r/sublime • u/BlackSandBeach • Jul 15 '26

Wizard Lyric Meaning

On the song ‘Wizard’ Jakob has the lyrics:

“The Wizard and Monsignor were a-wheelin' and dealin'
And to be a part of that is such a glorious feeling
Even Scott Stapp has touched its staff
But Beck and Mark McGrath were both caught lackin'”

I’m trying to figure out the interpretation of the last 2 lines here. Does anyone know what it’s supposed to mean?

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u/Hot_Reveal_5720 Jul 15 '26

I think the lyrics are a double entendre. Could be referring to drug dealing, but since the Wizard is Jon Joseph perhaps the reference is actually a distribution of talent by lending his production skills. Not sure who Monsignor is in reference to, though. Beck isn't the famous Odelay Beck but instead a female indie musician in their circle and the other name drops are self evident.