Beck – Derelict

• 0
  General Comment:When I first heard this song on the CD before I looked at the title, I thought he was saying Dalek like on doctor who... lol weird. This is interesting, I like the instruments. I always thought this was song was about not caring anymore, he's giving/throwing away/losing things and also the whole feel of the song gives me that idea. I was thinking apathy/tiredness. But I like the hobo interpretation more.

  Flag DJgifon November 03, 2008   Link

  • No Replies Log in to reply
    
      There was an error.
• 0
  General Comment:I had...always thought that this was about what the soldiers experienced when they get back( dropped my anchor in the dead of night) and don't get any of the money promised to them after service because of government issues(unpacked my suitcase and threw it away, I gave my clothes to the police man) and become hobos on the street who depend on drinking (I put my eyes in a paper bag)and gambling (Spinnin' round like a gambling wheel)
  
  Awesome drum beat, tho. FTW Schroder

  Flag The-Felinial-Friendon March 21, 2008   Link

  • No Replies Log in to reply
    
      There was an error.
• 0
  General Comment:very sad sounding song. that said, still one of my favorites. sounds like he's sick of the rampant neglect he sees all around him, finally ready to throw it all away.very focused on humanity's negativity. sad and hypnotic. i could and have listened to this song all night.

  Flag onefierytongue666on January 29, 2008   Link

  • No Replies Log in to reply
    
      There was an error.
• 0
  General Comment:I think it would be better if it said: "Blow back derelict wind, lay my soul in the Foutain of Eden"
  
  Thats what I thought it said...

  Flag Gruberon July 06, 2007   Link

  • No Replies Log in to reply
    
      There was an error.
• 0
  General Comment:I thnk it's a really cool story about hobo bum living but moreso the interesting things about it. Badass music, makes me think it's Beatles inspired.

  Flag tarzan05on April 29, 2007   Link

  • No Replies Log in to reply
    
      There was an error.
• 0
  General Comment:I think it's about hobos, vagrants, bums, what have you.

  Flag Incinerateon September 24, 2006   Link

  • No Replies Log in to reply
    
      There was an error.
• 0
  General Comment:i'm surprised beck doesn't have more comments. his music is more poetry than song, it's fun to decipher. though obviously open to more interpretation, i think 'derelict' is mocking society for ignoring their moral obligations and for being ignorant to the problems that face them ("..put my eyes in a paper bag") and feel that they're more comfortable staying grounded rather than taking action ("dropped my anchor...unpacked my suitcase and threw it away..."), while cursing those who DO take action/can't live sitting down ("..shooting venom at the passers-by").

  Flag schroederon March 18, 2003   Link

  • No Replies Log in to reply
    
      There was an error.

Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.

Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!