What Deaner Was Talking About
Ash Lyrics


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The wash is out
It's hanging up
And all I have
Is nothing
Nothing to do
Nothing to say
I think I must be dreaming
The sun comes up and I'm all washed out
Is this what Deaner was talkin' about
I don't think I will ever return again my friend

If I was king
I'd wear a ring
And never hurt my people
I'd stay alert
And dress to kill
I might even slip you something

The sun comes up and I'm all washed out
Is this what Deaner was talkin' about
I don't think I will ever return again my friend

The sun comes up and I'm all washed out




Is this what Deaner was talkin' about
I don't think I will ever return again my friend

Overall Meaning

The song What Deaner Was Talking About by Ash is open to interpretation, but the lyrics suggest the feeling of being lost and disconnected. The first four lines describe a sense of boredom, with the singer having nothing to do or say. He feels like he's dreaming, indicating a kind of detachment from reality. Then the focus shifts to a feeling of being washed out, with the sun coming up and the singer feeling drained of energy.


The repeated line “Is this what Deaner was talking about” is a reference to the band Ween, specifically their song “What Deaner Was Talking About.” Ween is known for their eclectic and often nonsensical lyrics, and this line suggests a kind of homage to their style. However, the singer's uncertainty about what Deaner meant suggests a kind of confusion or disorientation.


The final verse is more positive in tone, describing what the singer would do if he were king. He would be a benevolent ruler, protecting and helping his people. The mention of "slipping something" suggests an element of mischief or humor. However, the repetition of the sun coming up and the singer feeling washed out suggests that the positive vision is fleeting and unable to dispel his feelings of disconnection.


Overall, this song is a snapshot of a moment of feeling adrift, with references to other music adding complexity and depth to the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

The wash is out
The laundry is done and hanging up to dry


It's hanging up
The laundry is hanging up to dry


And all I have
The singer has nothing else going on


Is nothing
The artist has nothing going on in their life


Nothing to do
The artist is bored with nothing to occupy their time


Nothing to say
The singer has no inspiration to say anything


I think I must be dreaming
The singer feels like their current situation could only be a dream


The sun comes up and I'm all washed out
The artist is feeling drained as a new day begins


Is this what Deaner was talkin' about
The artist is referencing something someone named Deaner talked about that relates to their current state


I don't think I will ever return again my friend
The artist doesn't want to return to this state of boredom and emptiness


If I was king
The singer is imagining themselves in a position of power and control


I'd wear a ring
The artist would have a sign of their power on their finger


And never hurt my people
The singer would be a benevolent ruler who never harms those they govern


I'd stay alert
The singer would always be aware and attentive to their responsibilities


And dress to kill
The singer would dress in a style that commands attention and respect


I might even slip you something
The artist could be generous and offer perks to those around them




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: AARON FREEMAN, MICHAEL MELCHIONDO JR.

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Comments from YouTube:

Roger Ramjet

The true mark of a band is who they decide to cover. A+

Dan Scott

A lovely cover of the Ween. I approve.

Ciggy Rat

Neat! Good cover

Cixelsydmai mcg

Amazing!

JTKenobi

The more Ween in the world, the better.

IDGAW

Boognish be with you.

Jesse Wyrrick

It's alright.. kudos for the wholehearted attitude. ✌

Jones McScruffy

This song isn't brown enough, it needs more brown

moot

ash doing a ween cover? nice

Jerry Daniel

What Deaner Was Talking About (BonusToast Cover)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9UuhvoIVEA

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