Deception
Pigeon John Lyrics
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Shake it off. Lord, I won't do this song
This is a fight with myself
I want to gain much wealth
I want to live by myself
But I'm surrounded by..
I'll keep that to myself
I'm so stupid
[Verse]
Well hello my little friends and look at them run
I'm still at home with no ends and look at them run
Hopping in a tricked out Benz and look at them run
While I'm clocking in as a temp look at them run
It is too late now to affect the whole world, or is it just dated now?
They could care less who invaded now
Really am I silly with the dreams of the milli'?
Top billing with a big fat record deal-ly
First I buy a house way up on the hill-ly
Then I get a girly dressed like Mr. Furley
Met her in Nashville or was it Philly?
Her hair so curly and look at me burly
But my dream deferred, I felt the same words that Langston heard
I watched them pass and it seemed absurd
A decade of dreaming
And it seeming that they just run away with my verbs
And its..
[CHORUS]
Deception. Look at them dancing in the field goal
Deception. I look at me and I'm getting old
Deception. How many records have I really sold?
Deception. Whoops I did it again boy. (2X)
[Verse]
Ten years ago I woke up with a dream in my hand
Ran for a couple of yards, but tripped and fell to my hands
And then got up because the Lord Almighty told me He can
Ran for a couple of more, and tripped and fumbled again
And people asking what you getting up for go get a job
but I gotta carry out this dream or my life I rob
And when I'm gonna work for 45 years up in the mall
And when I'm old and gray wondering where's my calling?
And I'd rather die now than never wonder how
Never ever try now
Coulda' woulda' shoulda' will be
All I sigh how Can I live a mediocre
Life and not ever ask you why
Are we hear specifically not mundane
But a gifted people
We must shine and it must be equal
Live your life cause there is no sequel
Oh it's a reception
[CHORUS]
[Bridge]
Hey, Hey, wait I'm called to do something
I don't know exactly what it is but I'm hunting
Getting lost in this record biz and I'm fumbling
Oops I did it again boy
(REPEAT)
[CHORUS] (2x)
In the song Deception by Pigeon John, the artist is tackling a theme that most people can relate to - the self-doubt that comes with chasing dreams. In the first verse, Pigeon John talks about his desire to gain wealth, live by himself, and be successful. He shares the frustration of seeing others succeed while he’s still stuck clocking in as a temp. He acknowledges that while he dreams of top billing with a big fat record deal and a house on the hill, his dream has been deferred, and he's watched others run away with his verbs.
In the chorus, Pigeon John talks about deception- the deception he perceives in the music industry, the deception of watching others dance in the field goal while he ages, and the deception of his own abilities as an artist. In the second verse, Pigeon John talks about why he can't give up on his dream, even when people ask him to get a job. He explains that it's better to live and fail than never to wonder what could have been. Pigeon John seems to come to the conclusion that he's hunting for something he can't quite name, but he's determined to keep moving forward.
In conclusion, the song Deception is a powerful and thoughtful exploration of the human struggle to achieve big dreams while facing self-doubt and the challenges of reality. The song speaks to the human condition of wanting to make an impact in the world, wanting to be seen and validated, and wanting to leave a mark. It encourages perseverance, self-discovery, and being honest with oneself in the face of deception.
Line by Line Meaning
Shake it off. Lord, I won't do this song
I need to get myself together and not let my current thoughts affect my work
This is a fight with myself
My inner desires are clashing with what I am currently doing
I want to gain much wealth
I have a strong desire to be rich and successful
I want to live by myself
I would prefer to live independently and not rely on others
But I'm surrounded by..
I am constantly in the presence of others who may not share my same desires
I'll keep that to myself
I will not express my true thoughts and feelings to those around me
I'm so stupid
I am feeling down on myself and my current situation
Well hello my little friends and look at them run
I am noticing the success of others around me
I'm still at home with no ends and look at them run
Despite being at home, I am not achieving the same level of success as those I see around me
Hopping in a tricked out Benz and look at them run
Others are able to afford luxuries such as fancy cars, while I continue to struggle
While I'm clocking in as a temp look at them run
I am working a temporary job while others around me are succeeding in their careers
It is too late now to affect the whole world, or is it just dated now?
I am questioning whether it is too late for me to make a significant impact on the world or if my dreams are simply outdated
They could care less who invaded now
Others do not care or notice my efforts to be successful
Really am I silly with the dreams of the milli'?
I am questioning whether it is foolish or unrealistic to dream of becoming a millionaire
Top billing with a big fat record deal-ly
I dream of becoming a successful musician with a lucrative record deal
First I buy a house way up on the hill-ly
My first priority after becoming successful would be to buy a house on a hill
Then I get a girly dressed like Mr. Furley
I dream of finding a romantic partner who is stylish and fashionable
Met her in Nashville or was it Philly?
I am unsure of the location where I would meet my ideal partner
Her hair so curly and look at me burly
I envision my partner having curly hair and finding me attractive
But my dream deferred, I felt the same words that Langston heard
My dream has been deferred and I can relate to the same feelings expressed in Langston Hughes' poem
I watched them pass and it seemed absurd
I have watched my dreams pass by and it seems ridiculous
A decade of dreaming
I have been dreaming about success for 10 years
And it seeming that they just run away with my verbs
I feel like my dreams have been taken away from me and I am unable to achieve them
Deception. Look at them dancing in the field goal
Others are achieving their dreams while I am not, leading me to feel deceived and left behind
Deception. I look at me and I'm getting old
I am getting older and wonder if I will ever achieve my dreams before it is too late
Deception. How many records have I really sold?
I am questioning my level of success in my music career
Deception. Whoops I did it again boy.
I am acknowledging that I have made a mistake in my pursuit of success
Ten years ago I woke up with a dream in my hand
I had a strong dream for my future 10 years ago
Ran for a couple of yards, but tripped and fell to my hands
I had some initial success working towards my dreams but eventually hit roadblocks
And then got up because the Lord Almighty told me He can
I have found strength and determination through my faith in God
Ran for a couple of more, and tripped and fumbled again
I continued to pursue my dreams but continued to face setbacks
And people asking what you getting up for go get a job
Others have questioned why I continue to pursue my dreams instead of finding a more stable job
but I gotta carry out this dream or my life I rob
I feel that I must follow my dreams or I will be robbing myself of a fulfilling life
And when I'm gonna work for 45 years up in the mall
I fear the idea of working in a mundane job for 45 years of my life
And when I'm old and gray wondering where's my calling?
I fear being old and feeling like I never found my true calling
And I'd rather die now than never wonder how
I would rather die trying to fulfill my dreams than never trying at all
Never ever try now
I cannot give up and stop trying to achieve my dreams
Coulda' woulda' shoulda' will be All I sigh how Can I live a mediocre Life and not ever ask you why
I am frustrated by the idea of living a mediocre life without ever pursuing my dreams, leading me to question why I am here
Are we hear specifically not mundane But a gifted people
I believe that we are all here for a specific purpose and possess unique gifts
We must shine and it must be equal
Everyone should have the opportunity to shine and achieve their goals
Live your life cause there is no sequel
We only get one life, so we should make the most of it and pursue our dreams
Hey, Hey, wait I'm called to do something
I feel called to pursue a specific purpose or dream
I don't know exactly what it is but I'm hunting
I may not know exactly what my purpose or dream is, but I am actively searching for it
Getting lost in this record biz and I'm fumbling
I am struggling to find success in the music industry
Oops I did it again boy
I have made another mistake in my pursuit of success
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