Denton has the ability to craft a delightful, memorable hook alongside Lumsdaine's penchant for arrangement, vibe, and skill makes Spissy a satisfying listen.
Say Hello
Spissy Lyrics
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Like maybe all I've got
isn't enough
I get down about it
But does me no good
Cause I can't do without it
But I feel like I should
and I go there
My passing time conflates me
and I go there
You've gotta say hello to the bottom of hope
and go there
You've been working out the numbers
Waiting in line
The distance you kept from us
will do it each time
I can't be above it
drawing that line
and I get low because it isn't all mine
In "Say Hello," Spissy sings about the struggles of self-doubt and the feeling that what one has is not enough. The first verse expresses the frustration of feeling that one doesn't measure up or have what it takes, but realizing that dwelling on those thoughts won't do any good. The second verse describes being consumed by these negative thoughts, leading to a sense of hopelessness. The chorus, "You've gotta say hello to the bottom of hope and go there," suggests that one must confront these feelings head-on and embrace the lows as part of the journey.
The line "You've been working out the numbers, waiting in line" speaks to the feeling of going through the motions of life, trying to measure up to societal standards of success, but feeling stuck in the process. The following line, "The distance you kept from us will do it each time," implies that isolating oneself from others can exacerbate these feelings of inadequacy. The final line, "I can't be above it, drawing that line," suggests that trying to separate oneself from these struggles won't work, and it's better to face them head-on.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been thinking a little too much
I've been overthinking things recently
Like maybe all I've got isn't enough
I feel like what I have is inadequate
I get down about it
It makes me upset
But does me no good
It doesn't help the situation
Cause I can't do without it
I can't live without it
But I feel like I should
Despite this, I still feel like I ought to be able to move on from it
Then something overtakes me and I go there
Sometimes I get overwhelmed and stuck in a negative mindset
My passing time conflates me and I go there
As time goes on, my negative feelings become more intense
You've gotta say hello to the bottom of hope and go there
Sometimes you have to confront the worst possible scenario and accept it in order to move on
You've been working out the numbers, waiting in line
You've been trying to calculate everything and plan ahead
The distance you kept from us will do it each time
Your emotional distance from others is causing you to feel unhappy
I can't be above it, drawing that line
I can't simply remove myself from the situation and hope to feel better
and I get low because it isn't all mine
I become sad because I feel like I'm missing out on something that I want or deserve
Contributed by Emma H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
drumintercourse
I didn't know Chris pratt played the drums.