Blind
Dr. Flea Lyrics
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A pocket full of rye
Four twenty blackbirds baked
In a pie
When the pie was opened
The birds began to sing
Wasn't that a dainty dish
To set before the king?
Oi
The king was in his counting house
Counting out his money
The queen was in the parlour
Eating bread and honey
The maid was in the garden
Hanging out the clothes
When down came a blackbird
And pecked off her nose
Three blind mice
Three blind mice
See how they run
See how they run
They all ran after the farmer's wife
Who cut off their tails with a carving knife
Did you ever see such a sight in your life
As three blind mice?
Three blind mice
See how they run
See how they run
They all ran after the farmer's wife
Who cut off their tails with a carving knife
Did you ever see such a sight in your life
As three blind mice?
Three blind mice
See how they run
See how they run
They all ran after the farmer's wife
Who cut off their tails with a carving knife
Did you ever see such a sight in your lif
As three blind mice?
Dr. Flea's song "Blind" incorporates a range of classic nursery rhymes that have been popular for centuries. "Sing a Song of Sixpence" is a popular English nursery rhyme that originates from the 18th century. The song features a pocket full of rye and blackbirds baked in a pie, which was a delicacy enjoyed by royals at the time. The lyrics depict the pie being opened and the blackbirds beginning to sing, which was a surprise for the king and his guests. This section of the song is followed by the well-known "Three Blind Mice" nursery rhyme, which tells the story of three sightless rodents who are being chased by a farmer's wife.
The juxtaposition between the two nursery rhymes in Dr. Flea's song is interesting, as the first is associated with royalty and elegance, whereas the second is more simple and mundane. The mention of eyesight and blindness in both nursery rhymes is also worth noting, as this could be a metaphor for society's blindness towards the struggles of others. Dr. Flea may be using these classic nursery rhymes as a way to question the modern world and its values.
Overall, Dr. Flea's "Blind" is a thought-provoking song that utilizes the timeless melodies and lyrics of classic nursery rhymes to convey a deeper message. The song has a nostalgic quality to it, reminding listeners of simpler times, yet suggesting that there is still much work to be done in creating a fair and just society.
Line by Line Meaning
Sing a song of sixpence
Begin the ballad of the wealthy and well-fed
A pocket full of rye
With resources aplenty, yet still unsatisfied
Four twenty blackbirds baked
Excess and indulgence to the point of absurdity
In a pie
Wrapped up in a facade of extravagance
When the pie was opened
Once the facade was revealed
The birds began to sing
The truth was made known
Wasn't that a dainty dish
How lovely it was for those who could indulge
To set before the king?
For those in power and privilege to partake
Oi
A sudden, jarring interruption
The king was in his counting house
The highest in command was preoccupied with wealth
Counting out his money
Focusing only on accumulation of financial gain
The queen was in the parlour
The monarch's partner was living luxuriously
Eating bread and honey
Indulging in sweet, rich foods
The maid was in the garden
The lowest of the hierarchy, tending to manual labor
Hanging out the clothes
Performing menial tasks for the benefit of the upper class
When down came a blackbird
Disrupting the hierarchy and causing chaos
And pecked off her nose
Physically causing harm to those who serve
Three blind mice
The ignored and marginalized, left to fend for themselves
Three blind mice
Further emphasizing the lack of attention paid to those in need
See how they run
Fleeing from danger and seeking safety
See how they run
Repeating the image of the powerless running away
They all ran after the farmer's wife
Turning to those who hold power, hoping for aid
Who cut off their tails with a carving knife
Those who hold power can also inflict harm
Did you ever see such a sight in your life
A rhetorical question highlighting the horror of the situation
As three blind mice?
As those who are overlooked, vulnerable, and at risk
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: David Brown, Jared Morris, Matthew Schmidt
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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