The Piper
The Busters Lyrics


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If your honey plans to leave the house
She meets her best friend without any doubt
Wearing seven inch boots and her most fancy suit
Relax and have a smoke she’s not preparing for you

The piper is in town

No man is able to tell the threat
He’s just a guy wearing a funny hat
They are all deaf for his magic pipe
To them it’s just another funny mood of their wives

Cause quiet is the night, shiny the stars
The city’s all empty and sleepy the bars
Just outside of town, you can hear a fuzzy sound
The piper is around

The piper is in town

When he talks he seems to be so wise
He knows all the problems of all the guys
If they knew the truth they’d kick him out of the door
‘Cause he’s had all their women before

Cause quiet is the night, shiny the stars
The city’s all empty and sleepy the bars
Just outside of town, you can hear a fuzzy sound
The piper is around





The piper is in town

Overall Meaning

"The Piper" by The Busters is a song about a manipulative man known as the piper who seduces women and leads them astray. The lyrics describe the piper's ability to manipulate women to do his bidding with ease. The line "if your honey plans to leave the house, she meets her best friend without any doubt" suggests that the piper has convinced the woman to leave her husband or partner and run away with him, leaving the man in confusion and despair. The lyrics go on to describe the piper's ability to enchant even the most stubborn men with his "magic pipe", which is metaphorical for his persuasive words. The chorus of "the piper is in town" reinforces the idea that the piper's presence is a constant threat to the stability of relationships, and that men must always be on guard against his wiles.


The song paints a picture of a night that is quiet and deserted, with only the piper's presence being felt as he leads women away from their partners. The line "just outside of town, you can hear a fuzzy sound" suggests that the piper is always on the periphery, lurking just beyond the edge of society. The piper is shown to be someone who is wise and perceptive, as he knows all the problems of men and can use them to his advantage. However, the song also implies that the piper is not trustworthy, as he is described as having had all the women of the men whom he manipulates.


Overall, "The Piper" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of being seduced by someone who is skilled in manipulation. The song suggests that men must always be on guard against such people, as they can have a devastating impact on their relationships and the stability of their lives.


Line by Line Meaning

If your honey plans to leave the house
If your significant other is planning to leave the house


She meets her best friend without any doubt
She meets her female best friend without hesitation


Wearing seven inch boots and her most fancy suit
She dresses in her most glamorous outfit including high-heeled boots


Relax and have a smoke she’s not preparing for you
She's not getting dressed up for you, so relax and have a cigarette


The piper is in town
Someone with influence has arrived in town


No man is able to tell the threat
No one can identify the danger


He’s just a guy wearing a funny hat
The person in question is simply a man wearing a humorous hat


They are all deaf for his magic pipe
People are captivated by his powers of persuasion


To them it’s just another funny mood of their wives
People assume that their wives are just in a strange mood due to the influence of the piper


Cause quiet is the night, shiny the stars
The night is peaceful, and the stars are bright


The city’s all empty and sleepy the bars
The city is deserted and the bars are quiet


Just outside of town, you can hear a fuzzy sound
A mysterious sound can be heard on the outskirts of town


When he talks he seems to be so wise
The piper appears to be knowledgeable and insightful when he speaks


He knows all the problems of all the guys
He claims to have the solutions to all of the men's problems


If they knew the truth they’d kick him out of the door
If they were aware of the truth, they would immediately reject the piper


‘Cause he’s had all their women before
The piper has had romantic relationships with all of the men's wives and girlfriends


The piper is around
The piper is still present and exerting his influence


The piper is in town
The piper continues to manipulate the townspeople with his powers




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otto mann

oh mann, das lied ist schon wieder sooo alt?
absolut geil!
Busters fan seit ´93

felio

Salsa Intro Fuck Yeah !!

eckie77

skinhead is in town ;-)

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