Re: Reviews and Comments about Timothy's album "Leap of Faith"
I meant to bring this topic up in the Leap of Faith Survivor Game, but kept forgetting, so I thought I would post it here. Although My Hat is one of my favorite tracks on the album, I am very puzzled about why Timothy chose that as the name for this song. There is only one mention of the phrase in the song, and it doesn't seem to fit thematically with the message of the song to me. Anyone have any thoughts about this?
Here are the lyrics, courtesy of Funk 50's earlier post in this thread:
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Originally Posted by
Funk 50
My Hat
When you stood up and told me that I had to get my hat
it was time for me to reach out for the door
I didn't know then what I know now and it is just a fact
my behaviour was just this side of poor
Well I can't really tell you what was going through my mind
but I try my best never to be rude
If my heart is not open then I start to fall behind
and you'll see one of my off colour moods
Don't know when it might end
maybe I should make my amends
So I buckle up tight
and try to stay on this rollercoaster ride
I go up, I go down
and I keep spinning around
Well I wake up each morning, I get ready for my day
and I'm all set to conquer all my fears
but I tend to let all these little things get in my way
it's been happening a lot these past few years
sometimes I think too much then nothing happens way too fast
I might stare out the window but not see
I need to capture the moment cause I know it may not last
it's a matter of letting things just be
sometimes I'm on fire
too much pent up desire
So I buckle up tight
and try to stay on this rollercoaster ride
I go up, I go down
and I keep spinning around
It's so much later than I'd like and there's so far to go
tonight is such an endless night
but I can't sleep now it seems I'm on a roll
(acoustic slide inst)
I have moments of greatness when I feel I'm on a quest
there are times when I dangle by a thread
In the sweetness of glory I feel raging tenderness
I prefer it to when I hang my head
such a puzzle to me
seems I've misplaced my key
So I buckle up tight
and try to stay on this rollercoaster ride
I go up, I go down
and I keep spinning around
Re: Reviews and Comments about Timothy's album "Leap of Faith"
Is he describing what's going on in his head underneath the metaphorical hat?
He could have called it Spinning Around - very Kylie Minogue. Or Rollercoaster - perhaps he thought that was too similar to Parachute.
Re: Reviews and Comments about Timothy's album "Leap of Faith"
If you hand someone his hat, you're asking him to leave. In this case, he's admitting that his behaviour was "just this side of poor", so he probably deserved it. Overall, the song seems to be about trying to remain calm and stay true to the values he thinks are important. It's something that comes up in interviews as well as in other songs.
Re: Reviews and Comments about Timothy's album "Leap of Faith"
Yes, I've wondered the same thing.
Could also have been Buckle Up Tight. Who knows?
Re: Reviews and Comments about Timothy's album "Leap of Faith"
I think the hat represents the realization he has crossed the line and that he knows he can be moody. He tries to stay in control but "things get in my way." I suppose in that context, the title makes sense. But Brooke's suggestion of "Buckle Up Tight" sounds better to me, and more exciting.
Re: Reviews and Comments about Timothy's album "Leap of Faith"
Maybe "My hat" is family shorthand for "Dad's in a bad mood".
Re: Reviews and Comments about Timothy's album "Leap of Faith"
:grin: UTW!
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Originally Posted by
UndertheWire
If you hand someone his hat, you're asking him to leave. In this case, he's admitting that his behaviour was "just this side of poor", so he probably deserved it. Overall, the song seems to be about trying to remain calm and stay true to the values he thinks are important. It's something that comes up in interviews as well as in other songs.
And I considered this interpretation as well, UTW, but I still think the title is a leap considering the song's lyrics. If I were going to pick a single phrase from the song that would be the most suitable title, I think I'd go with Make My Amends.
Re: Reviews and Comments about Timothy's album "Leap of Faith"
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Originally Posted by
UndertheWire
Maybe "My hat" is family shorthand for "Dad's in a bad mood".
Lol. Come to think of it, does Timothy even wear hats? I don't think I've ever seen a picture of him wearing one. :hmm:
Re: Reviews and Comments about Timothy's album "Leap of Faith"
Re: Reviews and Comments about Timothy's album "Leap of Faith"
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Originally Posted by
timothyswife
Thanks, Timothyswife!:thumbsup: