The Rascal
Phlake Lyrics


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Hey, hey
The pity won't last any longer
Hey, hey

Hey, hey
I've been around life enough to know
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Ties will be broken
Why do we pretend that we don't know
When, when it's best to let go?
Oh, maybe time should have solved this
I will be the one to let you know
Oh, today's my day to fall in

Seven nights a week
I'm driving in my sleep
Answer me, I'm calling
Calling the rascal
As far as I can see
I'm on a one-way street
Answer me, I'm calling
I'm calling the rascal

Hey, hey
A minute in a mask is an art form
Hey, hey
Hey, hey
But it really won't last here anymore
Hey, hey, hey, hey

Ties will be broken
Why do we pretend that we don't know
When, when it's best to let go?
Oh, maybe time should have solved this
I will be the one to let you know
Oh, today's my day to fall in

Seven nights a week
I'm driving in my sleep
Answer me, I'm calling
Calling the rascal
As far as I can see
I'm on a one-way street
Answer me, I'm calling
I'm calling the rascal

Down the road, there's a moment I own
Made to make believe
Blown away to make sorrow, oh
And down the road, there's a way to let go
But I'm waiting on
On myself to make sure I'm not ending up alone

Seven nights a week
I'm driving in my sleep
Answer me, I'm calling
Calling the rascal
As far as I can see, my dear
I'm on a one-way street
Answer me, I'm calling
I'm calling the rascal

Leave yourself, just leave yourself
Just leave yourself, just leave
Be yourself, just be yourself
Just be yourself, just be
Leave yourself, just be yourself
Just leave yourself, just leave
Answer me, I'm calling
Calling the rascal
Calling the rascal
Be yourself and be yourself
Be yourself, just be
Leave yourself, just be yourself
Just leave yourself, just be




And answer me, I'm calling
Calling the rascal

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of “The Rascal” by Danish pop duo Phlake are a reflection on letting go of toxic relationships and moving on from them. The song talks about the importance of acknowledging when it’s time to end a relationship and how difficult it can be to do so. The chorus repeats the phrase “Answer me, I'm calling, calling the rascal,” with “rascal” likely being a metaphor for a person who is causing turmoil in the singer’s life. The verses emphasize the need to be true to oneself and to not wear a façade for others. The line “A minute in a mask is an art form” highlights the idea that pretending to be someone else is a skill, but ultimately it won’t lead to happiness or fulfillment.


The lyrics also touch on the theme of self-discovery and personal growth. The last verse talks about “waiting on myself to make sure I'm not ending up alone” and how it’s important to leave one’s old self behind and embrace who they truly are. The song’s overall message is one of empowerment and taking control of one’s life.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, hey The pity won't last any longer Hey, hey
The feeling of pity towards someone is not going to continue for much longer.


Hey, hey I've been around life enough to know Hey, hey, hey, hey
Having experienced life to an extent has given me the knowledge and wisdom to understand certain things.


Ties will be broken Why do we pretend that we don't know When, when it's best to let go?
Relationships will end at times, so why do we act as if we don't acknowledge that fact? When is it the right time to let go of something or someone?


Oh, maybe time should have solved this I will be the one to let you know Oh, today's my day to fall in
Time could've been the solution to any issue or problem, but I will be the one to inform you. Today is when I let my guard down and express my feelings.


Seven nights a week I'm driving in my sleep Answer me, I'm calling Calling the rascal As far as I can see I'm on a one-way street Answer me, I'm calling I'm calling the rascal
I am so focused on my thoughts and my emotions that I am metaphorically sleepwalking. I am trying to communicate with someone, but they aren't responding. As far as I know, there's no turning back. I need to talk to the person, and I'm calling them - calling them the rascal.


Hey, hey A minute in a mask is an art form Hey, hey Hey, hey But it really won't last here anymore Hey, hey, hey, hey
At times, hiding emotions and putting up a front is a skill, but it won't work for much longer. It's no longer enough to mask one's feelings.


Down the road, there's a moment I own Made to make believe Blown away to make sorrow, oh And down the road, there's a way to let go But I'm waiting on On myself to make sure I'm not ending up alone
There was a time when I felt in control of my situation, but it was just an illusion. It ended up causing pain and sadness. Although there's a way out of this situation eventually, I don't want to end up alone, and so I need to make sure I navigate my own way out.


Leave yourself, just leave yourself Just leave yourself, just leave Be yourself, just be yourself Just be yourself, just be Leave yourself, just be yourself Just leave yourself, just be
Sometimes, it's best to just let your guard down and be yourself. You don't need to do anything fancy or pretend to be someone you're not.


Answer me, I'm calling Calling the rascal Calling the rascal Be yourself and be yourself Be yourself, just be Leave yourself, just be yourself Just leave yourself, just be And answer me, I'm calling Calling the rascal
I'm trying to reach out to someone, and I'm calling them a rascal because of their lack of response. I'm urging them to be themselves and either pick up the phone or let me know what's going on.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Daniel Wilson, Jonathan Elkar Nielsen, Mads Bo Iversen, Troels Nielsen

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