Schuyler has performed with artists including Sheryl Crow, Rachael Yamagata, Cary Brothers, Priscilla Ahn, and The Weepies. She has also played across North America with the Hotel Cafe tour, with fellow singer-songwriter, friend and collaborator, Joshua Radin, and most recently with Ben Taylor. Schuyler's pure sound and soulful lyrics have grabbed the attention of movie producers. She wrote and performed original music for the soundtrack to Zach Braff's film "The Last Kiss;" she was sought out by producer Reese Witherspoon to write and perform a song for the soundtrack of the film "Penelope;" and continues to contribute songs to many other film and television projects. An artist who is multi-talented, energetic, and versatile, Schuyler has appeared in several feature films and television shows including "Orange County" and "One Tree Hill."
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Hello
Schuyler Fisk Lyrics
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It's me again
A whole lot's changed
Since I left and
I don't know I guess
I felt like checking in
Surprise
Well it's your turn to
Leave me hanging
I don't care
I know you love it
When you see me call
I wonder who you're loving now
I'm guessing we won't work things out
You know what they say
You can't have it so you want it back
I'm way past that
Believe me
If you could be in my life
Like you've been on my mind
It'd be so easy
Hello
It's me again
It's three days now
That you've been in my dreams
And I don't know, I guess
You've just been on my mind
I don't know, I guess
I think about you all the time
I wonder if she's much like me
I wonder if she's what you need
You know what they say
You can't have it so you want it back
I'm way past that
Believe me
If you could be in my life
Like you've been on my mind
It'd be so easy
I know I'm to blame
But it kills me that
I made you hate me
Like you've erased me
And I know what they say
They say you'll be happier
Better off without me
I'm sure it's hard to see me
I'm sure you don't believe a word
Because you've heard it all before
And we're so far from where we were
(Da da da da da dum)
Goodbye
I'll let you go
I'll get back to life
And living solo
Cause I know I need a few years on my own
You know what they say
You can't have it so you want it back
I'm way past that
Believe me
If you could be in my life
Like you've been on my mind
It'd be so easy
I know I'm to blame
But it kills me that
I made you hate me
Like you've erased me
And I know what they say
They say you'll be happier
Better off without me
Schuyler Fisk’s “Hello,” tells the story of someone who cannot get over their past relationship. The artist sings about “checking in” on her ex-partner by calling them, but they do not answer. She admits that she knows her ex loves seeing her call, and she wonders who her ex-lover is with now. Schuyler also contemplates whether her ex’s new partner is like her and what they represent.
The theme of the song is about moving on after a break-up. She acknowledges she is to blame but is nevertheless hurt that her ex hates her and has “erased” her from their life. The song portrays the artist's emotions and thoughts in wanting to restart a relationship with their ex-partner, despite knowing better. However, she ultimately decides that it is time to let go and move on with life, living independently.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello
Greeting
It's me again
Contacting after a while
A whole lot's changed
Talking about changes since last spoke
Since I left and
Referring to the past
I don't know I guess
Uncertainty in reasons for contacting
I felt like checking in
Checking on well-being
Surprise
Unexpected reaction
You let it ring
No answer
Well it's your turn to
Accountability shift
Leave me hanging
Not responding
I don't care
Unperturbed
I know you love it
Assumption about the other person
When you see me call
Hopeful about response
I wonder who you're loving now
Curiosity about the other person's current partner
I'm guessing we won't work things out
Pessimistic about relationship possibility
You know what they say
Phrase to emphasize common knowledge
You can't have it so you want it back
Desiring what one can't have
I'm way past that
No longer in that state
Believe me
Request for faith in what's being said
If you could be in my life
Wishful thinking
Like you've been on my mind
Thinking about frequently
It'd be so easy
Imagining a problem-free scenario
It's three days now
Duration of a dream
That you've been in my dreams
Having frequent dreams about the other person
And I don't know, I guess
Uncertainty about why the dreams are happening
You've just been on my mind
Thinking about the other person
I think about you all the time
Frequent thoughts about the other person
I wonder if she's much like me
Comparing oneself to the other person's new partner
I wonder if she's what you need
Questioning what the other person is looking for in a partner
I know I'm to blame
Accepting fault in a situation
But it kills me that
Bringing about emotional pain
I made you hate me
Someone turning animosity towards the user
Like you've erased me
Feeling forgotten
And I know what they say
Phrase to emphasize common knowledge
They say you'll be happier
Assumption about someone's happiness
Better off without me
Other person being better without the user
I'm sure it's hard to see me
Assumption about the other person's feelings
I'm sure you don't believe a word
Lack of faith in what the user is saying
Because you've heard it all before
Assumption about the other person's previous reception to what the user has said
And we're so far from where we were
Not in the same place as before
Goodbye
Farewell
I'll let you go
Allowing the other person to move on
I'll get back to life
Return to normal life
And living solo
Living alone
Cause I know I need a few years on my own
Acknowledgement of needing time alone
Lyrics © TEAMJBTUNZ, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GERARD JOHN BEST, COURTNEY M. LOVE, LINDA PERRY, PATRICIA THERESA SCHEMEL
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Andi Moore
Amazing song. It says everything I am thinking about when I think of an ex I've loved for more than 20 years, we're soulmates, but just can't seem to make it work out. Tragic, yet lovely still. Great song. Thank you Ms. Fisk.
fallon K
I love Your music ... its so beautifully tragic.... kinda like me i guess. It always brings tears to my eyes and a comforting feeling of comradely that I'm not the only one... Thank you sky!!!
Ant M
I'm really sad this version doesn't exist on Spotify 🥺
Franz Reyes
Both album version and this one are great. But yeah, we want this one to be in Spotify too
Ant M
@amanderz this is the only one I knew until I checked when I made a premium account. Also, just found out she dated Joshua Radin and Paperweight was about each other
amanderz
same. I much prefer this to the one on the album. the one on the album sounds so over produced.
Ree born
Ive missed this song so much. Found an old mp3 player thats been packed away for years :) Thi was on there at it still gave me goosebumps
Kirandera
I love her and her mother! Can't get enough of either <3
AllegroTempo
one of my guy friends dedicated this song to me. the lyrics are fantastic and fit what he was trying to say to me. five stars! :)
Keeva
This is so fun to sing. :)