Buttcheeks

6 Dogs' song 'Buttcheeks' delves into themes of existential emptiness and the search for meaning amidst a backdrop of modern distractions. The repeated line 'Eyes wide open, Drowning, I'm choking' sets a tone of overwhelming anxiety and a sense of being lost. This feeling is juxtaposed with seemingly trivial concerns, such as 'Worry 'bout a buttcheek,' which serves as a metaphor for the superficial distractions that people often focus on to avoid confronting deeper issues.

The lyrics also touch on the artist's attempts to find solace in simple pleasures and escapism. References to playing the ukulele, despite not actually playing it, and looking at the night sky, evoke a sense of yearning for peace and simplicity. However, these moments of tranquility are fleeting, as the artist admits to feeling 'like Play Doh,' malleable and lacking a solid sense of self. This metaphor highlights the struggle to maintain a stable identity in a world full of external pressures and internal conflicts.

The song further explores the theme of escapism through substance use, as indicated by lines like 'Monte Carlo creaking, Loud pack reeking.' The artist's reference to feeling 'like I'm Bill' suggests a state of altered consciousness, possibly alluding to Bill Nye the Science Guy, known for his quirky and eccentric persona. The imagery of tripping on laced shoes and hitting the ground with his face underscores the dangers and consequences of seeking escape through drugs. Despite these struggles, the artist finds brief moments of respite in nature, as described in 'Hear the wind through the tall trees, Feels good, yeah, that cool breeze,' suggesting that connection with the natural world offers a temporary but genuine sense of relief.