I’m sure you’ve heard of the phrase “like water off a duck’s back”, which basically means something has no effect on you, like when insults are hurled at you and you don’t feel even the least bit annoyed.
Of course, when it comes to hurtful words, they can – and usually do – hurt…
A while ago, I was trying to console Carol about something someone said to upset her; and to cut a long story short, I told her to “be a duck” – let the words roll off your back. They are just words after all.
This week, which was a very long and trying week for the two of us, I guess I felt the need to be a duck myself, and ignore some of the things people were saying to me.
So… this song is all about being a duck. Next time, if you know somebody who’s feeling down because of criticism, tell ’em to be a duck too š
By the way, if you think you heard me sing the F-word, you heard right. Completely intentional – and the first time I’ve used an expletive in a song.
I actually think this song should be called “Be A Duck (Don’t Give A F**k)”, but I’ll stick with the current one for now š
Be A Duck
Ā© Music and Lyrics by Marcel Lee Pereira, 19 Nov 2010
Try not to think about
The silly things that people say
A thunderstorm of cruel words
Can ruin a sunny day
The cold chills fill your soul
And nag you as you pray
But they’re not true
I know you
Look the face in the mirror
Straight in the eye
Say hi, give a smile
It’s worth a try
Chorus
Don’t drown yourself
In whining over your bad luck
Be a duck, be a duck, be a da da da…
Shrug the water off your back
Don’t give a fuck, yeah
Words, they are just letters
Stacked together in a made up fact
And the labels stuck on you
Are not stuck with superglue
Like post-it notes on a tree
They soon fall away
Relax
You’re okay
Look the face in the mirror
Straight in the eye
Say hi, give a smile
It’s worth a try
Chorus
Don’t drown yourself
In whining over your bad luck
Be a duck, be a duck, be a da da da…
Shrug the water off your back
Don’t give a fuck, yeah
It’s easy to stumble
When you’re in doubt
Stand on a cloud
That’s allowed
Marcel Lee Pereira, singer-songwriter 
I’ve never heard of the phrase before, but I’m delighted that you’ve made a song all about it. Yup! Harsh words are something we all have to deal with, so I’m glad that I can sing to myself… “Be a duck! da da da da da…” š Thanks!
Hi there! Glad you liked the song and thanks for dropping by to leave a comment. Much appreciated. Tell your friends to be ducks too! š
hahahahaha..funny..