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"Hey Joe" is a rock standard originating from the 1960s that has been recorded and performed by numerous artists across various musical genres. The song has achieved widespread recognition and adoption within rock music culture.

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The lyrics depict a dialogue between a character named Joe, who is fleeing and intends to escape to Mexico following the shooting of his unfaithful wife, and another character who questions him about his actions.