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. — 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