The Joker
Wright Charles Lyrics
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Some call me the gangster of love
Some people call me Maurice
'Cause I speak of the pompitous of love
People talk about me, baby
They say I'm doin' you wrong when I'm doin' you right
Well, don't you worry baby
'Cause I'm right here, I'm right here, right here, right here at home
'Cause I'm a picker, I'm a grinner
I'm a lover, and I'm a sinner
And play my music in the sun
I'm a joker, I'm a smoker
I'm a midnight toker
I get my lovin' on the run
You're the cutest thing that I ever did see
I really love your peaches, want to shake your tree
Lovey-dovey, lovey-dovey, lovey-dovey all the time
Ooo-eee baby, I'll sure show you a good time
'Cause I'm a picker, I'm a grinner
I'm a lover, and I'm a sinner
And play my 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
Lots of people keep talking about me, baby
They say I'm doin' you wrong when I'm doing you right
Well don't you worry, don't worry, baby, don't worry mama
'Cause I'm right here, I'm right here, right here, right here at home
'Cause I'm a picker, I'm a grinner
I'm a lover, and I'm a sinner
And play my 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
'Cause I'm a picker, I'm a grinner
I'm a lover, and I'm a sinner
And play my 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
The lyrics of Wright Charles' "The Joker" present us with a character with multiple names, including "space cowboy," "gangster of love," and "Maurice." He speaks of the "pompitous of love," a phrase that has no meaning and is believed to have been made up by the songwriter himself. The singer seems to be familiar with some of the things people say about him, including that he is "doing you wrong when I'm doing you right," but insists he is not hurting anyone.
The chorus of the song lists the various identities of the character: a picker, a grinner, a lover, a sinner, a joker, a smoker, and a midnight toker. He claims he plays music in the sun and gets his loving on the run. He also expresses admiration for the object of his affection, calling them the cutest thing he has ever seen. He is willing to show them a good time, but insists he does not want to hurt anyone.
Overall, the song seems to be about a carefree and noncommittal character who enjoys his life and does not want to be tied down by anyone. However, he is not malicious and does not wish to cause harm to anyone around him.
Line by Line Meaning
Some people call me the space cowboy, yeah!
I am known by different names by different people.
Some call me the gangster of love
Some people refer to me as someone who knows how to love well.
Some people call me Maurice
I am known as a smooth talker by some individuals.
'Cause I speak of the pompitous of love
I am knowledgeable about love and its intricacies.
People talk about me, baby
There are rumors and gossip about me.
They say I'm doin' you wrong when I'm doin' you right
There are false accusations against me when I am doing everything right.
Well, don't you worry baby
Do not be anxious, my love.
Don't worry
Relax and do not stress about it.
'Cause I'm right here, I'm right here, right here, right here at home
I am currently present and with you at the moment, so you do not have to worry anymore.
'Cause I'm a picker, I'm a grinner
I am a guitar player and I smile a lot.
I'm a lover, and I'm a sinner
I am someone who loves and has made mistakes before.
And play my music in the sun
I play music and enjoy it under the warm sunshine.
I'm a joker, I'm a smoker
I am someone who loves to joke around and occasionally smokes.
I'm a midnight toker
I smoke marijuana at night.
I get my lovin' on the run
I am someone who loves with freedom and is never tied down.
You're the cutest thing that I ever did see
You are the most beautiful person I have ever laid my eyes on.
I really love your peaches, want to shake your tree
I am deeply attracted to you and would like to get to know you more intimately.
Lovey-dovey, lovey-dovey, lovey-dovey all the time
We are affectionate and loving towards each other all the time.
Ooo-eee baby, I'll sure show you a good time
Beloved, I promise to make our time together enjoyable and memorable.
I sure don't want to hurt no one
I have no intention of causing any harm to anyone.
Lots of people keep talking about me, baby
Many individuals are still discussing or gossiping about me.
They say I'm doin' you wrong when I'm doing you right
Some people are still accusing me of wrongdoing despite my good intentions.
Well don't you worry, don't worry, baby, don't worry mama
Once again, I reassure you not to feel anxious or stressed about the situation.
'Cause I'm right here, I'm right here, right here, right here at home
I am still by your side and have not left your side throughout these rumors and accusations.
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