Ziggy Starfish
Open Mike Eagle Lyrics

Landed some place I ain't never been, yet again
I find myself in a new and unfamiliar place once again.

Space travel veteran, never blend
I have been to many different places and experiences, but I always stay true to myself.

Like they asked you to come around, never end
People often want me to stick around and be a part of their world, but I never stay for too long.

The initiation most times If I'm in this
When I enter a new situation or environment, I usually feel like an outsider undergoing a process of initiation.

Old school letterman, never been
Despite my many travels, I still feel like an old-fashioned sports team member who has never belonged anywhere.

I'd like to ask if you know the code, Guessing games
I feel like I'm playing a guessing game trying to understand the social codes and expectations of a new place.

Is a game barely controlled that they don't give
The rules of this game of social interactions are often unclear and unpredictable, and people do not provide clear guidance.

Like they gon' live forever
People act as if they will live forever and ignore the consequences of their actions.

Politicians on straw-man missions
Politicians often go on phony missions that are designed to appease the public but don't really solve problems.

Stumble into town looking all ambitious
Politicians come into new towns acting like they can solve everything, but they often don't understand the problems on a deeper level.

It's the ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead
This is a tale of someone who stands up for what he believes in, even if it's unpopular.

He won't eat the Wonder Bread
He refuses to conform to the mainstream way of doing things.

He won't pledge allegiances
He refuses to blindly follow any one group or ideology.

My saints is dead comedians
I look up to comedians who have passed away, as they were able to speak truth to power through humor.

Trying to taste this cred is meaningless
Trying to gain social status or credibility in a new place is pointless, as it doesn't lead to any real connections or understanding.

That shit is warping my soul
The pressure to conform and gain credibility is having a negative effect on my sense of self.

Knee-deep in the center
I am right in the middle of this society or culture.

Only water divides us
Despite our differences, we are still connected by something fundamental.

Same places, different continents
Even though I've been to many different places, I'm starting to realize that they are all fundamentally the same in some ways.

And my head-space is an island
Despite being in the middle of everything, I still feel isolated and disconnected from others.

I swim freely through my phylum
I move through the world in my own unique way, unconstrained by others' expectations.

I'm tuned to radio silence
I am not interested in the noise and chaos of the world around me, but rather prefer peace and quiet.

Came to me while I was driving
This realization or decision came to me spontaneously while I was on the road.

Right then, it was decided
At that moment, I made a firm decision to live my life in a certain way going forward.

I ain't never been to this planet, make eye contact and I'm smiling
As an outsider in a new place, I try to be friendly and make connections with others through eye contact and smiles.

Woke up thinking I'm Batman
I woke up feeling empowered and strong, like the superhero Batman.

Every town is like Gotham
Every place I go to feels dark and dangerous, like the fictional city of Gotham where Batman operates.

I log into my twitter page
I connect with the world through social media and the internet.

And start bending over like Gollum
I become obsessed and addicted to social media and online validation, like the character Gollum in Lord of the Rings.

This dumb cred is like crack rock
The desire for social status and credibility is like a powerful addiction that is hard to overcome.

And I never seem to hit bottom
No matter how much I try to gain credibility and acceptance, I never feel satisfied or fulfilled.

My representative smiling at you like "What the fuck is the problem?"
The public persona I present to others is often fake and insincere, masking my own insecurities and anxieties.

Walk uncharted lands with no squad
I explore new, uncharted territories alone and without any allies or companions.

Spots my ancestors picked cotton
Despite being in a new place, I cannot forget the history and legacy of my ancestors and the struggles they went through.

They want me to carry their customs
Others want me to uphold the traditions and ways of my ancestors, but I am unsure whether that is the right path for me.

When I know the truth is postmodern
I realize that the idea of a singular, timeless truth or way of life is outdated and irrelevant in today's postmodern world.

I won't walk like an Egyptian
I refuse to conform to any one cultural group or identity, but rather prefer to be my own unique self.

Don't talk like I be pimpin'
I don't try to present myself as a player or ladies' man, but rather treat others with respect and honesty.

There's in-groups and there's out-groups
People often group themselves into various social cliques or tribes, which can lead to division and exclusion of others.

And I believe in making distinctions
Despite the dangers of in-group/out-group thinking, I still believe it is important to make distinctions and differences between things and people.

I'm just smiling and offer you greetings
Despite the complexities of social interactions, I still try to be friendly and welcoming to everyone I meet.

Hopefully with no pretense
I try to be genuine and authentic in my interactions with others, without putting on a false persona or hiding my true self.

My aim's to honor your physical
I try to respect and appreciate everyone's physical bodies and appearances, regardless of their other qualities or characteristics.

And leave room for all of your secrets
I aim to create a safe and trusting environment where others feel comfortable sharing their innermost thoughts and secrets with me.

We should all play a big Scrabble game
I believe that we can all learn from one another and bond over simple, wholesome things like playing games together.

And make every word a confession: "A-N-X-I-O-U-S."
Even in a simple game like Scrabble, we can reveal our deepest fears and anxieties through the words we choose to play.