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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Hitchhiker's Guide
Speechwriters LLC Lyrics

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Before you say a word I should tell you that I've heard it all before
And you should probably save your breath
Your feelings of disgust, your thinly veiled mistrust
My friends have lectured me to death

The people on the news predicted he would lose
And this was never part of anybody's thoughts
But something must have gave, or someone must have caved

'Cause now he's up there and they're calling all the shots

And now most everyone's been taking turns at pointing out the flaws
Accusing us of sabotage and fracturing the cause
With fingers pointing everywhere and flapping of the jaws
I just avert my eyes and take the abuse

In social situations I keep mostly to myself
'Cause no one wants to hear about my failing mental health
And party conversation, I just keep it on the shelf
'Cause I've discovered it's of very little use

And now I'm here
Stopped at the red light
Watching the headlights
And what if it's all a trick that I fell for
It's happened before more times than I would care to own up to
And I don't know about you
But I've been getting so tired
Of holding out my thumb for salvation
The indication is that no one really feels like slowing down

I listen to the Clash, I separate my trash
I'm pretty vocal when I feel like things are getting out of hand
But nothing that I do is ever getting through
And I just wonder if nobody understands at all

The revolution won't be televised 'cause television's free
And no one's really sure just what the price is going to be
We're slowly going broke, our scene's become a joke
For coked-up funnymen and everyone but me

I like to think that what we had was more than just a fad
That it was rooted in some bigger kind of truth
But friends just shake their heads, make jokes about the Dead
And tell me that they used to think the same things in their youth

I'm stopped at the red light
Watching for headlights
And what if it's all a trick that I fell for
It's happened before more times than I would care to own up to
And I don't know about you
But I've been getting so tired

Of holding out my thumb for salvation
The indication is that no one really feels like slowing down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Hitchhiker's Guide" by Speechwriters LLC delve into feelings of disillusionment, frustration, and alienation. The singer, who has already heard it all before, advises the listener to save their breath, as they have already been lectured to death by friends and have lost trust in others' opinions. The song seems to touch on the aftermath of a surprising political outcome, where the people on the news predicted the opposite. The singer questions what may have caused this shift and ponders if something unexpected occurred or if someone caved in, resulting in the current state of affairs where someone else is now calling the shots.

The second verse reveals the singer's tendency to keep their troubles to themselves, feeling that others are uninterested in their failing mental health. They avoid discussing personal struggles in party conversations, realizing that it is of little use. The chorus returns, this time at a metaphorical red light, where the singer questions if they have fallen for a trick multiple times before. They express exhaustion in seeking salvation or a solution, as the indication is that no one is willing to slow down or change their ways.

In the final verse, the singer describes their actions, such as listening to the Clash, separating trash, and speaking out when things go awry. Despite these efforts, they feel that nothing they do is getting through to others, leaving them wondering if nobody truly understands. The song also touches on the disillusionment within the music scene, where the singer feels it has become a joke and is no longer the place they once believed in. Friends dismiss their thoughts and experiences, relating it to their own past youth, further intensifying the singer's feelings of isolation.

Overall, "Hitchhiker's Guide" reflects on a sense of disillusionment, frustration with societal apathy, and the isolation that comes from feeling unheard and misunderstood.

Line by Line Meaning

Before you say a word I should tell you that I've heard it all before
I have already heard all the words you want to say, so save your breath.

And you should probably save your breath
It would be wise for you to refrain from speaking.

Your feelings of disgust, your thinly veiled mistrust
Your expressions of disapproval and subtle lack of trust.

My friends have lectured me to death
My companions have passionately advised me to the point of exhaustion.

The people on the news predicted he would lose
The individuals reported on television anticipated his defeat.

And this was never part of anybody's thoughts
This outcome was never considered by anyone.

But something must have gave, or someone must have caved
However, something must have yielded or someone must have given in.

'Cause now he's up there and they're calling all the shots
Because now he is in a position of power and they are dictating the decisions.

And now most everyone's been taking turns at pointing out the flaws
Currently, almost everybody is criticizing and highlighting the imperfections.

Accusing us of sabotage and fracturing the cause
Blaming us for deliberate acts of obstruction and division in the pursuit of the goal.

With fingers pointing everywhere and flapping of the jaws
With fingers being pointed in all directions and a lot of idle chatter.

I just avert my eyes and take the abuse
I simply look away and endure the mistreatment.

In social situations I keep mostly to myself
In social gatherings, I mainly prefer to be alone and not engage with others.

'Cause no one wants to hear about my failing mental health
Because nobody is interested in hearing about my deteriorating mental well-being.

And party conversation, I just keep it on the shelf
And when it comes to party conversations, I choose to avoid them altogether.

'Cause I've discovered it's of very little use
Because I have realized that it is hardly beneficial.

And now I'm here
And now I find myself in this situation.

Stopped at the red light
Waiting at the traffic signal.

Watching the headlights
Observing the lights of oncoming cars.

And what if it's all a trick that I fell for
And what if this is just a deception that I unknowingly accepted.

It's happened before more times than I would care to own up to
It has occurred on numerous occasions, more than I am willing to admit.

And I don't know about you
And I am uncertain about your perspective.

But I've been getting so tired
Yet, I have been growing extremely weary.

Of holding out my thumb for salvation
Of seeking help and support desperately.

The indication is that no one really feels like slowing down
It seems that nobody is inclined to pause and reconsider their actions.

I listen to the Clash, I separate my trash
I enjoy the music of the Clash, and I diligently sort my garbage.

I'm pretty vocal when I feel like things are getting out of hand
I am quite outspoken when I perceive that situations are becoming chaotic or unmanageable.

But nothing that I do is ever getting through
However, none of my actions or efforts are making an impact or being understood.

And I just wonder if nobody understands at all
And I start to contemplate whether nobody comprehends me in any way.

The revolution won't be televised 'cause television's free
The revolution will not be broadcasted on television because it is not controlled by money.

And no one's really sure just what the price is going to be
Furthermore, nobody truly knows the consequences that will arise from it.

We're slowly going broke, our scene's become a joke
We are gradually becoming impoverished, and our community has turned into a laughingstock.

For coked-up funnymen and everyone but me
It is now dominated by comedians under the influence of cocaine and excludes me.

I like to think that what we had was more than just a fad
I prefer to believe that our past experiences were more significant than mere passing trends.

That it was rooted in some bigger kind of truth
That it was based on a profound and substantial truth.

But friends just shake their heads, make jokes about the Dead
However, my friends simply disapprove and mock the past.

And tell me that they used to think the same things in their youth
They confess that they used to hold similar beliefs during their younger days.