Although originally consisting of a total of 3 cassettes, the most common version of the Girly Sound tapes that circulated among Phair's fans was an incomplete 2 disc compilation of songs from all 3 tapes released on the "Bliss and Phetish" bootleg label. An earlier bootleg compilation of Girly Sound material, "Secretly Timid", was also released. Early in 2006, mp3s of first generation copies of the first 2 tapes were introduced via Phair's online community, bringing to light the original track listing, correct song names, and album titles and more importantly introducing a number of songs that did not appear on the previous Girly Sound bootlegs. The third Girly Sound tape and information of its complete contents remains elusive.
Dead Shark
Girlysound Lyrics
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I was only trying to make conversation
Hey, don't go down, this is not going anywhere
Got a dead shark on our hands
Got a dead shark on our hands
Got a dead shark on our hands
I'm just trying to get a handle on this
I'm just trying to figure out where to stand
So sue me for trying
Do I just have a problem, or did you also think that this was hot?
I really hate talking to you on the telephone
Can't we just work it out
That you come on over?
Can't we just work it out
That you stay here tonight?
I'm not looking over my shoulder
I'm not gazing up at the stars
I'm not thinking of five years in the future
I'm just wondering where you'll sleep tonight
Do I just have a problem, or did you also think that this was hot?
I'm not looking over my shoulder
I'm not gazing up at the stars
I'm not thinking of five years in the future
I'm just wondering where you'll stay tonight
The lyrics of Girlysound's song "Dead Shark" seem to be about a conversation that is not going anywhere. The singer appears to be making an effort to establish a connection with someone who seems uninterested in conversing. The central image of the "dead shark" seems to be a metaphor for the awkwardness and lifelessness that pervades the conversation.
The singer seems to be trying to find a point of common ground with the other person but is met with resistance. There is a sense of frustration that pervades the song, as the singer tries to figure out how to connect with the other person. The repetition of the line "I'm just trying" emphasizes the effort that the singer is making.
The song seems to be about the difficulty of connection and the effort that it takes to build relationships. The image of the "dead shark" is a powerful metaphor for the difficulty of trying to establish a connection with someone who seems unresponsive. The song is a poignant reflection on the challenges of building relationships in a world that can often feel disconnected and alienating.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't be so rude
Please refrain from being impolite
I was only trying to make conversation
I was attempting to initiate a discussion
Hey, don't go down, this is not going anywhere
Please don't become dejected, this conversation isn't progressing
Got a dead shark on our hands
We have an issue that needs to be resolved
I'm just trying to get a handle on this
I am attempting to comprehend and manage the situation
I'm just trying to figure out where to stand
I am attempting to determine my position in this matter
I'm just trying
I am making an effort
So sue me for trying
Mocking response to someone who criticizes efforts to work out the issue
Do I just have a problem, or did you also think that this was hot?
Did you also find this situation undesirable or uncomfortable?
I really hate talking to you on the telephone
I very much dislike conversing with you over the phone
Can't we just work it out that you come on over?
Can't we resolve matters by you visiting me in person?
Can't we just work it out that you stay here tonight?
Can't we resolve matters by you staying here with me for the evening?
I'm not looking over my shoulder
I'm not worried about past events coming back to haunt me
I'm not gazing up at the stars
I'm not contemplating life's mysteries
I'm not thinking of five years in the future
I'm not planning far ahead
I'm just wondering where you'll sleep tonight
I'm simply curious about where you will spend the night
Contributed by Jasmine M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.