Joe the Lion Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Del33ted 

Cover art for Joe the Lion lyrics by David Bowie

This song reminds of the story, "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty". Mitty is a boring, submissive, weak, man; but in his dreams he is the bold hero everyone looks to in awe. I think Joe refers to the "average Joe" and how he wishes he could be more than average.

@Del33ted goes well with the fact that lions often symbolize bravery and power