Dan Deacon's compositional style is best classified in the future shock genre along with Videohippos, Santa Dads, Blood Baby, Ecstatic Sunshine, Ponytail, and other bands in the growing Baltimore music scene. In February 2008 Deacon performed at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York.
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Snake Mistakes
Dan Deacon Lyrics
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He is the coolest dad in dad school
He does not break any dad rules
He would pick you up if I asked him to
The lyrics of Dan Deacon's song "Snake Mistakes" speak about a protagonist who admires and praises his father for being the coolest dad. The verses imply that the father figure is an authoritative figure and sets high standards for parenting, never breaking any dad rules. The singer seems to be so proud of his father that he could go to any extent, as the lyrics go, "He would pick you up if I asked him to." The song perhaps indicates the deep admiration and love the singer holds for his father and how he perceives his dad to be the perfect role model.
The song's central theme addresses the father-son bond, portraying a positive image of an ideal father. The lyrics do justice in reflecting the emotions and bond the singer shares with his dad. One can also interpret that the song is an ode to all the hardworking dads and their sacrifices and efforts for their families.
Line by Line Meaning
My dad is so cool
My father is an extremely impressive and admirable person.
He is the coolest dad in dad school
Among all the fathers, my father is the most outstanding.
He does not break any dad rules
My father strictly adheres to all the regulations and procedures set for a dad.
He would pick you up if I asked him to
If I requested him to take you with us, he would willingly do so with no hesitation.
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