Song of the Week: Barkeeper - January 11, 2020

Chris Thile's Song of the Week, "Barkeeper," from our January 11, 2020 show (originally from February 2, 2019). The band: Chris Thile, Sara Watkins, Mike Elizondo, Jeff Babko, Chris Eldridge, Trevor Lawrence Jr., and Gabe Witcher.

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Lyrics:
We’re here
For the vibe
For the grog
For the people
That brought us
We’re here
For the love
Of these Gods
That ain’t trying to stop us

And I’m here
‘Cause it calms me down
Why are you here, Barkeeper?

We’re here
For a glance
From a girl
Or a boy
That reminds us
There’s more
To our lives
Than the goals
Dead ahead
And behind us

And I’m here
‘Cause it calms me down
Whispers breathe in
Don’t just breathe out
And I’ll stay for as many rounds
As it takes you to answer
Why are you here, Barkeeper?

It ain’t the money ‘else
You would’ve made a killing
Selling out to those Scientologists
They would’ve had to clear all of us to raze this building...

Of the vibe
Of the grog
Of the people
That brought us
Of the love
And these Gods
That ain’t trying to stop us

And I’m here
‘Cause it calms me down
Whispers breathe in
Don’t just breathe out
And I’ll stay for as many rounds
As it takes you to answer
Why are you here, Barkeeper?

It ain’t the glory ‘else
You would’ve been out years ago
Before the movie stars soured on your Zombies
Now you’re laying ‘em on me like I’m Brando
And you’re the man in the photo on the back wall
And I wonder
If a fella’s ever shone brighter in his daddy’s shadow
Yeah, a fella’s never shone brighter in his daddy’s shadow

Well, I hope you all are having a good night
It’s Wednesday which is when I like to toast my dad, Ray
That’s his picture up there, you’ve probably seen it.
Anyway, he was the master ninja, he built the tiki, so
Here’s to you Dad
All right
Bottoms up, everyone
Have fun