Deer Friends
Embracing Chaos: Teddy Faley's Musical Reflection on Life's Ups and Downs
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With where we've all been at of late
Reflecting on recent experiences or situations
I think it's safe to say we all could use an extra nap today
Suggesting a collective need for rest or relaxation
Panic kind of creeping in
Feeling of panic slowly emerging
So everybody's sleeping in
People responding to stress by sleeping in
We can reconvene tomorrow afternoon and by the weekend
Planning to regroup and address issues in the future
We'll be straight
Expectation of things improving soon
I've always been a fan of sleeping late
Expressing a preference for waking up late
I've always been the man at being great
Self-confidence and competence
I've always been a canopy of pain
Symbolizing a burden or struggle
Not understanding that my only job's the rain
Realization that one's role is essential but often unappreciated
Some things are only built to file complaints
Acknowledging that some situations are meant for complaints
So I'm walking with my homie
Walking with a friend and sharing concerns
I said, Gus, these assholes think they know me
Encountering judgment or misunderstanding
Know what he done told me
No significant advice or insight from the friend
Nothing, he's a dog, but I was thinking about it closely
Reflecting on a situation with deeper consideration
Realizing all a mess has been my whole stee
Realization of personal chaos or disorder
So it's just another Saturday
Describing a typical Saturday with mundane activities
Couple stores open, keep your dads away
Advising to avoid certain places or situations
Our president got half a brain
Critical commentary on political leadership
He shits his pants, comes on out for accolades
Criticizing a leader's behavior and public response
And half my graduating class claps away
Observing mixed reactions to a leader's actions
Sometimes I wish I wasn't here on this earth
Expressing occasional desire not to be alive
Sometimes my dog tries to play with deer and his feelings get hurt
Reflecting on innocence and unintended consequences
That's all the same gear
Highlighting the similarity in situations
No matter what I do I'll still be fighting how I feel
Struggling with internal emotions and conflicts
And Gus will always scare away the deer
A pet's behavior affecting other aspects of life
What the hell is up now, I'm stuck now
Feeling stuck in a challenging situation
Ain't had a cigarette since uptown, I shoulda took the bust down
Regret over past decisions regarding health
I try to be discreet but my whole shit is no composure
Difficulty maintaining composure or control
See me coughing in the street, I'm just smoking, it's not the 'rona
Clarifying a cough is not related to illness
We decided the whole world's going home, I been at home, son
Global acknowledgment of a shared experience
Call me when the last of the drink store's doors shut
Waiting for the closure of essential services
I've been around a block or two, just never seen so many empty
Experience of emptiness and isolation
Usually there's broads that's like, Oh hey, it's Teddy
Typical social recognition and interaction missing
Usually there's bars and people sit inside them
Normal social settings disrupted
Usually it's hard to do, but people trying
Despite challenges, people are making an effort
Back when masks were metaphors for hide behind-in
Reflection on a time when masks had a different meaning
So holler at your boy, but keep it stealth
Request for discreet communication
CDC says keep it six feet in-between us, I say twelve
Emphasizing social distancing measures
Clean your room and try to cook up something something for yourself
Encouraging self-care and independence
I learned to turn the oven on today myself, I'm feeling swell
Personal accomplishment and well-being
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