![]() Then, following his sheep analogy in song form comes “Dreams from Yesterday,” a song that, in a recent interview with “Pitchfork,” DeMarco admits to being his favorite track on the new album. “A Wolf Who Wears Sheeps Clothes,” a personal favorite of mine, is a light-hearted warning against deceit, as he uses the metaphor of a wolf wearing sheep’s clothing to indicate that not everyone is as they appear at first glance. ‘This Old Dog’ album artwork (Image via Stereogum) Later, carrying on in the melancholy mood, comes “For the First Time,” a dizzying ode to his former girl, in which DeMarco seems to be in a state of denial about her leaving him, singing, “No, I know she’s coming home soon/There are times I find it hard to feel that way,” over the whirly, gloomy synths. The mood shifts entirely as it transitions to the title track, “This Old Dog,” a dazed, emotional cut expressing grief about aging and losing his love interest. The work starts off sunny and smooth with “My Old Man,” with Mac offering the insight that he sees a reflection of his father when he looks in the mirror. 5 of the Waviest Songs to Add to Your Beachside Playlist
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