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Park Song
The Dodos Lyrics


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Woke up today a bit too late
Put on my shoes and got some coffee
Cranked out the tunes, I think it was Roxy
Went back to snooze until 8:30

Went to the bar they say is the most
Went by myself, but no one noticed
Wonder if I looked like a tourist
All that I could thing was "please don't blow this"

And we go, but they don't know us
Goes to show we're not the same
Keep it in, 'cause they don't know this
Let it out, but not today

Went to the park today
Watched all the dogs as they played
None of them barked, they just hanged
Think I'll buy a dog when I get paid

Saw the girl I know from my job
I think that she must think that I'm retarded
I act so dumb when I get started
Time to cut my hair and get it parted

And we go, but they don't know us
Goes to show we're not the same
Keep it in, 'cause they don't know this
Let it out, but not today

Overall Meaning

The Dodos' song "Park Song" is a contemplative piece that describes the mundanity and isolation of everyday life. The song's narrator casually ruminates on their daily routine and their interactions with others, alluding to a sense of longing and disconnection. The song's opening lyrics set the tone for this introspection when the singer wakes up late, listens to music, and then snoozes. This leisurely activity is juxtaposed to the anxiousness that the singer experiences at the prospect of going out by themselves.


As the singer goes to the bar, they express a sense of self-consciousness and the fear of standing out or being ostracized, alluding to the idea of social anxiety. This feeling is merely intensified when they encounter a co-worker and worry about their perception of them. Against this backdrop, the singer goes to the park and finds a moment of respite watching the dogs play, perhaps signaling a desire for carefree living. The song ends with the singer acknowledging that they cannot express their true feelings, but it is not for lack of want.


Overall, "Park Song" is an incisive reflection on contemporary life's alienation, its search for connection and meaning, and its recognition that vulnerability is necessary for authentic connections.


Line by Line Meaning

Woke up today a bit too late
I woke up later than I meant to this morning.


Put on my shoes and got some coffee
I put on my shoes and decided to grab some coffee.


Cranked out the tunes, I think it was Roxy
I turned up the music, I think it was Roxy Music.


Went back to snooze until 8:30
I decided to go back to sleep until 8:30.


Went to the bar they say is the most
I went to the bar that everyone says is the best.


Went by myself, but no one noticed
I went alone and no one seemed to notice me.


Wonder if I looked like a tourist
I wondered if I looked like a tourist.


All that I could thing was "please don't blow this"
I only thought, "I hope I don't mess this up."


And we go, but they don't know us
We often go places, but nobody knows who we are.


Goes to show we're not the same
This shows that we are not like everyone else.


Keep it in, 'cause they don't know this
I keep my thoughts to myself because no one knows them.


Let it out, but not today
I may express myself at some point, but not right now.


Went to the park today
I went to the park today.


Watched all the dogs as they played
I observed the dogs at the park playing.


None of them barked, they just hung
The dogs were quiet and just hung around.


Think I'll buy a dog when I get paid
I'm considering buying a dog when I have enough money.


Saw the girl I know from my job
I saw a girl that I know from my job.


I think that she must think that I'm retarded
I think she might think I'm stupid.


I act so dumb when I get started
I tend to act foolish when I start talking to her.


Time to cut my hair and get it parted
I need to cut my hair and part it differently.




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