Deep Six
Matthew Good Band Lyrics

The lyrics of Matthew Good Band's song Deep Six are open to interpretation, but there are various themes that emerge. The first verse references the phrase "Deep Six," which means to get rid of something or to throw it away. The lyrics could be interpreted as a plea from one person to another to let go of something, perhaps a grudge, and move on: "Deep Six come to bed, Good night and take care, Who knows maybe our luck will change." The reference to "poly-urethane, people live in the rain" could be a metaphor for how we insulate ourselves from the world and each other. It suggests that people may live in their own bubbles and be unable to connect with others, or that we often take refuge in material possessions and try to hide from the harsh realities of life. The chorus offers a sense of confusion and chaos, emphasizing the lyrical theme of uncertainty: "And I don't know, I don't know, I don't know where you think you are. I don't know, pretend you know, I don't know where you think you are."

The second verse continues to explore the theme of being stuck and unable to move forward: "Big crash, funny car, it's where you've been, where you are. Think fast and kill what you cannot change." The reference to a funny car, a type of drag racing car that is built for speed and acceleration, could be a metaphor for the fast pace of modern life and how we are often caught up in a race that we cannot win. The idea of "killing what you cannot change" suggests that we need to let go of things that are outside of our control and focus instead on what we can do to make a positive impact. The final chorus ends on a note of hope, with the repeated refrain of "maybe our luck will change." This could be interpreted as a call to keep striving and to keep believing that things can get better.