Catfish
Joe Cocker
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Zipping, I’m zipping, I’m zippin’ Soon as they come out, I’m dippin’ Big ass closet, I’m trippin’ Big booty strippers, I’m tippin’ Big ass chain, I’m heavy And it didn’t cost me a penny They pay me to rock it Damn, I got niggas in pocket Superbowl, Grammys What a hell of a jammie! All these bitches my sons I’ma get 'em a nanny Argentina for Pepsi, Orlando All-Star F*ck you said, bitch,f*ck you, porn star I don’t do shotgun, I be driving my own car I don’t do shots, neither, I’m buying the whole bar Holy moly G copped me a Rolly I ain't catchin' the puck but I'm iced out like a goalie, nigga I'm in the HOV lane I'm in the HOV lane And you, you, you? Soul Train I'm in the HOV lane I'm in the HOV lane And you, you, you? Soul Train I'm in the HOV lane I'm in the HOV lane And you, you, you? Soul Train I'm in the HOV lane I'm in the HOV lane And you, you, you? Soul Train I travel more than you walking with a basketball I'm out in Spain, running games with the El Matador I'm in my own lane, you ain't in my categor You like a Rav 4, I’m like the aventador Berkin bags, man I murk them ads When I re-up on reloaded, I'ma hurt them bad Every shoot is hot, when I'm out, I'm spotted They gone frame the receipt if I sign the dotted Niggas on Banshees is speedin' Dirt bikes is out for the season Back break wheelie and leanin' Damn, a bitch late for a meetin' NYPD comin' Belt Parkway, we gunnin' Double our engine hummin' Acting a fool, we dumbin' I'm in the HOV lane I'm in the HOV lane And you, you, you? Soul Train I'm in the HOV lane I'm in the HOV lane And you, you, you? Soul Train I'm in the HOV lane I'm in the HOV lane And you, you, you? Soul Train I'm in the HOV lane I'm in the HOV lane And you, you, you? Soul Train Nintendo and we in the end-zone I don’t give a f*ck ho Like we in the friend zone What the f*ck it look like What the f*ck it’s hitting fo' Tell them bitches You you ain’t about that life! Nintendo and we in the end-zone I don’t give a f*ck ho Like we in the friend zone What the f*ck it look like What the f*ck it’s hitting fo' Tell them bitches You you ain’t about that life! I'm in the HOV lane I'm in the HOV lane And you, you, you? Soul Train I'm in the HOV lane I'm in the HOV lane And you, you, you? Soul Train I'm in the HOV lane I'm in the HOV lane And you, you, you? Soul Train I'm in the HOV lane I'm in the HOV lane And you, you, you? Soul Train
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Written by: FRED LAVON BRIDGES, LAWRENCE ALBERT PAYTON, MIKKI FARROW
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Artists"Catfish" is a song that shares credit among three renowned artists: Bob Dylan, Joe Cocker, and Kinky Friedman.
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CompositionThe song was initially written by Dylan, one of the most influential figures in popular music since the 1960s. His bending of folk and rock music conventions is widely appreciated, carrying a profound impact on the pop culture of the 20th century.
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Homage"Catfish" was penned by Dylan as a tribute to famed baseball pitcher Catfish Hunter.
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ReleasesDylan's version of the track was released as a part of his studio album "The Bootleg Series Volumes 1–3 (Rare & Unreleased) 1961–1991". This album is a collection of Dylan's alternate takes, demos, and previously unreleased songs.
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Cover VersionsAfter Dylan, renowned global artists such as Joe Cocker and Kinky Friedman have also performed covers of the song.
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Joe Cocker's VersionJoe Cocker's soulful and husky voice rendered a unique spirit to the song when he covered it.
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Kinky Friedman's VersionKinky Friedman's rendition of "Catfish" is noted for his signature country music style.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song showcase Dylan's skill of blending reality with a poetic representation. His verses for "Catfish" are a metaphorical tribute to Hunter's baseball career.
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PopularityWhile it might not be the most popular song from either of these artists' discographies, "Catfish" remains a favourite among the hardcore fans of Dylan, Cocker, and Friedman.
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Musical StyleThe song is a beautiful blend of folk and rock style, a genre often associated with Bob Dylan, enriched with Joe Cocker's blues attributes and Kinky Friedman's signature country rhythm.
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