The Joker
Fatboy Slim 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 lyrics to Fatboy Slim's "The Joker" are a collection of different personas and nicknames that the singer assumes throughout the song. The first four lines introduce us to these various names - "the space cowboy," "the gangster of love," "Maurice," someone who "speaks of the pompitous of love." These names are all references to other songs, particularly "The Joker" by the Steve Miller Band, who the lines "some people call me the space cowboy" and "the gangster of love" come from. "Maurice" is a possible reference to a character named Maurice, who is mentioned in the Steve Miller Band's song "Enter Maurice." The line about the "pompitous of love" is also a reference to "The Joker," where Miller sings about "loving the one you've found and hating the one you're with."


The rest of the song is made up of various declarations about the singer's personality and desires. He presents himself as a "picker," a "grinner," a "lover," and a "sinner," playing music in the sun. He's also a "joker," a "smoker," and a "midnight toker," and he wants to give his love on the run. But despite his playful and carefree attitude, people are talking about him, and they say that he's doing wrong by his lover. He tells her not to worry, though, because he's right here at home. The song ends with him reasserting his various nicknames and telling his lover that he wants her for both her physical and mental company.


The lyrics to "The Joker" are rich with pop culture references and playful language. Beyond the references to other songs, there are also several expressions that seem invented for the purpose of the song - "the pompitous of love," "lovey-dovey, dovey-lovey, dovey all the time," and perhaps most famously, "I'm a fa shizzile dizzile ma nizzle fizzle bizzle." The song is a classic example of Fatboy Slim's high-energy, genre-melding style, which mixes elements of rock, funk, hip-hop, and electronic dance music. As a result, it has become a staple of dancefloors and party playlists all over the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Some people call me the space cowboy
I am referred to as a spaceman by some people.


Some people call me the gangster of love, yeah
I am also called a lover and a charismatic gentleman.


Some people walking round calling me Maurice
There are people wishing to call me Maurice.


'Cause I speak of the pompitous of love
I am fond of talking about the specialness of love.


People talk about me, baby (People talk about me, bad to)
People are making negative comments about me.


They say I'm doin' you wrong, (doin' you wrong, doin' you wrong)
They accuse me of treating you unfairly.


Well, don't let that worry you baby (oh baby)
However, you shouldn't be bothered by their claims.


'Cause I'm right here, right here, right here, right here at home
Because I am here with you, and I am devoted to you.


(Everybody Singing Along)
Everyone is joining in on the song!


'Cause I'm a picker
I enjoy playing the guitar and picking the strings.


I'm a grinner
I enjoy sharing my wide smile with others.


I'm a lover
I am very passionate and caring towards those I love.


And I'm a sinner
I have made some mistakes and acted wrongly in the past.


I play the music in the sun
I am a musician who performs songs in the light of the sun.


I'm a joker
I am a comedian and a funny man.


I'm a smoker
I smoke cigarettes on occasion.


I'm a midnight toker
I enjoy smoking pot late at night.


I give my lovin' on the run
I show affection freely, even while on the move.


You're the cutest thing
You are so sweet and pretty.


That I ever did see
I have never seen anyone as cute as you!


I really love your peaches
Metaphorically, I am very fond of your body.


I want to shake your tree
I intend to add excitement and pleasure to your life.


Lovey-dovey, dovey-lovey, dovey all the time
We are very affectionate towards each other constantly.


Ooo-eee baby, I'm gonna show you a good time babe
Darling, I am going to treat you to a really great experience!


Come on and follow me
Won’t you come along with me?


You know I really want you for your company
I genuinely want your presence more than anything.


Even though I'm attached to you physically
Although we have a physical connection, there's more to it than that.


My computer mechanism wants you mentally
My mind and emotions are strongly drawn to you.


(Shoo be doo be doo shoo be)
Ad-lib vocalizations expressing joy and energy


People keep talking bout me like a low down dog (like a low life dog)
People are continuing to gossip negatively about me.


They say I'm doin ya wrong, doin ya wrong (doin' ya wrong)
They keep saying I'm mistreating you.


Well don't you know, don't you worry bout a thing pretty mama
You shouldn't let their words bother you, my dear.


Cause I'm right here, right here, right here singing along
I am here beside you, and I am still singing this song!


An I'm a fa shizzile dizzile ma nizzle fizzle bizzle
Nonsense syllables meant to express enthusiasm and fun


I sure don't want to hurt no one
I would never intend harm on anybody.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Ahmet Ertegun, Eddie Curtis, Steve Miller

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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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