Song For Phyllis
Tsabropoulos/Andersen/Marshall Lyrics
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Just need to hear you say hello
Things will never be the way they used to be
It's just so hard to let it go
Oh oh, oh oh
Yes we had some of the best of times
Even the worst was never all that bad
We've already had our chance
I keep that paper in my pocket
From when you wrote your number down
I take it out and I think of you
Every time I see a quarter on the ground
Oh oh, oh oh
I keep your picture in the hallway
In a wooden frame up on the wall
Often I stop to remember
How good it felt when you would call
Oh oh, oh oh
The lines on the page have faded
The words are getting harder to read
I know what it says by heart
I keep it just to keep you here with me
I keep that paper in my pocket
From when you wrote your number down
I take it out and I think of you
Every time I see a quarter on the ground
Oh oh, every time I see a quarter on the ground
Oh oh, every time I see a quarter on the ground
Oh oh, oh oh
"Song For Phyllis" by Tsabropoulos/Andersen/Marshall is a heartfelt song about the struggle to let go of a past relationship. The lyrics express the longing for a connection that has been lost. The opening lines, "Why can't you just pick up the telephone? Just need to hear you say hello," reflect the desperation to hear the voice of the person they miss. It conveys a sense of yearning for the comfort and familiarity that used to exist.
The song acknowledges that even though the relationship had its ups and downs, there were still moments of happiness. The line, "Yes, we had some of the best of times, even the worst was never all that bad," recognizes that despite the difficulties, the memories are still cherished. There is a desire to have one last conversation, to find closure or perhaps even revive what once was, but the realization that the opportunity has passed lingers.
The use of the paper and the picture serves as tangible reminders of the person. The paper with the phone number, kept in the pocket, symbolizes the hope of a reconnection. It becomes a cherished possession, evoking memories of the person every time the singer sees a quarter on the ground. The picture, displayed on the wall, becomes a constant reminder of the past and the comforting feeling when they used to call.
Overall, "Song For Phyllis" captures the bittersweet emotions of holding onto the memories of a past love, even as time passes and the connections fade away. It explores the universal experience of longing and nostalgia for a relationship that can never be the same again.
Line by Line Meaning
Why can't you just pick up the telephone?
I am longing to hear your voice again, why can't you simply call me?
Just need to hear you say hello
All I need is to hear your voice, even just a simple hello
Things will never be the way they used to be
Our relationship can never go back to how it was before
It's just so hard to let it go
I find it extremely difficult to move on and accept the end of our relationship
Yes we had some of the best of times
We shared many wonderful moments together
Even the worst was never all that bad
Even our lowest moments were never truly terrible
I wish we could talk just one last time
I yearn for one final conversation with you
We've already had our chance
We already had the opportunity to resolve things, and it has passed
I keep that paper in my pocket
I carry a piece of paper with your number written on it
From when you wrote your number down
It is from the moment you gave me your contact details
I take it out and I think of you
Whenever I see the paper, it reminds me of you
Every time I see a quarter on the ground
Whenever I come across a quarter lying on the floor
I keep your picture in the hallway
I hang your photograph in the hallway
In a wooden frame up on the wall
It is placed in a wooden frame mounted on the wall
Often I stop to remember
Frequently, I pause to reminisce
How good it felt when you would call
I recall the joy I experienced when you used to call me
The lines on the page have faded
The inked lines on the paper have become less visible
The words are getting harder to read
It is becoming increasingly challenging to decipher the words
I know what it says by heart
I have memorized its content
I keep it just to keep you here with me
I hold onto it as a way to preserve your presence in my life
Oh oh, every time I see a quarter on the ground
The sight of a quarter on the floor always triggers thoughts of you
Oh oh, oh oh
Repeating melody of longing and nostalgia
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Matthew Frederick Andersen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Def opens the mind to learning and seeing beyond the natural world so many are stuck believing is all that's there.
@virginiamoon97
This is the kind of song that makes me feel like a cool person
@franckmarronier130
dont do that
@robmartin2436
Fuck that! You are a cool person!! Don’t ever forget that!!
@franckmarronier130
@Rob Martin youre not. at all.
@Qoddalol
@Franck Marronier Why shouldn't he? just curious
@leoclipse
😂😆
@kimhilton4465
I can not not explain how beneficial this song has been for me for my recovery of surgery..thank you Lettuce.
@juicypoofs3530
Nothing makes me feel more San Diegan than this dope AF horn section.
@shlck6734
The horns in this song make my brain all warm and fuzzy