The George Karl Theme Song: Dr. John, "Right Place, Wrong Time"

I present an explanation and the lyrics for the Mr. George "I actually admitted on national TV that I don't really know how to win in the playoffs" Karl theme song.

The George Karl theme song is "Right Place, Wrong Time" by Dr. John. This song is about someone who seems just a little paranoid about life in general, and about various things and people he encounters. At the same time, the singer/subject seems to be almost obsessed about possible personality shortcomings he may or may not have. The logic is, if he really has personality or psychological shortcomings, he won't be able to deal with the things in life he is worried about. I guess it is true, ironically, that you actually can become neurotic while worrying about being neurotic.

If all of this doesn't briefly but accurately describe George Karl, I don't know what does. George Karl, like the poor guy in this song, is kind of a failed perfectionist. A successful perfectionist outgrows worrying about possible personality or psychological problems. First because most psychological problems are relative, contextual, and speculative and second. because actual such shortcomings are usually no big deal, and do not in and of themselves stop someone from getting most things done correctly.

The lyrics:

I been in the right place but it must have been the wrong time
I'd have said the right thing but I must have used the wrong line
I been in the right trip but I must have used the wrong car
My head was in a bad place and I'm wondering what it's good for
I been the right place but it must have been the wrong time
My head was in a bad place but I'm having such a good time

I been running trying to get hung up in my mind
Got to give myself a good talking-to this time
Just need a little brain salad surgery
Got to cure my insecurity

I been in the wrong place but it must have been the right time
I been in the right place but it must have been the wrong song
I been in the right vein but it seems like the wrong arm
I been in the right world but it seems wrong wrong wrong wrong wrong

Slipping dodging sneaking creeping hiding out down the street
See me life shaking with every ho' I meet
Refried confusion is making itself clear
Wonder which way do I go to get on out of here

I been in the right place but it must have been the wrong time
I'd have said the right thing but I must have used the wrong line
I'd have took the right road but I must have took a wrong turn
I'd have took the right move but I made it at the wrong time
I been on the road trip but I must have used the wrong car
My head was in a good place and I wonder what it's bad for.

You can listen to the George Karl Theme Song at any time at Quest For the Ring. It can be find not far from the beginning of the User Guide, which itself is near the top of the home page.