Bassist and vocalist, Lou Barlow, has previously stated that “Poledo” was his first attempt at “doing stuff fully”.
When speaking about “Poledo,” he also stated that while he was smoking he came up with some weird things that were personal.
According to an oral history by Clash, Lou said:
During...
[Verse 1]
Not an innocent, I've made my place
That subtle turning smirk that's always fixed upon my face
Walking weakness, hope I die without a sound
Lonely little boy with my feet nailed to the ground
I know I'm guilty, my stomach always hurts
Milking your attention for the little it is worth
I'm turning browner every day, I'm really turning down a stay
[Verse 2]
Tired of your little man
I've been around too long
Tired of walking, talking with me, edging me along
Well, I detest your patience, I know you've always known
You know that I'm a thief
So afraid to be alone
Be alone
That's that
[Instrumental Break]
[Verse 3]
Nothing's real
I don't care
It's why I know
Darling, skip the faith
It only breaks in two
Seem—
You don't seem— (We don't seem)
Mary
Jesus (Grace)
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus
Jesus Christ (Christ)
[Verse 4]
I don't see
I don't feel
Like every little moron, I think nothing's real
I don't care, it's the lie I move
Darling, skip the faith, it only breaks in two
[Verse 5]
Good doesn't live and there's no evil hand
Only this great power we misunderstand
So please, relax
Take the pain
Laugh out loud
When you forget your name
Please just relax
Take the pain
Laugh out loud
When you forget your name
Good doesn't live
There's no evil hand
Only this great power
We misunderstand
Tell you about everything
We'll tell you about everything
Now
Poledo was written by Lou Barlow.
Poledo was produced by Wharton Tiers.
Dinosaur Jr. released Poledo on Mon Dec 14 1987.