Day Dreamin
Hoodie Allen Lyrics

Day Dreaming, and I'm thinking of you... [x8]
The singer is daydreaming and thinking of the person they mention throughout the song.

Just a day dream, just another memory
The singer is acknowledging that the thing they are thinking about might just be a fleeting thought or memory.

Just another beat to rock, just another melody.
The singer compares their thoughts about the person to a beat or melody that they are simply enjoying.

My mind's sprinting like it's tryna get ahead of me
The artist's thoughts are racing and it's hard for them to keep up.

And when we out in public you been actin' like my enemy.
The person the artist is thinking of has been acting cold or distant towards them in public.

So sorry to OB, another debt reference
The singer apologizes for another reference to debt, possibly indicating they are struggling financially.

It doesn't even matter me get paid like severance
The singer's pay doesn't really matter to them, as if they are indifferent to it.

Seven, figures in my bank account
The artist has a lot of wealth, indicated by the 7-figure bank account reference.

And you wonder why I'm payin' when I take 'em out.
The artist is wondering why the person they are taking out is surprised when they pay for things, possibly indicating a power dynamic or expectations in their relationship.

Say it now like tourettes, if I'm down to be next,
The artist is acknowledging that they are willing to be in a relationship with the person but may feel like it's not mutual.

Then why's it kinda feeling like the opposite?
Despite being willing to be in a relationship, the singer feels like the person doesn't reciprocate their feelings.

I'm playing down like the Mets, so I found that it's best,
The artist is comparing themselves to an underdog team (the Mets) and finds it best to play it cool or downplay their feelings in order to succeed.

To be the Underdog 'cause no one like the obvious.
The singer believes that playing it cool or being an underdog is more appealing to others than being obvious or upfront about their feelings.

The Lobby is filled with people, they robbing us,
The singer feels like there are a lot of people that want to take their money or success, possibly in the music industry.

I'm Robin Hood, I'm stealing back,
The singer is comparing themselves to Robin Hood, taking from the rich and giving back to the poor (possibly themselves or their fans).

Probably never popular, but stopping us up in our tracks,
Despite possibly not being popular, there are people or obstacles that are preventing the artist from success.

Quick sand, fame is not a quick plan,
The artist compares the pursuit of fame to quicksand; it can be difficult to navigate and not easy to get out of once you're in it.

I don't plan on going home,
The singer doesn't plan on giving up or returning to their previous life before pursuing music success.

I plan on going big, Man.
The singer plans on achieving great success in their music career.

Day Dreaming, and I'm thinking of you... [x2]
Repeats the opening line.

I hit it with the... (I hit it with the...)
This line is repeated several times and likely serves as a sort of refrain, possibly mimicking the way music is produced and sticking in people's heads.

No no no no matter how hard I deny it,
The artist is denying something, possibly their feelings for the person they mention throughout the song.

It's time to face maturity,
The singer is acknowledging that they need to grow up or face the realities of life.

Pops telling me to get a job with security,
The artist's father is advising them to get a job with more job security, possibly indicating tensions between their career goals and their family's expectations.

Surely, oh with my girls, that he tryna hurry me,
The singer's father might be pressuring them to settle down or marry, even if they are not ready or focused on their music career.

He got me asking questions, thinking twice about her purity.
The singer is starting to question the moral character of the person they are thinking of, possibly indicating doubts about the relationship.

Nah, I shrug it off, it could never be the case,
Despite their doubts, the singer is choosing to ignore them and believe that the person is still morally sound.

Told her omelet I make leave egg in my face
The artist might have made a mistake or miscalculation about someone, indicated by the reference to egg on their face.

Just eggs and no hate,
Despite the mistake, there is no ill will or hatred towards anyone.

Burny made off she's rotten
It's unclear what this line means, possibly referring to someone who has done something wrong or has a negative reputation.

Play another show and I'll get another Broad in the Audience
The singer is indicating that they can easily find another woman if things don't work out with the person they've been thinking of.

Always a promise, but I'll never call
Despite making promises, the artist has no intention of following through or making contact.

Gotta them wrapped around my finger just like it's a tether ball
The artist has control or influence over people, indicated by the reference to a tetherball wrapped around their finger.

Instant satisfaction, later I'm feeling terrible
The artist might be engaging in behavior that brings them instant satisfaction but later causes them regret or remorse.

'Cause I can't replace 'em, then it's uncomparable.
The singer might miss the people they have left behind and feel like they can't replace them or create the same kind of bonds.

Aha - I'm just kidding
The artist might be joking about what they just said or tried to make light of a serious topic.

Are you catching on, Jason Witten
The singer is possibly asking if the listener is understanding their message or if they are following the story they've been telling.

She says she into fitness
The singer is referencing a woman who is interested in fitness.

And wants to have my kids quick
The woman the singer mentioned might be interested in having children with them, possibly indicating pressure to settle down.

I run out and tell her that I'm late to handle business.
The artist makes an excuse to avoid the woman who is pressuring them into having children.

I'm never coming back.
The artist has made a decision to move on or leave someone or something behind.

Sad that I think about something else that I can't do,
The singer is possibly feeling sad or regretful about something they wish they could do but can't.

But I'm thinking of you (but I'm thinking of you)
Repeats the opening line, indicating that the person they've been thinking of is still on their mind.