I Feel Just Like a Child

"See I was born thinking all under the sky Didn't belong to a couple of white guys"

To me, this is a deeply sarcastic song. Either way, the narrator is a bit of a jerk. Taking it the sarcastic route, however, you can see why: we live in a society that idolizes youth; increasing amounts of "children" are living with their parents as adults. They are controlled by a society (the "couple of white guys" that own everything) that has a vested interest in keeping them this way--they spend their money on such toys as games, laptops, cell phones, and cars; they ignore and accept unnecessary wars and unelected presidents. There's more, but I'll leave someone else to connect the rest of the dots. I've got work to do. :)

no i dont think this is about preserving your innoncence, since the narrotor is being such a jerk- he obviously is bitter and annoyed. sort of his response to someone whos trying to change him, make him more acceptable, presentable or what have you, (the reprimand "grow up for once, why don't you, confront reality) and he's replying stubbornly, no you know what, i'm going to continue being like this, since i'm such a child. he repeats "and i need you" so much, that's its a bitter/sarcastic response to a criticism of being juvenile or immature. stop trying to help me so much, i don't need it. the music is also deceptively upbeat. i dont know, i thats my feeling.

it's about the government, but it reminds me of my parents.

obviously doesn't need to be analysed. this song is it.

obviously doesn't need to be analysed. this song is it.

snerk. it seems like mr. banhart's a bit kinky. more snerk

this song is funny! 'dada' ^__-

My favourite line is about the invisiable friends. But he's really good at remembering all the little things like counting his toes and getting somebody to tie his laces.

seems he was thinking about birth & kids alot on 'cripple crow' maybe he wants a child..

one of my few devendra's songs that i don't like at least has some honest lyrics about men's difficulty on groing up.At least he say's it when we know that it's true for the 90% of them.So he escapes his responsibillities by manifestating his act.but his way of singing is the best thing on the song.

m again.i actually heard the song another 3 times today and i've changed my mind.wow it's fucking funny !!now i love the boogie music.it's ace!

I think he points out that we should be more like children.. when it all comes down to it- "please explain the war!" Kinda like being loaded on ACID!