Seth Roberts, what a great voice. We once asked him to be in the band, he s… Read Full Bio ↴Seth Roberts, what a great voice. We once asked him to be in the band, he said no. I remember calling my friend J. Smith and asking her if the title was cheesy, she liked it, it stuck. This song is self explanatory, I remember telling someone that we should meet in Paris on a certain day if neither of us were seeing anyone. Well, we never met up, I wrote about it.

Stationary Stationery
Anberlin Lyrics

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Do they not have pen or paper where you are
'Cause I haven't heard from you in ages
I relive each memory
From time to time
With notes exchanged
With all the scented pages
It's comin' back
It's all comin' back to me now

Tell me everything turned out alright
'Cause I'm well and we said
That we'd meet tonight
Does he treat you like you want
Does he ask to take your hand
Does he believe in dreams we talked about
Though with no music we dance

I thought you said that you'd come find me
I thought you said you'd be home by now
I heard you say that you'd come back here
So I wrote to remind you somehow

Dance by yourself and
Think of me when you do
I'm not sure you understand
What this means to me
What you do to me
I'm willing to prove
That you're the one
I regret to slip away
Now I know it was only you
That I've been searchin' for
And missin' all this time

I thought you said that you'd come find me
I thought you said you'd be home by now
I heard you say that you'd come back here
So I wrote to remind you somehow
I thought you said that you'd come find me
I thought you said you'd be home by now
I heard you say that you'd come back here
So I wrote to remind you somehow

Let the past be past
Let's start today
And let us both do
I need to see your face
Tell me where to be
I'll tell you why we shouldn't be
(I'll tell you why we shouldn't be)

I thought you said that you'd come find me
I thought you said you'd be home by now
I heard you say that you'd come back here
So I wrote to remind you somehow
I thought you said that you'd come find me
I thought you said you'd be home by now

I heard you say that you'd come back here
So I wrote to remind you somehow

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Anberlin's song "Stationary Stationery" have elements of longing, regret, and hope. The singer seems to be trying to reconnect with someone who has gone away, possibly a lover or close friend. The use of the term "stationary stationery" hints at the idea of being stuck in one place and relying on written communication to bridge the distance.

The first verse suggests that the singer has been sending messages to the other person but has not received any response. The memories they share are still vivid, however, and the singer is holding out hope for a reunion. The second verse asks specific questions about the other person's new life, implying that there may be jealousy or competition involved. The references to dancing and dreams suggest that the two were once very close or shared similar goals.

The chorus repeats the singer's expectations of the other person, that they would come find them or return home, and the frustration that these promises have not been kept. The third verse seems to be more of a plea, with the singer offering to put the past behind them and start fresh. They are willing to do whatever it takes to make the relationship work but also hint at the possibility that it may not be in their best interest.

Overall, "Stationary Stationery" is a melancholy but hopeful song about the difficulties of long-distance communication and the challenges of maintaining a relationship from afar. The lyrics use specific examples to evoke nostalgia and longing, but also show a willingness to move forward and try again.

Line by Line Meaning

Do they not have pen or paper where you are
I haven't received any communication from you in a long time. Wondering if you have the means to send me a letter.

I relive each memory
I often think back to all the moments shared between us.

With notes exchanged
Letters, notes, and written messages that we have sent to each other bring back fond memories.

With all the scented pages
The fragrance emanating from those letters is still fresh in my mind, and I can clearly remember those moments.

It's comin' back
The memories are returning, and I am reliving those moments again.

It's all comin' back to me now
The memories are flooding back, and it is overwhelming me.

Tell me everything turned out alright
I am concerned about you, and I want to know if everything is okay.

'Cause I'm well and we said
I am well and eagerly waiting for our planned meeting.

Does he treat you like you want
Are you happy in your current relationship?

Does he ask to take your hand
Does he make an effort to connect with you physically?

Does he believe in dreams we talked about
Does he share your beliefs and values?

Though with no music we dance
We had some beautiful moments even without any external support or props.

I thought you said that you'd come find me
I am still hopeful that we will meet soon as you promised.

I heard you say that you'd come back here
You assured me that you would come back here at some point.

So I wrote to remind you somehow
I wrote this letter to remind you of our promise and to express my feelings for you.

Dance by yourself and
Even if we are not together, I hope you dance freely and happily.

Think of me when you do
Remember me in those happy moments.

I'm not sure you understand
I am not confident that you realize how much you mean to me.

What this means to me
Our moments together hold deep meaning and significance for me.

What you do to me
Your presence has a profound effect on me.

I'm willing to prove
I am ready to go to any lengths to demonstrate my love for you.

That you're the one
You are the one that I love, and nobody else compares to you.

I regret to slip away
I regret not being able to be there with you always.

Now I know it was only you
After spending time away from you, I have come to realize that it is only you who completes me.

That I've been searchin' for
I have finally found the love that I have been searching for.

Let the past be past
We should move on from any past mistakes or regrets.

Let's start today
Let us move forward and start anew.

And let us both do
Let us both make an effort to create a better future together.

I need to see your face
I long to be with you and see your smiling face.

Tell me where to be
Just tell me where to go, and I will be there.

I'll tell you why we shouldn't be
I want to express why we should not be apart and why we should be together.

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: DEON REXROAT (16581), JOSEPH MILLIGAN (16580), NATHAN YOUNG (16578), STEVEN ARNOLD (16579)

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