Say Hi To Your Mom (presently Say Hi) is a … Read Full Bio ↴2002-present
Say Hi To Your Mom (presently Say Hi) is a Seattle-based, indie-pop/lo-fi rock group. Formed by Eric Elbogen in Brooklyn 2002, Say Hi's albums are mostly recorded at Elbogen's home, with him playing a majority of the instruments and providing vocals.
On tour, friends accompany Elbogen as his backing band.
Their fourth release, Impeccable Blahs, was written almost entirely about vampires, though Star Trek is also mentioned. The song "Angels and Darlas" is a reference to Angel and Darla from the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spinoff Angel both created by Joss Whedon.
With the release of their fifth album The Wishes and the Glitch, the band shortened their name to "Say Hi".This was done because the earlier name reflected an aesthetic that no longer matched the band's tastes.
Elbogen's lyrics are noted as being one of the band's strengths.
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Say Hi To Your Mom Lyrics
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And you sleep eight hours a night.
And I'm fog, out of the city,
And still you stake it all.
And trains stop for you and so do the boys,
When you run your fingers through your hair.
But resistance is futile.
And I am gonna drink your blood.
And I am gonna drink your blood.
And I am gonna drink your blood.
Just breathe, and mouth "goodbye."
If you want, I'll give you eternal life.
Well, not so much life,
But have you ever seen a good zombie movie?
Well, like that, but you'll be smarter
And you'll stay twenty-three.
And I am gonna drink your blood.
And I just wanna drink your blood.
And I am gonna drink your blood.
And I just wanna drink your blood.
And I am gonna drink your blood.
And I am gonna drink your blood.
And I am gonna drink your blood.
And I am gonna drink your blood.
The song "Blah Blah Blah" by Say Hi To Your Mom is an interesting and somewhat unsettling exploration of obsession and desire. The lyrics describe a person who appears to be quite ordinary--they admire the beauty of birds, they get a full night's sleep--but to the singer of the song, this person is irresistible. The singer is "fog, out of the city," which suggests that they are an outsider or a ghostly presence, and yet they have a powerful hold over the object of their desire. The trains stop for the person they are obsessing over, and so do boys--presumably because this person is conventionally attractive--but the singer of the song is not interested in conventional desires. They want to "drink your blood," and they are so fixated on this idea that they repeat the phrase multiple times throughout the song.
The second verse of the song takes an even more twisted turn. The singer offers the object of their obsession "eternal life," but with a twist--they will become a zombie. The singer promises that the person will be "smarter" and will "stay twenty-three," which suggests that they believe this will be an improvement on the person's current life. However, it's unlikely that most people would choose to become a zombie, even if it meant staying perpetually youthful. The song ends with yet another repetition of the phrase "And I am gonna drink your blood," which serves to emphasize the singer's unsettling fixation on this desire.
Overall, "Blah Blah Blah" is a deeply creepy song that offers a disturbing perspective on obsession and desire. The repeated refrain of "I am gonna drink your blood" is particularly effective in conveying the singer's sense of inevitability and desire for control. The lyrics suggest that the singer is motivated by a sense of isolation and desire for connection, but in their attempts to achieve this connection, they become a dangerous predator.
Line by Line Meaning
You think the birds are pretty
You are easily captivated by simple things.
And you sleep eight hours a night.
You have a routine in your life and prioritize self-care.
And I'm fog, out of the city,
I am feeling lost and disconnected from my environment.
And still you stake it all.
Despite my uncertainty, you continue to take risks and bet on yourself.
And trains stop for you and so do the boys,
You have a magnetic attraction that affects both transportation and people.
When you run your fingers through your hair.
You exude a confidence and sensuality that can be captivating.
But resistance is futile.
There is no denying the effect you have on me and my desires.
And I am gonna drink your blood.
I am consumed by my attraction to you and willing to do anything to be closer to you.
Just breathe, and mouth "goodbye."
I want you to leave, but not before experiencing the thrill of being caught in my desire.
If you want, I'll give you eternal life.
I am offering you a chance to experience intense passion and excitement forever.
Well, not so much life,
But it may come at the cost of traditional living and stability.
But have you ever seen a good zombie movie?
The passion and desire I offer can be compared to the intensity of a good horror movie.
Well, like that, but you'll be smarter
Although the experience is intense, it will also greatly enhance your intellect and wisdom.
And you'll stay twenty-three.
The intensity and passion of our connection will keep us youthful and vibrant forever.
And I just wanna drink your blood.
My desire for you is all-consuming and I can't resist the urge.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Eric Elbogen
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michaelyn watson
You think the birds are pretty
And you sleep eight hours a night.
And I'm fog, out of the city,
And still you stake it all.
And trains stop for you and so do the boys,
When you run your fingers through your hair.
But resistance is futile.
And I am gonna drink your blood
And I am gonna drink your blood
And I am gonna drink your blood
And I am gonna drink your blood
Just breathe, and mouth "goodbye."
If you want, I'll give you eternal life.
Well, not so much life,
But have you ever seen a good zombie movie?
Well, like that, but you'll be smarter
And you'll stay twenty-three.
And I am gonna drink your blood
And I just wanna drink your blood
And I am gonna drink your blood
And I just wanna drink your blood
And I am gonna drink your blood
And I am gonna drink your blood
And I am gonna drink your blood
And I am gonna drink your blood
zachyxmurder
thank you for putting all these up. I listened to you when you first started putting out music years and years ago, and today these albums are still some of the best anyone could ever listen to.
Say Hi
You’re very welcome. Thank you for listening for so long! 👍👍
Ollie Coback
I remember listening this song for the first time in a car commercial a lot of years ago, and i loved it, still listening after all these years ❤
CrusixMusic
This song is one of my favourites of all time, thank you for it, from the bottom of my heart thank you
Samantha -
I came here specifically to say I love this song. Thanks for making it! 💗
Say Hi
I appreciate it. Thanks for listening!
Karat K
I remember before I was 23, I couldn't wait to be 23 so this could be "me". Now I'm 31 all of the sudden. Sad. Lol.
Say Hi
I like this! But also, 31 is rad, not sad. I wrote this song when I was 23 and now I’m 43 and don’t miss 23 at all!
Fillory
This. Minus 1yr lol. Maybe don't miss my stupidity and ego but certainly would pay to tap into that energy. And lack of white hairs. 🤣
Say Hi
Heh. 🤘