His songs often carry a political message and discuss racism and prejudice.
Counting Sheep
Mike Park Lyrics
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To better the world,
Sing songs for the Klan.
Mom said you never can trust her for she's loving the money, enough just to breathe
And I wait, for this moment to rise
I'm sorry for being the prize
I'm older, but I can't stay here with you
I'm losing but I don't expect to wing
And I can't stay here with you
I'm counting sheep till I'm older
I'm counting sheep till I'm grey
Lately my eyes are heavy with fear
Lying g has traded and I disappear
Mom said you never can trust her for she's loving the money, enough just to breathe
The lyrics of the song Counting Sheep by Mike Park are quite complex and layered, and they require some thoughtful interpretation. The song seems to be expressing a sense of disillusionment and weariness with the world and its problems. The opening lines suggest that the singer is no longer interested in trying to make the world a better place by singing songs for the Klan. This could be interpreted as a commentary on the ineffectiveness of activism or the difficulty of finding a meaningful way to make a difference in the world.
The reference to the singer's mom adds another layer of complexity to the song. She is portrayed as both loving money and not to be trusted, implying some sort of conflict or tension in their relationship. This could be seen as a commentary on the corrupting influence of money, or the difficulty of maintaining close relationships in a world dominated by materialism.
The chorus of the song, with its repeated phrase "I'm counting sheep till I'm older," suggests a sense of resignation and tiredness. The singer seems to be waiting for some sort of change or breakthrough, but is aware that it may never come. Overall, the song seems to be expressing a deep sense of fatigue and frustration with the world and its problems, as well as a sense of isolation and disconnection from those around the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately I'm not so involved with this plan
Recently, I haven't been as invested in this idea
To better the world,
The idea is to improve the world
Sing songs for the Klan.
The method for bettering the world is through music
Mom said you never can trust her for she's loving the money, enough just to breathe
My mom warned me that she can't be trusted because she values money more than anything else
And I wait, for this moment to rise
I'm waiting for a specific moment to come
I'm sorry for being the prize
I apologize for being the focus of attention
I'm older, but I can't stay here with you
I'm older now and I can't keep staying in this situation
Dear Mom,
I'm addressing my mother directly
I'm losing but I don't expect to wing
I'm losing, but I don't anticipate winning either
And I can't stay here with you
I can't continue to stay in this situation with you
I'm counting sheep till I'm older
I'm trying to pass the time until I'm older
I'm counting sheep till I'm grey
I'm trying to pass the time until I'm old and grey
Lately my eyes are heavy with fear
I've recently been afraid and my eyes reflect that
Lying g has traded and I disappear
It seems like people have lost trust in me and I feel alone
Mom said you never can trust her for she's loving the money, enough just to breathe
Again, my mom told me that trusting someone who loves money more than anything else is impossible
Lyrics © THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MICHAEL PARK
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