Cuckoo
Tar...Feathers Lyrics


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Enjoy your beer alone, and your fingernails.
I would like to try if I would like to fail.
Don't you like your life? It's difficult to tell.
I would like to die if I'd like to go to hell.
You must like your room.
You've been in there all night, are you OK?
Damn right I am.
I like my room, my door, and to shut it in your face.
And you push yourself to the wall.
We all know it's just an act.
Yeah and I would like to kiss if I'd like to kiss ass.
And when our clock strikes two, his clock strikes cuckoo.

Oh hell, oh well, did you see me out late with my fingers pressed hard against a monkeys tail?
It was running fast and running fast and towards my grave.
I knew where it would lead me but I followed anyway.
Is that rum? Then pour me some 'cause I want to play.
Here a pirate comes, a thirsty one, you better make way.
I'm the captain of this ship so don't you tell me it's too late.
You know where I will lead you.
You will follow anyway.
360 degrees of sea makes a plate.
Make way for the ocean floor to fall to the surface.
Sail past the rocks with the singing mermaids.
Keep the course straight.
I know where they will lead me.
Follow anyway.
And when our clock strikes two, his clock strikes cuckoo.

I would love to stay, stupid me.
I would love some place to be.
Some place is just some place to me.
I guess I will follow anywhere.
I've been drunk for weeks and weeks.
All know where it leads, don't we?
I've run out of ways to be.
I guess I can swallow anything.

(Go through this
Ghostly pale
Follow it
Anyway
Go through this
Ghostly pale
Follow it
Anyway




Go through this
Ghostly pale)

Overall Meaning

The song "Cuckoo" by Tar...Feathers explores themes of isolation, dissatisfaction with life, and a desire for recklessness and adventure. The opening lines imply a sense of loneliness, as the singer encourages the listener to "enjoy your beer alone." The lyrics then delve into a sense of restlessness, as the singer expresses a desire to try new things, even if there's a chance of failure. The question "Don't you like your life?" implies a sense of dissatisfaction or ennui, which is then followed by the desire to "die" and "go to hell." These lines suggest a desire for something more intense, even if it's negative.


The song then shifts to a more confrontational tone, as the singer addresses someone who's been holed up in their room all night. The lines "And you push yourself to the wall. We all know it's just an act" suggest that this person is putting on a show of some sort, but it's not entirely clear what that show might be. The singer then expresses a desire to "kiss ass," which could be interpreted as jaded cynicism or a desire to ingratiate oneself with someone in power. The repeated refrain "And when our clock strikes two, his clock strikes cuckoo" implies a sense of chaos, as the singer suggests that someone else's life is descending into madness at the same time.


The second half of the song takes on a more fantastical, almost whimsical tone. The image of a monkey's tail and the singer's desire to play with rum and act like a pirate suggest a desire for escapism and adventure. The lyrics about sailing across the ocean floor and encountering singing mermaids create a sense of surrealism and dreamlike wonder. However, the repeated refrain "I know where they will lead me. Follow anyway" suggests a sense of fatalism, as if the singer is aware that the adventure may lead to something dangerous or disastrous.


Overall, "Cuckoo" is a complex and multi-layered song that touches on themes of loneliness, dissatisfaction, recklessness, and whimsy. It can be interpreted in a variety of ways, depending on the listener's own experiences and perspectives.


Line by Line Meaning

Enjoy your beer alone, and your fingernails.
Take pleasure in your own company and personal habits.


I would like to try if I would like to fail.
I want to take risks and experience new things, even if it means failing.


Don't you like your life? It's difficult to tell.
It's hard to determine if you're content with your life.


I would like to die if I'd like to go to hell.
I'd rather die and possibly go to a place of punishment than not live life to the fullest.


You must like your room.
It appears that you enjoy being alone in your room.


You've been in there all night, are you OK?
You've been in your room for a while, is everything alright?


Damn right I am.
Yes, I'm perfectly fine being alone in my room.


I like my room, my door, and to shut it in your face.
I enjoy solitude and have no problem shutting you out of my private space.


And you push yourself to the wall.
You're trying too hard to impress me or prove something.


We all know it's just an act.
We're aware that your behavior is not genuine.


Yeah and I would like to kiss if I'd like to kiss ass.
I have no interest in flattery or insincere compliments.


And when our clock strikes two, his clock strikes cuckoo.
At the same time, we are on different wavelengths or mental states.


Oh hell, oh well, did you see me out late with my fingers pressed hard against a monkeys tail?
I did something absurd or pointless in the past.


It was running fast and running fast and towards my grave.
I pursued something that was harmful or detrimental to my well-being.


I knew where it would lead me but I followed anyway.
I was aware of the consequences but still made the same mistake.


Is that rum? Then pour me some 'cause I want to play.
I'm in the mood for some fun or excitement, so give me a drink.


Here a pirate comes, a thirsty one, you better make way.
Someone with a strong or domineering personality is entering the scene.


I'm the captain of this ship so don't you tell me it's too late.
I'm in control of my life and won't accept criticism or admonishment.


You know where I will lead you.
You're aware of the potential consequences of following me.


360 degrees of sea makes a plate.
The vastness and emptiness of the ocean is both awe-inspiring and terrifying.


Make way for the ocean floor to fall to the surface.
Prepare for a catastrophic event or disaster to occur.


Sail past the rocks with the singing mermaids.
Navigate through obstacles with grace and beauty.


Keep the course straight.
Stay focused and on track towards your goals.


I know where they will lead me.
I'm aware of the consequences of my actions or decisions.


Follow anyway.
Despite the risks and pitfalls, I will still pursue my desires.


I would love to stay, stupid me.
I wish I could stay in a certain place or moment, but it's foolish to dwell on the past.


I would love some place to be.
I want a sense of purpose or belonging in life.


Some place is just some place to me.
I don't have a specific destination in mind; anywhere will do.


I guess I will follow anywhere.
I'll go wherever life takes me, without much forethought or planning.


I've been drunk for weeks and weeks.
I've been indulging in unhealthy or self-destructive behavior for a prolonged period of time.


All know where it leads, don't we?
We're all aware of the negative consequences of my actions.


I've run out of ways to be.
I'm tired of pretending or putting on a facade.


I guess I can swallow anything.
I've become numb to the consequences of my actions and will accept anything that comes my way.


Go through this Ghostly pale Follow it Anyway Go through this Ghostly pale Follow it Anyway Go through this Ghostly pale
Continuously face challenges or danger without hesitation, regardless of the outcome.




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Chris Prechel

1 Cuckoo 0:00
2 Was It Even There? 4:36
3 Breathing Through A Straw 7:47
4 Half A Sentence 12:46
5 You Are Lucky To Have Nothing 16:03
6 Build Me A Wreck 20:03
7 Ta-dah 23:35
8 Verse Chorus Verse Chorus Verse 27:14
9 Counting Sheep 30:58
10 Forever Is Quite Some Time 35:50



All comments from YouTube:

Chris Prechel

1 Cuckoo 0:00
2 Was It Even There? 4:36
3 Breathing Through A Straw 7:47
4 Half A Sentence 12:46
5 You Are Lucky To Have Nothing 16:03
6 Build Me A Wreck 20:03
7 Ta-dah 23:35
8 Verse Chorus Verse Chorus Verse 27:14
9 Counting Sheep 30:58
10 Forever Is Quite Some Time 35:50

iliketoknitfool

thanks! edited into the description

Elina Nilsson

Det här är mitt favoritalbum. Jag hittade det på tolvtumsvinyl i malmö och skrek rakt ut i butiken för jag visste inte att den var pressad ens!!

Shaitan

Love this record play my vinyl copy all the time.

Assinelson Junior

Eu acho que sou o único brasileiro que conhece essa banda, não é possível =(

helicleide oliveira

Nem e

Felipe Parlato

Tamo junto, maninho! Obra de arte.

arfeathers

Make sure whole Brazilian wax in waxpool and iLL come over for a tour!

André Carmona

@Felipe Parlato você que me mostrou e eu sempre volto! Ahaha

Felipe Parlato

​@André Carmona Bom demais, Dréeee!

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