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.
Prefers Unhappy Endings
Say Hi To Your Mom Lyrics
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Dreams of flying over neatly-trimmed landscapes.
Hates the sunlight too.
When boarding airplanes,
Takes the aisle and keeps the blanket.
Oh, and it's not for certain but,
I'm pretty sure it won't work out then.
But we can't go back to the way it was,
So one of us is gonna have to go down.
Has a touch of Tourette's that only comes out in the morning.
Goes gray prematurely and never intends to dye it out.
Hums nonsense but doesn't ever realize it.
Oh, and it's not for certain but,
I'm pretty sure it won't work out then.
There's only room for one of us in the town,
But we can't go back to the way it was,
So one of us is gonna have to go down.
I'm pretty sure it won't work out then.
There's only room for one of us in the town,
But we can't go back to the way it was,
So one of us is gonna have to go down.
The lyrics to Say Hi To Your Mom's song Prefers Unhappy Endings depict a character who seems to have a preference for negative outcomes in life. The lines "Ties shoes in double knots and prefers unhappy endings" suggest a desire for things to go wrong. The mention of dreams of flying over neatly-trimmed landscapes and a dislike for sunlight could also imply a yearning for a world that is orderly and controlled, but ultimately unattainable. The character's decision to take the aisle seat and keep the blanket while boarding airplanes could indicate a need for security and a fear of the unknown.
The lyrics also suggest that a relationship between two people is at the center of the story, and that it has reached a turning point. The lines "There's only room for one of us in the town, but we can't go back to the way it was, so one of us is gonna have to go down" suggest that a decision must be made about the future of the relationship. The repetition of the line "I'm pretty sure it won't work out then" throughout the song emphasizes the looming sense of uncertainty and impending change.
The mention of a touch of Tourette's that only comes out in the morning and the humming of nonsense that the character isn't aware of adds a layer of complexity to the character. It could suggest a struggle with mental health issues or a disconnect with reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Ties shoes in double knots and prefers unhappy endings.
The person is overly meticulous and enjoys negative outcomes.
Dreams of flying over neatly-trimmed landscapes.
The person desires a world that is perfectly ordered and visually pleasing.
Hates the sunlight too.
The person dislikes positivity or anything associated with it.
When boarding airplanes, Takes the aisle and keeps the blanket.
The person is uncomfortable with situations outside their control and seeks comfort in objects.
Has a touch of Tourette's that only comes out in the morning.
The person has an uncontrollable inner turmoil that manifests itself in moments of vulnerability.
Goes gray prematurely and never intends to dye it out.
The person is prematurely world-weary, and refuses to engage in superficial fixes to their problems.
Hums nonsense but doesn't ever realize it.
The person unconsciously tries to distract themselves from the meaninglessness of life.
Oh, and it's not for certain but, I'm pretty sure it won't work out then.
Despite not being sure, the person believes that their future will be bleak and doesn't expect happiness.
There's only room for one of us in the town, But we can't go back to the way it was, So one of us is gonna have to go down.
The person recognizes that change is necessary, and that it may require the destruction of an existing situation or relationship.
I'm pretty sure it won't work out then.
The person reiterates their lack of faith in their own future.
There's only room for one of us in the town, But we can't go back to the way it was, So one of us is gonna have to go down.
The person acknowledges that change is inevitable and that difficult decisions must be made.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Eric Elbogen
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Diego Contreras
Gran canción! Es una joya! Escucho desde Mexico 👌🍷
Say Hi
Thank you!! 👍👍
Steven Borgens
My niece and I were talking on the phone about when I was 7 like her in 1987, and she said "You can't go back to the way it was". You know know what I played for her. She loves it. Also, when she was 4 I started her with "Your Brains Vs. My Tractorbeam". So good.
Say Hi
Thanks for spreading the word! 👍
Mike Csernyik
This was so freaking ahead of it's time!
Say Hi
🤘🤘
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Reminds me of my first year in college..
Say Hi
Awesome! I’m glad!
Tobi- RS
✌️❤️🌼🦇