Old Man Luedecke left the big old city of Toronto, met a girl in the Yukon, fell in love, bought a banjo and fell in love again. After a couple of years of love and banjo and the makings of a brilliant performing career in sunny Halifax, he returned to the Yukon with his sweethearts. There he woodshedded. He wrote a ton of songs over the next year and a half. He held regular gigs playing banjo in a gambling hall with can-can girls and in a honky tonk called the Snakepit accompanying piano barnacle Bob. Even made an appearance at the Dawson City Music Festival. After a time, he left again for Halifax to renew musical acquaintances and record his debut CD Mole in the Ground. That CD has become a smash on college radio, was featured on CBC's Atlantic Airwaves and is a hot item in stores and at shows. He continues to live in Halifax and perform there and around the country to ever-wider acclaims. His stage show blends hokum and inspiration into powerful and fun entertainment that will delight young and old. He's still sweet on the girl he met up there in Yukon, and the banjo
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Mysteries You Can't Even Hide
Old Man Luedecke Lyrics
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And we can dance to the beat of your kickin' belly
But dammit I'm so scared, by my failed dreams nobody? cares
What if I'm the broken tyrant of the famling
When I see you sittin' crying, I know the reason why
You got moisturies you can't even hide\
In these lighter days, ambition in the way
I said you shall have your cottage and your garden by the sea
and a craddle rock in merrily
Was heard in your voice and I know I have no choice
I will give you a child
I will give
I will give
I will give you a child
Hard times but there's more alone
Hard times more alone
Hard times but there's more alone
Said the young family walking slowly through it all
I will give you a child
You've got mysteries you can't even hide
The lyrics of Old Man Luedecke's song "Mysteries You Can't Even Hide" speak to themes of fear, insecurity, and the difficult decisions that come with building a family. The song's narrator is struggling to come to terms with his own shortcomings and anxieties, even as he promises his partner that they will have a happy future together. He is worried that his own fears and failures may lead to unhappiness for his family, and that his partner may be hiding her own struggles.
The opening lines of the song speak to the singer's fears regarding his own ability to provide for his family. He had hoped to be a strong and capable provider, but now doubts his own abilities. The line "dammit I'm so scared, by my failed dreams nobody cares" is especially poignant, as it speaks to the sense of loneliness and isolation that can come with feeling like a failure. The fear of being "the broken tyrant of the famling" is also telling, as it reflects the singer's worry that his own insecurities may lead him to be an oppressive force within his own family.
Despite these fears, the singer is determined to make a life with his partner. He promises her a "cottage and a garden by the sea," and tells her he will give her a child. The repetition of this promise is significant, as it speaks to the singer's desire to reassure his partner of his commitment. However, the phrase "I know I have no choice" hints at the sense of inevitability that comes with starting a family. Even if the singer is afraid, he knows that he must move forward with these life-changing decisions.
Overall, the lyrics of "Mysteries You Can't Even Hide" offer a powerful meditation on the complexities of building a family and the fears that come with it. They speak to the isolation and vulnerability that can come with these major life decisions, even as they offer reassurance and hope for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Thought I'd make a plan, become a man
I thought I would come up with a plan to become a responsible adult
And we can dance to the beat of your kickin' belly
We can celebrate the joy of having a new life growing inside of you
But dammit I'm so scared, by my failed dreams nobody? cares
But I am afraid because it seems that nobody cares about my failed dreams
What if I'm the broken tyrant of the famling
What if I end up being a broken tyrant of our small family
When I see you sittin' crying, I know the reason why
When I see you crying, I know it is because you are holding onto worries that you can't even share
You got moisturies you can't even hide
You are holding onto secrets that you can't even reveal
In these lighter days, ambition in the way
During these more comfortable days, our ambitions can sometimes prevent us from being content
What do we really profit by delayin'
What is the benefit of delaying our dreams
I said you shall have your cottage and your garden by the sea
I promised you that we will have a home by the sea with a lovely garden
and a craddle rock in merrily
Where our baby will be comforted and lulled to sleep happily
Was heard in your voice and I know I have no choice
I could hear it in your voice that this was your heart's desire and I know I cannot say no
I will give you a child
I will do everything in my power to make sure that you have a child, even in times of hardship
Hard times but there's more alone
Times may be tough, but we have each other
Said the young family walking slowly through it all
We, as a young family, move forward even though it may be at a slower pace, but we are strong and we are together
I will give you a child
I will do everything in my power to make sure that you have a child, even in times of hardship
You've got mysteries you can't even hide
You are holding onto secrets that you cannot even keep hidden
Contributed by Dylan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.