Steve Miller Band’s Song “The Joker” Saved His Career

I’m a Lover and a Sinner

“’Cause I’m a picker, I’m a grinner
I’m a lover and I’m a sinner
I play my music in the sun.”

The beginning of the chorus may seem pretty self-explanatory, but since we’re already on a roll, then why not lay this out too.

Steve Miller performing onstage at the Aire Crown Theater in Chicago

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As for the “grinner” part, any fan can attest to the fact that Miller typically plays music with a broad smile on his face. He’s also a “lover” of many things (in this case, women) and a “sinner,” in terms of struggling with his lust for them.