Speechwriters LLC is a limited liability California corporation formed in t… Read Full Bio ↴Speechwriters LLC is a limited liability California corporation formed in the first quarter of the 2001 fiscal year. Misha and Dave met in Claremont, CA and went through rhythm sections like Kleenex until literally stumbling upon drummer Matt Kolsky in February of 2002, at which point they began touring the country as a trio and continued until it got so cold that they had to come home. Jack Mahaffy signed on full time in the summer of 2003 when it became apparent that "circumstances beyond anyone's control" would force Misha to remain landbound during segments of the fall tour. Nitzan was found 10 months later, on Craigslist. the master plan now involves reaping the untouchable street cred of the North American folk duo, while simultaneously enjoying the benefits of being rock stars, but also not having to carry amps, and ultimately just getting girls to like them. They're friendlier than you'd think, and will be on the road again before you know it.

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Dear Liz
Speechwriters LLC Lyrics

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Same ten songs on the radio and I still don't have a job
They call this summer vacation, I'm numb with frustration
I've turned myself around so many times I don't know where I'm going
If you can see me try not to scream because
There's nothing that's wrong with me that's not wrong with everyone
It's just that I'm aware of what gets me down and what takes me there
And what makes me hang around with surrogate family and friends who can't stand me
And part of me's thinking I'll just throw in the towel

But I need to start making money so I can have money
So I can spend money on things like girls and music and hash and bread
So I can eat daily and not drop dead
But the letters of rejection, they keep piling up
The position's all filled and I'm shit out of luck
I really need to get some resolution here fast
'Cause tomorrow afternoon they're gonna shut off my gas

Dear Liz, come back to California and save me
The summertime's driving me crazy
It isn't even fourth of July
Thing is, you probably think that I'm lazy
Jobless and taking it easy
When I'm about ready to die

The night's too young and I feel too old
To be home alone watching a cigarette smolder
Down to the lips that shouldn't be there
But I'm too drunk to notice, too tired to care
That I'm killing time like it's a friend of mine
And it doesn't even matter that the sun still shines
'Cause I'm here and it sucks and I'm broke, my life's a fucking joke
I see another couple holding hands, I'm gonna choke to death
And with my last breath I can holler out your name because it's all I got left
I'm wishing I'd thrown that towel back when I could have, should have

Dear Liz, come back to California and save me
The summertime's driving me crazy
It isn't even fourth of July
Thing is, you probably think that I'm lazy

Jobless and taking it easy
When I'm about ready to die

Overall Meaning

In the lyrics of Speechwriters LLC's song "Dear Liz", the singer is struggling with unemployment and the frustration that comes with it. They feel numb with frustration and have turned themselves around so much that they don't even know where they're going anymore. The repetition of the same ten songs on the radio and the lack of a job is causing them to feel lost and hopeless. Despite being aware of what gets them down and what takes them there, they find themselves hanging around with surrogate family and friends who can't even stand them. The singer realizes they need to start making money and getting resolution quickly, or their gas will be shut off. They plead for Liz to come back to California and save them from the summertime madness that's driving them crazy.

The song captures the feeling of being stuck in a rut and not knowing how to get out of it. The singer is struggling with their own self-doubt and the societal pressures to find a job and make a living. They want to be able to spend money on things they enjoy, but rejection letters are stacking up and they feel like they're running out of options. The desperation is palpable in their words, as they contemplate throwing in the towel and wondering if they could have, should have done something differently.

Overall, "Dear Liz" is a relatable and poignant song for anyone who has experienced unemployment or the feeling of being lost and frustrated. It captures the essence of struggling to make ends meet and the hopelessness that can come with it.

Line by Line Meaning

Same ten songs on the radio and I still don't have a job
Despite listening to the same repetitive songs on the radio, I am still unemployed and struggling

They call this summer vacation, I'm numb with frustration
While others may be taking a break from work or school, I am feeling frustrated and unproductive

I've turned myself around so many times I don't know where I'm going
I have tried to change my circumstances many times but am still uncertain about my future

If you can see me try not to scream because
I am aware that my situation may be frustrating for others to witness

There's nothing that's wrong with me that's not wrong with everyone
My struggles are not unique and are shared by many others

It's just that I'm aware of what gets me down and what takes me there
I am aware of what causes my negative emotions and what leads me to feel discouraged

And what makes me hang around with surrogate family and friends who can't stand me
I spend time with people who do not necessarily enjoy my company but are still in my life

And part of me's thinking I'll just throw in the towel
I am considering giving up entirely

But I need to start making money so I can have money
I need to start earning income in order to support myself financially

So I can spend money on things like girls and music and hash and bread
I want to have disposable income to spend on entertainment, socializing, and necessities

So I can eat daily and not drop dead
I need to have enough money to afford basic necessities like food

But the letters of rejection, they keep piling up
I receive many rejection notices and it is starting to take a toll on me emotionally

The position's all filled and I'm shit out of luck
I am not having any luck finding employment as all positions seem to be already filled

I really need to get some resolution here fast
I need to find a way to resolve my current situation quickly

'Cause tomorrow afternoon they're gonna shut off my gas
I face an immediate financial crisis with the possibility of losing my gas supply soon

Dear Liz, come back to California and save me
I am desperately calling out to Liz to come back to California to help me

The summertime's driving me crazy
The season is not helping my current emotional state and is causing me stress

It isn't even fourth of July
The date does not matter; I am still struggling

Thing is, you probably think that I'm lazy
Others may see me as lazy or unproductive

Jobless and taking it easy
My current situation is not by choice and I am not relaxing

When I'm about ready to die
I am feeling desperate and hopeless about my future

The night's too young and I feel too old
I feel like I am too old to be struggling in my current situation and that time is passing me by

To be home alone watching a cigarette smolder
I am alone and watching a cigarette burn down, feeling stuck and hopeless

Down to the lips that shouldn't be there
I may be smoking too much and it is affecting my health

But I'm too drunk to notice, too tired to care
I am numb and not taking proper care of myself physically or emotionally

That I'm killing time like it's a friend of mine
I am passing time without any real productivity or progress

And it doesn't even matter that the sun still shines
The presence of sunlight does not improve my current situation

'Cause I'm here and it sucks and I'm broke, my life's a fucking joke
I feel like a failure and that my life is a joke

I see another couple holding hands, I'm gonna choke to death
Seeing others happy only reminds me of my own struggles and makes me feel worse

And with my last breath I can holler out your name because it's all I got left
I am feeling so desperate and alone that calling out Liz's name is all I have left

I'm wishing I'd thrown that towel back when I could have, should have
I regret not giving up earlier when I may have had other options

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