In 2003, she dueted with Will Ferrell in Elf on "Baby It's Cold Outside," which can be found on the original motion picture soundtrack with Leon Redbone taking over Ferrell's part. Zooey can also been seen singing in Winter Passing, Once Upon A Mattress, and Raving (a short film by Julia Stiles). Zooey has also contributed her vocals on two songs to Jason Schwartzman's band, Coconut Records.
She produced music with Von Iva for the movie Yes Man where she is Jim Carrey's love interest and plays in the fake band Munchausen By Proxy, which has 4 songs on the Yes Man soundtrack.
She most recently sung a cover of Nancy Sinatra's Sugar Town for the independent film (500) Days of Summer, as well as starring as the title character. She & Him also did a cover of The Smiths' Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want for the (500) Days of Summer soundtrack.
So Long
Zooey Deschanel Lyrics
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But every time I see you I laugh
I won't get too sappy, I've had no epiphany
I just enjoy your company
You test my nerves, it makes me stronger
So can you bother me a little bit longer?
Hate to see the end, the end
'Cause it's been so long since I've made a friend
Hate to say goodbye, goodbye
Hate to see the end, the end
'Cause it's been so long since I've made a friend like you
Well, I could dot the I's and you could cross the T's
'Cause letters alone are lonely
Well, I could be the blossom and you could be the bee
And then I could call you honey
You test my nerves, it makes me stronger
So can you bother me a little bit longer?
Hate to say goodbye, goodbye
Hate to see the end, the end
'Cause it's been so long since I've made a friend
Hate to say goodbye, goodbye
Hate to see the end, the end
'Cause it's been so long since I've made a friend like you
Some like to be alone, independent and on their own
All alone, I guess they're free but not me, not me
Hate to say goodbye, goodbye
Hate to see the end, the end
'Cause it's been so long since I've made a friend
Hate to say goodbye, goodbye
Hate to see the end, the end
'Cause it's been so long since I've made a friend like you
Hate to say goodbye, goodbye
Hate to see the end, the end
'Cause it's been so long since I've made a friend like you
Yes, it's been so long since I've made a friend like you
Yes, it's been so long since I've made a friend like you
Yes, it's been so long since I've made a friend like you
In Zooey Deschanel's song "So Long", she sings about a friendship that she values deeply. The song is about the importance of human connection and how it can be difficult to find true friends. The singer describes how this friendship is not complicated and enjoyable to be around, which may suggest that it is a platonic relationship. The lyrics "I won't get too sappy, I've had no epiphany, I just enjoy your company" emphasizes that there is no romantic interest, but she simply appreciates the presence of this friend.
Throughout the song, the singer admits that her friend's behavior sometimes bothers her but ultimately makes her stronger. This could suggest that they challenge each other in different ways, but it ultimately strengthens their bond. The chorus "hate to say goodbye, goodbye, hate to see the end, the end 'cause it's been so long since I've made a friend" emphasizes the rarity of finding a true friend and how devastating it would be to lose this unique connection. The song concludes with "it's been so long since I've made a friend like you," highlighting how significant this friend is to her.
Overall, the song "So Long" is an ode to a cherished friendship, emphasizing that human connection is essential and how challenging it can be to find authentic relationships in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not complicated but very hard to grasp
Even though it's simple, it's difficult to understand
But every time I see you I laugh
Your presence brings me joy and happiness
I won't get too sappy, I've had no epiphany
I'm not going to get too emotional; I haven't had a sudden realization
I just enjoy your company
I like spending time with you
You test my nerves, it makes me stronger
I find your challenges to be beneficial and help me grow
So can you bother me a little bit longer?
Can you continue to push me and make me stronger?
Hate to say goodbye, goodbye
I really don't want to leave
Hate to see the end, the end
Don't want this to be the end
'Cause it's been so long since I've made a friend
It's been a while since I've connected with someone like this
Well, I could dot the I's and you could cross the T's
We could work together to get the details right
'Cause letters alone are lonely
Writing letters by oneself can be lonely
Well, I could be the blossom and you could be the bee
We could work together like a flower and a bee do
And then I could call you honey
I could call you a term of endearment
Some like to be alone, independent and on their own
Some people like being by themselves
All alone, I guess they're free but not me, not me
Being alone isn't freedom for me
Yes, it's been so long since I've made a friend like you
I haven't connected with someone like you in a while
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ZOOEY CLARE DESCHANEL
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