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Sample in a Jar Lyrics by Phish

The Clifford Ball (Live August 16 & 17 1996)

1994

[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]
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About “Sample in a Jar” by Phish

Read the complete lyrics to "Sample in a Jar" by Phish from the album "The Clifford Ball (Live August 16 & 17 1996)" in 1994. 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 Progressive Rock, Alternative Rock, Pop-Rock.

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"Sample in a Jar" appears on "The Clifford Ball (Live August 16 & 17 1996)" in 1994.

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