Lyrics for Chores as interpreted by mcmonsoon

Chores Lyrics
If I, if I think too fast
Take what's in my head
I've got two things in my head's end

If I think too fast
Take what's in my head
I've got two things in my head's end

Now I've got these chores
And I'm not gonna hurt no one
And when at last my work is done

Now I've got these chores
And I'm not gonna hurt no one
And when at last my work is done

If I (x9)

If I think too fast
Take what's in my head
I've got two things in my head's end

If I, if I think too fast
Take what's in my head
I've got two things in my head's end

Now I've got these chores
And I'm not gonna hurt no one
And when at last my work is done

Now I've got these chores
And I'm not gonna hurt no one
And when at last my work is done

If I (x36)

I only want the time
To do one thing that I like
I want to get so stoned
And take a walk out in the light drizzle
At the end of the day
When there's no one watching

At the end of the day
When there's no one watching

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CaseyEclectic
07-06-2007

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I think it means, I want to be the one that will finish the work of the world, and then bask in the feel of utter completion and freedom. With every step a modest "you're welcome."

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adm
07-06-2007

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fuck that, it's stoned. animal collective aren't straight edge.

maybe i just want it to be stoned. :(

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francisno
07-08-2007

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pretty sure it's walking the first time too. >:

it's definitely stoned tho.

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Funksta
07-09-2007

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i really hope its stoned.

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handshakedrug213
07-24-2007

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This song is about a guy who wants to get all his chores done so he can go outside when no one is watching and get stonned.

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sgr7447
08-09-2007

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I like that they use the word "chores"
Kind of reminds me of all the chores we had to do as kids. And how adult jobs are just a continuation of that.
the word "Chores" also has a negative connotation. No one really likes doing chores. Likewise, we don't always like our daytime jobs, but we take on the responsibility, and do our part to keep the economy flowing.

I think it's a very humble song too.
"I only want the time to do one thing that I like."
He's willing to give up almost all of his time doing these chores if he can just have a little time to himself to get stoned and go for a walk alone. Fucking beautiful.

While the lyric is definately "stoned," I don't the song is trying to glorify drugs. The lyric "when there's no one watching" implies that he just wants to be alone and at peace, not start a fucking riot or a party.

So basically, if you're a contributing member of society, and you're not trying to stir up trouble, you should be allowed to do what you want (whether it's getting stoned or going sailing).

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rellio
08-21-2007

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"So basically, if you're a contributing member of society, and you're not trying to stir up trouble, you should be allowed to do what you want (whether it's getting stoned or going sailing)."

I agree with that.

There's a drug reference in nearly all of their songs.

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ieatspoons
08-26-2007

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I think basically the point they are getting across is this is about a man who is working hard every day, and is getting slightly irritated with it. All this guy wants to do escape when no one is around so he can finally be by himself and finally get a chance to chill.

Finally being away from mainstream society, and all the things that it bring.

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mcmonsoon
08-28-2007

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im pretty sure its "watching" both times francisno. and yeah it might be stoned. i just put stoked because that word rules. also i think everyone is over analyzing the lyrics to this song. lol. its just about not wanting to do chores. i eat spoons has taken way too much time thinking of a meaning to the lyrics.

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jterrance
09-11-2007

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it's about getting stoned.

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blueofthesky
09-11-2007

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i can't explain what animal collective does to me.

i want to marry each and every one of their songs. and die from choking on them. and then be buried in them.

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blueofthesky
09-11-2007

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i can't explain what animal collective does to me.

i want to marry each and every one of their songs. and die from choking on them. and then be buried in them.

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blahblah123123
09-11-2007

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You should probably wash your mouth out now. You sound just like a greasy scene kid

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flubbychinchilla
09-16-2007

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Noone ever wants to do chores. They are so menotonous when they are being done that you cant help but think about other things you could be doing, most likely your favorite thing. life itself is a chore, and when you get fed up, what looks the most appealing is an escape to another place, world, existence, etc.

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millyme!
09-20-2007

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edit the lyrics with:

If I say too bad
I'll take a lesson in my head
I've got have till I am dead.

Now I've got these chores
Now I'm never going to hurt no one
And when at last
My work is done

I only want the time
To do thatr thing that I like
I want to get so stoned
And take a walk out in the light drizzle.
At the end of the day
When theres no one watching.

Its not going to happen.


--taken from the Strawberry Jam booklet

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dvorakyl
09-25-2007

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I think the song is about the thoughts in his head that mess with him. you start thinking about what a mess everything is, and start not being able to be yourself. he has to clear all these thoughts up to completely be himself again. sometimes things in your mind get chaotic when you're are thinking about everything at once. so until he cleans up his head or thoughts, he can't really be himself and enjoy things that cut to his center and make him happy. i call them "mind trips". he has to feel terrible sometimes, that's why he calls them chores. idk how much sense any of this really made, im pretty high right now. ;)

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adamanteve
10-11-2007

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It's definitely

I want to get so stoned
And take a walk out in the light drizzle

I got this on vinyl as a gift, and that's what the lyrics say on the sleeves.

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electrickarmaan
11-30-2007

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:eek:

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electrickarmaan
11-30-2007

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:eek:

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iusebigwords
11-30-2007

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Basically he does what society wants him to, it isn't going to hurt anyone if he smokes grass, so why shouldn't he be allowed to..legally.

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Arschkeks
12-08-2007

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drugs are bad, kids! etc

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Nyx Maven
12-12-2007

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this is just my first impression, but i dont think its actually about drugs. He is going through every day doing the same monotonous tasks dreaming of just being able to chillax. he knows it wont hurt ne1, and he spends all his time dreaming If. The drugs are just there to highten the chillax-ness

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pikey_poke
12-27-2007

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i agree with flubbychinchilla, dvorakyl, and iusebigwords . all three of those put together is what this song means to me.

it always sounds like he is saying:

"And I'm neva' gonna hurt no one"
instead of...
"And I'm not gonna hurt no one"

Also...
it sounds more like,
"And take a walk out in the light prism"
instead of...
"And take a walk out in the light drizzle"

but, i'm probably wrong.
whatever.
hah

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Krust!
01-03-2008

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this song is about being gay. yeah man, sure it is. it's about this catholic kid living with homosexuality and he has to act like a stright person but he aint one.

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kevinthemessia
01-12-2008

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This song IS about doing chores. Panda Bear says in some video interview. Yeah, after his chores he does indeed like to get stoned. Even though he smokes, the song is still about doing chores, nothing else, just doing chores.

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