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On this record, I am talking about the sacrifices a person makes while transitioning from a young to a full on adult. And most of the time; the sacrifice is always dreams and aspirations, by settling down to a 9 to 5 job, because the bills have to be paid. Also, sometimes (not that this is wrong but) children happen and they become the center of your world, before you know it, you're 45+.
When I wrote this song, I was reflecting on myself; like "do I really want to pursue this music career full time, and put marriage, children, friendships, family, and so on, on hold for a little bit?"
Mr. Fiddler, in this song is a perfectly married man, with a beautiful family, living the American dream (white picket fence and all), but deep inside there is a certain brokenness that he will take to his grave for never attempting to go for his dreams.
lyrics
[Hook]
Mr. Fiddler Mr. Mr. Fiddler
Mr. Fiddler Mr. Mr. Fiddler
Mr. Fiddler Mr. Mr. Fiddler
Mr. Fiddler Mr. Mr. Fiddler
[Verse 1]
No filter, Outspoken, that is
Mr. Fiddler Mr. Mr. Fiddler
Not quitter, but heartbroken, that really is
Mr. Fiddler Mr. Mr. Fiddler
Passionate, free spirit, he’s good at it
Mr. Fiddler Mr. Mr. Fiddler
Well mannered, educated, he’s got it going on
[Chorus]
Is there something wrong?
In Mr. Fiddler’s life
He doesn’t show it all
How he really feels inside
But there’s something wrong!
In Mr. Fiddler’s life
He just puts on a smile
Brushes it off,
And keeps it, moooo-ving,
Cause he is,
[Hook]
Mr. Fiddler Mr. Mr. Fiddler
Mr. Fiddler Mr. Mr. Fiddler
Mr. Fiddler Mr. Mr. Fiddler
Mr. Fiddler Mr. Mr. Fiddler
[Verse 2]
Unhealed wounds, burned bridges, he’s all alone
Mr. Fiddler Mr. Mr. Fiddler
Unapologetic, he’s only human, what’s gone is gone
Mr. Fiddler Mr. Mr. Fiddler
Failure along the way, he learned from
Mr. Fiddler Mr. Mr. Fiddler
All grown up, responsible, he’s joined the club
[Chorus]
Is there something wrong?
In Mr. Fiddler’s life
He doesn’t show it all
How he really feels inside
But there’s something wrong!
In Mr. Fiddler’s life
He just puts on a smile
Brushes it off,
And keeps it, moooo-ving,
[Hook]
(Because he is…)
Mr. Fiddler Mr. Mr. Fiddler
(Mr. Fiddler,)
Mr. Fiddler Mr. Mr. Fiddler
(Because he is…)
Mr. Fiddler Mr. Mr. Fiddler
(Mr. Fiddler,)
Mr. Fiddler Mr. Mr. Fiddler
(Yeah-yeah)
[Bridge]
Oh Mr. Fiddler,
Will you tell me your story?
Oh Mr. Fiddler,
How old are you, where are you from?
[Chorus]
Is there something wrong?
In Mr. Fiddler’s life,
He doesn’t show it all,
How he really feels inside,
There’s something wrong!
In Mr. Fiddler’s life
(Mr. Fiddler Mr. Mr. Fiddler!)
He just puts on smile
Brushes it off,
And keeps it, mo-ving,
[Hook]
(Because he is…)
Mr. Fiddler Mr. Mr. Fiddler
(Mr. Fiddler,)
Mr. Fiddler Mr. Mr. Fiddler
(Because he is…)
Mr. Fiddler Mr. Mr. Fiddler
(Mr. Fiddler,)
Mr. Fiddler Mr. Mr. Fiddler
(Yeah-yeah)
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