The Entertainer Lyrics

Lyric discussion by crdesq 

Cover art for The Entertainer lyrics by Billy Joel

Just a general statement by BJ on what he thinks of the music biz - that its great for everyone but the talent. That they use up the artist and work him hard until he is done, and then move onto the next victim: I am the entertainer, I bring to you my songs "I'd like to spend a day or two but I can't stay that long I got to meet expenses, I got to stay in line Got to get those fees to the agencies And I'd love to stay but there's bills to pay. So I just don't have the time

I love how there is no bride in this song, and every verse just adds in another instrument until you hear the whole band at the end.