Story Behind The Song
The lyrics Andy Ewen wrote for Nameless Jack are a memorial to a young man who used to come see Andy play with his band, Honor Among Thieves. "Jack" was a bit confused, always searching for meaning in his life, and he ultimately found it in a very dark place.
Song Description
Biff Blumfumgagnge: backing vocals, testifyin' / Geoff Brady: theremin / Alex Brick: harmonica, backing vocals / Lou Caldarola: drum kit / Tone Deaf: inappropriate tambourine / Andy Ewen: vocals / Jay Frigoletto: Hammond B3
Chris Huntington: guitar / Beth Kille: backing vocals / Conrad St. Clair: bass, percussion, programming / Randy Tilk: percussion, snake handling
| Song Length |
3:34 |
Genre |
Unique - Unclassified, Blues - Modern |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Subject |
Existence |
Language |
English |
Lyrics
Nameless Jack walking down the street
Nameless Jack walking down the street
Nameless Jack walking down the street
And the blackbirds circle at a height of 20 feet
Faster and faster around and around
Faster and faster round and around
Faster and faster round and around
And Nameless Jack is lifted from the ground
In this fine feathered circle Jack is elated
In this fine feathered circle Jack is elated
In this fine feathered circle jerk Jack is elated
He finally finds himself the hub of the wheel to which he's mated
Around and around the wheel spins out of sight
Around and around the wheel spins out of sight
Around and around the wheel spins out of sight
And Nameless Jack gently disappears into that good night