Playing in the Band Lyrics

Lyric discussion by stevenmingus 

Cover art for Playing in the Band lyrics by Grateful Dead

i think this song is an answer for the followers of the band. bobby is saying "i'm not a messiah, i don't have the answers, i'm just playing in the band." they can't be held responsible for what the dead heads do, you know? they're just playing music.

he's obviously comparing himself to jesus, too. maybe as a misunderstood prophet?