The Story I Heard Lyrics

Lyric discussion by MickT 

Cover art for The Story I Heard lyrics by Blind Pilot

There is really a man named Jojo. Nebeker met him twice at the same bus stop. -least that's the story I heard

"because the story I heard, is that people are born and the measures you take to wrestle with your lord."

(Israel's back handed biblical reference to himself - Jacob becomes Israel, or vise-versa, maybe the angels name was Isreal I forget it's been a long time since I've studied any of that history. Somebody wrestled with an angel and got a new name Aaron, Jakob, Israel- two of 'ems.)

"All the money to take, All the memories you spill. Will HE measure your time? Will HE measure your will?

Oh, now."
(might actually be "oh, no" - depends on whether or not you choose to wrestle with your lord or not)

I like, "Hell No." but I drink real heavy.

You always give these insights into israel's mindset, but how do you know? are you a friend or just a huge fan?

You always give these insights into israel's mindset, but how do you know? are you a friend or just a huge fan?