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Okey
Marching Band Lyrics
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Okey?
I could have brought you closer but I did not
Okey?
I didn't do much good in this life (drinking Vick's??)
Okey
If you'd have __ inside you'd be quiet too
Okey
Tryin' to be cute but it never works out
Tryin' to be blunt but it only fires back
Tryin' be but I'm not
Tryin' to do but I can't
Trying to live
But I never really figure out
Faded in black?
It's just great
Now I'm funnier
Again, it's just great
It is just great
I'm pretty nice with you but not anyone else
Okey?
I'm kind of fun with you but not anyone else
Okey?
I won't cry to sleep but it could have been me (?)
Okey
I would? if it'd make me look better
Okey
Tryin' to learn but it always slips my mind
Tryin' to cry but it's hard to do ___
Entertain, but there's boredom in ___
Tryin' to be but I'm not
Tryin' to do but I can't
Trying to live an unexcited life
Faded in black?
It's just great
Now I'm funnier
Again, it's just great
It is just great
The song "Okey" by Marching Band describes a feeling of regret and missed opportunities in life. The lyrics suggest that the singer could have done better in many situations but chose not to, and now feels the weight of those decisions. The repetition of the phrase "Okey?" suggests that the singer is questioning themselves or seeking validation for their choices.
The verses also express a sense of trying and failing, of not being able to be the person they want to be, or of lacking the skills to do so. The chorus contrasts the self-criticism of the verses with an ironic tone, suggesting that the singer is trying to make light of their situation or put on a brave face. The lines "Faded in black? / It's just great / Now I'm funnier / Again, it's just great / It is just great" are particularly ambiguous and open to interpretation, but they could be read as a cynical commentary on the way people tend to put on a cheerful facade even when things aren't going well.
Line by Line Meaning
I could have done much better but I did not
I had the potential to achieve more, but I did not put in the effort.
Okey?
Is that okay with you?
I could have brought you closer but I did not
I had the opportunity to strengthen our relationship, but I did not take it.
I didn't do much good in this life (drinking Vick's??)
I feel like I haven't made a positive impact on the world.
Okey
Is that okay with you?
If you'd have __ inside you'd be quiet too
If you were feeling the way I'm feeling, you would also be quiet.
Tryin' to be cute but it never works out
I attempt to be charming, but it never goes as planned.
Tryin' to be blunt but it only fires back
I try to be straightforward, but it ends up causing problems.
Tryin' be but I'm not
I try to be something I'm not.
Tryin' to do but I can't
I try to accomplish something, but I don't have the ability to do so.
Trying to live
I'm attempting to exist.
But I never really figure out
But I can never fully understand.
Faded in black?
Is it a reference to fading away or feeling hopeless?
It's just great
Wow, how wonderful.
Now I'm funnier
Now I can be more humorous.
Again, it's just great
Once again, how wonderful.
It is just great
Overall, it's just fantastic.
I'm pretty nice with you but not anyone else
I treat you well, but I don't treat anyone else the same way.
I'm kind of fun with you but not anyone else
I am fun and enjoyable to be around with you, but not with anyone else.
I won't cry to sleep but it could have been me (?)
I won't cry myself to sleep, even though something bad could have happened to me.
I would? if it'd make me look better
I would cry if it would make me appear more sympathetic or likable.
Tryin' to learn but it always slips my mind
I try to gain knowledge, but I always forget what I learned.
Tryin' to cry but it's hard to do ___
I attempt to cry, but I have difficulty doing so.
Entertain, but there's boredom in ___
I try to provide amusement, but there is still a sense of monotony.
Tryin' to live an unexcited life
I'm trying to live a quiet and uneventful existence.
Contributed by Nathaniel C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
blahness013
This is fantastic. Good musicality, plus it sounds happy!
H Jacques
Love this track.
anou8
Emma Watson's photoshoot of vanity fair brought me here. I love this song ! ;D
Cas
i love this song
leeleechristmaslover
I really like this song!
jewelrox
this song reminds me of emma watson cause there is a video of her vanity fair shoot with this song playing. I love it.
Cas
THIS SONG ROX MY SOX!
holaabonjour
where did you get the song at?
flugsven
Stort tack / Thank you so much ,nuttynatty320!
diletta dania
EMMAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!