Local Joke
Neon Indian Lyrics


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Common things never bother me cause I'm the local joke
Summer got high and swoll she calls me the broken spoke
Never been late to fuck with fate and see if faith's a joke
Part of me wants the wants in life to tickle up and smoke
Come to me cross a ? with all the empty traits
Everything is just unsaid no need to contemplate
All my weights drip as they leave my lips how come do something straight
She needs and excuse to end things and become the things you hate




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Neon Indian's song "Local Joke" seemingly describe the feeling of not taking life too seriously and living without the pressures of conforming to societal standards. The opening line "Common things never bother me cause I'm the local joke" implies that the singer has a nonchalant attitude towards things that may usually trouble people. He is essentially a joke in the eyes of the community, but it does not bother him.


As the song progresses, the singer seems to be talking to a person who he describes as "Summer." He describes her as having "got high and swoll" and calling him the "broken spoke." This could imply that she sees him as an outsider or a misfit. He also mentions that he has never been late to "fuck with fate" and to see if "faith's a joke." Here, he seems to be talking about his willingness to take risks and see where life takes him, rather than blindly following religious or spiritual beliefs.


Towards the end of the song, there is a sense of resignation as the singer encourages the other person to embrace their true selves rather than pretending to be someone they are not. The lyrics "She needs an excuse to end things and become the things you hate" suggest that the other person is struggling with their identity and is trying to fit into a mold that they do not relate to. The singer encourages them to let go of these pretensions and be true to themselves. Overall, the song speaks to the notion of not taking things too seriously and living life on one's own terms.


Line by Line Meaning

Common things never bother me cause I'm the local joke
I don't get bothered by ordinary things because I am a person that is laughed at and ridiculed by the community.


Summer got high and swoll she calls me the broken spoke
During the summer, my girlfriend got high and started calling me a failure or an outcast.


Never been late to fuck with fate and see if faith's a joke
I never hesitated to take risks and test whether fate and destiny are real or not.


Part of me wants the wants in life to tickle up and smoke
I sometimes feel like giving in to my desires and impulses, even if they could be harmful.


Come to me cross a ? with all the empty traits
People come to me with their uncertain or confusing situations and I struggle to help them because they lack any unique characteristics.


Everything is just unsaid no need to contemplate
Everything is left unsaid and ambiguous, so there's no real reason to think deeply about it.


All my weights drip as they leave my lips how come do something straight
Whenever I speak, my worries and troubles are exposed, questioning why I can't seem to fix things straight away.


She needs and excuse to end things and become the things you hate
My partner is looking for a reason to end our relationship and become someone that I dislike.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: ALAN PALOMO

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emDawg

You don't have to be stoned to like this music. I happen to think it sounds delightful without being baked

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Gus Renteria

this song reminds me of endless happiness and calm forever and ever. god bless neon indian

deepblue153

Those kinds of things never bother me cause I'm the local joke Her sun-burnt eyes roll She calls me "the broken spoke" Never been late to fuck with fate and see her phrases choke but part of me wants to watch and laugh as they go up in smoke. Constantly crossing paths with all the empty traits You'd better leave things just unsaid then left to contemplate. All my words trip as they leave my lips I've come to set things straight She needs an excuse to end things and become the things you hate

Zack Siroky

It’s got swag

Metalgazer

I love Cloud Nothings' cover of this - totally different song but equally as good.

Nope

I can't stop dancing lol. God, how did I just discover these guys today...where have I been?

DrexulSlum

damn....this song brings back memories...............

Jej171

ur telling me

Tyler Butler

they're so good live

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