The Fez Lyrics
Steely Dan
Lyrics
No I'm never gonna do it without the fez on
Oh no
No I'm never gonna do it without the fez on
Oh no
That's what I am
Please understand
I wanna be your holy man
No I'm never gonna do it without the fez on
Oh no
Ain't never gonna do it without the fez on
Oh no
That's what I am
Please understand
I wanna be your holy man
No I'm never gonna do it without the fez on
Oh no
Don't make me do it without the fez on
Oh no
That's what I am
Please understand
I wanna be your holy man
Song & Lyrics Facts
Steely Dan's "The Fez" is a song written by Donald Fagen and Walter Becker and released on their 1976 album, The Royal Scam. It features the band members Walter Becker (guitar, bass), Donald Fagen (keyboards, vocals) and Jeff Porcaro (drums).
The lyrics of this jazz-rock song describe a man who wears a fez hat while walking through his city at night in search of adventure and excitement. The song has been praised for its creative use of imagery and clever metaphors. It remains one of Steely Dan’s most popular songs and continues to be performed live today.