Hey, Joe
Offspring · Other Songs - Offspring
Hey Joe,
Said where you going with that gun in your hand
Hey Joe,
Said where you going with that gun in your hand
Said I'm gonna shoot my old lady down
I caught her messing around with another man
Said I'm gonna shoot my old lady down
I caught her messing around on me
Hey Joe,
I heard that you shot your old lady down
[00:49]Hey Joe,
I heard that you caught your old lady fuckin' some other guy and you shot her down
Well, I guess that's true you know I shot her, yeah
Well, yes I did, I said I did, I shot her down
Said, yes I did, I said I did, I shot her down to the ground
So hey Joe,
Where are you gonna run to now
Said where you gonna go to, where ya gonna run, where ya gonna hide
I said I'm going way down south to Mexico, eh
No one's gonna put a noose around me
I said I'm going way down south to Mexico, eh
Where a man can be free
Ya, ya, ya, ya, ya
Said where you going with that gun in your hand
Hey Joe,
Said where you going with that gun in your hand
Said I'm gonna shoot my old lady down
I caught her messing around with another man
Said I'm gonna shoot my old lady down
I caught her messing around on me
Hey Joe,
I heard that you shot your old lady down
[00:49]Hey Joe,
I heard that you caught your old lady fuckin' some other guy and you shot her down
Well, I guess that's true you know I shot her, yeah
Well, yes I did, I said I did, I shot her down
Said, yes I did, I said I did, I shot her down to the ground
So hey Joe,
Where are you gonna run to now
Said where you gonna go to, where ya gonna run, where ya gonna hide
I said I'm going way down south to Mexico, eh
No one's gonna put a noose around me
I said I'm going way down south to Mexico, eh
Where a man can be free
Ya, ya, ya, ya, ya
Hey, Joe
Released by the punk rock band The Offspring, "Hey, Joe" stands as a defining track from their 1994 debut album, *Smash*. The song captures the raw energy and rebellious spirit characteristic of the band's early work, blending traditional punk structures with a driving rhythm that became a staple of their live performances. It serves as a direct homage to the classic rock tradition while firmly establishing The Offspring's place in the modern punk revival. The track exemplifies the group's ability to craft anthems that resonate with audiences, showcasing their signature blend of aggression and melodic sensibility that would define their career.