Ba-De-Da
Fred Neil Lyrics


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I get so tired
Hangin' around this town
All this old city life
Should bring us fellow down

Badada dada
Dadada dada
Dadada dada
Ba-de-da

I get so tired
Trying to sleep at night
All this old city life
They keep on burning bright

Badada dada

I get so tired
Hangin' around this town
All this old city life
Should bring us fellow down





Badada dada

Overall Meaning

The song "Ba-De-Da" by Fred Neil is a poignant commentary on the monotony and frustration that can result from city life. Neil sings of a sense of exhaustion and disillusionment with the pace of urban existence, highlighting the draining effect of constant noise and light pollution. The song's repeating chorus, "Ba-de-da," captures this sense of weariness - a sort of resigned sigh that speaks to the futility of trying to fight against the endless city churn.


The verses of "Ba-De-Da" touch on different facets of Neil's dissatisfaction with city life. He describes how even trying to sleep at night is a challenge, given the constant ambient hum and light pollution that surrounds him. While the city may seem like a beacon of excitement and opportunity, Neil suggests that it can also wear a person down, leaving them feeling empty and disillusioned.


"Ba-De-Da" is a powerful reflection on the toll that living in the city can take on our bodies and minds. Neil's lyrics evoke a sense of longing for a simpler existence, free of the ceaseless stimulation and noise pollution that define city life. In a way, the song encourages listeners to pause and reflect on their own relationship with the urban environment, and to consider the toll that it may be taking on them.


Line by Line Meaning

I get so tired
Exhausted by the routine of life


Hangin' around this town
Stuck in the same place with little to do


All this old city life
The urban environment that can be monotonous and draining


Should bring us fellow down
Leads to feeling down and unfulfilled


Badada dada
Nonsensical syllables that convey the singer's emotional exhaustion


Dadada dada
Continuation of emotional exhaustion


Dadada dada
Further continuation of emotional exhaustion


Ba-de-da
Closing phrase, repeating the same feeling of exhaustion


Trying to sleep at night
Difficulty sleeping due to the incessant noise and activity of the city


They keep on burning bright
The city lights and activity never cease, making it difficult to fully rest or relax




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Written by: FRED NEIL

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