Tada
Tar...Feathers Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

And there's a whole lot of people doing a whole lot of worse.
Well there's a whole lot of people and there are a whole lot of jerks.
When I'm at home in my kitchen, just doing the dishes is to work.
And I know why I'm living is as simple as I was given birth.
I've had lovers for some reason, sometimes you just need things
Sharing nothing but the sheets when I needed some feelings to hurt.
I've had other ways to see things, now there's nothing to believe in.
Staring up the ceiling, put a leash on every word.

I'm not clever but I'm no child.
I know I am responsible.
I needed someone and was much more
Much more confused than I thought I was.
I'm not clever, but I'm no child.
I know I am responsible.
We slept together
And we did some other things...
Ta-ta-ta-ta-tada
Woo!

A bit like lovers
Are for real
But I had lost my heart for it.

Well I don't know what you've heard.
If I took off my pants, if I took off my shirt.
Well tell your friends or run off to church.
I feel bad enough already.
Ta-ta-ta-ta-tada.
I get this look like I've read books
And disappointed by the time it took.
Well have you been enjoying yourself on top of me?
Ta-ta-ta-ta-tada.

And you'll see someone else in the very same way.
Place a different meal on the very same tray.
Life is tough now bite the bitter grape.
I'd tell you stuff if I had stuff to say.

Tried my best to like her but I couldn't.
Well if I had to try, I guess I shouldn't.
I'm so tired, try to keep myself from blinking.
Could someone please tell me what to be thinking?
I'm not clever but I'm no child.
I know I am responsible.




There's a whole lot of people and a whole lot of jerks.
I'm not doing too well but I could do a lot worse.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tar...Feathers's song Tada are a reflection on the complexities of life and relationships. The first few lines acknowledge that there are plenty of people worse off than the singer, but at the same time, there are also plenty of jerks in the world. The song then transitions to a moment of domesticity, where the singer is doing the dishes and reflecting on the simplicity of life. The line "I know why I'm living is as simple as I was given birth" hints at the idea that life's purpose is simply to exist.


The second verse is where the song turns to relationships, specifically the complexities of sexual relationships. The singer has had lovers in the past, sometimes just for the sake of having someone to hurt them emotionally. The line "now there's nothing to believe in" could suggest a loss of faith in the idea of love or relationships. The "Ta-ta-ta-ta-tada" chorus adds a sense of whimsy to the song, almost as if the singer is shrugging off the seriousness of the lyrics.


As the song progresses, the singer seems to become more unsure and confused. They acknowledge their responsibility for their actions, but also express confusion about their own emotions and desires. The line "could someone please tell me what to be thinking?" suggests a sense of lostness or aimlessness. The final lines of the song are a mix of cynicism and hopelessness, acknowledging that life is tough and that there are plenty of jerks in the world, but also recognizing that things could be a lot worse.


Line by Line Meaning

And there's a whole lot of people doing a whole lot of worse.
There are many people who are worse than me in this world.


Well there's a whole lot of people and there are a whole lot of jerks.
There are many people in this world, and a lot of them are jerks.


When I'm at home in my kitchen, just doing the dishes is work.
Even doing the dishes at home can feel like work sometimes.


And I know why I'm living is as simple as I was given birth.
The reason for my existence is as simple as being born.


I've had lovers for some reason, sometimes you just need things.
I have had romantic relationships for various reasons, sometimes you just need something like that.


Sharing nothing but the sheets when I needed some feelings to hurt.
I have had sexual encounters with someone when I needed to feel some emotional pain.


I've had other ways to see things, now there's nothing to believe in.
I used to have different perspectives on life, but now I don't believe in anything.


Staring up the ceiling, put a leash on every word.
I am lying on my back and thinking before I say anything.


I'm not clever but I'm no child.
I am not particularly smart, but I am not a child either.


I know I am responsible.
I am aware of my responsibilities.


I needed someone and was much more much more confused than I thought I was.
I needed someone, and I was more confused than I realized.


We slept together, and we did some other things... Ta-ta-ta-ta-tada Woo!
We had sex, and we did some other fun activities together.


A bit like lovers are for real, but I had lost my heart for it.
Being in love is a real thing, but I had lost the desire for it.


Well I don't know what you've heard. If I took off my pants, if I took off my shirt.
I don't know what rumors you've heard about me, but if I were to undress, then what?


Well tell your friends or run off to church. I feel bad enough already. Ta-ta-ta-ta-tada.
You can tell your friends or go to church with your gossip, but I already feel bad enough. Ta-ta-ta-ta-tada.


I get this look like I've read books, and disappointed by the time it took.
People judge me as if I should know more because I look like I've read books, and they are disappointed when I don't.


Well have you been enjoying yourself on top of me? Ta-ta-ta-ta-tada.
Have you been enjoying the fact that you have power over me? Ta-ta-ta-ta-tada.


And you'll see someone else in the very same way. Place a different meal on the very same tray.
You will see someone else the same way you see me, even if it's a different person and situation.


Life is tough now bite the bitter grape. I'd tell you stuff if I had stuff to say.
Life is hard, so you need to deal with it. I would share some knowledge if I had any to offer.


Tried my best to like her but I couldn't.
I tried my best to like the person, but I couldn't.


Well if I had to try, I guess I shouldn't.
If I had to force myself to like someone, then it's probably not worth it.


I'm so tired, try to keep myself from blinking. Could someone please tell me what to be thinking?
I'm exhausted and trying to stay awake. Can someone else tell me what to think?


There's a whole lot of people and a whole lot of jerks. I'm not doing too well but I could do a lot worse.
There are many people in this world, and most of them are jerks. I am not doing well, but things could be worse.




Contributed by Julia D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

More Versions