Deck the Stills
Barenaked Ladies Lyrics


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Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, Crosby
Stills, Nash, and Young, Crosby, Stills, Nash, and
Young, Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, Cros-
-By, Stills, Nash, and Young, Crosby, Stills, Nash
And Young, Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young
Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, Crosby, Stills
Nash, and Young, Crosby, Stills, Nash, and
Young, Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, Crosby




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Barenaked Ladies' "Deck the Stills" are actually just a repetition of the names of the members of Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. The band is an iconic rock band from the 1960s and 1970s known for their intricate harmonies and politically charged lyrics. The repetition of their name in this song might be seen as a nod to their legendary status and the impact they had on music.


However, the repetition of their name can also be seen as a commentary on the way that we consume and remember music. In the age of digital media and streaming platforms, it's common for music to be boiled down to a few searchable keywords rather than being remembered as a whole piece of art. By simply repeating the name of the band over and over, Barenaked Ladies may be commenting on the way that music is consumed and remembered in modern times.


Overall, "Deck the Stills" is a playful and easy-going tribute to a legendary band. It can be interpreted in a number of ways depending on how you choose to look at it, but at its core, it's simply a fun song that celebrates some of the best musicians of a bygone era.


Line by Line Meaning

Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, Crosby
Repeating the names of Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young to emphasize their importance in the song


Stills, Nash, and Young, Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young
Continuing to emphasize the importance of the musical group by repeating their names


Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, Cros-
Further repetition of the names, with a slight pause to add emphasis


-By, Stills, Nash, and Young, Crosby, Stills, Nash
Incomplete name repetition, possibly to add a poetic element to the lyrics


And Young, Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young
Completing the repetition of the names to emphasize the importance of the group in the song


Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, Crosby, Stills Nash, and Young
Restating the names of the group once again for added emphasis




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: - DP, DOMINIO PUBLICO, ED ROBERTSON, JIM CREEGGAN, KEVIN HEARN, STEVEN PAGE, TYLER STEWART

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