Orig… Read Full Bio ↴Fay Wolf will make you cry. And it’ll feel really really good.
Originally from Connecticut, Fay Wolf is an L.A.-based singer-songwriter who refers to her live performances as “sadsongfunnyjokemusictimes.” On their own, her songs beg comparisons to Tori Amos, Joni Mitchell and Ani Difranco.
In 2009, Fay Wolf released Blankets, her debut EP. Following the release, Fay’s music spread via word-of-mouth, and fans regularly gather to see her perform at venues like Hotel Café in Los Angeles and The Living Room in New York City. In addition to her grassroots success, Fay’s music has also been featured in the hit shows Grey’s Anatomy, One Tree Hill, Covert Affairs, and Pretty Little Liars. Her cover of The Outfield's "Your Love" was released exclusively on the Pretty Little Liars Television Soundtrack in February 2011.
Thanks to a very successful Kickstarter campaign, Spiders, Fay's first full-length album, was released on November 8, 2011.
Fay Wolf is more than just a singer, songwriter, pianist, and de facto stand-up comic. She is a classically-trained actress too, with a BFA from Boston University. Her recent acting accomplishments include work in theatre, film, and guest appearances on 2 Broke Girl$, Children's Hospital, Miami Medical, Numb3rs, Bones, Ghost Whisperer and NCIS: Los Angeles. Luckily, no matter how many roles Fay takes on, nothing is neglected; Fay is also a professional organizer who has her own company called ‘New Order’, named after the band.
More info at www.faywolfmusic.com.
See Monkey
Fay Wolf Lyrics
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Then I broke up with you
Did I know at the hardware store
Did the copy machine and you know too
Do you remember when you loved me
Oh wait oh wait
Do you remember when I loved you
I saw you on the sunny side
And you crossed over to my shade
But I just wanted quiet time
And you wanted a parade
Do you remember when you loved me
Oh wait oh wait
Do you remember when I loved you
Oh you do
Fucking black magic
Right there in your mouth
Thought I could catch it
No matter how far it was out
I leave your gray studio
I cleared so much shit outta there
Do you think of me in the color scheme
Or did we either ever even care
Do you remember when you loved me
Oh wait oh wait
I thought I could catch it
No matter how far it was out
The lyrics of Fay Wolf's song "See Monkey" tell a story about a relationship that has ended, capturing the emotions and thoughts of the singer. In the first verse, the singer recalls making a set of keys for their partner and then breaking up with them. They question whether they had a sense of the impending breakup while they were at a hardware store, perhaps indicating that the keys symbolize a commitment that was later broken. The mention of a copy machine suggests a feeling of duplicity or duplicating a mistake.
The second verse describes a moment when the singer saw their ex-lover on the "sunny side" but desired solitude, while the other person wanted attention or a public display of affection. This contrast in needs further emphasizes the disconnect between the two. The repetition of the question "Do you remember when you loved me?" highlights a sense of longing and nostalgia for the past when their relationship was strong.
The third verse introduces the concept of "fucking black magic" present in the other person's mouth. This metaphor evokes a sense of manipulation, control, or deceit. The singer, initially believing they could catch this magic, realizes that it is elusive and unattainable, no matter how far they reach.
In the final verse, the singer reflects on leaving the gray studio they shared, having cleared out belongings and memories. They ponder whether their ex-lover still thinks of them within the context of the space they once shared, wondering if the emotional connection was ever genuine or if they both simply remained indifferent.
Overall, "See Monkey" explores the complexities of a failed relationship, touching on themes of hindsight, longing, and the ephemerality of emotional connections. It portrays a sense of introspection and contemplation about what went wrong, the nature of love, and the limits of understanding and capturing someone else's feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
I made you a set of keys
I gave you access to my heart and life
Then I broke up with you
I ended our relationship
Did I know at the hardware store
Did I realize our relationship was falling apart while we were shopping for mundane things?
Did the copy machine and you know too
Did even inanimate objects and you sense the tension?
Do you remember when you loved me
Do you recall the time when your feelings for me were strong?
Oh wait oh wait
Wait, wait a moment
Do you remember when I loved you
Do you remember when I felt deeply for you?
Oh you do
Oh, so you do remember
I saw you on the sunny side
I noticed you in a happy place
And you crossed over to my shade
But you came to where I was, in a darker emotional state
But I just wanted quiet time
However, I desired solitude
And you wanted a parade
While you craved attention and celebration
Fucking black magic
An overwhelming and mysterious force
Right there in your mouth
Manifesting itself through your words
Thought I could catch it
I believed I could understand and control it
No matter how far it was out
Regardless of how distant or elusive it seemed
I leave your gray studio
I depart from the place we shared
I cleared so much shit outta there
I removed many negative memories and emotions from that space
Do you think of me in the color scheme
Do you associate me with the aesthetic and atmosphere of that place?
Or did we either ever even care
Or did we ever truly value each other?
I thought I could catch it
I believed I could comprehend and capture that elusive feeling
No matter how far it was out
Regardless of how distant or intangible it seemed
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