Deer dad
We Singing Colors Lyrics
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But his wife, she came to compete
When the kids come, they were trouble
A hidden lover makes it double
Then you called a liar
But the world just didn't buy it
'Cause you're cheap
But the world just didn't buy it
'Cause you're cheap
A man with a family is a friend indeed
A man with a sheep is all we need
When his wife moved into his house
She brought nothing but her toothbrush
Then you called a liar
But the world just didn't buy it
'Cause you're cheap
Then you called a liar
But the world just didn't buy it
'Cause you're cheap
The lyrics to the song "Deer dad" by We Singing Colors seem to tell the story of a man who has a wife and kids, but also a "hidden lover" who is causing trouble in his life. The first verse talks about how having a sheep (which was historically a symbol of wealth) may make a man seem successful, but his wife is not content to just be a housewife and wants to compete with him. When the children come, they bring even more trouble. The second verse suggests that having a family is more important than just having material possessions like a sheep, but when the man's wife moves in with him, she doesn't bring much with her, emphasizing her lack of value in the situation.
The chorus repeats the line "then you called a liar, but the world just didn't buy it, 'cause you're cheap." This could be interpreted in a few different ways - it might suggest that the man is lying about his affair, but nobody believes him because he is "cheap" (meaning untrustworthy or stingy). Or, it could suggest that the man is the one calling someone else a liar, but people don't believe him because he has a reputation for being cheap. Either way, the repetition of this line emphasizes the idea that trust and honesty are important, and that the man in the song is lacking in those qualities.
Overall, the lyrics to "Deer dad" seem to be pointing out the problems that can come with infidelity and a lack of trust in a relationship. The imagery of the sheep and the toothbrush are both interesting and add to the overall feeling of a relationship that is lacking in substance and depth.
Line by Line Meaning
A man with a sheep is a man indeed
A man with simple needs and humble possessions is a truly respectable person.
But his wife, she came to compete
However, his wife arrived with the intention of proving her worth and achieving her own success.
When the kids come, they were trouble
Once the children arrived, they brought with them challenges and difficulties.
A hidden lover makes it double
An additional complication arose when a secret lover was introduced into the situation.
Then you called a liar
As a result, accusations of dishonesty were made against one of the parties involved.
But the world just didn't buy it
Despite the accusations, the general public was skeptical and did not find the claims to be credible.
'Cause you're cheap
The reason for the lack of credibility was because the accuser was seen as dishonest or deceitful themselves.
A man with a family is a friend indeed
A man who values his family and takes care of them is a true friend to those who depend on him.
A man with a sheep is all we need
Someone who is content with a simple and humble existence is truly all that is necessary for happiness and fulfillment.
When his wife moved into his house
However, when his wife joined him and became a part of his household, things became more complicated and challenging.
She brought nothing but her toothbrush
The wife arrived with very few possessions or resources, which added to the difficulties of the situation.
Contributed by Daniel V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.