UK Native Ed Clark, better known as Codeko, is a classically trained musici… Read Full Bio ↴UK Native Ed Clark, better known as Codeko, is a classically trained musician turned electronic producer from London. From first learning piano at the age of 5, he established himself in the electronic scene whilst studying at the University of Cambridge for his Masters degree in Physics.

Having toured with Audien, Matoma, Two Friends and performing on the stages of Tomorrowland, Electric Zoo, Life in Color, and Mysteryland, Codeko has just begun to immerse himself into his craft. His original "Walking With Lions" (Armada), was voted SiriusXM BPM Breaker of the Year, after being selected the official Electric Zoo Anthem. His unofficial remix of Marshmello’s “Silence” hit #1 on Sirius XM's BPM countdown, and his hit single “Say Hi” (Astralwerks) has collected over 15 million streams to date. After releasing several records for Enhanced Recordings as a teenager, he caught the attention of many of his industry peers - dance music icons Tiësto, Oliver Heldens, and Gryffin in particular - and went on to release several originals and remixes on Musical Freedom, Heldeep Records, and Darkroom Records.

Say Hi
Codeko Lyrics

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Out of cigarettes to smoke
Heavy heart, away from home
I just need a little bit of you
Making money, goin' broke
This one life is all I know
I can't say I'll give it up for you

And since I can't see you tonight

Tell me that you're doin' fine
Pictures aren't enough across state lines
And since our hands can't intertwine
And I can't feel your skin on mine
I just need to hear your voice tonight

I love it when you call, I love it when you call
Just to say hi, say hi
Feeling low when you're away, holding on to what you say
Just to stay high, stay high
I hope it's not too late, I hope you're still awake
I just want to say goodnight
I love it when you call, I love it when you call
Just to say hi, say hi (say hi)

Say hi, say hi (say hi)
I love it when you call, I love it when you call
Just to say hi, say hi
When you say hi, ooh
When you say hi, ooh

Out of patience, out of time
Out here waiting for a sign
I just need a little bit of you
Out of luck and low on gas
Counting seconds 'til I'm back
Say the world, I'll give it up for you

And since I can't see you tonight
Tell me that you're doin' fine
Pictures aren't enough across state lines
And since our hands can't intertwine
And I can't feel your skin on mine
I just need to hear your voice tonight

I love it when you call, I love it when you call
Just to say hi, say hi
Feeling low when you're away, holding on to what you say
Just to stay high, stay high
I hope it's not too late, I hope you're still awake
I just want to say goodnight
I love it when you call, I love it when you call
Just to say hi, say hi (say hi)
Yeah

Say hi, say hi (say hi)

I love it when you call, I love it when you call
Just to say hi, say hi (say hi)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Codeko's song "Say Hi" are about the longing for a loved one while being away from home. The first verse talks about feeling heavy-hearted and out of cigarettes, and needing someone to hold onto for support. The second verse talks about being out of time, and counting down the seconds until they can be reunited. Throughout the song, the singer expresses a longing to hear the other person's voice, and finds comfort in the simple act of connecting through a phone call.

The chorus repeats the phrase "I love it when you call, I love it when you call just to say hi" several times, making it clear that the singer finds great comfort in even the smallest connection with their loved one. They are holding on to the words and promises the other person made to them, using them as a lifeline to keep themselves going until they can be reunited.

Overall, the lyrics to "Say Hi" speak to a universal experience of missing someone deeply, and finding comfort in the smallest moments of connection. The song's simple melody and relatable lyrics make it easy to get lost in the emotion of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

Out of cigarettes to smoke
I am running out of distractions and feeling anxious

Heavy heart, away from home
I am feeling sad and lonely while away from my loved one

I just need a little bit of you
I am missing my loved one and need their presence to feel better

Making money, goin' broke
I am working hard to make a living but still struggling financially

This one life is all I know
I am aware that life is short and want to make the most of it

I can't say I'll give it up for you
I am not sure if I am willing to sacrifice my dreams for my loved one

And since I can't see you tonight
I am unable to physically be with my loved one

Tell me that you're doin' fine
I want to know how my loved one is doing even though we are apart

Pictures aren't enough across state lines
Looking at photos of my loved one isn't enough to make me feel like we are together

And since our hands can't intertwine
We are unable to physically touch each other and share intimacy

And I can't feel your skin on mine
I am missing the physical connection I have with my loved one

I just need to hear your voice tonight
Talking to my loved one on the phone is the closest I can get to feeling their presence

I love it when you call, I love it when you call
Hearing from my loved one makes me happy and eases my loneliness

Just to say hi, say hi
Even a simple hello from my loved one means a lot to me

Feeling low when you're away, holding on to what you say
I feel down when my loved one is not around, but I hold on to their words to feel better

Just to stay high, stay high
Talking to my loved one helps me stay emotionally high and happy

I hope it's not too late, I hope you're still awake
I am worried that I may have missed the chance to talk to my loved one and hope they are still awake

I just want to say goodnight
I want to say goodnight to my loved one before going to bed

Say hi, say hi (say hi)
I want my loved one to say hello and make me feel better

Out of patience, out of time
I am running out of patience and time in being away from my loved one

Out here waiting for a sign
I am waiting for a sign that my loved one still cares for me even though we are apart

I just need a little bit of you
I still miss my loved one and need them to feel happy

Out of luck and low on gas
I am unlucky and struggling even with basic things like fuel

Counting seconds 'til I'm back
I am eagerly waiting to be reunited with my loved one

Say the world, I'll give it up for you
I am willing to do anything for my loved one and make them happy

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Justin Stein, Edward Clark, Austin Mahone

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