deference

respect; a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

Heard in 9 songs (1.6M+ combined views) — most famously in "​i hate waking up" by Powfu.

Updated August 13, 2026

Songs Featuring “deference

Powfu - ​i hate waking up

Time: 1:56

You had better make sure that I'm buried seven feet

My reflection deference to the left of me

Cracking under pressure don't let it get to me

Powfu - ​i hate waking up

R.E.M. - It Happened Today

Time: 0:49

To another Bible story

Out of deference, defiance, and choice.

And close in on a promise

R.E.M. - It Happened Today

Franz Ferdinand - The Dark of the Matinee

Time: 2:48

And what I made is unclear now

But his deference is and his laughter is

My words and smile are so easy now

Franz Ferdinand - The Dark of the Matinee

Heaven Shall Burn - Eagles Among Vultures

Time: 2:21

Yes I know, it is a million of them versus a thousand like me

There's just no deference towards the needy and the weak

I see misuse of power, I feel regard declining

Heaven Shall Burn - Eagles Among Vultures

Souls of Mischief - Acupuncture

Time: 2:23

My confidence is not confidential

So show deference for my skills diferential

Yeah I suffocate featherweight, MC's never resucitate

Souls of Mischief - Acupuncture

RIP Kenny - The Difference

Time: 0:29

The difference

Is deference

Fight but let it go

RIP Kenny - The Difference

Dan & Drum - Lester

Time: 1:53

Between a prayer and a preference

Between desire and a deference

Cause I always leave with love

Dan & Drum - Lester

Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers - Jack Vs. Jose

Time: 1:19

The dusty Mexican borderlands are where I have just come from.

And with all due respect and deference, tequila is my preference."

So she said "Relax honey, you know I would never treat you wrong."

Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers - Jack Vs. Jose

Kill Creek - Biggest Rift

Time: 1:09

'Cause we could drag another year between us both

Just out of deference

I'm gonna fight it

Kill Creek - Biggest Rift