She collaborated with Matthew Good for his song "Flight Recorder From Viking 7," which can be found on his album "Loser Anthems" and with fellow Canucks of The Tea Party on "Wishing you would stay".
Elmo
Holly McNarland Lyrics
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Elmo five o'clock special
I'm still thinking about you
A thosuand ways to kill you
I'm still dreaming in pink
Gives me reason to think
When I lay down my head I'm still okay
When I lay down my head to go to bed
Didn't say to come in
Where the hell you been
I can see you're excited
You can tell you're invited
Justify your evil ways
Make up for the lost days
Didn't mean to close the door
When I threw you to the floor
Didn't mean to close the door
Oh my personal whore
Where do you fit in?
You run out of expression
You let me make a suggestion
You've left a scratch on my face
I can see to this day
You're no innocent man
Come and catch me if you can
Didn't have the time of day
But I fucked him anyway
Didn't have the time of day to play
Where do you fit in?
The lyrics to Holly McNarland's song Elmo are complex and multi-layered, with different interpretations possible. At its core, the song seems to be about a toxic and possibly violent relationship, where the singer is still thinking about "Elmo", who is described as a "five o'clock special". This could be interpreted as either a reference to a time or a specific type of drink, but either way, it suggests that Elmo is something that the singer can't resist, even if it's not good for them.
Throughout the song, there are references to violence and "a thousand ways to kill you", which suggests that the relationship is not healthy. However, there are also moments of tenderness, as when the singer talks about dreaming in pink, which "gives me reason to think". The singer seems conflicted - on the one hand, they acknowledge that this relationship is not good for them, but on the other hand, they still can't help but think about the other person.
At the end of the song, there are references to infidelity ("But I fucked him anyway") and a sense that the singer is trying to break free from the cycle of violence and abuse ("Come and catch me if you can"). Throughout the song, there is a sense of confusion and ambiguity - the singer seems unsure of their own feelings and motives, and the listener is left to piece together the different threads of the story.
Overall, Holly McNarland's song Elmo is a complex and thought-provoking exploration of a toxic relationship and the conflicting emotions that can arise from it.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm still thinking about Elmo
Elmo is a reference to a specific memory or person that is still on the singer's mind.
Elmo five o'clock special
Elmo is important enough to the singer that it's become a designated time for thinking about them.
I'm still thinking about you
The singer is still thinking about a specific person they have feelings for.
A thosuand ways to kill you
The singer is so angry or hurt by this person that they can come up with countless ways to harm them emotionally or physically.
I'm still dreaming in pink
The singer is still holding onto a hopeful or romantic vision of the future with this person.
Gives me reason to think
This hopeful dream is what keeps the singer going and gives them motivation to continue thinking and dreaming about this person.
When I lay down my head I'm still okay
At the end of the day, despite all the conflicting emotions, the singer is still emotionally stable.
When I lay down my head to go to bed
This emotional stability is most evident when the singer is alone and able to reflect on their thoughts and feelings.
Where do you fit in?
The singer is questioning this person's role and significance in their life.
Didn't say to come in
The singer didn't explicitly invite this person back into their life.
Where the hell you been
The singer is curious about where this person has been and why they've returned.
I can see you're excited
The singer can tell that this person is eager to reconnect with them.
You can tell you're invited
Despite not wanting this person back in their life, the singer's actions have made it seem like they are welcome.
Justify your evil ways
The singer believes that this person has wronged them in some way and wants them to explain or apologize for their actions.
Make up for the lost days
The singer wants this person to make amends for the time they spent apart.
Didn't mean to close the door
The singer acknowledges that they may have pushed this person away unintentionally.
When I threw you to the floor
There was a specific moment in the past where the singer felt like they were hurt or betrayed by this person.
Oh my personal whore
The singer is expressing disgust or disdain for this person's actions or character.
You run out of expression
The singer feels like this person has nothing left to say or offer that would change their mind.
You let me make a suggestion
Despite feeling like there's nothing left to talk about, the singer is still open to hearing what this person has to say.
You've left a scratch on my face
This person has hurt the singer in a tangible way, leaving a physical mark or a lasting emotional impact.
I can see to this day
The pain or hurt caused by this person is still affecting the singer in the present.
You're no innocent man
The singer believes that this person is at fault or responsible for what happened between them.
Come and catch me if you can
The singer is taunting this person or daring them to try and make things right between them.
Didn't have the time of day
The singer wasn't interested or willing to engage with this person in the past.
But I fucked him anyway
Despite not being interested, the singer still had a physical relationship with this person at some point.
Didn't have the time of day to play
The singer wasn't interested in playing emotional games or wasting time on this person.
Where do you fit in?
The singer is still questioning this person's place in their life and whether or not to let them stay.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HOLLY ANN MCNARLAND
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CanadianGopher
oh such an underated artist, just amazing
ciena333
Soooo underrated!! Love her so much
Dave Watson
Saw her years ago at the Coca Cola stage during the Stampede, one of the loudest shows I've ever heard. People were just glued to the wall from all the power. Unforgettable Evening Fantastic is an understatement.
taffysmooth
This is still my favorite song of all time.. Like 14 years now.. 14 years its been stimulating my ears.. and every time. I bought this cd at least four times and saw this lady in concert.. One of the few people I'd pay too see... and she's from winnipeg... lol.. she's also part native.. it is a near tie with 3 other songs.. but this one gets the extra point
ciena333
Lucky you had the privilege to see her live OMG I love her music!
C S
So good!! This song is so intense and passionate, unforgettable :)
aimee stephens
I will always love this song!!! Unforgettable I love your music holly!!
Brooke McNarland
She's my cousin!
TwentyThreeMillimeterHole
I spent nearly half the day searching for this bloody song. I'm SO happy that I finally found it!
corrie lynn gardner
Voice of an angel.