Sheep
Pronto Mama Lyrics
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Hallelujah, its morning
My execution can wait til after
I just dropped in, no-ones smiling
But "Hi"
I never took you for the sort to start flapping and
But aye
I don't expect any mercy for me
Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na
Ohhhhhhh OHHHHHH OHH
To your house just to walk
I squint at red organic blur (yes)
Love and jest
Then guess
Smells fresh
Where's next?
Not next to her
What was past tense
You could get stabbed in the neck
It's time to run from a man,
A poor excuse
Exchanges hands
The puppet claps
A final dance and I collapse
You whipped away the time
You did at great speed
With great speed I sank
I felt fleeced
I must be a sheep
I must be a sheep
How does that match up in comparison
To the twisted backward son, of Allan Addison?
I'll just do what I like
I'll never get anything done
I'll never do anything right
I'll just do what I like
The lyrics of Pronto Mama's "Sheep" captures the feeling of aimlessness and confusion that can come with growing up, coming of age, and searching for purpose. The opening lines ("Scoop! Scoop! Hallelujah, it's morning/My execution can wait til after") suggest a feeling of relief at still being alive and without immediate responsibilities. There is a sense of recklessness and spontaneity in the lines "I just dropped in, no-ones smiling/But 'Hi'" which captures the carefree attitude of youth. This attitude is contrasted with a sense of foreboding as the singer acknowledges that "you could get stabbed in the neck".
The central theme of the song seems to be the struggle to find one's identity in a world that can be confusing and unpredictable. The singer describes the feeling of being lost as a sheep, following the herd without any clear direction. Lines like "I must be a sheep" and "I'll just do what I like" suggest a kind of resignation or acceptance of one's place in the world. The song also hints at the pressures and expectations that society places on individuals, with lines like "How does that match up in comparison/To the twisted backward son, of Allan Addison?" suggesting that there is a constant need to measure oneself against others.
Overall, "Sheep" is a poignant and introspective song that captures the feelings of uncertainty and confusion that come with growing up and finding one's place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Scoop! Scoop!
Wake up, wake up!
Hallelujah, its morning
Thanking the heavens for a new day
My execution can wait til after
I have time left to live before I die
I just dropped in, no-ones smiling
I arrived unannounced and the mood is less than friendly
But "Hi"
I still extend a greeting regardless of the negative response
I never took you for the sort to start flapping and But aye
I am surprised by your nervous reaction but acknowledge it
Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Ohhhhhhh OHHHHHH OHH
An exclamation of excitement
To your house just to walk
Making a trip to your house just for a stroll
I squint at red organic blur (yes)
My vision is blurry and I struggle to see clearly
Love and jest Then guess Smells fresh Where's next?
Enjoying the moment and wondering what's next
Not next to her What was past tense
Not being near someone from the past
You could get stabbed in the neck
Acknowledging the danger in certain situations
It's time to run from a man, A poor excuse Exchanges hands The puppet claps A final dance and I collapse
Trying to avoid an unpleasant person while being controlled like a puppet, eventually leading to exhaustion
You whipped away the time You did at great speed With great speed I sank I felt fleeced
The time passed by quickly and I didn't keep up, leading to feeling cheated and overwhelmed
I must be a sheep I must be a sheep
Feeling like a follower and lacking individuality
How does that match up in comparison To the twisted backward son, of Allan Addison?
Questioning how one's own situation compares to someone else's
I'll just do what I like I'll never get anything done I'll never do anything right I'll just do what I like
Choosing to do what pleases oneself, even if it hinders progress or success
Contributed by Violet P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.