Old Dead Bill's Song
Louie Short Lyrics
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Old dead Bill’s song
Billy did what he wanted
Good think he wanted to save us
He had all his bases covered
Except being sort of racist
Except being sort of racist
Billy partied like a legend
He blacked out on his bday
I went over in the mornin'
He looked funny in his PJs
He looked funny in his PJs
He looked funny in his PJs
What would Billy think now
Of this world that’s paper thin
He’d say ‘that ain’t how you do it’
He’d say you’re all wasted skin
He’d say you’re all wasted skin
He’d say I’m a waste of skin
The song Old Dead Bill's song by Louie Short is a song that tells the story of a man named Billy, who lived his life on his own terms, doing what he wanted but also had some flaws. The first verse of the song describes Billy as a man who did what he wanted and had all his bases covered, except for being a bit racist which was his only flaw. The repetition of the line "Except being sort of racist" emphasizes this flaw and the fact that it was something that was noticeable.
The second verse of the song talks about how Billy partied like a legend and blacked out on his birthday. The imagery of Billy in his PJs the next morning adds a sense of humor to the song. In the chorus, the songwriter wonders what Billy would think of the current world, which is described as paper-thin. The writer imagines that Billy would not be impressed and would say that people are all wasted skin, including himself.
The song brings out many themes like living life on your own terms, flaws, and prejudices. It also highlights the fact that people have different opinions, and they are entitled to these opinions. The song's music is cheerful and upbeat, which contrasts with the serious tone of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Old dead Bill’s song
A nostalgic song about a person named Billy who has passed away.
Billy did what he wanted
Billy lived his life on his own terms.
Good think he wanted to save us
Luckily, Billy desired to help others.
He had all his bases covered
Billy was fully prepared for the challenges he faced in life.
Except being sort of racist
However, he did hold some discriminatory views.
Billy partied like a legend
Billy was known for throwing wild parties.
He blacked out on his bday
One particular birthday, he drank so much that he lost consciousness.
I went over in the mornin'
The artist went to Billy's house the next morning.
He looked funny in his PJs
Billy's appearance was comical, likely due to the aftermath of the previous night's festivities.
What would Billy think now
The song muses about how Billy would perceive the world today.
Of this world that’s paper thin
The world is insubstantial, perhaps due to its superficiality.
He’d say ‘that ain’t how you do it’
Billy would disapprove of how things are currently being done.
He’d say you’re all wasted skin
Furthermore, he would deem everyone to be worthless.
He’d say I’m a waste of skin
As a final indictment, Billy would also claim to be pointless himself.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Louie Short, Louis D. Short
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@spookhy699
To me, it was shyness that started it. During my whole childhood I was either ignored, set aside, feared, or bullied.
In that situation, you keep asking yourself why, why is it that your mere presence brings so much negativity towards the people around you.
Then, at my teenage years, I found out about the power of laughter, or, to be more clear, how to make someone else laugh.
When you tell a joke, or a funny story, or make a pun and you make someone laugh, it's like you're giving them and yourself a single moment of happiness and positivity. Something that makes you forget about the demons that haunt your mind at night.
Better yet, it isn't just random, it's something that you can control, something that you can do. Something that can bring you closer to the ones you look up to and therefore make you less lonely, less hurt. For once, not only are you liked and popular, but you actually feel happy.
That seems all too happy at first, but then, when you go home, all alone, away from your loving crowd, and you realize that the laughter stops, all the demons come back. You never overcame then, you just pushed them away.
I saw an quote on that once that really made me think, and I want to share it with you guys too: "If you have a 'funny friend', or a 'class clown', chances are, they had a shitty childhood."
@edancoll3250
"He's got a beard, so you know Robin Williams is playing an emotional character"
-Family Guy, May 2012
@frank234561
If it was an established trope he didn't steal anything. He just pointed out the trope.
@charlesxav6817
chunkycake101 Seriously? Don’t you have more significant things in your life to be so upset about? Let’s say Seth credited the so called original writer of the so called joke at the end of the show, would anybody care? Would you stop and stare at the screen for 5 minutes when they roll the end credit? Stfu and let people laugh and have fun you joy-sucking garbage.
@my88110
What about: Good Morning Vietnam, Dead Poets Society, Flubber, One Hour Photo, Insomnia... All films that are extremely serious, in which he doesn't have a beard.
@StreetHierarchy
South Park?? Ahahahaha! South Park was funny when I was like twelve.
@johnb.8687
Nx Doyle "If I haven't seen it its new to me" Charles manson insanely mutters to himself watching tv in his cell.
@victorkong82
I miss that laugh
@michaelyoungstrom9412
We all miss that laugh.
@Armentitron
It's like a machine gun, I love it and him
@leejlogan
@@headybands ok boomer