovey-lovey, dovey all the time
Ooo-eee baby, I'm gonna show you a good time babe

Cause I'm a picker
I'm a grinner
I'm a lover
And I'm a sinner
I play the music in the sun

I'm a joker
I'm a smoker
I'm a midnight toker
I sure don't want to hurt no one

Come on and follow me
You know I really want you for your company
Even though I'm attached to you physically
My computer mechanism wants you mentally
(Shoo be doo be doo shoo be)
You know I really want you for your company
(Shoo be doo be doo doo be)
My computer mechanism wants you mentally

People keep talking bout me like a low down dog (like a low life dog)
They say I'm doin ya wrong, doin ya wrong (doin' ya wrong)
Well don't you know, don't you worry bout a thing pretty mama
Cause I'm right here, right here, right here singing along

Cause I'm a picker
I'm a grinner
I'm a lover
And I'm a sinner
I play the music in the sun

I'm a joker
I'm a smoker




An I'm a fa shizzile dizzile ma nizzle fizzle bizzle
I give my lovin' on the run

Overall Meaning

"The Joker" by Fat Boy Slim featuring Bootsy Collins is a reimagining of the original song by Steve Miller Band. The song begins with various nicknames the singer has been called, including the "space cowboy," "gangster of love," and "Maurice" because he "speaks of the pompitous of love" (a phrase that doesn't actually mean anything, just a made-up term by Miller). Despite people talking badly about him, the singer reassures his partner that he is not doing anything wrong and that he is still there for her. The chorus repeats the phrase "cause I'm a picker, I'm a grinner, I'm a lover, and I'm a sinner," emphasizing the singer's non-conformity, and that he plays music in the sun. The term "picker" is slang for someone who plays guitar or banjo, and a "grinner" likely refers to someone with a joyful disposition. The singer then goes on to identify himself as a "joker," "smoker," and "midnight toker," intending to have a good time without hurting anyone.


The last verse begins with the singer complimenting his love interest, saying, "you're the cutest thing that I ever did see, I really love your peaches, I wanna shake your tree, lovey-dovey, dovey-lovey, dovey all the time, oooh-eee baby, I'm gonna show you a good time, babe." The singer then repeats the chorus and ends with an absurd twist, claiming to be a "fa shizzile dizzile ma nizzle fizzle bizzle," a nonsensical phrase incorporating slang terms for being "cool." Overall, the song is a celebration of individuality, love, and having a good time without taking things too seriously.


Line by Line Meaning

Some people call me the space cowboy
Some individuals identify me as a person who behaves in a peculiar, free-spirited way.


Some people call me the gangster of love, yeah
Some folks associate me with being a person who is passionate about expressing affection and admiration towards others.


Some people walking round calling me Maurice
Some individuals refer to me as Maurice because I frequently use complex phrases to express the concept of love.


'Cause I speak of the pompitous of love
I talk regarding the secret or unknown nature of love.


People talk about me, baby (People talk about me, bad to)
Individuals discuss or comment about me, dear. (Individuals speak negatively about me, dear.)


They say I'm doin' you wrong, (doin' you wrong, doin' you wrong)
They assert that I am mistreating you, (mistreating you, mistreating you).


Well, don't let that worry you baby (oh baby)
Well, don't allow that to cause you concern, darling. (Oh, darling.)


'Cause I'm right here, right here, right here, right here at home
Because I am present, here and now, in this house. (Because I am currently in our home, physically.)


(Everybody Singing Along)
(The people around me are joining and singing along).


'Cause I'm a picker
This is because I am someone who can play or pick strings on a musical instrument.


I'm a grinner
I have a habit of grinning frequently.


I'm a lover
I am a person who deeply loves and cares for others.


And I'm a sinner
Also, I am someone who frequently commits sinful or morally wrongful acts.


I play the music in the sun
I perform music under the sun or outdoors where the sun is shining.


I'm a joker
I have a humorous or whimsical personality.


I'm a smoker
I am someone who engages in smoking tobacco.


I'm a midnight toker
I smoke cannabis late at night.


I give my lovin' on the run
I express love often but do not always stay in one place for very long.


You're the cutest thing
You are the most endearing and adorable individual.


That I ever did see
I have never seen anyone more charming than you.


I really love your peaches
I am intensely fond of your body's curves.


I want to shake your tree
I am keen to explore your sexuality or encourage your romantically.


Lovey-dovey, dovey-lovey, dovey all the time
I am always sweet and affectionate with you.


Ooo-eee baby, I'm gonna show you a good time babe
Ooh, my dear, I will provide you with a great experience. (I will satisfy your romantic desire.)


Come on and follow me
Please, follow me and join me in what I am doing.


You know I really want you for your company
You realize that I genuinely desire your companionship and presence.


Even though I'm attached to you physically
Despite already being physically connected to you, I still want to be around you and spend time with you.


My computer mechanism wants you mentally
My desires to be romantically involved with you extend beyond the physical realm to include an emotional, mental connection.


(Shoo be doo be doo shoo be)
(Singing along with a nonsensical, improvisational noise)


My computer mechanism wants you mentally
My desires to be romantically involved with you extend beyond the physical realm to include an emotional, mental connection.


People keep talking bout me like a low down dog (like a low life dog)
Individuals continue to spread rumors and gossip about me, making me feel disrespected and lowly.


They say I'm doin ya wrong, doin ya wrong (doin' ya wrong)
They assert that I am mistreating you, (mistreating you, mistreating you).


Well don't you know, don't you worry bout a thing pretty mama
Please do not be distressed, lovely. (Please do not worry, beautiful.)


Cause I'm right here, right here, right here singing along
I am presently here with you, dear, and am singing along to the music.


'Cause I'm a picker
This is because I am someone who can play or pick strings on a musical instrument.


I'm a grinner
I have a habit of grinning frequently.


I'm a lover
I am a person who deeply loves and cares for others.


And I'm a sinner
Also, I am someone who frequently commits sinful or morally wrongful acts.


I play the music in the sun
I perform music under the sun or outdoors where the sun is shining.


I'm a joker
I have a humorous or whimsical personality.


I'm a smoker
I am someone who engages in smoking tobacco.


An I'm a fa shizzile dizzile ma nizzle fizzle bizzle
And, I speak using complex, nonsensical slang and jargon.


I give my lovin' on the run
I express love often but do not always stay in one place for very long.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@gallinadeyeso9638

Algunas personas me llaman el vaquero del espacio, sí
Algunos me llaman el gángster del amor
Algunas personas me llaman Maurice
Porque hablo de la pomposidad del amor

La gente habla de mí, nena
Dice que te estoy haciendo mal, que te estoy haciendo mal
Bueno, no te preocupes, nena.
No te preocupes.
Porque estoy aquí, aquí, aquí, aquí, aquí en casa

Porque soy un recolector
Soy un sonriente
Soy un amante
Y yo soy un pecador
Toco mi música al sol

Soy un bromista
Soy un fumador
Soy un jugador de medianoche
No quiero hacer daño a nadie.

Soy un recolector
Soy un sonriente
Soy un amante
Y yo soy un pecador
Toco mi música al sol

Soy un bromista
Soy un fumador
Soy un jugador de medianoche
Tengo mi amor a la fuga
Wooo Wooooo

Eres la cosa más linda
Que alguna vez vi
Me encantan tus melocotones.
Quieres sacudir tu árbol
Cariñosamente, cariñosamente, cariñosamente todo el tiempo
Ooo-eee nena, seguro que te haré pasar un buen rato

Porque soy un recolector
Soy un sonriente
Soy un amante
Y yo soy un pecador
Toco mi música al sol

Soy un bromista
Soy un fumador
Soy un jugador de medianoche
Tengo mi amor a la fuga

Soy un recolector
Soy un sonriente
Soy un amante
Y yo soy un pecador
Toco mi música al sol

Soy un bromista
Soy un fumador
Soy un jugador de medianoche
No quiero hacer daño a nadie.

Wooo Woooo

La gente sigue hablando de mi bebé
Dicen que te estoy haciendo mal
Bueno, no te preocupes, no te preocupes, no te preocupes, mamá.
Porque estoy aquí en casa

Eres la cosa más linda que he visto...
Realmente amo tus melocotones, quiero sacudir tu árbol.
Cariñosamente, cariñosamente, cariñosamente todo el tiempo
Vamos, nena, y te haré pasar un buen rato.



All comments from YouTube:

@solmonellas

Estuve buscando esta joya de vídeo por bastante tiempo y al fin lo encontré!!! Recuerdo haberlo visto cuando era una niña y no sabia quien cantaba. Recordaba a los gatitos tan bellos q aparecen aquí! Los gatitos son hernosos, me encantan y todos los animalitos. Bendiciones a todos los animalitos y a los querendones de ellos! 🤗🤗🤗🤗

@gainsbourgchartier8906

ja ja ja

@Rattitudee

Amo este video también es muy tierno y bien hecho ❤❤

@Fareast555

This video is awesome. I wish they would make a "behind-the-scenes" video on this one. Great tune!

@gainsbourgchartier8906

claro que si

@Endlessm00n

Everytime i'm depressed i see this video and feel better instantly <3

@fusseldieb

Oh wow, I remember watching this when this video came out! I loved watching it. Finding this masterpiece again gave me good shivers/throwbacks :)

Good times!

@RLHTL

I love this SO much more than I do Steve Miller's and the video is bloody wonderful brilliant! Congrats to that happy winner-it is really super good!

@bastooo3

For me, fatboy slim has absolutely the best music videos - all of them have a superb short story or are just "strangely" funny - even this fanvid!

@quinivideos

i agree and also give credits to OK GO videos! these guys really rock!

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