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Birds
Kay Kay and His Weathered Underground Lyrics


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and oh
how come i don't awake to the sun no more
when pixelated jackles say "when it rains, it pours?"
my stubborn curiosity will lead me right off course
and i guess its why marky ran away
to a sunnier LA
he found his brain in an apartment in Chinatown

so come on we can get
oh, so nervous and its a baby girl
thats why ive created this world
where you can come and find me when (come find me when)
you're just so bored of the shameless pay
from working the department
i know you're tired
but im complacent
lets pace around in our apartment
cause oh
when i rest my head i feel the fear of falling
and in my own town i trip to a far off land
thats the way

so forgive me for my lack of words
announcing adjectives are slowly pulling down my spine
and it seems each of them can't find a way to make any sense of it
just like me
and repeatedly the paper man says that its all wrong
and all i got are sedatives in these damn songs
but i grew up on them superstitions
probable cause for my lack of ambition at all


when i rest my head i feel the fear of falling
and in my own town i trip to a far off land
cause thats the way that it works on a day like today
gotta get out
gotta get out today

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Birds" by Kay Kay and His Weathered Underground explore themes of restlessness, disillusionment, and a desire for escape. The opening lines express a sense of dissatisfaction with the everyday routine, as the singer notes that they no longer wake up to the sun and instead are confronted with pixelated jackals who seem to embody the idea that when it rains, it pours. The singer's curiosity is described as stubborn, something that often leads them off course, and this may be why their friend Marky has chosen to leave for sunnier Los Angeles, where he has found a new sense of clarity and purpose.


The chorus of the song offers a fantasy world where the singer can escape their mundane existence, a place where they can be found when someone is "just so bored of the shameless pay from working the department." The singer acknowledges their own complacency, noting that they are content to pace around their apartment rather than taking action to change their circumstances. The fear of falling and the idea of tripping to a far-off land is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the idea that the singer feels disconnected from their current reality and is yearning for something more.


Line by Line Meaning

and oh
Starting the song with a sigh, feeling something is not right.


how come i don't awake to the sun no more
Feeling like something is wrong, not waking up to the sun anymore. Perhaps lacking motivation or purpose.


when pixelated jackles say "when it rains, it pours?"
Feeling like nothing is going right, and people are gloomily stating 'when it rains, it pours'.


my stubborn curiosity will lead me right off course
Even though it may lead me off track, I will stay curious and adventurous.


and i guess its why marky ran away
Wondering why someone left and went to a better place, seeking answers.


to a sunnier LA
Marky went to a better place, perhaps seeking more opportunities or a change of pace.


he found his brain in an apartment in Chinatown
Marky potentially found his true self, inner peace, or passion in a small, unexpected place.


so come on we can get
Encouraging someone to join me on an adventure, possibly to seek answers or escape reality.


oh, so nervous and its a baby girl
Feeling nervous and anxious about something new, a baby girl or possibly a new opportunity or challenge.


thats why ive created this world
Creating a new world or mental escape to cope with nervousness, anxiety, or boredom.


where you can come and find me when (come find me when)
Inviting someone to join and support me when needed or when wanting a break from reality.


you're just so bored of the shameless pay
Feeling unfulfilled or discontent with a job that is not rewarding or gives little satisfaction.


from working the department
Referring to the monotony or feeling of being stuck in a mundane job in a department store or other similar place.


i know you're tired
Acknowledging someone's exhaustion or tiredness from life's struggles.


but im complacent
Feeling comfortable or stagnant in life, possibly afraid or unwilling to change.


lets pace around in our apartment
Suggesting a small form of action, with a lack of motivation to go out and do something bigger or meaningful.


cause oh
Once again sighing, feeling lost or unfulfilled.


when i rest my head i feel the fear of falling
When trying to sleep, feeling anxious or scared of what's to come or the possibility of failing.


and in my own town i trip to a far off land
In a familiar place but feeling like I am somewhere far away, disconnected or lost.


thats the way
Accepting that this is the way it is, maybe feeling defeated or without control.


so forgive me for my lack of words
Apologizing for a lack of ability to express or communicate feelings coherently.


announcing adjectives are slowly pulling down my spine
Feeling like using describing words are making me feel heavy, perhaps adding to anxiety or writer's block.


and it seems each of them can't find a way to make any sense of it
Feeling like words can't fully describe how I feel or what's going on, adding frustration.


just like me
Feeling like the lack of clarity in words reflects a lack of clarity in myself or my life.


and repeatedly the paper man says that its all wrong
Feeling like society often tells me that what I'm doing or feeling is wrong or not enough.


and all i got are sedatives in these damn songs
Feeling like the only way to cope is by escaping through music or other forms of release.


but i grew up on them superstitions
Growing up with beliefs or superstitions that may still influence my way of thinking or behaviors.


probable cause for my lack of ambition at all
Feeling like my superstitious beliefs may be hindering my ability to have ambition or move forward in life.


gotta get out
Feeling a need to escape, perhaps for a change of scenery or to break free from stagnation.


gotta get out today
Feeling an urgency to escape or make changes soon, wanting to take action now.




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Comments from YouTube:

Capn Camden

I want to learn this song so bad but i can't find accurate chords that can help me.

erik happ

everyday.... is so wonderfulll.....

Forever/ Endeavor

One of the greatest bands there never was. Sigh

No Context Gaming

Saw these dudes open for the dear hunter and mewithoutYou back in the summer of 09. Was absolutely blown away, hopefully one day they will work on music for this project again.

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