156
Mew Lyrics
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And when the lights are off
I can watch you move
Hear the wind whispering your name
Twice the encouragement
Of the real you
Callie if you really want me to
I can always get you down
If you get the money for me
Callie in the summer rain
You will be kept dry you see
If you got the money for me
Making amends for distant wrong
Sincere
You can run away
Leave your books behind you
But you should look back twise
Just to be on the save side
From my boat I can see your house
But now the lights are off
And there is no one home
You are just like an avalanche
Cold as I might have guessed
But at least I'm covered up for now
In a big, big way
I am really small
I get off my feet
But I'm still distant
Don't you just love goodbyes?
Callie let us get it over with
I can always get you down
If you got the money for me
Callie in the summer rain
You will be kept dry you see
If you got the money for me
Most of our lives we try so hard
To find the time
I won't care for you
Like I'm really supposed to
There are things I'll do
That could really hurt you
Don't you just love goodbyes?
156
"156" by Mew is a song about longing, obsession, and unrequited love. The singer describes watching the person they love from a distance, seeing their house and even being able to watch them move around inside when the lights are off. They hear the wind whispering the person's name and express a desire to be with them, even if it means causing harm. The singer also mentions the exchange of money with the person, possibly indicating a transactional or unhealthy aspect to their relationship.
The lyrics hint at a sense of powerlessness and a lack of control on the part of the singer, who appears to be in love with someone who is unattainable. They attempt to make amends for past wrongs and fantasize about being with the person in the rain, but ultimately acknowledge that they are just "really small" in comparison. The song ends with a sense of resignation and acceptance of the fact that the person they love may never feel the same way.
Line by Line Meaning
From my boat I can see your house
I can see where you live from the water
And when the lights are off
When your house is dark
I can watch you move
I can see your silhouette
Hear the wind whispering your name
Hear the breeze say your name softly
Twice the encouragement
Double the motivation
Of the real you
From the genuine version of yourself
Callie if you really want me to
If you want me to help, Callie
I can always get you down
I can assist you
If you get the money for me
If you pay me
Callie in the summer rain
During summer showers, Callie
You will be kept dry you see
You'll stay dry, as you can tell
If you got the money for me
If you can afford my services
Making amends for distant wrong
Correcting a past mistake from afar
Sincere
Genuine and honest
You can run away
You have the option to escape
Leave your books behind you
Abandon your books, forget them
But you should look back twice
But you should check twice
Just to be on the safe side
To be cautious and careful
And now the lights are off
Your house is currently unlit
And there is no one home
No one is there
You are just like an avalanche
You are like a destructive force
Cold as I might have guessed
As emotionless as I thought
But at least I'm covered up for now
At least I'm protected currently
In a big, big way
In a significant manner
I am really small
I am insignificant in comparison
I get off my feet
I take a break from standing
But I'm still distant
But I'm still far away
Don't you just love goodbyes?
Don't you enjoy farewells?
Callie let us get it over with
Let's finish this, Callie
Most of our lives we try so hard
For most of our lives, we work very hard
To find the time
To make time
I won't care for you
I won't treat you well
Like I'm really supposed to
As I'm expected to
There are things I'll do
There are actions I'll take
That could really hurt you
That could cause you pain
156
The title of the song, possibly representing the number of mistakes made in relationships or the number of memories the singer has with this person
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BO RUNE MADSEN, JOHAN HASLUND WOHLERT, JONAS BJERRE TERKELSBOEL, SILAS UTKE GRAAE JOERGENSEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sarahl9398
So underrated. Discovered them on an mp3 blog in the mid 2000s during my teenage years... Really miss this sound and that time.
@annesandberg3104
I have ”Don’t you just love goodbyes?” tattooed on my underarm ❤️
@user-vt1if8mo3g
今でも聴いてるよ👍
@ethanknoth8715
I had a dream last night about being on the 156th floor of a building. The power was out and I was trying to read the sign on the wall as I looked to the right of the hall I saw a creature like human running towards me like an animal would…. Right before I was devoured I woke up. I typed in 156 and this band showed up. Idk if it was fate or just by chance but I’m sad I haven’t heard them sooner. They need more credit for their work.
@acronyx8880
That unrelated dream leading to this video is 100% fate
@neilchristensen3692
I named my cat Callie after the girl in this song. When I took her to get chipped, the ID number on her tag was 156. Amazing coincidence. Spectacular moment. I nearly choked when I saw the tag. I love her as much as Jonas loves the Callie in this song.
@albarleta2511
She will bear a kitten and it will 'Mew".
@youandwhosearmy6339
Only if it's a seagull
@tronlady1
Carrie isn't it?
@mindjab
please shut up my friend