Marmaduke
Marmaduke's Eccentric Odyssey: A Tale of Misunderstood Uniqueness
Lyrics
Why is everything, oh so unfair
Expressing frustration with the perceived unfairness of everything.
I mean especially to me, you see I'm special
Asserting a sense of uniqueness and suggesting that unfair treatment is directed specifically towards the speaker.
And I like to take offence at almost every situation
Indicating a tendency to take offense easily in various situations.
Why are they looking at me, why do they stare so?
Questioning the reason for others' attention and stares towards the speaker.
I bummel along
Describing a casual and carefree attitude while navigating through life.
My name is Marmaduke in case you were wondering about it
Introducing the speaker as Marmaduke and creating a humorous tone.
But I don't want you to shout it 'cause you're bound to mispronounce it - oh!
Expressing a desire for others not to loudly mention the name due to potential mispronunciation.
Why are you looking at me, why do you stare so?
Repeating the curiosity about why people are staring at the speaker.
Why are they looking at me? There ain't here nothing to see
Questioning the reason for attention when there is supposedly nothing noteworthy.
I wear my pants upon my head and do my jazz hands
Describing an unconventional behavior of wearing pants on the head and doing jazz hands to attract attention.
But when I talk they turn away, I don't exist their faces say
Noting a lack of acknowledgment or recognition when the speaker attempts to stand out.
Why are they looking at me, why do they stare so?
Reiterating the confusion about why others are staring at the speaker.
So, I'll find a way to get attention
Expressing a determination to find a way to gain attention from others.
I'll make them pay just for looking
Vowing to make others pay attention, possibly in a confrontational or assertive manner.
'Cause I know that look upon the face
Acknowledging a negative expression on others' faces when looking at the speaker.
Will show disdain for my situation
Suggesting that the looks of disdain are a response to the speaker's situation.
Oh no, why are they looking at me?
Expressing discomfort and confusion about being the center of attention.
Why are they looking at me? Why do they stare so?
Repeating the question about why others are staring at the speaker.
Why are they looking at me? There ain't here nothing to see
Emphasizing the perceived lack of anything interesting to see about the speaker.
Why are they looking at me? This ain't no freak show!
Rejecting the idea that the speaker's life is a spectacle or freak show.
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