Some People Ride the Wave
Riding Waves of Life: Devendra Banhart's Poetic Journey
Lyrics
Some people ride the wave of generosity
Some individuals thrive on being generous and giving.
Some people ride the wave of mediocrity
Some people embrace and accept mediocrity.
Me I ride the wave of never gonna drown
The singer navigates through life's challenges without succumbing to drowning metaphorically, suggesting resilience.
Oh just fooling around
Indicates a playful attitude, not taking things too seriously.
Now I gots the balloons
The singer now possesses celebratory balloons.
And you you gots the mud
Another person has mud, possibly representing the less desirable aspects of life.
And me I gots the snail
The singer has a snail, potentially symbolizing a slower pace or patience.
And you you gots the stuff
Someone else possesses unspecified "stuff."
Well you got so much more than I figure was in store
Acknowledgment of someone having more than initially expected.
Oh I ain't foolin' no more
Expresses determination not to deceive or pretend anymore.
Now some people ride the cat when asleep or when awake
Some individuals control or manipulate situations (represented by riding a cat) whether conscious or unconscious.
Some people ride a cat for riding a cat's sake
Some people engage in actions without purpose or meaning, just for the sake of doing them.
Me I ride this cat cause its claws have got my eyes
The singer grapples with something powerful (the cat) that demands attention and affects perception.
I'll get 'em back in a few more tries
Optimism about regaining clarity or perspective despite challenges.
Oh I'll get 'em back in a few more tries
Reiteration of the optimism about regaining clarity or perspective despite challenges.
Some people ride the books that tenderize their names
Some people find identity or purpose in books that refine or improve their image or reputation.
Some people ride the books that bastardize our claims
Others use books to distort or misrepresent their claims or narratives.
Me I ride the book that's sifting in the sand
The singer engages with a book that's hidden or overlooked, suggesting seeking understanding in unconventional places.
Aw, some day I'll understand
Hopeful anticipation of comprehending or making sense of something in the future.
Aw, some day I'll understand
Reiteration of hopeful anticipation of comprehending or making sense of something in the future.
Some people ride the songs that stay inside our souls
Some people find significance in songs that deeply resonate within them.
Some people ride the songs that really ain't songs at all
Others resonate with songs that lack substance or depth.
Me I ride the song that ends right when it starts
The singer connects with a song that ends abruptly, suggesting fleeting experiences or relationships.
They'll split before they part
People depart or move away before truly engaging or committing.
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