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Mellow
Walter Mitty and His Makeshift Orchestra Lyrics
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Let the wind control
Let the sun sink in
Got a book in my hands and a smile on my face, I kinda like this place
With my hands in my pockets
And I'm feeling alright
Humming something that sounds like penny wise
I've got some fears that I'm ready to
Meet, but as for now I kinda like my seat
On the curb as I watch the whole the world fly by
Everyone complaining of this shitty life
But I don't mind the smell of my own shit
You see the world is like a yellow light
You can shoot right through or stop at the line
But i'm not really feeling yellow
I'm kinda feeling more mellow
I've got a good friend moving off of my street
And a girl on my mind who's really getting to me
Everyone's telling me who to be
Telling me to sort out my priorities
You can call me crazy, say i'm running out of time
But i got this funny feeling I'll be fine
Yeah, I've got this funny feeling I'll be fine
The lyrics to Walter Mitty and His Makeshift Orchestra's song "Mellow" convey a sense of freedom and contentment. The opening lines, "What a beautiful day to be a jellyfish/Let the wind control/Let the sun sink in," suggest a desire to let go of control and surrender to the beauty of the world. The singer is happy to be where they are, with a book in hand and nothing to do but soak in the sunlight. They're humming a tune that sounds like Pennywise, a punk rock band, letting us know that they're feeling carefree and relaxed.
The singer goes on to say that they have fears they're ready to face but that, for now, they're content to sit on the curb and watch the world go by. They notice that everyone seems to be complaining about the "shitty life" they lead, but the singer doesn't mind the smell of their own shit. This suggests that they're comfortable with who they are and are willing to let others think what they will.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, with the singer stating that they're feeling "mellow" rather than "yellow." The world is like a yellow light, which can either be ignored or stopped at, but the singer is content to take their time and move at their own pace. They have a friend moving away and a girl on their mind, and although others are telling them what to do, they feel confident that everything will work out.
Overall, "Mellow" is a song about finding peace in the midst of chaos. The singer is happy to let go of control and embrace the world around them. Despite their fears and worries, they're confident that everything will work out just fine.
Line by Line Meaning
What a beautiful day to be a jellyfish
It's a great day to let go of control and just go with the flow.
Let the wind control
Allow the wind to guide and lead you.
Let the sun sink in
Enjoy the warmth and energy of the sun.
Got a book in my hands and a smile on my face, I kinda like this place
Content with where I am and enjoying the present moment.
With my hands in my pockets
Relaxed and at ease.
And I'm feeling alright
Overall feeling good and at peace.
Humming something that sounds like penny wise
Enjoying the simple things and embracing the moment.
I've got some fears that I'm ready to Meet, but as for now I kinda like my seat
Recognizing personal fears but comfortable with where I am presently.
On the curb as I watch the whole the world fly by
Observing the world around and taking it in.
Everyone complaining of this shitty life
Noticing a tendency for negativity and complaints in others.
But I don't mind the smell of my own shit
Comfortable with one's own personal struggles and challenges.
You see the world is like a yellow light
The world has a sense of cautiousness and restraint.
You can shoot right through or stop at the line
There are choices to be made when it comes to taking a risk or playing it safe.
But i'm not really feeling yellow
Not feeling the same sense of caution as the rest of the world.
I'm kinda feeling more mellow
Feeling relaxed and low-key.
I've got a good friend moving off of my street
Recognizing a loss or change in a personal relationship.
And a girl on my mind who's really getting to me
Thinking about someone special and feeling emotionally invested.
Everyone's telling me who to be
Feeling pressure from outside influences to conform or change.
Telling me to sort out my priorities
Being advised to re-evaluate what is most important in life.
You can call me crazy, say i'm running out of time
Acknowledging that perceptions of others may not align with one's own choices.
But i got this funny feeling I'll be fine
Having faith and confidence in personal decisions and outcomes.
Writer(s): Dustin Cole Hayes
Contributed by Lucy P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@hairyoldman89
what a beautiful day
to be a jellyfish
let the wind control
let the sun sink in
got a buck in my hands
and a smile on my face
i kinda like this place
w/ my hands in my pockets
and i'm feelin alright
hummin somethin that
sounds like pennywise
i've got some fears that i'm ready to meet
but as for now i kind of like my seat
on the curb as i watch
the world fly by
everyone complainin of a shitty life
but i don't mind the smell of my own shit
you see the world is like
a yellow light
you can shoot right thru
or stop at the line
but i'm not really feelin yellow
i'm kinda feelin more mellow
i've got a good friend movin
above my street and a girl
on my mind is really gettin to me
everyone's tellin me who to be
tellin me to sort out
my priorities
and you can call me crazy
say i'm runnin out of time
but i've got this funny feeling
i'll be fine
yeah i've got this funny feeling
i'll be fine
@makingnewenemies
hello everyone, its the Walter guy here.... not sure if im talking into the void, but I wanted to let y'all know I released an album of WMAHMO b-sides called Puddles of Alligators a few weeks ago and the original recording of Mellow is on it. I get a lot of people asking me to put it on an album and it's found its home there! But let's be honest, you are probably so used to this live recording that the original home recording will probably be a LET DOWN!!!! but enjoy the let down nonetheless :)
@obbie9551
Thanks mate!
@danielpouse7507
Diggin the pessimism
@patrickroberts29
you lot are legends mate, me and my bros jammin some of your songs on our own makeshift set up in my bedroom last night, you are much loved by many friends and family
@stylesdangerfield
I like multiple versions!
@zakstrine8341
This song has such a magical ability to completely evaporate all existential fears I have every time I listen to it. Thank you for this one.
@stylesdangerfield
That’s a solid tune right there
@ninopansa
Happy music. Happy vibe. Great song
@threemealsaway
this is actually my favorite song by them why dont they have it recorded anywhere :(((((
@scotstephenson838
It's not a Walter Mitty song it's Dustins song from his high school days