Pitchfork labeled Deerhoof as "the best band in the world.” The New York Times described them as “one of the most original rock bands to have come along in the last decade.” From their humble beginnings as an obscure San Francisco noise act, they've become one of indie music's most influential bands with their ecstatic and unruly take on pop.
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Milk Man
Deerhoof Lyrics
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Bana-na-na stabbed to the arms, weird man
Ooh-la-la
Milk Man sneaks in the house under moon
Miracle words come to a mouth you may hear
Peek-a-boo
Come closer
How beautiful I play sound
Boys and girls
Here I come
I get you to escape night
Boys and girls
Be mine
I'll take you to my dream land
Now you're mine
I'll take you to our dream land
Milk Man smiles to you "Hi" in a nude
"This banana stuck in my arms, oh my love"
Stabbed to the arms, ooh-la-la
Yellow one
Chorus
Boo, boo, the Milk Man
Hi, hi, he's masked man
The lyrics of Deerhoof's Milk Man seem to be about a strange and mysterious character named Milk Man. The song begins by referencing this person sleeping on the roof in the middle of the day, with banana cuts on his arms. The lyrics are surreal and perhaps have a deeper meaning in terms of symbolism or metaphor. The chorus seems to switch from talking about Milk Man to addressing the listener, calling them "boys and girls" and encouraging them to join Milk Man in his dreamland. The lyrics may be interpreted as a call to escape reality and join Milk Man in his strange and magical world.
The lyrics of Milk Man are quite cryptic, but they create a sense of intrigue and fascination. The use of surreal imagery and bizarre, almost nonsensical phrases create an atmosphere of mystery and uncertainty. The chorus encourages the listener to join Milk Man and escape reality, perhaps suggesting a desire to abandon societal norms and expectations. The line "I'll take you to our dreamland" suggests that Milk Man has created a world of his own, one that he wants to share with others.
Overall, Milk Man is a fascinating and intriguing song that leaves a lot of room for interpretation. Deerhoof's use of surrealist imagery and cryptic lyrics creates an atmosphere of mystery and fascination, making the listener curious to know more about the enigmatic Milk Man.
Line by Line Meaning
Milk Man sleeps on the roof in the noon
The Milk Man sleeps awkwardly on the rooftop during daytime.
Bana-na-na stabbed to the arms, weird man
The weird Milk Man had bananas stuck in his arms.
Ooh-la-la
His situation is strange and interesting.
Milk Man sneaks in the house under moon
The Milk Man sneaks into houses during the night using the moonlight.
Miracle words come to a mouth you may hear
Sometimes, words that seem miraculous come out of his mouth.
Peek-a-boo
He surprises people with his strange behavior.
Come closer
People are encouraged to pay attention to him.
How beautiful I play sound
He thinks his music is really beautiful.
Boys and girls
He's addressing everyone, young and old.
Here I come
He's ready to perform and entertain.
I get you to escape night
His music can make people forget about the darkness of the night.
Be mine
He wants people to be part of his musical journey.
I'll take you to my dream land
He wants people to join him in his fantasy world.
Now you're mine
He's finally found people who appreciate his music.
Boo, boo, the Milk Man
He's just being playful and silly.
Hi, hi, he's masked man
He's still the same Milk Man, but now he's wearing a mask to be more mysterious.
Lyrics © TERRORBIRD PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ROBERT COHEN, GREGORY LOVELL SAUNIER, JOHN DIETERICH, SATOMI MATSUZAKI
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Elevant
Milk Man sleeps on the roof in the noon
Bana-na-na stabbed to the arms, weird man
Ooh-la-la
Milk Man sneaks in the house under moon
Miracle words come to a mouth you may hear
Peek-a-boo
Chorus:
Come closer
How beautiful I play sound
Boys and girls
Here I come
I get you to escape night
Boys and girls
Be mine
I'll take you to my dream land
Now you're mine
I'll take you to our dream land
Milk Man smiles to you "Hi" in a nude
"This banana stuck in my arms, oh my love"
Stabbed to the arms, ooh-la-la
Yellow one
Chorus
Boo, boo, the Milk Man
Hi, hi, he's masked man
waltandcathy
it's insane how frequently I return to this video to remind me of what a band can aspire to
uhhhclem
You and me both.
cactustactics
Man this is such a nice live recording, y'know? Captures the raw energy and sounds clear and balanced at the same time, you can everything that's going on. Props to the sound guys!
queue empty
Agree! The recording quality and video editing match the incredible performance.
The bird of Hermes
Can't hear about 30% of what Greg is doing on the snare, it loses those little touches. Regardless it's a great live recording
Clem West
Agreed, never heard drums sound that great in a basement.
sizone
That main huge chord descending progression just smacks of stadium-prog rock of the 70s like Genesis or something, then all the sudden they shut it down and go all weirdly angular, then bring it thru a sweet indiepop bridge back to the prog again. Such a great mixture of influences.
D Moon
@sizone Miles Davis-laced dream funk rock fusion
Sickest-NoSCOPEZandWEED-420
@R0b1zzle137 never noticed the similarities to Television before but you're right
R0b1zzle137
they remind me a lot of Television but like proggier, but they also capture that 2000s indie aesthetic too. With a hint of FLCL soundtrack vibe