VERSE
The Fiddle And The Drum
Joni Mitchell
And so once again
My dear Johnny my dear friend
And so once again you are fightin' us all
And when I ask you why
You raise your sticks and cry, and I fall
Oh, my friend
How did you come
To trade the fiddle for the drum
You say I have turned
Like the enemies you've earned
But I can remember
All the good things you are
And so I ask you please
Can I help you find the peace and the star
Oh, my friend
What time is this
To trade the handshake for the fist
And so once again
Oh, America my friend
And so once again
You are fighting us all
And when we ask you why
You raise your sticks and cry and we fall
Oh, my friend
How did you come
To trade the fiddle for the drum
You say we have turned
Like the enemies you've earned
But we can remember
All the good things you are
And so we ask you please
Can we help you find the peace and the star
Oh my friend
We have all come
To fear the beating of your drum
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About this Song
The Fiddle And The Drum by Joni Mitchell is a poignant protest song reflecting on the political climate of the 1960s, particularly critiquing America's military actions and its impact on global peace. The song conveys a feeling of disappointment and betrayal, portraying America as once being a friend but now seen as a threat. Key themes include war, peace, betrayal, and longing for a better world. Noteworthy moments in the song include the metaphorical juxtaposition of 'fiddle' (symbolizing peace and art) and 'drum' (symbolizing war and militarism), highlighting the contrast between America's past ideals and its current actions.
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