Sample In A Jar

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Sample In A Jar by Phish

About Sample In A Jar

Written by the writing duo of Tom Marshall and Trey Anastasio, Sample in a Jar was initially panned by fans when it was released on Phish's 1994 album Hoist, being deemed the “The Apocalypse That Will End the World of Phish as We Know It”, for it's mainstream, "hit", potential. "Sample" never made it on the charts as predicted by fans, but has become a common song featured at Phish shows. To date, it has been played 303 times (recently, mostly as a early-to-mid first set song), and counting, since it's debut on 2/4/93. .

Sample In A Jar Lyrics

It's hidden far away but 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

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

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
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

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

You tricked me like the others and now I don't belong
The simple smiles and good times seem all wrong

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

Sample in a jar
A sample in a jar
Now, sample in a jar

From the album: Phish: Star Lake '98