Their most popular song is probably "Glass Vase, Cello Case", which was the love theme for the indie romantic comedy But I'm A Cheerleader. (The soundtrack for this film was never pressed.)
Take 10
Tattle Tale Lyrics
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kick my knees
four, five, six
maybe I'm selfish
seven, eight
its getting late
nine, ten, eleven
I think my head's in heaven
I am here
I'm here
I am here
I am here
I am scared
I'm scared
I am scared
I am scared
you will see
I'm spinning
I am spinning
and I swear
I'm not kidding
I'm not kidding
the train goes by
but I dont even see it fly
the sky turns to dawn
I cant even see the sun
you blow a kiss to me
but I can't feel anything
you hold my hand
I can't hear anyone
anyone
anyone
I am one
anyone
I am someone
anyone
anyone
I am one someone
anyone I am one someone
I am here
I'm here
I am here
I am here
I am true
I'm true
I am true
I am true
you will see
I'm spinning
I am spinning
and I swear
I'm not kidding
I'm not kidding
maby I'm holding on too tight
but if you wanna let go of you tonight
but you know I could find the same
so good night
one, two, three
kick my knees
four, five, six
maybe I'm selfless
seven, eight
it's getting late
nine, ten, eleven
I think my head's in heaven
nine, ten, eleven
I think your head's in heaven
nine, ten, eleven
I think my/your head's in heaven
nine, ten, eleven
I think my/your head's in heaven
nine, ten, eleven
I think my head's in heaven
nine, ten, eleven
I think your head's in heaven
nine, ten, eleven
I think my head's in heaven
nine, ten, eleven
I think your head's in heaven
nine, ten, eleven
nine ten eleven
i think your head's in heaven
The lyrics to Tattle Tale's song "Take 10" reflect an emotional turmoil that causes the singer to feel disconnected from the world around them. The lines "one, two, three kick my knees" and "four, five, six maybe I'm selfish" are repeated throughout the song and emphasize the singer's internal struggle. They feel conflicted between their desire to hold onto someone they care about and their fear of losing that person. Throughout this uncertainty, the singer experiences a sense of unreality and disorientation.
The lyrics in the chorus "I am here, I'm scared, you will see, I'm spinning" suggest that the singer is attempting to ground themselves in reality, but their fear and anxiety are getting in the way. The singer is also struggling to connect with others, as seen in the lines "you blow a kiss to me, but I can't feel anything, you hold my hand, I can't hear anyone." The repetition of the phrase "anyone, anyone" reinforces this sense of disconnection.
Overall, "Take 10" is a raw and emotional song that captures the experience of feeling lost and disconnected from the world.
Line by Line Meaning
one, two, three
I am counting and reciting numbers
kick my knees
I am physically hurting myself, maybe to cope with emotional pain
four, five, six
I am continuing to count
maybe I'm selfish
I am acknowledging that I may be behaving in a self-centered way
seven, eight
I am nearing the end of my counting
its getting late
I am aware of the passing of time
nine, ten, eleven
I have finished counting and am expressing a feeling of being in a heavenly state
I think my head's in heaven
I am experiencing a feeling of extreme happiness or euphoria
I am here
I am present and aware of my surroundings
I am scared
I am experiencing fear or anxiety
you will see
I am about to reveal something
I'm spinning
I am experiencing dizziness or disorientation
and I swear
I am emphasizing the truthfulness of what I am about to say
I'm not kidding
I am serious and sincere
the train goes by
I am aware of external stimuli, but unable to fully process it
but I don't even see it fly
I am so consumed by my emotions that I am unable to focus on anything outside of myself
the sky turns to dawn
Time has passed and a new day is beginning
I can't even see the sun
I am so emotionally overwhelmed that I am unable to appreciate the beauty of the sunrise
you blow a kiss to me
Someone is expressing affection towards me
but I can't feel anything
Despite the gesture of affection, I am unable to emotionally connect with my surroundings
you hold my hand
Someone is physically present and supportive of me
I can't hear anyone
Despite physical support, I am still disconnected from the world and unable to fully engage with others
anyone
I am expressing a feeling of loneliness and isolation
I am one
I am an individual, separate and apart from others
I am someone
I exist and have a unique identity
I am true
I am being honest and genuine
maybe I'm selfless
I am considering the possibility that I am putting others' needs before my own
maby I'm holding on too tight
I am acknowledging that I may be overly controlling or possessive
but if you wanna let go of you tonight
I am open to the idea of letting go of control and allowing someone else to take charge
but you know I could find the same
I am confident in my ability to find someone who will meet my needs if this relationship ends
so good night
I am ending this conversation or interaction and wishing the other person well
nine ten eleven, I think your head's in heaven
I am commenting on the other person's state of extreme happiness or euphoria
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Quiet Time Gaming
My god, I love this song SO much, but it really makes me sad. I was so young and I had my whole life ahead of me when I first got into Tattle Tale.
I met someone who had their EP... I took it and played it everyday. Then the tape deck ate the tape and I couldn't fix it. But much to my elation, Sew True had been released a 3 or 4 months before this happened. And I got my hands on it... And it was glorious.
Not your typical straight teenage boy music, I know... But it spoke to me, and I didn't feel quite as alone.
Jim Johnson
it's focked up you weren't drinking steel reserve. never drink. ❤️
As I Am
Such a beautiful song, I will always love Tattle Tale! 😭❤
gemma a
Oh my gosh. I haven’t listened to this in ages. I feel like I’ve transported back in time!
Tawnya Cassidy
I’ve been searching for a way to buy or even buy and download this one and everything from Tattle Tale. I love them, I’m seeing I’m not alone I’ve been searching for Glass vase cello case FOREVER! Today I was able to buy Bunkbed on Apple Music which I’ve looked for fruitlessly for over a decade. I was inspired to see if Tattle Tale also became available. All of a sudden. Fingers crossed!
Carlos Cordero
i love this song its fucking great- im jace
blink56k
Hi! Where can we purchase mp3 versions of the Tattle Tale songs? I couldn't find them on Amazon nor iTunes!
Madigan Shive
some tattle tale runes found directly from one of the writer/performers here https://bonfiremadigan.bandcamp.com/album/i-bleed-a-decade-of-song