Raised by her father in the small town of Roberta, Georgia, Meiko first stepped in front of an audience at the age of eight, singing “White Christmas” for parishioners of a Southern Baptist church. At eighteen, Meiko left her hometown to showcase her talents to a wider audience. After a brief stop in Miami, she set down in Los Angeles and began her career in earnest, playing venues all over Southern California and writing at a prolific pace. She performed (and bartended) at Hollywood's Hotel Café (where she still performs regularly).
Meiko is one-quarter Japanese, on her maternal grandmother's side; in an attempt to get in touch with their Japanese heritage, she and her sister, designer Kelly Nishimoto, adopted the nicknames Meiko and Keiko.
Said and Done
Meiko Lyrics
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The one who's so confused
The one who feels so used
You don't have to wait
For all this silly fate
The things you cannot make
What are you going to say?
What are you going to do?
When it's all said and done
I watched you from afar
Wishing on every star
Saving every penny
And I used to feel the same
Like everything's a game
But all I kept doing was losing
So hey
What are you going to say?
What are you going to do?
When it's all said and done
Hey
What are you going to say?
What are you going to do?
When it's all said
When it's all said and done
In "Said and Done," Meiko addresses someone who is feeling lost, confused and used. She tells them that they don't have to wait for fate to make things happen for them. The things that seem impossible or out of reach are within their control. Meiko sings that she has been in a similar place, where she was constantly losing at life, and could only watch from afar as she saved every penny and wished on every star. The chorus repeats the question asking what the person is going to say or do when it's all said and done, prompting them to take action.
Ultimately, the message of the song is empowering. It encourages listeners to take control of their lives and make things happen for themselves, rather than waiting for something or someone else to fix their problems. Meiko's lyrics are easy to relate to, as everyone feels lost or discouraged at times, but she offers a message of hope and encouragement to keep moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
This song's going to you
I wrote this song for you
The one who's so confused
You're feeling lost and unsure
The one who feels so used
You're feeling taken advantage of
You don't have to wait
You don't need to be patient and wait for something to happen
For all this silly fate
Don't believe in destiny or fate that can control your life
The things you cannot make
Don't worry about things you can't control or change
And hey
Listen up
What are you going to say?
What words will you use to express yourself?
What are you going to do?
How will you act or behave?
When it's all said and done
When everything has been said and done, when it's all over
I watched you from afar
I observed you from a distance
Wishing on every star
Hoping for good things to come, wishing for a better future
Saving every penny
Trying to be frugal and save money
And I used to feel the same
I also experienced similar feelings
Like everything's a game
Feeling like life is just a game, not taking things seriously
But all I kept doing was losing
Despite my efforts, I always ended up failing
Hey
Listen up
When it's all said
After everything that's been said
When it's all said and done
When everything is finally over and resolved
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@lemo4you
amazing voice and instrumentals, love all your songs keep it up! shame she isnt more well known, just like rachel yamagata :(
@roxeebby
i remember coming across this years ago on myspace, when it first was out and the version was a little different. so glad i found this! i've been looking for it ever since. yay love it
@missmasterpiece1
I love her and this song!
@timseay3663
I really like your music... great song!
@tangdexian3323
I've been listening to your song since high school, and I'm 24 now..
@flatasacueball6326
I heard this song on an episode of Life. Great show and great song. I still haven't forgotten it.
@Natali3Chapkis
her vocal runs <3
@18MisleadPawPrints
I dont want her to end up in the mainstream category, then her songs will be overplayed and such :(
@gzmnkrn
i will forver love this song
@gustavokoshikumo
2019. Brasil. My wife loves this song S2