Lyrks
Lyrks
Lyrks
Cover Art

Billy Joe Lyrics by Ill Spector

Ab Aeterno

2019

It’s a paper bag floating in the wind
And it’s my own despair I’m swimming in
It’s nobody else’s, it’s completely mine
Sometimes the simple things are so hard to find
It’s a revolver around my head
You can unravel me with a single thread
You say, “meet me out front”
I don’t know what means, and at this point
Everything should be at ease
And then it is, and then it’s not
And then it is, and then it’s not
And then it is, and then it’s not
Why do the pretty things they always die
By my hand which can’t hold up my only life
Footsteps from the tree-line, out of the dark
I’ll show you everything except that part
And we’ve been saving for times like this
We’ve been saving for times like this
We’ve been saving for times like this
Little Billy Joe said he had enough
And he told Mr. Mayor, “Give me all your stuff”
He didn’t comply, so little Joe shot
Until Mr. Mayor was not
And all the townspeople said
Mr. Mayor was better off bled
So they let nature run it’s course
As they danced all around his corpse
With a hoot and holler, Hi-dee-ho
Hoot and holler, Hi-dee-ho
Hoot and holler, Hi-dee-ho
A hoot and holler, Hi-dee-ho
Hoot and holler, Hi-dee-ho
Hoot and holler, Hi-dee-ho
[Instrumental]
A hoot and holler, Hi-dee-ho
Hoot and holler, Hi-dee-ho
Hoot and holler, Hi-dee-ho
A hoot and holler, Hi-dee-ho
Hoot and holler, Hi-dee-ho
Hoot and holler, Hi-dee-ho
Credits
Ill Spector

Ill Spector

About “Billy Joe” by Ill Spector

Read the complete lyrics to "Billy Joe" by Ill Spector from the album "Ab Aeterno" in 2019. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Indie Rock, Alternative Rock, Rock.

"Billy Joe" is performed by Ill Spector. from the album "Ab Aeterno" in 2019 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Billy Joe", explore more songs by Ill Spector using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

View all songs and biography for Ill Spector · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"Billy Joe" is credited to Ill Spector. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Billy Joe" appears on "Ab Aeterno" in 2019.

Visit the Ill Spector artist page at /artist/ill-spector for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.