Ballad of a Thin Man The Grateful Dead
"Ballad of a Thin Man" by The Grateful Dead, released in 1971, is a #Rock song that explores themes of alienation, societal critique, and the confusion of modern life. The lyrics depict a character's bewilderment in a changing world. Musically, it features a blend of folk-rock and improvisational elements, contributing to its lasting cultural impact.
[Verse 1]
You walk into the room
With your pencil in your hand
You see somebody naked
And you say, "Who is that man?"
You try so dang hard
But you don't understand
What you'll say
When you get home
[Refrain]
You know something is happening
You don't know what it is
Do you, Mister Jones?
[Verse 2]
You raise up your head
And you ask, "Is this where it is?"
And somebody points to you and says
"It's his"
And you say, "What's mine?"
And somebody else says, "Where what is?"
And you say, "Oh my God
Am I here all alone?"
[Refrain]
You know something is happening
But you don't know what it is
Do you, Mister Jones?
You walk into the room
With your pencil in your hand
You see somebody naked
And you say, "Who is that man?"
You try so dang hard
But you don't understand
What you'll say
When you get home
[Refrain]
You know something is happening
You don't know what it is
Do you, Mister Jones?
[Verse 2]
You raise up your head
And you ask, "Is this where it is?"
And somebody points to you and says
"It's his"
And you say, "What's mine?"
And somebody else says, "Where what is?"
And you say, "Oh my God
Am I here all alone?"
[Refrain]
You know something is happening
But you don't know what it is
Do you, Mister Jones?
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