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I'd Be a Yellow Feathered Loon
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I'd be a yellow feathered loon for you baby
Be a German shepherd on the moon for you baby
Be a granulated spoon
For you baby
I'd be a camper in a photograph for you

Then when the sun has set
Romantic times have passed
And our conversations are a bore
I'll become a different man
So you can get to know me again

I'd be a rubber banded flute for you baby
Be an union parachute for you baby
Be a baby that's a mute for you baby
I'd be an insecurity in a Tibetan's head for you

Then when the sun has set
Romantic times have passed
And our conversations are a chore
I'll become a different man
So you can get to know me again

I'd be a uniform on an imbecile for you

If you want me to die trying I will die to please you

I'd be a pepper minted rook for you baby
Be an unhappy organ donor's book for you baby
Be a straw covered in scum and gook for you baby
I'd be a wrestler in a tuxedo shirt for you
I'd be an antacid with a brown wig on for you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I'd Be a Yellow Feathered Loon" are a surreal and absurd expression of devotion, presenting a series of bizarre and impossible scenarios in which the singer is willing to transform himself for the sake of his beloved. The opening lines establish the tone of whimsical self-sacrifice, with the declaration that the singer would become a "yellow feathered loon," a species of bird known for its distinctive and striking appearance. This image is followed by a series of equally implausible transformations, including becoming a German shepherd on the moon or a granulated spoon, as well as a more mundane scenario of being a camper in a photograph. These lyrics are characterized by their playful and imaginative language, as well as their use of absurdity to convey the depth of the singer's devotion.


The chorus of the song provides a contrast to the fanciful verses, presenting a more melancholic and introspective moment. The lines "Then when the sun has set / Romantic times have passed / And our conversations are a bore / I'll become a different man / So you can get to know me again" acknowledge the fleeting nature of romantic relationships and the need for constant reinvention and reconnection. The singer seems to recognize that the initial excitement and novelty of a relationship will fade, and that it is up to both partners to keep things fresh and interesting. The promise to become a different man for the sake of the beloved suggests a willingness to change and adapt, even if it means risking the stability of the relationship.


Overall, the lyrics of "I'd Be a Yellow Feathered Loon" are a testament to the transformative power of love, and the often absurd and irrational lengths to which humans will go to express their devotion.


Line by Line Meaning

I'd be a yellow feathered loon for you baby
I would do outrageous things for you, even if they seem impossible or illogical.


Be a German shepherd on the moon for you baby
I am willing to transform into anything to please you, even if it means being an animal on a different planet.


Be a granulated spoon for you baby
I will become anything, even an insignificant object like a spoon, if it will make you happy.


I'd be a camper in a photograph for you
I will go back in time to experiences where I was happy, just to be with you.


Then when the sun has set Romantic times have passed And our conversations are a bore I'll become a different man So you can get to know me again
When our relationship becomes monotonous, I will try new things and reinvent myself just to make sure that you never get bored of me.


I'd be a rubber banded flute for you baby
I will become anything, no matter how unusual or nonsensical, if it means having you by my side.


Be an union parachute for you baby
I am willing to be a safety net or support system for you, even if it means taking on risky or dangerous situations.


Be a baby that's a mute for you baby
I would be willing to make sacrifices, even if they mean giving up my ability to communicate, to be with you.


I'd be an insecurity in a Tibetan's head for you
I will take on emotional burdens and put my own insecurities aside for you, no matter how significant or trivial they may seem.


I'd be a uniform on an imbecile for you
I will endure humiliation and embarrassment if it means making you happy.


If you want me to die trying I will die to please you
I am willing to go to extreme lengths, even put my own life at risk, to make sure that you are happy and satisfied in our relationship.


I'd be a pepper minted rook for you baby
I would do anything, even transform into an insignificant or unimportant object, if it made you happy.


Be an unhappy organ donor's book for you baby
I am willing to take on the pain and suffering of others, even if it means making myself unhappy, simply to make you happy and content.


Be a straw covered in scum and gook for you baby
I would do anything, even if it meant becoming dirty or disgusting, if it meant pleasing you.


I'd be a wrestler in a tuxedo shirt for you
I am willing to do things that seem impossible or absurd, even if it meant sacrificing my own values or identity for you.


I'd be an antacid with a brown wig on for you
I am willing to take on unconventional or ridiculous roles, just to make sure that you stay happy and satisfied in our relationship.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KEVIN BARNES

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Reese Stephen

@smacktheclown yeah i noticed the same thing

Herb Master

wrong song title

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