Originally formed as an … Read Full Bio ↴"Fun Funky Jazz Rock" from College Park, MD
Originally formed as an acoustic duo in fall '07, Pigeons has since added drums and bass to create the full band sound that you love today. Having played many shows throughout College Park, Baltimore, and New York, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong has continued to build on their jazz-rock sound and bring out their best in the live concert setting through seamless live improvisation and a well-worked collection of original and cover songs.
More recently they've had the opportunity to open for UMD's annual spring concert for rapper Ludacris and have played shows in Nashville and Virginia.
They'll show you a good time.
Shared the stage with: The Brew, Strange Design, Telepath, EOTO, The Virginia Coalition, Codename, Lion Turf, Sugar Junkie, Fire in The Hole, Vespertine Movement, Zelazowa, The Flying Eyes...
Zydeko
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Lyrics
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I haven’t got the time
And say what you want to say to me
I can’t read your mind
I up and left, you were here to stay
Since you are gone, it don’t feel the same
But when you call, I cannot reply
Feeling kinda low, and it makes me kinda mad
Never got to show, my good from bad
Purpose of a show, is raging with the band
Only want to go, where no one can
Play what you want to play for me (Zydeko! )
I haven’t got the time
And say what you want to say to me
I can’t read your mind
Well since you’ve left, how I’ve felt so free
Feels like I gained back the rest of me
But when you call, I cannot reply
It seems you always compromise, my room to grow
Feeling kinda low, and it makes me kinda mad
Never got to show, my good from bad
Purpose of a show, is raging with the band
Only want to go, where no one caaan
Play what you want to play for me (Zydeko! )
I haven’t got the time
And say what you want to say to me
I can’t read your mind
And though you’re back, I still feel so fly
I’ve seen my dreams finally reach the sky
But when you call, I cannot reply
It seems you always compromise, my room to grow
Feeling kinda low, and it makes me kinda mad
Never got to show, my good from bad
Purpose of a show, is raging with the band
Only want to go, where no one can
The song "Zydeko" is a catchy track by the American rock and funk band, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong. It's a song about being true to oneself, finding freedom and not compromising one's personal growth for anyone. The song starts with an invitation for someone to play what they want to play for the singer as they have no time to waste. The singer also urges the person to say what they want to say as they cannot read their mind. The lyrics express the singer's frustration with compromising their personal growth and dreams for someone else.
The second verse talks about how the singer feels free since the person left, and they have gained back their sense of self. However, upon the person's return, the singer is still unable to compromise their personal growth. The chorus repeats the same line about playing what you want to play and saying what you want to say. It seems like the singer is begging the person to let them grow and be who they are.
The middle section of the song showcases the singer's frustration and anger at not being able to express themselves, feeling low and mad. They never got to show their good from bad, and the only purpose of a show is to rage with the band. The singer concludes by saying they only want to go where no one else can. The song portrays the importance of being true to oneself and not compromising one's growth and identity for anyone else.
Line by Line Meaning
Play what you want to play for me (Zydeko! )
I want you to express yourself and play the music that you truly enjoy for me.
I haven’t got the time
I am busy and do not have the luxury of spending time on things I don't care about.
And say what you want to say to me
Be honest and let me know what's on your mind.
I can’t read your mind
I am not capable of understanding your thoughts or feelings without you explicitly conveying them to me.
Since you are gone, it don’t feel the same
My life has changed since you left and it feels incomplete without you.
But when you call, I cannot reply
I am unable to respond to you when you reach out to me.
It seems you always compromise, my room to grow
You consistently restrict my ability to develop and improve as an individual due to your inability to understand me.
Feeling kinda low, and it makes me kinda mad
I feel down and upset about the situation that I am in.
Never got to show, my good from bad
I haven't had the chance to demonstrate my strengths and weaknesses, as you have not given me the opportunity.
Purpose of a show, is raging with the band
The purpose of a performance is to express oneself and experience the thrill of music collectively with the band.
Only want to go, where no one can
I want to escape from the confines of societal norms and expectations.
Well since you’ve left, how I’ve felt so free
I have felt liberated since you left and have been able to explore my sense of self without reservations.
Feels like I gained back the rest of me
I feel like I have regained my sense of identity.
And though you’re back, I still feel so fly
Even though you have returned, I still feel confident and empowered.
Contributed by Colton O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Zilla Crew
This song slaps!!!! One of my favorite sing a longs at maximum volume.
Edward Fetner
These guys are too much fun
team wavy family
Love this wave !!!!
Ricky Harrison
@Duke Omar instablaster ;)
Duke Omar
Sorry to be so off topic but does someone know a method to log back into an Instagram account?
I was stupid forgot the password. I appreciate any assistance you can offer me!
Bailey Dieterle
I'm definitely going to see these guys
Evan Sullivan
Seen them twice they’re sick
Bailey Dieterle
@Austin Graham these guys are fantadtic live, and those girl scout cookies where great smoking.
Austin Graham
Bailey Dieterle how'd it go?
Bailey Dieterle
isaac bigelow getting girl scout cookies today!!!!