Deficiency
Bad Pony Lyrics
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These strangers gettin' stranger every year
Their voices growin' louder
To hell, though these infants cut in line
Carry more than my regret, the warmth is just a blurry, faded, lie
And I try not to judge too quick, but I'm sick of running out of time
If I can't get it now, then will I ever come around?
If I can't get it now, then will I ever come around?
Love!
You gotta show a bit, 'cause this town's got a deficiency
Yeah, this town's got a deficiency
Love!
You gotta show a bit 'cause this town's got a deficiency
Yeah, this town's got a deficiency - Yeah
We square off with our families,
We found the motivation to tell us why
The nights are getting colder
To hell, though these busters throwing down
The more I see, the more I get, the warmth is just a blurry, faded lie
And I'm no one to judge too quick
But these city slicks are running without spines
Love!
You gotta show a bit, 'cause this town's got a deficiency
Yeah, this town's got a deficiency
Love!
You gotta show a bit, 'cause this town's got a deficiency
Yeah, this town's got a deficiency- Yeah!
Keepin' the peace,
I build and release now
It's been a month or two since I thought of you
And who I'm being
Keepin' the peace
I build and release now
It's been a month or two since I thought of you
And who I'm being!
Love!
You gotta show a bit, 'cause this town's got a deficiency
Yeah, this town's got a deficiency
Love!
You gotta show a bit, 'cause this town's got a deficiency
Yeah, this town's got a deficiency- Yeah!
The song "Deficiency" by Bad Pony is a powerful commentary on the state of society, specifically in the town where the singer resides. The opening lines indicate a sense of detachment and isolation as the singer declares that they "keep [their] head up in the clouds" while the world seems to be getting more hostile and strange with each passing year. This sense of disillusionment is further emphasized by the line "the warmth is just a blurry, faded, lie," suggesting that the hope or comfort that the singer may have once found in their surroundings has dissipated.
The chorus of the song, with the repetition of the phrase "love, you gotta show a bit" is a plea for human connection and empathy in a society that seems to be lacking those qualities. The line "this town's got a deficiency" is a metaphor for the larger societal issues that are at play, suggesting that the lack of love and affection is not just localized to the town but indicative of a larger systemic problem.
The second verse of the song addresses familial relationships and the struggle to maintain them. The line "we found the motivation to tell us why" suggests a sense of conflict and tension in the family dynamic, and the assertion that "these busters [are] throwing down" adds to the picture of a society that is violent and aggressive.
Line by Line Meaning
I keep my head up in the clouds
I often zone out and daydream to escape the unpleasant realities of life.
These strangers gettin' stranger every year
The world is changing and becoming more unfamiliar and uncomfortable.
Their voices growin' louder
The chaos and noise of society is becoming overwhelming.
To hell, though these infants cut in line
People who act entitled and selfishly disregard others are frustrating and annoying.
Carry more than my regret, the warmth is just a blurry, faded, lie
I am weighed down by my past mistakes and disillusioned by a world that seems cold and uncaring.
And I try not to judge too quick, but I'm sick of running out of time
I want to be patient and understanding, but the pressure to succeed and keep up is exhausting.
If I can't get it now, then will I ever come around?
I feel like I'm stuck in a rut and wonder if I'll ever achieve my goals.
Love!
Love is the missing ingredient that could make life more fulfilling.
You gotta show a bit, 'cause this town's got a deficiency
People need to be more open and loving to combat the negativity and selfishness in society.
We square off with our families,
Even those closest to us can be a source of conflict and tension.
We found the motivation to tell us why
Despite the difficulty, it's important to confront our familial issues and work through them.
The nights are getting colder
As time goes on, life can feel more and more lonely and isolating.
To hell, though these busters throwing down
Even in social situations, people can be aggressive and competitive.
The more I see, the more I get, the warmth is just a blurry, faded lie
The more I experience and learn, the more I realize that love and kindness are in short supply and hard to come by in this world.
And I'm no one to judge too quick, but these city slicks are running without spines
While I don't want to be judgmental, I can't help but notice that many people in this fast-paced city are lacking in integrity and moral strength.
Keepin' the peace,
I am trying to maintain a sense of calm and tranquility despite the chaos and stress around me.
I build and release now
My music is a way for me to express my emotions and let go of pent-up feelings.
It's been a month or two since I thought of you
I am starting to move on from a past relationship.
And who I'm being!
I am becoming more self-aware and intentional about the kind of person I want to be.
Contributed by Max C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.