In 2010 he majored in recorded music at Clive Davis Program at NYUβs Tisch. Moving west from New York on a whim, he quickly bubbled up in the LA and internet scenes with releases on OWSLAβs sister label NEST, Japanese tastemakers Trekkie Trax, Ryan Hemsworthβs Secret Songs, Activia Benz, Main Course, Dim Mak, and more.
His career started at 14 when he released his first album, Low Frequency Days (available on iTunes), and continued with two more albums (The Automobile, The Dreamland Series) and an EP (Weekdays EP), live performances, and a foray into DJing that proved successful in the San Francisco scene, as his alter-ego DJ Fidget.
In December of 2021, Ducky announced that he will no longer make music. The artist released his album, "Itβs Gonna Be Great" on Dec 1st and in a statement posted to social media also noted that this album will be his last release. "If it was just me and you guys I should do this shβ until the day I died,β the artist wrote. βThis industry really broke my spirit while I was in it and I cannot continue to fight for the tiniest shred of space at the intersection of transphobia and misogyny in this frat that will never respect or even accept me".
In October of 2022, Ducky posted an image on Instagram revealing that he has been focusing on himself, that he became a licensed tattooer, and that he began transitioning. No promises of returning to music was made however.
However, in May 2023 CK released new music under a new alias called a.k.a. skips.
Free Love
Ducky Lyrics
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The judge awake since dont know when
She wrote her number on the lawn
Said "call me if i won"
But there's just so many lives that you have faded
Take the stairs
But keep your hair down, the whole world knows you're there
One more time its not that easy
One more time you've let us down its
One more time you've lost your dignity
One more time you're not around
One more time to throw the towel in
One more time to lose control
One more time to smile apologize
One more time to let him know
I believe in everything that makes you smile
So put your morals to the side
The road is long but we arent tired yet
We walk away
The things that make each other cry
We left them far behind
Took our imaginations on a ride
One more time its not that easy
One more time you've let us down its
One more time you've lost your dignity
One more time you're not around
One more time to throw the towel in
One more time to lose control
One more time to smile apologize
One more time to let him know
Don't let the days go by
Without a smile
"Free Love" by Ducky appears to be a song about the ups and downs of love, relationships, and the resulting emotional turmoil. The line "She left the stage 7 am, the judge awake since don't know when" suggests a sense of exhaustion and conflict, as the singer navigates a relationship while under the public scrutiny of "the judge." The singer writes their number on the lawn, indicating a desire to connect with someone but perhaps also a willingness to put themselves out there without caution.
The line "Take the stairs but keep your hair down, the whole world knows you're there" hints at the idea that the singer may be trying to sneak away, but their presence is felt by everyone around them. They're trying to maintain some level of anonymity, but it's not really an option. As the chorus repeats, "One more time" it's clear that the singer is struggling to find the right path, and is constantly making new attempts to figure it all out - to "throw the towel in" and quit, to "lose control," to apologize, to "let him know".
Line by Line Meaning
She left the stage 7 am
She exited an event early in the morning
The judge awake since dont know when
The judge had not slept and had been awake for an unknown amount of time
She wrote her number on the lawn
She left her contact information behind for someone to use
Said 'call me if i won'
She instructed that she be contacted if she prevailed in something
It's not the time you've recreated
The current moment is not a recreation of a preceding one
But there's just so many lives that you have faded
Many lives have been negatively impacted by one's actions
Take the stairs
One should use the stairs instead of the elevator
But keep your hair down, the whole world knows you're there
To avoid unnecessary attention, one should keep a low profile
One more time its not that easy
Repeating a task is never as simple as the first time
One more time you've let us down its
There is disappointment in repeated failures
One more time you've lost your dignity
Repetition of certain actions can lead to loss of respectability
One more time you're not around
When needed the most, the person is unavailable
One more time to throw the towel in
Feeling like quitting in the face of difficulties
One more time to lose control
Repeating a cycle of losing control and being unable to manage one's life
One more time to smile apologize
Making amends after causing unintentional harm
One more time to let him know
Informing a person of important events or feelings, yet again
I believe in everything that makes you smile
One believes that happiness and positivity are crucial elements of life
So put your morals to the side
In some cases, one may have to bypass their sense of morality to achieve their goals
The road is long but we arent tired yet
Although the journey ahead is lengthy, one is still enthusiastic and lively
We walk away
Deciding to leave behind certain aspects of life
The things that make each other cry
Abandoning activities or situations that cause pain or sorrow
We left them far behind
Those negative aspects are no longer a part of one's life
Took our imaginations on a ride
Allowing one's mind to wander and explore new ideas
Don't let the days go by
Time is precious and should not be wasted
Without a smile
One should strive to maintain a positive outlook during their journey through life
Contributed by Madison D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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