I said the joker is a wanted man
He makes his way all across the land
See him sifting through the sand

So I'll tell you all the story
About the joker and the thief in the night

He's always laughing in the midst of power
Always living in the final hour
There is always sweet and sour

So we are not going home

Can you see the joker flying over
As she's standing in the field of clover?
Watching out everyday
I wonder what would happen if he took her away

What you see, well, you might not know
You get the feelin', comin' after the glow
The vagabond is moving slow

So I'll tell you all the story
About the joker and the thief in the night

All the people that you see in the night
Hold their dreams up to the light
The wild beast is searching for sight

And we are not going home

Can you see the joker flying over
As she's standing in the field of clover?
Watching out everyday
I wonder what would happen if he took her away

I said the joker is a wanted man
He makes his way all across the land
See him sifting through the sand

So I'll tell you all the story
About the joker and the thief
I said I'll tell you all the story
About the the joker and the thief
I said, I'll tell you the story
About the joker and the thief in the night


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    My initial thought was that the joker is the man and the thief of the night/the girl represents rebels/rockers. Alway's looking out for the man to try to destroy opposition. I think thats what the girl is supposed to represent in the album. At least that gives it so much meaning, but then again it could be anything.. hehe

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