you know whoâs gay? paul the real estate novelist who never had time for a wife and davey whoâs still in the navy and probably will be for life
New headcannon: everyone in that song is gay except the Piano Man who has no idea heâs playing at a gay bar and the staff and regulars have a betting pool on how long heâll take to finally figure it out. So far John is ahead.
âThe manager gives me a smile âcause he knows that itâs me theyâve been coming to seeâ also implies that the Piano Man is possibly an incredibly attractive but oblivious himbo, and if you listen to the rest of it imagining that, this all fits a little too well.
this makes too much sense. Also, the full quote is âNow John at the bar is a friend of mine. He gets me my drinks for free. And heâs quick with a joke or to light up your smoke. But thereâs someplace that heâd rather beâ Yes, your bed, he wants to be on your bed honey, thatâs not a joke, he is flirting with you.
Lighting another manâs cigarette is some old-school gay cruising.
Billy Joel actually addressed this interpretation!
You know, good on him for just rolling with it.























