So far the band have released two albums - "Weathervanes" in 2009, and "Diluvia" in 2012.
In April 2013, the band announced that Doris Cellar would no longer be playing with the band.
Hannah
Freelance Whales Lyrics
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If you would pretty lady
Please grab me a martini
And meet me on the balcony
I've prepared a light show
You could fake a melody
We could argue over where and when
The cymbal hits should be
Hannah takes the stairs
And I usually take the elevator
Every now and then she offers me
A lemon Now and Later
Please don't play the match maker
Please don't be a player hater
If you dig her recent work
You should go congratulate her
And if you're partial to the night sky
If you're vaguely attracted to rooftops
Hannah takes the stairs
Cause she can't tell that
Its a winding spiral case
Is she right side up
Or upside-down?
So Hannah let your roots grow
Let your blue legs show
If I need to take a breath
Then you can take a trumpet solo
I'll work on the limbs if
You work on the torso
If it gets to be too much then
You can lend a helping hand
And if you're partial to the night sky
If you're vaguely attracted to rooftops
Hannah takes the stairs
Cause she can't tell that
Its a winding spiral case
Is she right side up
Or upside-down?
Hannah takes the stairs
Cause she can't tell that
Its a winding spiral case
Is she outside-in
Or inside out?
The song "Hannah" by Freelance Whales talks about a romantic encounter between two individuals named Hannah and the singer. The lyrics speak about inviting Hannah for a martini on the balcony while a light show is prepared for her. The singer suggests they could argue over where and when the cymbal hits should happen. Hannah is described as someone who usually takes the stairs, and the singer takes the elevator. The two share a lemon Now and Later candy sometimes, and the singer doesn't want the person listening to the song to become a match maker or a player hater.
The singer is interested in rooftops and night skies, and Hannah takes the stairs something that confuses her. He admires her for letting her roots grow and showing her blue legs while he offers to work on her limbs while she works on her torso. The song ends with a question about whether Hannah is right side up or upside down, which adds a layer of confusion.
One of the elements that stand out about this song is the use of light, sound, and color in the expression of the singer's feelings. The lyrics create a visual image that almost feels psychedelic, and the light show mentioned in the song adds to the overall effect. The song's catchy tune and upbeat melody inspire people to move and tap their feet. The apparent references to relationships, long-distance, and other everyday life situations make the song relatable to many people.
Line by Line Meaning
Do me this solid
Please do me a favor
If you would pretty lady
If you wouldn't mind, beautiful woman
Please grab me a martini
Please get me a martini
And meet me on the balcony
And meet me on the balcony
I've prepared a light show
I have set up a display of lights
You could fake a melody
You could make up a tune
We could argue over where and when
We could debate on the specifics of the timing and location
The cymbal hits should be
The precise moments for the cymbal to be struck
Hannah takes the stairs
Hannah chooses to climb the stairs
And I usually take the elevator
And I typically use the elevator
Every now and then she offers me
Occasionally she gives me
A lemon Now and Later
A lemon candy called Now and Later
Please don't play the match maker
Please don't try to set us up
Please don't be a player hater
Please don't show dislike for me
If you dig her recent work
If you enjoy her recent accomplishments
You should go congratulate her
You should offer her congratulations
If you're partial to the night sky
If you like the night sky
If you're vaguely attracted to rooftops
If rooftops appeal to you in some way
Cause she can't tell that
Because she cannot discern
Its a winding spiral case
It is a staircase that spirals
Is she right side up
Is her orientation upright
Or upside-down?
Or is she inverted?
So Hannah let your roots grow
So, Hannah, let your foundation establish
Let your blue legs show
Display your unique characteristics
If I need to take a breath
If I need a break
Then you can take a trumpet solo
Then you can have your turn in the spotlight
I'll work on the limbs if
I'll focus on the arms and legs if
You work on the torso
You focus on the torso
If it gets to be too much then
If it becomes overwhelming
You can lend a helping hand
You can offer assistance
Cause she can't tell that
Because she cannot discern
Is she outside-in
Is her orientation inward
Or inside out?
Or is her orientation outward?
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Written by: JUDAH DADONE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sunstroke21
This was such a unique era of alternative music. Phoenix, Freelance Whales, and so many others
@Pinkhighlighter88
Came back 11 years later to remember how much I loved this song. Rip Chuck ❤️
@hannahjoygoodwin4396
I too, am partial to the night sky and vaguely attracted to rooftops.
@lunafiorefae
Hannah Goodwin same here :)
@hannah.e.023
SAME fellow Hannah's
@hannahowen5489
Yall we should make a group chat full of people named Hannah
@njv1234
shut up Hannah
@ashes3274
I love you 😂
@CRUSHEDpoptart85
Oh my God, I forgot about this song! I'm so glad I found it again.
@MichaelSwg
Such a beautiful song, cant believe after all these years its still so underrated