Song for Dan Treacy
MGMT Lyrics

He spends his time
Dan Treacy occupies his days with various activities

Or maybe half of his time
It's unclear how much time Dan Treacy spends doing any one thing

Or part of the time wandering
Dan Treacy often wanders through the streets of London

'Round the creeks and cobble stones of hackney lanes
Dan Treacy wanders through the historic and unique streets of Hackney, London

With a tear in his eye
Dan Treacy is generally a very emotional person

As the children walk by, he's thinking of a song
Even when he's not actively working on a song, music is always on Dan Treacy's mind

Then stops to paint a picture of a frown
Dan Treacy often captures the emotions that he feels and sees in the world around him through his art

Dan Treacy's smile
Dan Treacy's smile is a complex thing that is hard to understand

Leaves you trying to decide who's the victim, what's the crime?
Dan Treacy's smile is enigmatic and can be interpreted in many different ways

No rest for the mind
Dan Treacy's mind is always active and he never stops creating

That's seen it all before
Dan Treacy is not easily surprised or caught off guard

And I don't know where he lives
The artist is unsure of Dan Treacy's living situation

But he's a myth of a man
Dan Treacy is something of a legend, with a reputation that precedes him

And Texas Bob the cameraman
Texas Bob is a mysterious figure associated with Dan Treacy

Is off to fix his seat before the show
Texas Bob is preoccupied with preparing for a show or event in which Dan Treacy is involved

Yeah, but where did he go?
The artist is unsure of Dan Treacy's current whereabouts

To know when your time's up
Dan Treacy understands the importance of time and how quickly it can pass

You flip the glass and watch the hours quickening
Dan Treacy watches as time seems to speed up and slip away from him

In the back of the station
Dan Treacy is in a less-than-glamorous location, perhaps waiting for something or someone

Fluorescent lights about to quit their flickering
The lights in the station are not in good condition and may soon stop working altogether

Well he speaks his mind
Dan Treacy is a very outspoken and honest person

He says 'What is crime?'
Dan Treacy questions the laws and rules that govern society

Dan Treacy's eyes
Dan Treacy's eyes are a window into his soul and show his true nature

In the middle of the park
Dan Treacy is often found in outdoor spaces like parks

When the underground is dark,
Dan Treacy is active even when others have gone to sleep

He's a poet he's a lark
Dan Treacy is both a serious artist and a playful personality

He starts thinking about a place that no one knows
Dan Treacy has a very active imagination and often imagines far-off places and scenarios

And when the creeks run dry
Dan Treacy is constantly searching for new sources of inspiration and creativity, even when it seems like there are none left

He stays frozen in time
Dan Treacy is able to keep his creativity and artistic vision fresh and vibrant even as time passes

Strange lights in the sky
Dan Treacy is fascinated by unusual and unexplained phenomena

Start blinking
Whether real or imagined, the strange lights seem to be trying to communicate something to Dan Treacy

I can see the car outside but he's listening
Dan Treacy is so focused on what he's listening to that he seems oblivious to his surroundings

He's listening
Dan Treacy is fully engaged in the creative process and is always open to new forms of inspiration

And he's making up his mind
Dan Treacy is always taking stock of his life and his art, and making decisions about how to move forward

He made his mind up
Dan Treacy is decisive and knows what he wants

To get things done and overcome
Dan Treacy is determined to overcome any obstacles in his way and achieve his goals

Yeah he's gonna let it go
Dan Treacy is not afraid to let go of things that are no longer serving him or his artistic vision

In the park and at the station
Dan Treacy finds creative stimulation in unlikely places

No matter the time
Dan Treacy is always working and creating, regardless of what time it is

When the creeps run by
Even when others might be frightened or intimidated, Dan Treacy sees beauty and wonder in unusual or unexpected places

He's making his mind up
Dan Treacy is always evaluating his options and coming up with new ideas

Yeah he's gonna get it done whoa
Dan Treacy is confident in his abilities and knows he can achieve whatever he sets his mind to

Yeah, he's gonna listen to his soul,
Dan Treacy trusts his instincts and is not afraid to follow his heart

Yeah, when the creeps walk
Dan Treacy can find beauty and inspiration in things that others might consider scary or unsettling

"Come here boy, look me in the eye"
Dan Treacy commands attention and respect from those around him

Bow to the heart, back to the beat of
Dan Treacy is a true artist who is guided by his heart and his passion for music

Dan Treacy
This song is an homage to the great artist Dan Treacy and his contributions to the world of music