Keep Punching Joe by Daniel Johnston Lyrics

[Intro]
Ladies and gentlemen
He headed out West looking for the best
And he's here tonight because he's got a lot to get off his chest
Here he is, ladies and gentlemen
None other than Daniel D Johnston
Thank you
Thank you very much for that lovely introduction
Thank you very much

[Verse 1]
Listen, folks, I gotta tell you now
I've been singing the blues and walking the cow
I tell you my soul's like running water
Hot or cold now one or the other

[Bridge]
I guess I lean toward the excessive
But that's just the way it is
When you're a manic depressive
[Verse 2]
An angel appeared to me and told me
If you want love you gotta give
Let me tell you now it's been a long hard summer
And I feel every bit, every bit more dumber

[Bridge]
Don't know where it is I'm gonna go
Heard somebody say 'keep punching, Joe'
Keep punching, Joe
Keep punching, Joe
Keep punching
Dial 'P' for pest control

[Verse 3]
Ah, now let me tell you about my family
You know they've been right there beside me
Through all this time that I've been low
They've been punching Joe

[Chorus]
Keep punching Joe
Kick him right in the face
Keep punching Joe
Kick him when he's down
Keep punching Joe
Kick him, kick him when he's low
[Outro]
I've got something to get off my chest
Well, I've got something to get off my chest
Yes, I've got some things to get off my chest
How am I supposed to give love
If I never got love
And what the heck am I punching for
And how am I to look God in the face
When I feel so much disgrace
Now, that's better off my chest
Than out of my mind
Keep punching, Joe