With your pencil in your hand

from Bob Dylan – Ballad of a Thin Man Lyrics on Rap Genius

Meaning

Mr. Jones is probably a journalist, bringing a pencil and pad to take notes. His being a journalist is probably one of the reasons Mr. Jones needs to ask so many questions.

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