The Dead Pets have released two albums on their own label Village Idiot records; 'Too Little Too Late' (2001) and 'Revenge of The Village Idiots' (2003). Both albums have been re-issued.
Plodding Along
The Dead Pets Lyrics
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And I never wanna talk about what's really going on
′Cos when I do it says a lot about me and you
But that's not what I wanna be and now I see
I see that we're all
We′re all just plodding along
Without knowing what′s really going on
We gotta look at all the shit that counts
And we gotta hear more than the guy that shouts
And we gotta look at more than me and you
'Cos there′s them and us to think of too
So I've gotta come through
I′ve gott come through
I see that we're all...
The Dead Pets's song Plodding Along portrays an insightful and thought-provoking message about the idea of plodding along in life without understanding the true meaning and significance of everything around us. The opening lines "Well I've been plodding along with me mates for so long, And I never wanna talk about what's really going on" suggest that the singer has been living a monotonous life with friends and that they have avoided confronting any issues or problems. However, the following lines "′Cos when I do it says a lot about me and you But that's not what I wanna be and now I see I see that we're all" show the singer's realization that the current state of their lives is not what they want to be and that they are not the only ones going through it.
The chorus "We′re all just plodding along, Without knowing what′s really going on, We don't know what′s wrong with the world" depicts the universal truth that we all seem to be moving forward in life without any knowledge or understanding of our surroundings. The lines "We gotta look at all the shit that counts, And we gotta hear more than the guy that shouts" suggest that we have to dig deeper into the meaning of life while silence the noise that surrounds us. The verse "And we gotta look at more than me and you, 'Cos there′s them and us to think of too" highlights the importance of the communities around us and the necessity to consider their welfare. The lines "So I've gotta come through, I′ve gott come through" pronounce the need to rise and lead by example.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I've been plodding along with me mates for so long
I have been moving at a slow but steady pace along with my companions for a significant amount of time
And I never wanna talk about what's really going on
I avoid discussing the true nature of the situation
'Cos when I do it says a lot about me and you
Because revealing the truth would reflect on both myself and others involved
But that's not what I wanna be and now I see
I realize that this is not the person I want to be
I see that we're all
I understand that everyone is in a similar situation
We're all just plodding along
We are all moving at a slow but steady pace, without making any significant progress
Without knowing what's really going on
Without understanding the true nature of the situation
We don't know what's wrong with the world
We are unaware of the problems faced by the world
We gotta look at all the shit that counts
We must focus on the things that truly matter
And we gotta hear more than the guy that shouts
We need to listen to those who do not speak as loudly as others
And we gotta look at more than me and you
We must consider not only ourselves, but also those around us
'Cos there's them and us to think of too
Because we must also take into account the differences between ourselves and others
So I've gotta come through
I must succeed and overcome the challenges that lie ahead
I've gotta come through
I must succeed and overcome the challenges that lie ahead
I see that we're all...
I understand that everyone is in a similar situation
Contributed by Alexis D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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