Skyline
Desi and Cody Lyrics
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I asked old Lucky what's been going on
I got a mess of them blues, that you wouldn't believe
Seems like every time I turn around
Somebody's tryin' to knock me down
I don't have any tricks left up my sleeve
I've been havin' me a hard time too
I know what you're going through and it's a mighty heavy load
I can't help but think one fine day
That stone is gonna roll away
You'll be a songwriting Hemingway
And we'll be listening, on the skyline radio
Now this is way too small of a town
To be able to keep any secrets down
Everybody knows your business before you do
You won't believe some of the things I hear
About some of the fine folks that live around here
Everything from wife swappin', drug rings, to practicin' voodoo
Grab your hat, get in line
Hurry up, don't waste no time
Step on up, right this way, if you wanna see the show
Help you out, fix you up
Mend your fence, and fill your cup
Don't do nothin' till you check your local listings
For the skyline radio
Just this morning heard the President say
He came up with a plan that's gonna save the day
But it was hung up in committee up on Capitol Hill
A different singer but the song is the same
He knows right where to lay that blame
It's always been that way and it's that way still
Traffic fines, zodiac signs,
Everybody's dialin' up the psychic lines
Profit maximization is the ultimate goal, don't you know
Food stamps, prison camps
Girls get away with murder due to menstrual cramps
Instant gratification on remote control
With the skyline radio
Someday I'm gonna take that ride
I wanna have you goin' by my side
You'll be Bonnie and I'll be Clyde, with no particular place to go
We'll hit the key make the motor run
Talk about it in the mornin' sun
Be the best thing we've ever done
You and me girl, and the skyline radio
Skyline radio
In Desi and Cody's song Skyline, the singer is speaking to their friend Lucky on the phone, confessing their troubles and how they are struggling to overcome them. The town they live in is small, where everyone knows each other's business and rumors spread quickly. The lyrics list some of the rumors that the singer has heard, including voodoo, drug rings, and wife swapping. The song touches upon the themes of struggle and perseverance, with the singer reminding Lucky that someday they will make it and be successful, listening to their music on the "skyline radio." The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer imagining a future where they and their partner ride off into the sunset with no particular destination, listening to their own music on the radio.
Overall, the song is about resilience and the idea that no matter how hard times may get, there is always the promise of better things to come. It also highlights the sense of community that can exist within small towns, with everyone looking out for each other in their own way.
Line by Line Meaning
Called up Lucky on the telephone
I reached out to Lucky over the phone
I asked old Lucky what's been going on
I inquired about Lucky's well-being
I got a mess of them blues, that you wouldn't believe
I'm feeling down in the dumps and it's worse than you can imagine
Seems like every time I turn around
It feels like at every corner, there's trouble lurking
Somebody's tryin' to knock me down
People are attempting to bring me down
I don't have any tricks left up my sleeve
I'm out of ideas and ways to overcome my difficulties
I said Lucky that ain't nothin' new
I reassured Lucky that we've faced similar challenges before
I've been havin' me a hard time too
I admitted that I'm also struggling
I know what you're going through and it's a mighty heavy load
I empathize with Lucky's troubles and recognize how tough they are
I can't help but think one fine day
I'm optimistic that things will turn out well someday
That stone is gonna roll away
The obstacle in our way will disappear
You'll be a songwriting Hemingway
You'll become a successful and renowned songwriter
And we'll be listening, on the skyline radio
We'll tune in to the radio to listen to your songs
Now this is way too small of a town
Our town is too little to conceal secrets
To be able to keep any secrets down
Nothing stays a secret in town for too long
Everybody knows your business before you do
People find out about your personal affairs before you do
You won't believe some of the things I hear
The things that I hear are unimaginable
About some of the fine folks that live around here
They concern respectable members of the community
Everything from wife swappin', drug rings, to practicin' voodoo
Gossips range from prostitution, drug dealing to even performing voodoo
Grab your hat, get in line
Be quick, get in position
Hurry up, don't waste no time
Act fast, don't dawdle
Step on up, right this way, if you wanna see the show
Proceed to the front to view the spectacle
Help you out, fix you up
I can assist you and make things better
Mend your fence, and fill your cup
I can reconcile with you and provide nourishment
Don't do nothin' till you check your local listings
Ensure that you check your local schedules before making plans
For the skyline radio
To listen to music on the radio
Just this morning heard the President say
Earlier today, I heard the President declare
He came up with a plan that's gonna save the day
He devised a strategy that would solve the current issues
But it was hung up in committee up on Capitol Hill
Unfortunately, the bureaucratic group on Capitol Hill blocked the plan
A different singer but the song is the same
Although it's a different situation, history repeats itself
He knows right where to lay that blame
He knows who to hold responsible
It's always been that way and it's that way still
The situation's been persistent and remains that way
Traffic fines, zodiac signs,
Common things include tickets, astrological symbols,
Everybody's dialin' up the psychic lines
People are calling the hotline to speak with psychics
Profit maximization is the ultimate goal, don't you know
The primary objective is to increase profits, as you're aware
Food stamps, prison camps
Issues like food insecurity and imprisonment occur
Girls get away with murder due to menstrual cramps
Ladies use period pain as an excuse to evade punishment for their crimes
Instant gratification on remote control
We demand immediate satisfaction and control it via remotes
With the skyline radio
Listening to music on the radio
Someday I'm gonna take that ride
One day, I'll embark on a journey
I wanna have you goin' by my side
I want you beside me on this adventure
You'll be Bonnie and I'll be Clyde, with no particular place to go
You'll be Bonnie, and I'll be Clyde, randomly exploring
We'll hit the key make the motor run
We'll start the engine and commence a road trip
Talk about it in the mornin' sun
We'll converse about everything under the morning sun
Be the best thing we've ever done
It'll be our greatest achievement
You and me girl, and the skyline radio
You and I, and our radio music
Skyline radio
Radio music
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skyhippychick
Oh man that was so much fun. I love you two so very much. Great work to the production team as well... Stellar work on all accounts. Thanks for letting me be a part of it. Thanks for the lovely music most of all... Forever My LOVE!!! <3 Sky
Michael Clinton
A wonderful song with quirky, cool images of Tulsa woven in. Good job everyone.
Cheryll Dale
Very pretty tune, loved the fact that you showed Tulsa in all its glory of downtown.
thefactorypilot145
Great production value for a great song... wish I could have made it to the premier party!
Keith Purtell
That's a really good song. So much talent in unexpected places. Well, it's Tulsa, so maybe not unexpected.
Desi and Cody
Thank you!
Red Dirt Nation
Great video guys.
Justbethy55
My husband knows you! And I guess since your friends on Facebook you popped up in my recommendations on YouTube, great song!
Justbethy55
Btw his name is Brian Pembleton
Desi and Cody
Known him for years!