Some People Ride the Wave
Devendra Banhart · Cripple Crow [2005]
Some people ride the wave of mediocrity
Me I ride the wave of never gonna drown
Oh just fooling around
Now I gots the balloons
And you you gots the mud
And me I gots the snail
And you you gots the stuff
Well you got so much more than I figure was in store
Oh I ain't foolin no more
Now some people ride the cat when asleep or when awake
Some people ride a cat for riding a cat's sake
Me I ride this cat cause its claws have got my eyes
I'll get 'em back in a few more tries
Oh I'll get 'em back in a few more tries
Some people ride the books that tenderize their names
Some people ride the books that bastardize our claims
Me I ride the book that's sifting in the sand
Aw, some day I'll understand
Aw, some day I'll understand
Some people ride the songs that stay inside our souls
Some people ride the songs that really ain't songs at all
Me I ride the song that ends right when it starts
They'll split before they part
Some People Ride the Wave
Devendra Banhart's 'Some People Ride the Wave' appears on the 2005 album Cripple Crow, a record that solidified his reputation as a master of eccentric, lo-fi indie folk. The track exemplifies his signature style, blending acoustic instrumentation with a whimsical, often surreal vocal delivery that defies conventional song structures. Released during the height of the indie folk revival, the recording captures Banhart's unique ability to merge poetic lyricism with a playful, childlike energy. While the specific narrative of the song remains open to interpretation, it serves as a quintessential example of his discography, showcasing the atmospheric depth and melodic unpredictability that have made him a cult favorite among fans of experimental folk music.