dear san francisco
I’ve decided what my favorite song is on the Rocking Chair mix … Okay, it’s been 12 seconds since I wrote that statement and I’m already regretting using the word “favorite” because there are so many great songs on there, nonetheless I’m sticking by that.
That song would be: “I Feel Just Like A Child” by Devendra Banhart. At first I thought, maybe he’s just being playful as he sings about imaginary friends and needing a nap but after really listening to the lyrics I notice the honesty within.
From my womb to my tomb
I guess I’ll always be a child
Some people try and treat me like a man
Yeah some people try and treat me like a man
I guess they just don’t understand
Well some people try and treat me like a man
They think I know shit
But that’s just it
I’m a child
Yeah I need you to tell me what to wear
I need you to help and comb my hair
Yeah I need you to come and tie my shoes
Yeah I need you to come and keep me amused
From my cave to my grave
I guess I’ll always be a child
I need you to help me reach the door
And I need you to walk me to the store
And I need you to please explain the war
And I need you to heal me when I’m sore
You can tell by my smile
That I’m a child
The honesty comes in a very simple form, but it’s refreshing. It’s said there’s no dumb question. If you have a question you should ask it because chances are five other people have the same question and are just afraid to raise their hand. I love the way that Devendra raises his hand in this song.
Devendra Banhart - I Feel Just Like A Child
playlists forever,
ryan
