said
The One And Only Typicals Lyrics
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On the message board
On the toilet wall
Telemarket poll
By sign language
By a pigeon carriage
By pressing red
Fastest thumbs in the west
We're waiting
For fun, friendship and maybe more
Fun, friendship and maybe more
I am the man down
I'm gonna lose my leg
so just gimme the whiskey and let's go
Yes I covet my neighbour's wife
And yes I covet my neighbour's goods
Don't get too close I might take a swipe
And friendly fire still burns
He said She said
This is not a good time
How about the New World Wine
Or a set of shiny steak knives
$29.95
I went for a video
I came back with a tan
I came back with a tan
Still they gazed and their wonder grew
In this world of it might just be you
Watch them slip on the hamster wheel
Tears give good TV
He said She said
The lyrics of The One And Only Typicals' song "Said" describe various ways of communication in the modern age, such as on the telephone, message board, and toilet wall, as well as some unconventional methods such as sign language and pigeon carriage. The references to telemarketing polls and "fastest thumbs in the west" highlight the constant bombardment of advertising and social media in our lives. The chorus then shifts to a yearning for connection and companionship, as the singer reflects on the desire for "fun, friendship, and maybe more."
The second verse takes a darker turn, as the lyrics mention the singer losing a leg and turning to whiskey for solace, as well as confessing to coveting his neighbor's wife and goods. The line "friendly fire still burns" could be interpreted as a warning against the destructive potential of jealousy and envy. The lyrics then go on to reference various sales pitches and distractions that attempt to keep us detached from our emotions and desires.
Overall, "Said" touches on themes of communication, connection, and the external pressures that can distract and derail our relationships and aspirations.
Line by Line Meaning
On the telephone
Using technology to communicate with others
On the message board
Posting messages online to connect with others
On the toilet wall
Leaving a message for others to see in a public restroom
Telemarket poll
An annoying phone call trying to sell things or ask for opinions
By sign language
Using gestures to communicate without speaking
By a pigeon carriage
Sending a message through a bird
By pressing red
Using quick shortcuts or buttons to send a message
Fastest thumbs in the west
Talented at texting or quick messaging
We're waiting
Looking for something or someone to provide amusement, companionship, or more
For fun, friendship and maybe more
Hoping to find social connections and potentially romantic ones
I am the man down
Feeling low or defeated
I'm gonna lose my leg
Facing consequences or hardships
so just gimme the whiskey and let's go
Choosing to indulge in alcoholic coping mechanisms
Yes I covet my neighbour's wife
Admitting to being jealous of others' relationships
And yes I covet my neighbour's goods
Acknowledging envy of others' material possessions
Don't get too close I might take a swipe
Warning others to keep their distance due to unpredictable behavior
And friendly fire still burns
Feeling the pain of unintentional conflict with those close to you
He said She said
Gossip or rumors about others' relationships
This is not a good time
Not in the right mindset to engage in something or talk to someone
How about the New World Wine
Suggesting a different beverage option
Or a set of shiny steak knives
Proposing an alternative gift idea
$29.95
Mentioning a specific price point
I went for a video
Heading out for a specific item or purpose
I came back with a tan
Unexpectedly returning with a different outcome or result
Still they gazed and their wonder grew
Others' curiosity and interest in someone/something
In this world of it might just be you
A reminder that anything can happen to anyone
Watch them slip on the hamster wheel
Observing others struggle or become trapped in repetitive routines
Tears give good TV
Suggesting that vulnerability and strong emotions can make for entertaining or compelling content
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN PATRICK CROSBY, DAVE BRIAN GERAGHTY, PAUL ANTHONY NOONAN, DOMINIC MICHAEL PHILLIPS
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