1.) Austin Roberts was le… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists named Austin Roberts
1.) Austin Roberts was lead singer with some groups before joining the Buchanan Brothers, and later became the lead singer for Arkade. His most remembered hit was "Rocky", a No. 9 hit in Billlboard in 1975 and also "Something's Wrong With Me", a No. 12 hit in Billboard in 1972.
To a lesser extent, he's known for "Keep on Singing", written by Danny Janssen and Bobby Hart which reached No.50 of the Billboard Chart in 1972, later made famous by Helen Reddy who had a much bigger hit with the song (reaching the top 15 in Billboard.) Roberts was also the lead singer on the theme song and infamous "chase songs" for the second season of the Hanna-Barbera Saturday morning cartoon series "Scooby-Doo, Where are You!"
2.) Austin is a musician, singer/songwriter and writer. He loves to read and meditate.
Daydreamin'
Austin Roberts Lyrics
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Daydreamin', gee but it's grand
I'm in love with an ostrich,
All the neighbors complaining you see
But she loves me
Can't help it if they don't understand it
And if you haven't tried it
Don't deny it my friend
Cause it's so much fun
To go out in the sun
Forget the rest of the world
With your head in the sand
Daydreamin', head's in the sand
Daydreamin', gee but it's grand
Walking down the street with my ostrich
All the people stare
But I don't care what they say
She never says a word
She's an agreeable bird
She takes my worries away
So if you find somebody who loves you
And your friends are all complaining
They're not friends anyway
Just go out in the sun
Cause it's so much fun
Forget the rest of the world,
And put your head in the sand
Daydreamin', head's in the sand
Daydreamin', gee but it's grand
Daydreamin', head's in the sand
Daydreamin', gee but it's grand
Daydreamin', head's in the sand
Daydreamin', gee but it's grand
Daydreamin', head's in the sand
(Fades out)
The lyrics of Austin Roberts's song 'Daydreamin' explores the concept of finding love in unexpected places and not caring what others might think or say about it. The singer of the song reveals that he is in love with an ostrich and despite the disapproval and judgment of his neighbors, he continues to pursue a relationship with the bird. He describes the experience as 'fun' and 'grand' and notes that his ostrich lover never complains or judges him.
The ostrich serves as a symbol of the singer's desire to escape reality and live in a world of his own, free from the expectations, judgments, and responsibilities of society. By putting his head in the sand with the ostrich, he is able to forget the rest of the world and immerse himself in his own fantasy. The song encourages listeners to be true to themselves and not let the opinions of others dictate their happiness.
Overall, 'Daydreamin' is a lighthearted and whimsical song that explores the idea of finding love in unexpected places and being true to oneself. The repeated phrase 'head's in the sand, gee but it's grand' emphasizes the importance of escaping reality and living in a world of one's own, even if it means being ostracized by society.
Line by Line Meaning
Daydreamin', head's in the sand
I'm lost in my thoughts and ignoring the world around me
Daydreamin', gee but it's grand
It feels amazing to escape reality and let my mind wander
I'm in love with an ostrich,
I have feelings for an ostrich, which isn't accepted by others
All the neighbors complaining you see
People in the community disapprove of my love for the ostrich
But she loves me
The ostrich reciprocates my affection
Can't help it if they don't understand it
I can't control how others feel about my relationship
It's fun to be in love with an ostrich
I enjoy my relationship with the ostrich
And if you haven't tried it
I recommend trying something unconventional
Don't deny it my friend
Don't reject it without experiencing it for yourself
Cause it's so much fun
It brings joy and pleasure
To go out in the sun
Enjoy the outdoors
Forget the rest of the world
Ignore the outside world and just focus on the ostrich
With your head in the sand
Be oblivious to everything else, as if your head is buried in the sand
Walking down the street with my ostrich
I go outside with my feathered partner
All the people stare
Others are staring and judging my unique relationship
But I don't care what they say
I disregard their opinions and thoughts
She never says a word
The ostrich is silent
She's an agreeable bird
The ostrich complies with my desires
She takes my worries away
The ostrich brings me happiness and distracts me from my problems
So if you find somebody who loves you
If you find someone who loves and accepts you, despite what others think
And your friends are all complaining
But your friends disapprove of the relationship
They're not friends anyway
They are not true friends if they can't accept your happiness
Just go out in the sun
Just enjoy your relationship and the outdoors
Cause it's so much fun
It's a pleasurable experience
Daydreamin', head's in the sand
I'm still daydreaming and ignoring reality
Daydreamin', gee but it's grand
It still feels wonderful to escape into my thoughts
Daydreamin', head's in the sand
The chorus repeats, highlighting the theme of escaping reality
Daydreamin', gee but it's grand
The chorus repeats
Daydreamin', head's in the sand
The chorus repeats
Daydreamin', gee but it's grand
The chorus repeats
Daydreamin', head's in the sand
The chorus repeats
Contributed by Alaina G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.