Snookered
Dan Deacon Lyrics

The opening two lines of Dan Deacon's song Snookered paint a picture of exhaustion and weariness. The singer has gone down this road so many times that it almost feels like a part of their own skin. The use of the word "round" implies that the road has no beginning or end and the singer is stuck in a never-ending cycle. The next two lines suggest that the singer is enjoying the ride or the "tasty meal" but is also aware that something is not quite right. The phrase "Still got no shame, but not for long!" implies that the singer is possibly leading a life that they are not entirely proud of and that change is imminent.

The following lines "Been wrong so many times before, but never quite like this" suggest that the singer has made mistakes in the past but the current situation is something entirely new and different. The last line "Heard all, rain, but the rain all turn to bits" is an interesting contrast to the beginning of the song where the singer feels like they are part of the road. Here the rain is disappearing, leaving bits behind. This could be a metaphor for the singer's own life where things are constantly changing and disappearing.

The last two lines "I hope to make it home one day, I doubt that day will come" are tinged with sadness and desperation. The singer is hopeful but ultimately feels like their journey is never-ending and they will never make it home. The line "I know you, know?" is left open-ended and this could be interpreted in different ways. It could be the singer talking to themselves, asking if they really know where they are going, or it could be a plea to someone else to understand their situation.