There are several artists under this name:
(1) Roy Wood’s post- ELO proj… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists under this name:
(1) Roy Wood’s post- ELO project.
(2) A 'blackened' heavy metal band from Finland.
(3) A heavy metal band from Belgium
(4) A heavy metal band from Hoting, Sweden
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(1) Wizzard was Roy Wood’s post- ELO project. Formed in Wood's hometown of Birmingham, Warwickshire in 1972, they made catchy, jazzy glam-rock hit singles like "Angel Fingers" and "See My Baby Jive" with a retro, Phil Spector-style "wall of sound" production. At the same time, they produced decidedly odd, almost avant-garde albums like Wizzard Brew. They remained active until around 1975.

(2) One of them is a 'blackened' heavy metal band from Finland. It enjoyed some success in Finland and Germany though even some fans wondered why they had taken the name of Roy Wood's famous band – the other z was actually added because the band didn't want to be confused with the German band Wizard. The band was founded by Teemu Kautonen as his solo-project in August 1995, and he handled all the instruments on the first demo, Teemu moved the band to Germany in April 1997 adding new local musicians CY and Daniel to the line-up. In August Teemu returned to Finland, but moved back to Germany in January 2001, and CY and Daniel came along again. Also a new guitarist Johnny joined the band.

Last known lineup:
Teemu Kautonen aka Hexenmeister - Vocals, originally also Bass & Guitars
CY aka Grobi - Drums
Daniel - Lead Guitars, Bass
Johnny - Rhythm Guitars

Discography;
I am the King, Demo, 1997
Children of Bodom, Split, 1997
Devilmusick, Full-length, 1998
Wizzard, Full-length, 1999
Songs of Sins & Decadence, Full-length, 2000
Tormentor, EP, 2000
Black Heavy Metal. Full-length, 2001
Metal Forever Vol. 1, Split, 2003

(3) Wizzard is a local Heavy Metal band from Belgium

(4) Wizzard were formed as a band in the early 1980s in Hoting, Sweden
They released the single Ninya Warrior 1986
The band split up after that record and reunited in 2023 when they played in Germany

Meet Me at the Jailhouse
Wizzard Lyrics

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Here's the bar, where's the car?
Take me back to Birmingham
I ain't gonna walk too far
Maybe we could steal a van

I ain't had a meal for weeks

Bring a sack of food outside
Got no money unless we cheat
Go for a little ride

She just got me hung so I won't be long
You can meet me at the jailhouse
Well, they took my mail and my fingernails
Till you meet me at the jailhouse
Come and get all the things you need
('Cause they really gonna kick me down)

This little girl seemed so keen
Stopped me in the country road
Worked the scene, under fifteen
Her momma really got me sold

She just got me hung so I won't be long
You can meet me at the jailhouse
Well, they took my mail and my fingernails
Till you meet me at the jailhouse
Come and get all the things you need
('Cause they really gonna kick me down)

Hey

I ain't had a meal for weeks

Bring a sack of food outside
Got no money unless we cheat
Go for a little ride

She just got me hung so I won't be long
You can meet me at the jailhouse
Well, they took my mail and my fingernails
Till you meet me at the jailhouse
Come and get all the things you need
('Cause they really gonna kick me down)

Here's the bar, where's the car?
Take me back to Birmingham
I ain't gonna walk too far
Maybe we could steal a van

She just got me hung so I won't be long
You can meet me at the jailhouse
Well, they took my mail and my fingernails
Till you meet me at the jailhouse
Come and get all the things you need
('Cause they really gonna kick me down)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Wizzard's "Meet Me at the Jailhouse" tell the story of a man who is in trouble with the law and needs his partner to come and bail him out of jail. The first stanza sets the tone for the song with the man expressing his discomfort with walking too far and wanting to steal a van. He then goes on to confess that he hasn't had a meal for weeks, and he needs his partner to bring him some food.

The second stanza introduces a new character, a young girl who stops the man on the country road and works a scene on him. The man falls for her and claims that her mother has sold him on her. However, he ends up in jail, where they take his mail and his fingernails until his partner comes to bail him out.

The chorus repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the urgency of the situation and the man's need to be bailed out. The lyrics paint a picture of a man who has made some bad choices and is paying the price for them.

Overall, "Meet Me at the Jailhouse" is a fun and upbeat song that tells a humorous story. The lyrics are witty and well-written, and the music is catchy and enjoyable.

Line by Line Meaning

Here's the bar, where's the car?
I need you to drive me somewhere, let's go.

Take me back to Birmingham
Bring me to a place where I feel more comfortable.

I ain't gonna walk too far
I don't have the energy or will to walk a lot.

Maybe we could steal a van
Let's resort to illegal activity to get what we need.

I ain't had a meal for weeks
I am starving and have been without food for an extended period of time.

Bring a sack of food outside
Please bring me some food.

Got no money unless we cheat
I have no means of acquiring money legally.

Go for a little ride
Let's drive somewhere to get what we need.

She just got me hung so I won't be long
I am detained and will be released soon.

You can meet me at the jailhouse
Come to the jail to see me when I am released.

Well, they took my mail and my fingernails
The authorities have taken away my communication and self-care tools.