Under the Lemon Demon name, Neil has released seven full length albums and two EPs. Neil is also known for being the creator of a genre of Flash animation called "Animutation" which is characterized by unpredictable montages of pop-culture images set to music, often in a language foreign to the intended viewers. He is also known from his YouTube channel, 'NeilCicierega', most famous for his Potter Puppet Pals series.
Smell Like a Cookie All Day
Lemon Demon Lyrics
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Hundreds of bloodthirsty nightmares have made you their prey.
You felt good and plucky, as nice as can be,
But no one's that lucky, so listen to me.
When life is not so nice, remember this advice:
Put a drop of vanilla behind each ear
and you'll smell like a cookie all day.
I used to feel like my world was a bucket of sorrow;
A mountain of sadness,
A miserable wilted bouqet,
A big rotten pumpkin.
I wished I were dead,
And I'd almost jumped when it popped in my head.
The key to happiness is merely only this:
Put a drop of vanilla behind each ear
And you'll smell like a cookie all day.
Yes, you'll smell like a cookie all day.
We wander aimlessly for God knows how many miles and then we die.
So very clueless to the truth, so very blind, unsatisfied.
If only the human race would wake the hell up and finally understand
Exactly what it needs to do to meet the spirit's silent demand.
They say it's human nature, wars will be fought and innocents will be killed.
And every soul we lose is yet another mission unfulfilled.
Meanwhile it seems like I'm the only living person who knows
Exactly how the story goes.
The answer's right in front of our nose.
My friend, humanity, stop this insanity,
Put a drop of vanilla behind each ear
And you'll smell like a cookie all day.
Yes, you'll smell like a cookie all day.
The song "Smell Like a Cookie All Day" by Lemon Demon seems to be a whimsical and quirky exploration of the ups and downs of life, and the power of small comforts to change one's perspective. The first verse depicts the feeling of being hunted and overwhelmed by life's challenges, but then offers a solution in the form of vanilla fragrance. The second verse takes a more serious tone, describing a long period of depression and despair, which is overcome by the same simple remedy. Finally, the song takes a broader view, criticizing humanity's lack of understanding and offering the same solution to the whole species.
What can we make of all this? One possible interpretation is that the song is mocking self-help advice that makes unrealistic promises of happiness and success. The contrast between the opening and closing verses, with their apocalyptic imagery and broader social critiques, suggests that vanilla fragrance is hardly a panacea for the world's problems. On the other hand, the repeated refrain of "you'll smell like a cookie all day" could be seen as a kind of mantra or affirmation, encouraging listeners to focus on small pleasures in order to cope with the difficulties of life.
Overall, the song seems to blend humor and wisdom in a distinctive way, using a playful and surreal style to offer insight into the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water,
Despite temporarily feeling safe, danger awaits.
Hundreds of bloodthirsty nightmares have made you their prey.
Many dangerous situations and challenges will arise.
You felt good and plucky, as nice as can be,
Initially experiencing positive feelings and attitude.
But no one's that lucky, so listen to me.
Unfortunately, good fortune cannot last forever.
When life is not so nice, remember this advice:
During difficult times, consider this guidance.
Put a drop of vanilla behind each ear
Apply vanilla extract behind your ears.
and you'll smell like a cookie all day.
Enjoy smelling like a cookie throughout the day.
I used to feel like my world was a bucket of sorrow;
The artist previously struggled with feelings of depression and despair.
A mountain of sadness,
Experiencing an overwhelming amount of sadness.
A miserable wilted bouqet,
Feeling like a sad and withered flower arrangement.
A big rotten pumpkin.
Similar to a decaying pumpkin, life felt unpleasant and difficult.
I wished I were dead,
Almost desiring to end one's own life.
And I'd almost jumped when it popped in my head.
The artist almost acted on this negative thought.
The key to happiness is merely only this:
This is the fundamental element required to find happiness.
We wander aimlessly for God knows how many miles and then we die.
Human existence feels meaningless and fleeting.
So very clueless to the truth, so very blind, unsatisfied.
Most people lack understanding, vision, and contentment.
If only the human race would wake the hell up and finally understand
It would benefit humanity greatly if people realized and comprehended.
Exactly what it needs to do to meet the spirit's silent demand.
The solution is to fulfill an unspoken spiritual requirement.
They say it's human nature, wars will be fought and innocents will be killed.
Some believe that humans will always engage in violence and harm the innocent.
And every soul we lose is yet another mission unfulfilled.
Losing lives means unfulfilled purpose and potential.
Meanwhile it seems like I'm the only living person who knows
The artist feels alone in understanding.
Exactly how the story goes.
Aware of what is happening and the bigger picture.
The answer's right in front of our nose.
The solution is obvious and present.
My friend, humanity, stop this insanity,
Informal address to human race to cease harmful actions.
Put a drop of vanilla behind each ear
The same guidance from earlier still applies.
And you'll smell like a cookie all day.
Remember to savor and enjoy the sweet fragrance all day long.
Contributed by Layla E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
somethingclever5
wtf I've known this song for years and I've been a fan of Neil Cicierega for years but somehow I never knew this song was Lemon Demon lmao
I guess that's the pure Neil experience
_havien
thats why they call him Neil "He Did That!?!" Cicierega
a completely normal human
Generally if you listen to ridiculously weird song or ridiculously awesome song or usually a combination of both it's Neil
Latino Boy Jim
Lmao a pure neil expirience truly
Leoliy Xolsun
i dont know why we’re surprised, this man invented the internet, of course he could single handedly cure depression AND accomplish world peace in three and a half minutes
bepis the science man
He also eliminated all diseases
place holder
And four seconds
Yakazi
Vanilla is the true cure to depression.
KestrelWish
This song went from
Calming and reassuring:
Drop of depressed:
Frustrated and pressured:
Calming down..:
Right back to the chaos:
KestrelWish
@DodoesAreAlive Ok.