NOAH
Banhart Devendra Lyrics
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To what you and I appreciate
To what you and I appreciate
Noah is a cowboy
But nobody knows
Can guys owed ill socks? wtf?
Still nobody knows
Not everyone can relate
To what you and I appreciate
Not everyone can relate
To what you and I appreciate
But no you'd like to ride away
But it's hard with horseshoes made of clay
The selfish friend that I am says stay
My friend,
My friend,
My friend
The song "Noah" by Devendra Banhart is a melancholic yet whimsical track filled with enigmatic lyrics. The opening lines "Not everyone can relate, to what you and I appreciate" suggest that the singer and Noah have a unique perspective, and not everyone gets it. The following lines "Noah is a cowboy, but nobody knows, can guys owed ill socks? wtf? Still nobody knows" contribute to the overall confusion and absurdity of the lyrics. The line about "guys owed ill socks" is a cryptic phrase that doesn't appear to have a clear meaning, and it adds a sense of confusion and disorientation to the overall mood of the song.
The chorus "Not everyone can relate, to what you and I appreciate" is repeated throughout the song, highlighting the distinctiveness of Noah and the singer's point of view. The next set of lyrics "But no you'd like to ride away, but it's hard with horseshoes made of clay, the selfish friend that I am says stay" create a picture of Noah attempting to leave, but he is trapped by his circumstances. The line "the selfish friend that I am says stay" implies that the singer wants Noah to stay.
It's hard to draw specific meaning from "Noah," but many interpret the song as a representation of a friendship and the difficulties of communication that can arise between two people with different perspectives.
Line by Line Meaning
Not everyone can relate,
Some people cannot understand or connect with what we appreciate.
To what you and I appreciate
Our shared interests and passions that we cherish.
Noah is a cowboy
A reference to a character named Noah who embodies qualities of a cowboy.
But nobody knows
Despite this description, not many people are aware of who Noah is or what he represents.
Can guys owed ill socks? wtf?
Unknown and nonsensical message, possibly indicating confusion or disbelief about a situation.
Still nobody knows
The identity and significance of Noah remains a mystery.
But no you'd like to ride away
You desire to leave and move on from the current situation.
But it's hard with horseshoes made of clay
Metaphorically, there are obstacles preventing you from leaving or moving forward.
The selfish friend that I am says stay
Despite understanding your desire to leave, the artist is hesitant to let go and urges you to stay.
My friend,
The artist addresses the listener as a close friend.
My friend,
Reiterating the intimate and familiar nature of their relationship.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DEVENDRA BANHART
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