Canada
In early 2009, a group of friends got together and started writing music. E… Read Full Bio ↴In early 2009, a group of friends got together and started writing music. Eventually, they decided to call it DEERPEOPLE. Over the following year, they refined the songs by playing house parties and small local venues in Stillwater, OK where the audience could be right on top of them. In addition to playing shows with Oklahoma’s own Evangelicals, Starlight Mints, Mayola, The Uglysuit, Sherree Chamberlain and Jesse Tabish (Other Lives), they were invited to headline the Opolis stage at the 3rd annual Norman Music Festival in Spring 2010. The DEERPEOPLE EP was recorded at Trent Bell Labs with Trent, who has engineered many stand out projects including last year’s re-imagining of The Dark Side of The Moon by The Flaming Lips. Upon completion, the EP was released independently. They have a new EP on the way that is due sometime in early January.

Download their self-titled EP at http://deerpeople.bandcamp.com/
Follow them on facebook at http://facebook.com/deerpeople

Canada
DEERPEOPLE Lyrics


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I'll take the sweet escape and
You know that time's a race around
To catch us on the other side
Where can disaster go when
I know we're pigeon-holed
Pigeon-holed from anything that we had

And tell me the truth:
Are you simply retarded? Are you dead?
Is it quite alright? Tell me my father that
We can't be anything else but
This in your good time
But we still know that we
Can never talk about it
And we have sweet florence if
You wanna think out loud
And why can I still think of you
Every time I look at her
But I swear to God, I'll never go to Canada

I'll find you in the road and
I'll slit your fucking throat, you whore
And we'll never have to meet again
Where can disaster go when
I know we're pigeon-holed
Pigeon-holed from anything that we had

And tell me my master that we're
So excited to be here
And tell me my father that
We can't be anything
Anything if you know you're right

But we still know that we can never
And we have sweet florence if you wanna




And why can I still think of you every time I
But I swear to God, I'll never go to Canada

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to DEERPEOPLE's song "Canada" depict a complex and emotionally charged narrative of a troubled relationship. The song opens with a desire to escape from the difficulties and pressures of life, with the singer acknowledging that time is running out and they must seize the opportunity to find a better place. However, they feel trapped or pigeon-holed, unable to escape from the fate they have been assigned. The lyrics suggest that there may have been something meaningful in their past, but it has been lost or forgotten.


The chorus poses a series of questions and doubts, directed at someone significant in the singer's life - perhaps a father figure. They question whether this person is intellectually impaired, dead, or if everything is simply going according to plan. The singer acknowledges that they can only be in their current situation in their own time, with the implication that their desires and needs have been suppressed. Despite this, they are unable to discuss their true feelings, and instead find solace in their thoughts about someone named Florence.


The repeated line, "But I swear to God, I'll never go to Canada," serves as a powerful and conflicted declaration. It conveys a refusal to give in or take the easy way out, even if it means avoiding a place of potential refuge or happiness. This line could also be interpreted as a symbol of resistance and determination to face the difficulties and struggles in their life head-on, rather than seeking escape.


Overall, "Canada" explores themes of longing, confinement, internal conflict, and the pressure to conform to societal expectations. It paints a vivid picture of a turbulent relationship and the internal battles faced by the singer.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll take the sweet escape and
I will seek a temporary relief and


You know that time's a race around
You understand that time moves quickly


To catch us on the other side
To find us in a different situation


Where can disaster go when
Where can a calamity find solace when


I know we're pigeon-holed
I am aware that we are confined


Pigeon-holed from anything that we had
Restricted from all that we once had


And tell me the truth: Are you simply retarded? Are you dead?
And honestly inform me: Are you mentally impaired? Are you deceased?


Is it quite alright? Tell me my father that
Is it completely acceptable? Inform me, my father, that


We can't be anything else but this in your good time
We cannot be anything other than this at the right moment


But we still know that we can never talk about it
However, we are aware that we can never discuss it


And we have sweet florence if you wanna think out loud
And we possess pleasant Florence if you wish to vocalize your thoughts


And why can I still think of you every time I look at her
And why do thoughts of you continue to arise whenever I see her


But I swear to God, I'll never go to Canada
But I sincerely promise, I will never visit Canada


I'll find you in the road and
I will locate you on the path and


I'll slit your fucking throat, you whore
I will aggressively harm you, you despicable person


And we'll never have to meet again
And we will never have the need to encounter each other once more


And tell me my master that we're so excited to be here
And inform me, my superior, that we are incredibly thrilled to be in this situation


And tell me my father that we can't be anything
And inform me, my father, that we cannot become anything


Anything if you know you're right
Anything if you are certain of your correctness


But we still know that we can never
However, we are still aware that we can never


And we have sweet florence if you wanna
And we possess pleasant Florence if you wish to


And why can I still think of you every time I
And why do thoughts of you continue to arise whenever I


But I swear to God, I'll never go to Canada
But I sincerely promise, I will never visit Canada




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Comments from YouTube:

Evan Rizzi

Such a beautiful band!

HillOrStream

Great EP, hoping for more. Would like to hear the back story to this track. Father from Canada?

Zander

what happened to seattle. that was my favorite track from this ep.

DrBubblesable

Saw you guys at NMF couple of years ago, bought this EP backstage.

Frankie Covington

so good :F

Cole Clowers

about to move to seattle.. im gonna be telling everyone about you guys!

Jackson Card

canada is dope i dont know what these guys issue is

GasMaskGamer

you SHOULD be famous

MasterFu

They are to good to be Famous

Somot

You will be famous.

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