In “Playing My Piano,” Cuomo sings about the escapism he feels when playing his piano. He loses track of time and neglects responsibilities (self care, work, studying).
[Verse 1]
My wife is upstairs, my kids are upstairs
And I haven't washed my hair in three weeks
I should get back to these Zoom interviews
But I get so absorbed and time flies
I just can't let go
[Chorus]
When I'm playin' my piano
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, I'm playin' my piano
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
I'm pounding out the bass, singin' out the tune
I never see the sun like I'm livin' in a womb
I'm playin' my piano, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, oh, oh, oh
[Verse 2]
A cup of java at the edge of the keys
Dipping down from major to mixolydian
Put on some white noise, double-bolt the door
Kim Jong-un could blow up my city, I'd never know
I just can't let go
[Chorus]
When I'm playin' my piano
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, I'm playin' my piano
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
I'm pounding out the bass, singin' out the tune
I never see the sun like I'm livin' in a womb
I'm playin' my piano, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, oh, oh, oh
Playing My Piano was written by Rivers Cuomo.
Playing My Piano was produced by Jake Sinclair.
Weezer released Playing My Piano on Fri Jan 29 2021.