(Elvis-style rockabilly blues)
[Intro]
Well now stay clear of Joseph Q
That smooth-talk boy ain’t tellin’ true
He’s a backroad wolf in an angel’s coat
Castin’ pretty lines just to keep folks hooked
[Verse 1]
He says “Baby I’m an actor over in England town”
But every time you ask him why
He just talks around and around
Well Joe, if you’re real then show your name in lights
But the only role you’re playin’
Is a thief in the middle of the night
[Chorus]
Ohhh Joe
You sure can cry on cue
You got them crocodile tears
Foolin’ hearts in blue
But underneath that halo glow
Everybody’s startin’ to know
You’re a catfish (Catfish Joe)
Swimmin’ through the Ethernet
Throwin’ lures out to the lonely
Tryin’ to catch another net
Oh Joe
You talk sweet as an angel sings
But a wolf still got wolf teeth
No matter what disguise he brings
[Verse 2]
Well you promise love forevermore
To people hurtin’ to the core
You whisper soft through a glowing screen
Sellin’ dreams you never mean
You say “Darlin’, trust me”
While your hook sinks deep
Countin’ lonely heartbeats
Like a hustler countin’ sheep
[Bridge]
Oh but Joe
You ever hear of Karma’s name?
She keeps a little ledger book
And she writes down every game
Yeah Joe
That bill you ran up high
Gonna come due someday
And you won’t sweet-talk your way by
[Chorus]
You’re a catfish (Catfish Joe)
Swimmin’ through the Ethernet
Throwin’ lures out to the lonely
And you ain’t done fishin’ yet
But Karma
She’s comin’ down your stream (yes she is)
And she’s gonna collect with interest
For every broken dream
[Breakdown]
Well the truth comes walkin’ slowly
But it never stays behind
And every fake heart hunter
Gets caught in his own line
So listen close now lonely hearts
Don’t fall for every song
Some angels got sharp teeth
And some “love” is just plain wrong
[Final Chorus]
Yeahhhh Joe
Your river’s runnin’ dry
No more easy victims
No more alibis
You’re a catfish. (Catfish Joe)
An online wolf dressed up in white
Throwin’ lures out to the lonely
In the pale blue light
But Karma’s got your number (yes she does)
And she’s knockin’ at your door
And that old internet river
Won’t hide you anymore
[Outro]
You’re a catfish, Joe
Swimmin’ through that midnight wire
Throwin’ lures to lonely hearts
Till your whole world catches fire
[backup singers:] (Catfish Joe…)
Ohhh Karma’s rowin’ down the river
And she’s got your name in red
You can hide behind a thousand faces
But the truth ain’t ever dead
[backup singers:] (No it ain’t… no it ain’t…)
You’re a catfish
An online wolf in white
But the river’s gettin’ shallow now
And the morning brings the light
(slow fade)
Catfish Joe…
Mmm-hmm…
Your bill comes due…
Yeahhh…
Your bill comes due…