Coconut Records is an indie pop solo project from Los Angeles, California f… Read Full Bio ↴Coconut Records is an indie pop solo project from Los Angeles, California featuring actor Jason Schwartzman. Formed in 2006, his debut album, Nighttiming, was released on Young Baby Records in 2007. The album had musical contributions from members of Incubus, as well as guest appearances by actress Zooey Deschanel from the band She & Him, and actress Kirsten Dunst. Coconut Records sophomore release, Davy, was released in January 2009 and like Nighttiming featured musical contributions from Zooey Deschanel. Schwartzman is best known for his roles in films such as The Darjeeling Limited, Funny People, Rushmore, Marie Antoinette, Shopgirl and I Heart Huckabees, and was the original drummer for the band Phantom Planet, who were best known for their hit single "California," the theme song for The OC. Despite leaving the band for an acting career, he still composes music for some films. He also contributed to Ben Lee's 2005 album "Awake is the New Sleep". Recently, Dentyne Ice aired a commercial titled "face time" where a few seconds of the song, "Summer Day" from his Nighttiming record is played. Most recently he has starred in the HBO series "Bored to Death," for which he wrote the title theme.

Courtyard
Coconut Records Lyrics

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Oh my girl you're still in the middle
But only the middle
For once my dear you miss by a little
But only a little

I don't know which to way to stand

Ooh, ooh, ooh,

Ooh, ooh, ooh

Oh it's clear just look out a window
But only the window
I don't know how long to stay here, something's waking up
And i won't drive what you used to love

Yeah the old days i think they're coming back
But i don't mind
Ooh, ooh
Saw you in a park
Of a courtyard

And I love you, but I'd never tell you that

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Coconut Records’ “Courtyard” tell a story of uncertainty and hesitation in a relationship. The singer expresses conflicting feelings towards his love interest, questioning whether he should stay or go. He acknowledges that while she may be in the middle of something, it’s only by a little. He seems to want to make a move, but is hesitant to do so, unsure of which direction to take.

The line, “Oh it’s clear just look out a window, but only the window” suggests that the answer may be right in front of him, but he is only seeing part of the picture. He is aware that something is changing, and he doesn’t want to continue doing what they used to do. He seems to be longing for a return to the old days when things were simpler, yet simultaneously recognizing the impossibility of such a thing.

In the final lines, the singer reveals his love for his crush, but worries about telling her. The song ends on this uncertain note, leaving open the possibility of the relationship evolving into something more.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh my girl you're still in the middle
You're still in the midst of a situation

But only the middle
But not completely involved in it

For once my dear you miss by a little
You almost got it right, my dear

But only a little
Just a small mistake

I don't know which to way to stand
I'm unsure which path to take

Oh it's clear just look out a window
It's obvious, just look outside

But only the window
Don't overthink it

I don't know how long to stay here, something's waking up
I'm not sure how much longer I should be here and things are changing

And i won't drive what you used to love
I won't pursue things that you once enjoyed

Yeah the old days i think they're coming back
It seems like things from the past are returning

But i don't mind
But that doesn't bother me