Catfish Joe

(Elvis-style rockabilly blues)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…