Viceroy
Early in the morning
Just tryna let the sun in
And open up my eyes
Viceroy
As it's getting later
Heading for the corner
Already running dry
And oh, don't let me see you cryin'
'Cause oh, honey, I'll smoke you 'til I'm dyin'
Viceroy
Don't take me for a fool now
I'm only tryna calm down
Just tryna keep it cool
Viceroy
As it's getting later
Heading for the corner
I'm leaving it to you
And oh, don't let me see you cryin'
'Cause oh, honey, I'll smoke you 'til I'm dyin'
There really is nothing quite like you
About This Song
"Ode To Viceroy" is Mac DeMarco's wryly affectionate tribute to his cigarette addiction, using the Viceroy brand as both literal subject and metaphor for dependency. The song captures the mundane ritual of smoking throughout the day with a mixture of self-awareness and resignation, as DeMarco acknowledges his reliance on cigarettes from morning until night. Musically, it exemplifies his signature jangly, lo-fi indie rock style with dreamy guitar tones and his characteristically laid-back vocal delivery that makes even addiction sound casually charming. The track stands out for its honest portrayal of a habit many artists romanticize, instead presenting smoking as both comfort and crutch with DeMarco's typical blend of humor and melancholy. It became emblematic of his ability to find poetry in the everyday and mundane, helping establish his reputation as a master of slacker rock introspection.
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