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.

Wires
Coconut Records Lyrics

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Had a lot of things to say
Had a lot of points to make
Put me down on walk
Sweet take before you go away

Close the door in case you stay
And I can't believe it's already tired
Oh, go and cut all my wires

Little bit of this is good
You always said it would
Waits to be overheard
Quote yourself word for word
Before you go away

Close the door in case you stay
And I can't believe it's already tired
Oh, go and cut all my wires

In case you stay
And I can't believe it's already tired

Oh, go and cut all my wires
All my wires, all my wires

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Coconut Records' song "Wires" describe a relationship that is coming to an end. The singer has a lot of things to say and points to make, but they feel like they've been silenced or put down. They have a tender moment with their partner, asking them to stay and close the door in case they do, but ultimately they feel exhausted and resigned to the relationship's end. The final lines suggest a desire to cut ties completely, to sever all the wires that keep them connected.

The first verse is filled with frustration and the singer's need to communicate their thoughts and feelings. They feel like they've been rejected or dismissed when they try to say what's on their mind, so they ask for a "sweet take" before their partner leaves. They want some indication that their words matter. The second verse is more introspective, as the singer thinks about the relationship's end. They remember their partner's words and affirmations, but they're tinged with sadness because they feel like they're being "overheard," or not taken seriously.

The chorus is simple but effective, repeating the idea that the singer wants to be free from the relationship's constraints. The repetition of "all my wires" highlights the importance of this desire to the singer, and the absolute finality that cutting those ties represents.

Overall, "Wires" is a poignant song that captures the feeling of being stuck in a relationship that's no longer working. The singer wants to speak their truth and be heard, but they also recognize that it's time to move on.

Line by Line Meaning

Had a lot of things to say
I have a lot to express about something

Had a lot of points to make
I have a lot of arguments to present

Put me down on walk
Leave me alone to contemplate

Sweet take before you go away
Kindly listen to me before departing

Close the door in case you stay
Shut the door whether you leave or remain

And I can't believe it's already tired
I can't believe the situation has already become worn out

Oh, go and cut all my wires
Disconnect me from all the things causing distress

Little bit of this is good
A small amount of this is beneficial

You always said it would
You had previously mentioned this would be beneficial

Waits to be overheard
It is hoped that someone will listen

Quote yourself word for word
Recite your own words exactly as you said them