It's a song about not growing up, put to the tune of something like a lullabye.
A lo-fi mix of cynicism with pop smarts. I like to think I can put a song together alright enough, and I'm vain enough to think the words are good.
My name is Derek and this is my one man band called Deek V. I wrote and played all these songs myself. Enjoy.
Story behind the song
After writing this song, I downloaded a song with a similar sound by Belle and Sebastian. I just thought that was cool.
Lyrics
Taylor's Regression
Yellow birds and fairy tales,
Some sensible shoes, a lite-brite
A man selling balloons,
Your dog is frail, and uptight.
How are you feeling today?
How are you feeling today?
Teddy bears with caulking guns,
Three small pigs, a pleasant smell.
Stainless steel dreidle that spins and sings,
The shoppers run to set sale.
Why don't you act your age?
Why don't you act your age?
Oh, oh, Taylor,
Why don't you act your age?
Oh, oh, Taylor
How are you feeling today?
Baby talk and hop scotch grenade,
Wood blocks spell out what you used to say.
Taylor used to philosophize but now she just pouts,
Pink lemonade and a couch cushion cave.
Why don't you act your age?
Why don't you act your age?
(instrumental break)
How are you feeling today?
How are you feeling today?
Oh, oh, Taylor,
Why don't you act your age?
Oh, oh, Taylor
How are you feeling today?
