Hawley, Richard - Ballad Of A Thin Man Lyrics






You walk into the room
With your pencil in your hand
You see somebody naked
And you say, "Who is that man?"
You try so hard
But you don't understand
Just what you will say
When you get home

Because something is happening here
But ya' don't know what it is
Do you, Mister Jones?

You raise up your head
And you ask, "Is this where it is?"
And somebody points to you and says
"It's his"
And you say, "What's mine?"
And somebody else says, "Well, what is?"
And you say, "Oh my God, am I here all alone?"

But something is happening
And ya' don't know what it is
Do you, Mister Jones?

You hand in your ticket
And you go watch the geek
Who immediately walks up to you
When he hears you speak
And says, "How does it feel to be such a freak?"
And you say, "Impossible"
As he hands you a bone

And something is happening here
But ya' don't know what it is
Do you, Mister Jones?

You have many contacts
Among the lumberjacks
To get you facts
When somebody attacks your imagination
But nobody has any respect
Anyway they already expect you
To all give a check
To tax-deductible charity organization
Aw, you've been with the professors
And they've all liked your looks
With great lawyers you have discussed lepers and crooks
You've been through all of F. Scott Fitzgerald's books
You are very well read
It's well known

But something is happening here
And ya' don't know what it is
Do you, Mister Jones?

Well, the sword swallower
He comes up to you and then he kneels
He crosses himself and then he clicks
His high heels
And without further notice he asks you
How it feels
And he says, "Here is your throat back
Thanks for the loan"

And you know something is happening here
But ya' don't know what it is
Do you, Mr. Jones?

Now you see this one-eyed midget
Shouting the word "Now"
And you say, "For what reason?"
And he says, "How?"
And you say, "What does this mean?"
And he screams back, "You're a cow
Give me some milk or else go home"

You know something is happening here
But ya' don't know what it is
Do you, Mr. Jones?

Well, you walk into the room like a camel
And then you frown
You put your eyes in your pocket
And your nose on the ground
There oughta be a law against you
Comin' around
You should be made to wear earphones

'Cause something is happening
And ya' don't know what it is
Do you, Mr. Jones?
'Cause something is happening
Yeah, ya' don't know what it is
Do you, Mr. Jones?...





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  1. J.... C....

    Very good singer

  2. N.... T....

    what is this song about? i dont understand the story at all

  3. V.... o....

    amazing song from peaky blinders amazing mr jones

  4. J.... D....

    "He crosses himself
    As he clicks his high heels"

  5. S.... 1....

    I'm only here for the love of Richard Hawley!

  6. y.... I....

    אתה נכנס לחדר

    כאשר בידך עפרון
    באדם ערום אתה חוזה
    ואתה אומר:" מי הוא האיש הזה?"
    אתה מנסה ככל יכולתך
    אבל לא מצליח למצוא פתרון
    מה לומר

    כאשר תגיע הביתה

     
    כי משהו קורה כאן
    אבל אתה לא יודע מה
    האם אתה מבין זאת, מיסטר ג'ונס?
     
    אתה מרים את הראש
    ואתה שואל:" האם זה באיזשהו מקום או לא ? "
    ומישהו פונה אליך ואומר:
    " זה שלו"
    ואתה שואל:" מה שלי? "
    ומישהו אחר אומר:" איפה הדבר שלו?"
    ואתה אומר : " אוו, אלוהים
    האם אני כאן לגמר לבד? "
     
    כי משהו קורה כאן
    אבל אתה לא יודע מה
    האם אתה מבין זאת, מיסטר ג'ונס?
     
    אתה מציג את הכרטיס
    והולך לראות את הנודניק המסמיק
    והוא מיד מתקרב אלייך
    ומתחיל לדבר לפני שאתה הגה להוציא מספיק
    והוא אומר:" איך זה להיות
    כזה פריק? "
    ואתה אומר: " בלתי אפשרי "
    והוא משליך לעברך עצם
     
    כי משהו קורה כאן
    אבל אתה לא יודע מה
    האם אתה מבין זאת, מיסטר ג'ונס?
     
    יש לך הרבה קשרים
    בחוגי סוחרי העצים
    הם לך עובדות יכולים לספק
    כאשר מישהו מתקיף לך את הדמיון
    אבל לאף אחד אין כל ריספקט
    בכל מקרה , ללא כל ספק
    הם מצפים רק שתתן צ'ק
    למטרה מוכרת לצורכי מס, יש להם קו ברור של הגיון.
     
     
    אתה היית עם הפרופסורים
    ומן המראה שלך כולם יצאו משתאים
    עם פרקליטים מכובדים
    דנת על נוכלים ומצורעים
    אתה קראת את כל ספרי פ. סקוט פיצ'ג'רלד
    כולם זאת יודעים
     
     
    כי משהו קורה כאן
    אבל אתה לא יודע מה
    האם אתה מבין זאת, מיסטר ג'ונס?
     
    ובכן, בולע החרבות בא אליך כסוס עתיר קרבות
    ואז הוא כורע
     ומצטלב
    ובעקביו הגבוהים את השקט קורע
    ללא שום אזהרה
    הוא שואל איך זה להרגיש כמו אורח
    ואומר: " הנה הגרון שלך
    תודה על כך שנתת לי אותו בהשאלה "
     
    עכשיו אתה רואה את הגמד שתום העין

    שואג שהוא רוצה הכל עכשיו ללא כל פשרה

    ואתה שואל:" מאיזו סיבה? "

    והוא אומר:" מה קרה? "
    והוא צועק חזרה: " אתה פרה
    תן לי קצת חלב
    או שתלך הביתה לשלום"
     
     
    כי משהו קורה כאן
    אבל אתה לא יודע מה
    האם אתה מבין זאת, מיסטר ג'ונס?
     
    ובכן , אתה נכנס לחדר
    כמו גמל ואז   בכולם אשמה מטיח
    אתה שם עיניך בכיסך
    ואת אפך על הקרקע מניח
    חייב להיות איזה חוק
    שימנע ממך להסתובב בכל מקום וחופשי להריח
    מוכרחים לחייב אותך
    לחבוש אוזניות.
     
     
    כי משהו קורה כאן
    אבל אתה לא יודע מה
    האם אתה מבין זאת, מיסטר ג'ונס?

  7. C.... C....

    Churchill to Thomas : "A tent, then a boat, then a house, now a mansion. That's something isn't it?

  8. e.... �....

    PEAKY FOOKIN BLINDERS

  9. i.... ....

    i'm here by order of the Peaky Blinders

  10. R.... M....

    Why do the first 40 seconds of this song sound like the script to gay porn?

  11. A.... N....

    This channel is under new management by order of the peaky fuckin blinders

  12. m.... s....

    who else walks and talks like arthur shelby????

    m.... s....

    mark stanbridge yes sir

    m.... s....

    In the dictoinary Authur's picture is next to the entry for "half cocked"

  13. K.... S....

    You have to take up the road... or the guilt will catch up with you !

  14. F.... H....

    because this Fucking Peaky Blinders
    -Arthur Shallby

  15. R.... S....

    Happy or Sad, Thomas?

    R.... S....

    Truly wonderful - do you Mr Jones

  16. A.... L....

    Who is here because everything plays Richard Hawley is gold?

    A.... L....

    Wonderful :-)

    A.... L....

    yes, yes, and yes. gold fingers and a voice of velvet.

    A.... L....

    @Susan Dhifaoui play Hushaby mountain with Lisa Hannigan. Moving is not the word

  17. d.... ....

    PEAKY!!

  18. M.... �....

    جايين من بيكي بلايندرز الوصخين😂

  19. P.... S....

    I have followed Mr Hawley for years but never seen him live until Saturday (28 Sept 19) because he was always sold out. Holmfirth Picturedrome - two hours of musical bliss. Live he is phenomenal.


    What a show - top three gigs of my life. And what a gent.


    Lovely fella, incredible songwriter and musician and a band that was beautiful.


    Lucky me - seeing him in Manchester on Monday.


    Genius.

  20. j.... a....

    PEAKY FUCKING BLINDERS

    j.... a....

    FOOKIN*

  21. D.... E....

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xR5xGHPUEew

  22. p.... ....

    Love Richard Hawley but this cover pales compared to the original and the music supervisor for the Peakys should have known that.

  23. C.... O....

    I reckon Bob Dylan will be very happy with Richards version of his song

  24. F.... B....

    This song is gonna get millions of views by order of Fooking Peaky Blinders!

  25. K.... D....

    If Richard did an entire Dylan album I be amazed

  26. B.... ....

    I can’t believe i’m saying this but You did it better than Bob Dylan

    B.... ....

    No one can believe you're saying that; Hawley himself doesn't believe you.

    B.... ....

    princeoftidds maybe because Dylan’s audio was shitty

  27. M.... ....

    You walk into the room
    With your pencil in your hand
    You see somebody naked
    And you say, "Who is that man?"
    You try so hard
    But you don't understand
    Just what you will say
    When you get home

    Because something is happening here
    But ya' don't know what it is
    Do you, Mister Jones?

    You raise up your head
    And you ask, "Is this where it is?"
    And somebody points to you and says
    "It's his"
    And you say, "What's mine?"
    And somebody else says, "Well, what is?"
    And you say, "Oh my God, am I here all alone?"

    But something is happening
    And ya' don't know what it is
    Do you, Mister Jones?

    You hand in your ticket
    And you go watch the geek
    Who immediately walks up to you
    When he hears you speak
    And says, "How does it feel to be such a freak?"
    And you say, "Impossible"
    As he hands you a bone

    And something is happening here
    But ya' don't know what it is
    Do you, Mister Jones?

    You have many contacts
    Among the lumberjacks
    To get you facts
    When somebody attacks your imagination
    But nobody has any respect
    Anyway they already expect you
    To all give a check
    To tax-deductible charity organization
    Aw, you've been with the professors
    And they've all liked your looks
    With great lawyers you have discussed lepers and crooks
    You've been through all of F. Scott Fitzgerald's books
    You are very well read
    It's well known

    But something is happening here
    And ya' don't know what it is
    Do you, Mister Jones?

    Well, the sword swallower
    He comes up to you and then he kneels
    He crosses himself and then he clicks
    His high heels
    And without further notice he asks you
    How it feels
    And he says, "Here is your throat back
    Thanks for the loan"

    And you know something is happening here
    But ya' don't know what it is
    Do you, Mr. Jones?

    Now you see this one-eyed midget
    Shouting the word "Now"
    And you say, "For what reason?"
    And he says, "How?"
    And you say, "What does this mean?"
    And he screams back, "You're a cow
    Give me some milk or else go home"

    You know something is happening here
    But ya' don't know what it is
    Do you, Mr. Jones?

    Well, you walk into the room like a camel
    And then you frown
    You put your eyes in your pocket
    And your nose on the ground
    There oughta be a law against you
    Comin' around
    You should be made to wear earphones

    'Cause something is happening
    And ya' don't know what it is
    Do you, Mr. Jones?
    'Cause something is happening
    Yeah, ya' don't know what it is
    Do you, Mr. Jones?...

    M.... ....

    @Mugen - Is there anyone who even comes close to Bob Dylan?

  28. I.... J....

    Masterpiece, same as always Mr Hawley

  29. S.... B....

    Sinatra, Elvis ......Richard’s up there with them ( or should be) !

  30. L.... L....

    Anyone here from Bob Dylan? No... Peaky Blinders? Okay....

  31. E.... C....

    Richard cœur de lion
    Oui, un compliment

  32. a.... P....

    Check out Dylans version.
    Nuff said

  33. l.... f....

    Cause something is happening
    yeah, ya' don't know what it is
    Do you, Mr. Shelby?...

  34. M.... A....

    Nice cover bro <3

  35. C.... ....

    Polly Gray you're gonna regret that decision ✍

  36. G.... V....

    Masterpiece..
    Amazing cover..

  37. V.... _....

    Mr Shelby!!!!

  38. A.... G....

    By order of the peaky blinders ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  39. B.... ....

    Thommmy shelby<3

  40. H.... ....

    By order of the PEAKY FOOKING BLINDERS

  41. A.... P....

    Alfie is back bitchesssss

  42. F.... C....

    Hawley fans knew straight away this was him singing on Peaky Blinders, the man is the best kept secret in Yorkshire and the UK

  43. M.... 7....

    Here from peaky F* blinders

  44. F.... F....

    Hola tambien llegue aqui por peaky blinders pues me impresiono esta version

  45. A.... A....

    THOMAS TO ARTHUR :
    EVERYTHING IS ALLRIGHT BROTHER

  46. A.... Q....

    Mr jones

  47. m.... r....

    Quality is not considence. That's why our apologize for hear you at the moment. But we're lucky we knew you from Peaky Blinders Mr. Richard. Stay your music!

  48. A.... S....

    Best enjoyed with a few Irish whiskeys!!!

  49. S.... ....

    I'm a cummin for ' YO' MR SHELBY TOMMMMMMEEEEEY

  50. Z.... D....

    This comment section is under new management.
    BY ORDER OF THE PEAKY FOOKIN BLINDERS!!!

  51. A.... B....

    By order of the peaky blinders !!!!

  52. p.... s....

    Seeing Hawley at the Roundhouse next month. Can't wait. Absolutely amazing performer.

  53. a.... g....

    Fuck s5e6 of peaky blinders

    a.... g....

    Oswald Mosley died in 1980... spoiler alert.

    a.... g....

    @Tom Monty i know and the peaky blinders gang ended in 1920 or 1910 it's a fictional story

  54. M.... S....

    Peaky Blinders 💪

  55. H.... I....

    Ballad Of A Thin Man"
    (originally by Bob Dylan)

    You walk into the room
    With your pencil in your hand
    You see somebody naked
    And you say, "Who is that man?"
    You try so hard
    But you don't understand
    Just what you will say
    When you get home

    Because something is happening here
    But ya' don't know what it is
    Do you, Mister Jones?

    You raise up your head
    And you ask, "Is this where it is?"
    And somebody points to you and says
    "It's his"
    And you say, "What's mine?"
    And somebody else says, "Well, what is?"
    And you say, "Oh my God, am I here all alone?"

    But something is happening
    And ya' don't know what it is
    Do you, Mister Jones?

    You hand in your ticket
    And you go watch the geek
    Who immediately walks up to you
    When he hears you speak
    And says, "How does it feel to be such a freak?"
    And you say, "Impossible"
    As he hands you a bone

    And something is happening here
    But ya' don't know what it is
    Do you, Mister Jones?

    You have many contacts
    Among the lumberjacks
    To get you facts
    When somebody attacks your imagination
    But nobody has any respect
    Anyway they already expect you
    To all give a check
    To tax-deductible charity organization
    Aw, you've been with the professors
    And they've all liked your looks
    With great lawyers you have discussed lepers and crooks
    You've been through all of F. Scott Fitzgerald's books
    You are very well read
    It's well known

    But something is happening here
    And ya' don't know what it is
    Do you, Mister Jones?

    Well, the sword swallower
    He comes up to you and then he kneels
    He crosses himself and then he clicks
    His high heels
    And without further notice he asks you
    How it feels
    And he says, "Here is your throat back
    Thanks for the loan"

    And you know something is happening here
    But ya' don't know what it is
    Do you, Mr. Jones?

    Now you see this one-eyed midget
    Shouting the word "Now"
    And you say, "For what reason?"
    And he says, "How?"
    And you say, "What does this mean?"
    And he screams back, "You're a cow
    Give me some milk or else go home"

    You know something is happening here
    But ya' don't know what it is
    Do you, Mr. Jones?

    Well, you walk into the room like a camel
    And then you frown
    You put your eyes in your pocket
    And your nose on the ground
    There oughta be a law against you
    Comin' around
    You should be made to wear earphones

    'Cause something is happening
    And ya' don't know what it is
    Do you, Mr. Jones?
    'Cause something is happening
    Yeah, ya' don't know what it is
    Do you, Mr. Jones?...

    H.... I....

    Do u get the lyrics ? didnt get the message haha

  56. A.... M....

    Be Ready For Peaky Blinders Season 6 boys.

    A.... M....

    Ahmed Morsi yeah in 2 years

  57. m.... j....

    Had to listen has I'm a big Dylan fan this is probably one best covers I've heard😎

  58. K.... G....

    Que chingón eres mr. Hawley Amo toda tu música, gracias por este cover de Dylan, desde México con amor.

  59. z.... ....

    لايك اذا جاي بعد ماشفتها في بيكي بلايندرز

    z.... ....

    اي احد اعجبته الاغنيه ف ذوقه رفيع في الاغاني

    z.... ....

    ziiz 🤣🤣

    z.... ....

    الاغنية فخمة

  60. b.... s....

    By order of the peaky blinders !!

  61. E.... C....

    Excellent

  62. H.... B....

    no one can make music like this ;only this old man can 🙏 from your only moroccan real fan

    H.... B....

    you're not the only moroccan fan of Richard hahahaha

  63. R.... O....

    Who is here from peaky blinders ?

    R.... O....

    YEEEEEEEEES

    R.... O....

    Peaky Fuckin Blinders

    R.... O....

    Me, so gutted it's finished. I'm going to be playing this song on my radio show tomorrow with a shout out to the Peaky Blinders

    R.... O....

    Big Hawley fan,try standing at sky's edge

  64. S.... M....

    peaky blinders brought me here

  65. M.... V....

    My god... what a cover this is. It captures the essence of Dylan's poetry and blues music. Great!

  66. R.... M....

    Brilliant Cover. Cant wait to see him in Dublin next week

  67. J.... W....

    As always brilliant..!!

  68. A.... ....

    Non deludi mai , great ❤️

  69. g.... m....

    Excellent

  70. M.... A....

    One of the best vocals and songwriters!! Love him

  71. N.... R....

    Ello from the Philippines!

    N.... R....

    🖐🖐

  72. T.... ....

    An awesome cover 💥

  73. s.... ....

    Phenomenal... can't wait to see RH in Glasgow ..

  74. d.... p....

    Fookin hell. First

    d.... p....

    Finally your good at something 😉

    d.... p....

    Yeah, need to brag it. Haha one of my favorite series and abid fan of bob dylan, richard hawley. Also peaky blinders has good soundtrack arctic, fidlar, nickcave, radiohead, etc..