In the past two years, Dopapod has firmly planted seeds in music fan’s ears all up and down the East Coast and into the Midwest with their incessant touring schedule. Covering all this ground has seen the young, yet seasoned group make appearances at numerous festivals including Camp Bisco, Mountain Jam, Bonnaroo, Burning Man, Bear Creek, The Big Up, Rootwire, Strangecreek, and more. Their electric live showcase has been cultivating a fast growing, loyal fan base, and seen them share bills with artists such as Lotus, EOTO, John Medeski & Billy Martin, Papadosio, Zach Deputy, Brothers Past, Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band, Spam Allstars, Sam Kininger (Lettuce, Soulive), and Carl Palmer (Emerson, Lake, & Palmer).
Trapper Keeper
Dopapod Lyrics
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or do we just have thumbs
why do we stare into technology boxes
when the world is right in front of us
nobody wants to be where everybody's going
everybody wants to be where everyone is
look inside my trapper keeper
are we too smart for our own good
or do we just need more
why do we stare in every single direction
when the world is right in front of us
nobody wants to get what everybody's getting
everybody wants to have what everybody wants
can we play a new game
look inside my trapper keeper
A father with mother
asked brother for electro
magnetic force field to
force brother my mother
can we play a new game
look inside my trapper keeper
credits
from Redivider, released December 21, 2012
Winderman, Jones
The lyrics in Dopapod's song "Trapper Keeper" explore the idea of being too absorbed in technology and the need to disconnect from it in order to appreciate the world around us. The opening line "are we too smart for our own good or do we just have thumbs" suggests that technology has made us both smart and efficient, but it has also made us complacent and lazy. The lyrics go on to ask why we tend to stare at screens and technology devices instead of the world in front of us. The lines "nobody wants to be where everybody's going, everybody wants to be where everyone is" point out our craving for individuality and independence, yet also illustrate our innate desire for companionship.
The chorus "can we play a new game, look inside my trapper keeper" signifies a desire to move away from our addiction to technology and toward human connection. The trapper keeper is symbolic of a simpler time, a time when people played real games in the physical world, and this line suggests a yearning to return to that time. The final verse speaks to the need to break free from the mundane, to try something new, to connect with others in a meaningful way so as not to be just another face in the crowd. The reference to the father, mother, and brother asking for electro-magnetic force field suggests a desire for something beyond the ordinary, and perhaps a need for change in order to escape the monotony of daily life.
Line by Line Meaning
are we too smart for our own good
Are our intelligence and knowledge hindering us in some way?
or do we just have thumbs
Is our reliance on technology solely because of the convenience it provides?
why do we stare into technology boxes
Why do we spend excessive amounts of time staring at screens instead of engaging with our surroundings?
when the world is right in front of us
When reality is unfolding right in front of our eyes, why do we choose to isolate ourselves in the digital world?
nobody wants to be where everybody's going
The majority might choose a certain path, but some don't want to always follow the crowd.
everybody wants to be where everyone is
Despite the previous line, it's natural to want to be where the action is and not miss out.
can we play a new game
Why not try something different and new?
look inside my trapper keeper
Something worthwhile or surprising might be hidden within.
or do we just need more
Is our constant pursuit for new gadgets necessary or is it just a means of satisfying our never-ending wants?
why do we stare in every single direction
Are our constant distractions causing us to lose focus and leaving us directionless?
nobody wants to get what everybody's getting
The desire to have unique experiences or possessions is common among people.
everybody wants to have what everybody wants
Despite the previous line, people still want to possess things that are popular or trendy.
A father with mother
The first phrase of this verse is unclear and without context, making it difficult to assign a specific meaning.
asked brother for electro
The second phrase of this verse is unclear and without context, making it difficult to assign a specific meaning.
magnetic force field to
The third phrase of this verse is unclear and without context, making it difficult to assign a specific meaning.
force brother my mother
The fourth phrase of this verse is unclear and without context, making it difficult to assign a specific meaning.
Contributed by Caleb M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cucamonga95
This night was my favorite show I've ever been to. Long Live Dopapod. This is OUR swamp.
@Dosetrey
How does this not have more views
@AmeagleWard
Chuck: "Everybody LOVES Trapper Keeper"
Chuck: begins to weep
@therealrobstark2916
It's just so damn funky this is the first song I remembered you guys for
@cucamonga95
Chuck and Fro's synergy is REAL. Total umami
@auditpress.crypto
much needed good music, god bless hippie festivals!! real american life!
@derekwaterfield
1.9 k views, and I must have watched this 100 times myself 😂 how does this have no views
@monrominee
because Cardi B exists and people are morons.
@DanielNewman38
Wut
@TheFunklin
Those sick Luke Stratton light solos. Too bad he is touring with the Fuzzity Lumpkins these days.