Deadweight
Beck · Other Songs - Beck
You're so alone today
Like a ghost town I've found
There's no relief,no slat in the sea
Is it true what they say? You can't behave
You gamble your soul away
Measuring your dreams
Oh this life seems like the gristle of lonliness
Don't let the sun catch you cryin'
Don't let the sun catch you cryin'
Like an ice age,nice days on your way
Sipping the golden dregs
On a rip tide, freaks ride
Sleep inside a parasite's appetite
Oh say can't you see?
The chemistry,the parasites the cleanup fee
Death leather hands,recycled cans
get well cards to the hostage vans
Don't let the sun catch you cryin'
Don't let the sun catch you cryin'
You're a deadweight,ride straight
On your way
Sunk in the midnight shade
Skies burn,eyes turn
Learning to counterfeit their disease
In this town where we roam
We bluff our souls on canteen patios
We drink the greatest draft
The music drags
The music drags
The music drags
Don't let the sun catch you cryin'
Don't let the sun catch you cryin'
Deadweight
Beck's "Deadweight" stands as a defining track from his 1994 album *Odelay*, a work that redefined alternative rock by blending hip-hop, funk, and electronic elements. The song features the distinctive vocal performance of the late rapper MC Ren, whose delivery anchors the track's rhythmic complexity. Released during the height of the "Goo Goo Dolls" era, the recording exemplifies the eclectic sonic palette that characterized *Odelay*, which became a cultural touchstone for the mid-90s indie scene. The track's fusion of genres and its raw, unpolished production style influenced a generation of artists who sought to break down barriers between rock and hip-hop. As a staple of Beck's discography, "Deadweight" remains a powerful example of the collaborative spirit and musical experimentation that defined his career at that pivotal moment.