The Joker
Jason Mraz & Chrissie Hynde Lyrics

Some people call me the space cowboy
Some people give me this nickname to associate me with the free-spirited and unbounded nature of space cowboys.

Some call me the gangster love
Some call me this due to my suave demeanor and effortless ability to charm women.

And some people call me Maurice
And some people give me this name due to my confidence and ability to speak confidently about love and relationships.

Cause I speak of the competence of love.
Because I understand how to master love in a powerful and effective manner.

Well, people talkin about me, baby
People are spreading rumors about me, darling.

They say I'm doing wrong, I'm doing wrong.
They say that the things I'm doing are not good or right.

Don't you worry, don't you worry, don't you worry dirty mama,
Don't worry, don't worry, don't worry, my beautiful loving lady.

Cause I'm right here, right here, right here, right here headin' home.
I'm here for you, and I'm coming home to you, my dear.

I'm a picker, I'm a grinner, I'm a lover, and I'm a sinner
I'm a musician and an artist who enjoys life experiences, including love and sometimes making poor choices.

I play my music in the sun
I sing and create music out in the open, in the beautiful sunlight.

I'm a joker, I'm a smoker, I'm a midnight toker.
I'm a fun-loving, cigarette-smoking, and nighttime stoner.

I get my lovin' on the run.
I often find love and excitement on the go, with new experiences and people.

You sheltered me from harm
You kept me safe from danger and protected me in times of trouble.

Kept me warm, kept me warm
You provided me with warmth and comfort in times of need.

You gave my love to me
You bestowed upon me the ability to feel and share love with others.

Set me free, set me free
You emancipated me from my past baggage and allowed me to love and live freely.

The finest years I ever knew
The happiest and most fulfilling years of my life.

Were all the years I had with you
Were due to the time spent with you, my dear.

Is there someone you know
Do you know of someone?

You're lovin them so
You love them so much.

But taken them all for granted
However, you have not appreciated or valued them properly.

You may lose them one day
You may lose them one day, and regret not having given them their due respect and attention.

Someone takes them away
Someone else comes along and takes them away from you, due to your neglect or apathy.

And they dont hear the words you long to say
And they won't hear the words and feelings you have long wanted to express to them.

She don't wanna hurt no one
That special person does not want to cause pain or harm to anyone.

Cause I speak the competence of love
I speak of love's ability and strength in taking two people together and keeping them close.