Source
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Gadiel
“I have a Sample in A Jar meaning story that I think comes from a fairly reliable source. A buddy of mine (Mike Lupishinsky) who does a lot of
touring and has met the band several times first let me in on this take on the song.
Sample in a Jar is about a time Trey got reall...
[Verse 1]
It’s hidden far away, though someday I may tell
The tale of metal tangle when into your world I fell
Without you now I wander soaking secretly afraid
But in your grasp the fears don’t last, though some of them have stayed
[Chorus]
I wheeled around because I, I didn’t hear what you had said
And saw you dancing with Elihu, up on Leemor’s bed
And I was foggy, rather groggy, you helped me to my car
The binding belt enclosing me, a sample in a jar
[Verse 2]
And on the market stands unfolding with all their willies and their wares
I shuffle by alert but numb to all the glances and the glares
And I think of you unheeding all the times I raise my cup
It’s now I know that you knew that I’d soon end up, end up
[Chorus]
I wheeled around because I, I didn’t hear what you had said
And saw you dancing with Elihu, up on Leemor’s bed
And I was foggy, rather groggy, you helped me to my car
The binding belt enclosing me, a sample in a jar
[Bridge]
You tricked me like the others
And now I don’t belong
The simple smiles and good times seem all wrong
[Chorus]
I wheeled around because I, I didn’t hear what you had said
And saw you dancing with Elihu, up on Leemor’s bed
And I was foggy, rather groggy, you helped me to my car
The binding belt enclosing me, a sample in a jar
[Post-Chorus]
Oh, a sample in a jar
Oh, a sample in a jar
Woah-oh, now, a sample in a jar
Oh, now!
[Instrumental Outro]
Sample in a Jar was written by Trey Anastasio & Tom Marshall.
Sample in a Jar was produced by Paul Fox.
Phish released Sample in a Jar on Tue Mar 29 1994.