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.
Elouise
Say Hi Lyrics
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And low nineties FM
Elouise plays the first five frets for those who wake
From twelve to two AM
And her voice is pure and soft
Oh, when she stumbles on her words
And every boy in town is pretty certain
And that's not all that Elouise
She just got a Jazz Master guitar
And her band got a [Incomprehensible] stranger
And they've just been submitted for a tour
And her tone is deep as night
When she plays her minor chords
And the rhythm section's tight
But they're always ignored, always ignored
And her voice is pure and soft
Oh, when she struggles on her words
And every boy in town is pretty certain
He deserves to marry her
The song Elouise by Say Hi tells the story of a local musician named Elouise who runs a late-night radio show where she plays acoustic guitar for her listeners. She plays every night from 12 to 2 AM and her music is broadcasted on a station that falls somewhere between the high eighties and low nineties on the FM dial. While her voice is soft and pure when she sings, she sometimes stumbles on her words, making her even more endearing to her listeners. The song's protagonist describes how every boy in town is certain he deserves to marry her someday soon, highlighting the collective admiration that she inspires.
Elouise has recently acquired a Jazz Master guitar, and her band has just been submitted for a tour, adding a new dimension to her music career. Despite her success, however, the song suggests that Elouise is somewhat overlooked as a musician, with her rhythm section always being ignored. When she plays, she often uses minor chords and has a deep, rich tone that adds to the melancholic, contemplative quality of her music.
Overall, the song paints a picture of a talented songstress who has captured the hearts of her local community, yet still remains somewhat underappreciated.
Line by Line Meaning
On a dial somewhere between the high eighties
Elouise can be heard on a certain FM station at a particular frequency range, perhaps not popularly known to be active.
And low nineties FM
Elouise can be heard on a certain FM station at a particular frequency range that is not very high.
Elouise plays the first five frets for those who wake
Elouise plays easy to listen and smooth guitar melodies that can be heard by her listeners in the early hours of the morning.
From twelve to two AM
Elouise's music is usually played on the radio between the hours of midnight and 2 o'clock in the morning.
And her voice is pure and soft
Elouise's voice is incredibly beautiful and gentle, giving people a soothing experience.
Oh, when she stumbles on her words
Even when Elouise makes a mistake while singing, her voice still sounds beautiful and unique.
And every boy in town is pretty certain
All the young men in town believe that they are meant to marry Elouise someday soon, and they feel a special connection to her.
He deserves to marry her someday soon
All the young men think they are worthy of her/have the right qualities to be her partner for life.
And that's not all that Elouise
Apart from singing, Elouise does other things like playing guitar with a unique style that sets her apart from other artists.
She just got a Jazz Master guitar
Elouise recently got a Jazz Master guitar, and this means she has a new sound and style in her music.
And her band got a [Incomprehensible] stranger
Elouise's band has recently added a new person, perhaps a drummer or a bassist, who is unknown or mysterious.
And they’ve just been submitted for a tour
Elouise and her band have just applied to go on a tour, which shows they are growing in popularity and success.
And her tone is deep as night
Elouise's tone of voice when she sings when she is feeling deeply emotional or serious is profound, powerful and very impactful in the context of the song.
When she plays her minor chords
Elouise plays melancholic guitar chords, indicating emotions like sadness or loneliness.
And the rhythm section's tight
The instruments like drums, bass or keyboard that accompany Elouise are played in a very strongly coordinated and rehearsed manner.
But they're always ignored, always ignored
Even though the rhythm section is very tight and perfectly played, it's usually not the focus, in contrast to Elouise's unique voice and guitar playing, creating an imbalance in the music.
Oh, when she struggles on her words
Even when Elouise struggles and stumbles on some lyrics, her charming honeyed voice still shines and makes the listener feel something very special.
Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Eric Elbogen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
dubarnik
If I had to pick just one Say Hi song to be my favorite, this would be it. Fortunately, I don't have to pick. I enjoy too many.
Lorenz Malburg
Hey, I'd just like to say I had this song in my playlist forever by suggestion of a drummer I know, and I consider it up there with a lot of high profile bands and singles. Keep on doing what you do
Say Hi
Thanks much! I’m glad you like it!
Michael Miller
honestly, my fave song by Say Hi/Eric. I caught Eric on his Living Room tour in 2018(?) in MA and he played this at my request. Such a great song/band/artist!
Say Hi
Thanks! That was a fun show. Hope all is well with you!
Andrew Clarke
Il always appreciate an artist who puts the lyrics in the description so I don't have to look it up.
Say Hi
Glad to be of service. Thanks for listening!
cjd
I love this song but I can't find the chords anywhere
Say Hi
Yep!
cjd
@Say Hi thank you!!