They have recorded four albums as Say Hi to Your Mom: Discosadness (2002), Numbers & Mumbles (2004), Ferocious Mopes (2005), Impeccable Blahs (2006).
Since September 1st, 2007 the band is now officially called Say Hi. "The Wishes and the Glitch" is the first release under the new moniker. Oohs & Aahs was released in 2009.
Audrey
Say Hi Lyrics
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Would you touch my neck? Would you tell me about your day?
'Cause I'm aching inside and I don't really feel much like talking
Would you just play records and maybe listen to my sighs?
'Cause if I could just do that
'Cause if I could just do that
'Cause if I could just do that
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The lyrics to Audrey by Say Hi depict a lonely and melancholic state of mind. The singer, who is not feeling much like talking, asks Audrey to lend him her ear and listen to his inner turmoil. The line “I just want to lay my head on your belly” adds to this vulnerable feeling of wanting to be comforted and held. The request to be told about Audrey’s day, combined with the singer’s desire to just listen to music together, hints at the desire for a deeper connection and intimacy that goes beyond just physical touch. The repetition of “'Cause if I could just do that / I might be all right” highlights the importance of human connection and comfort in times of emotional distress.
The lyrics are also accompanied by a haunting melody that perfectly captures the mood of the song. The vocals are soft and introspective, creating a sense of quiet reflection. The instrumentation is minimalistic, with gentle guitar strumming and subtle electronic beats in the background. The overall effect is dreamlike and melancholic, perfectly complementing the lyrics’ themes of loneliness and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
Audrey I just want to lay my head on your belly
I desire your comfort and affection, and wish to physically rest on your body
Would you touch my neck? Would you tell me about your day?
I want to feel your touch and hear about your life experiences to escape from my inner pain
'Cause I'm aching inside and I don't really feel much like talking
I am emotionally hurting and not in the mood for conversing
Would you just play records and maybe listen to my sighs?
Instead of speaking, I would appreciate us simply listening to music together and sharing in the sound of my distress
'Cause if I could just do that
If only we could spend time in this way
'Cause if I could just do that
This activity is all I need to feel better
'Cause if I could just do that
This simple act might be enough to heal my wounds
I might be all
This could be the solution to my emotional struggles, leading to a sense of fulfillment or completeness
Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Eric Elbogen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Pablo González
Who was your inspiration for this song? My lover who remind me this song isn't with me anymore, but when I listen this track I think she is with me. Thanks for this, Eric!
Say Hi
Glad you like it! This one isn’t about a real person, more just a specific mood.
liz blalock
I love it too, the song, the lyrics, the mood