Eleni Mandell, a singer/songwriter from Los Angeles, California, often cite… Read Full Bio ↴Eleni Mandell, a singer/songwriter from Los Angeles, California, often cites Tom Waits and X as her biggest influences. Mandell self-released her Jon Brion-produced debut album Wishbone in 1998. Thrill followed in 2000 on Zedtone Records - the label that has released all of her subsequent full-length albums: Snakebite, the all-country album Country for True Lovers, Afternoon, Miracle of Five, and Artificial Fire. I Can See the Future is her first release on Yep Roc. Mandell also has several releases on the Minneapolis based Heart of a Champion record label: vinyl pressings of Snakebite and Country for True Lovers, two 7" singles, and a limited edition jazz vocal CD EP titled Maybe, Yes. Mandell's songs have appeared in several movies and television shows (including Six Feet Under), and she received much acclaim for her cover of the song "I Love Paris", which was used in a fast food commercial starring Paris Hilton. Mandell also sings, plays guitar, and writes for the L.A. pop supergroup The Grabs. She is also one-third of The Living Sisters.

A Possibility
Eleni Mandell Lyrics

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I wanted to be possible for true love to exist.
Wanted to be possible that you cannot resist.
A house, a home, no wish to roam, no wish to be set free.
Me and you and you and me, just the possibility.

You told me from the very start you’re not that kind of man
You told me that it breaks your heart to see me look so sad.
You told me that it’s hard to choose, you fall so easily

But all I ever asked you to was just the possibility.

Why is it impossible to imagine life so full?
Don’t you care a little bit, I might fulfilled your every wish.

Why is it impossible to imagine life so full?
Don’t you care a little bit, I might fulfilled your every wish.

I wanted to be possible for all good things and more
Dancing, kissing, holding hands, talking all night long.

To find you there and you to care, how happy we could be.
Me and you and you and me, just the possibility.

Overall Meaning

In Eleni Mandell's song "A Possibility," the singer expresses her desire for true love and a stable home. The lyrics suggest that the singer is in a relationship with someone who is not fully committed to her and does not want to be tied down. She longs for the possibility of a future with the person she loves where they can dance, kiss, hold hands, and talk all night long. The singer believes that all good things are possible in life and that she could fulfill all of her partner's wishes, but he seems unwilling to take a chance on their relationship.

The song highlights the universal human desire to find love and companionship, but also the fear of commitment and the risk of being hurt. The singer is willing to take a chance on love, but her partner is not. Perhaps he has been hurt before and is afraid of getting hurt again.

The repetition of the phrase "just the possibility" emphasizes the uncertainty and the hope that the singer has for her relationship. This phrase suggests that she is not asking for a definite commitment but just the chance to explore what could be.

Overall, Eleni Mandell's "A Possibility" is a heartfelt song that speaks to the desire for love and a stable home, while acknowledging the fears and uncertainties that come with it.

Line by Line Meaning

I wanted to be possible for true love to exist.
I hoped that it was possible for true love to really exist.

Wanted to be possible that you cannot resist.
I wanted to be someone you couldn't resist.

A house, a home, no wish to roam, no wish to be set free.
I wanted a settled life with you, where we can grow old together without feeling like we're missing anything.

Me and you and you and me, just the possibility.
All I hoped for was the chance of us together, nothing more.

You told me from the very start you’re not that kind of man
You were honest with me from the beginning that you're not the type to settle down.

You told me that it breaks your heart to see me look so sad.
You cared for me enough to dislike seeing me upset.

You told me that it’s hard to choose, you fall so easily
You struggle with commitment and easily fall for people.

But all I ever asked you to was just the possibility.
I only wanted the possibility of us together, not a commitment or any promises.

Why is it impossible to imagine life so full?
Why can't we imagine a life together, filled with all the good things?

Don’t you care a little bit, I might fulfilled your every wish.
Don't you care about the possibility of us being happy and fulfilling each other's desires?

I wanted to be possible for all good things and more
I wanted to believe that all good things are possible for us, and even more.

Dancing, kissing, holding hands, talking all night long.
I dreamed of all the wonderful things we can do together, from dancing to holding hands and talking until dawn.

To find you there and you to care, how happy we could be.
If only we could be together and care for each other, we could be so happy.

Me and you and you and me, just the possibility.
For me, it was always about the possibility of us being together.

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