Echoes
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When's the next time she will call you up
And tell you to come over
She's been drinking
Dancing and spinning some Fleetwood Mac
On vinyl

She's the girl that you've been longing for
Three years of back and forth
And suddenly
Staring at cracks in her ceiling
Are you happy

Talking till two
Bout writer's block
And Beatles songs
And no thought of how
We get along
And kiss a lot

What if she don't
Like you at all
At least you've got
One perfect night
Of echoes in
Her tile halls

Open your eyes when the sun comes out
And close em cuz you're both worn out
Dream about days
You spent daydreaming about a night
At her place

Talking till two
Bout writer's block
And Beatles songs
And no thought of how
We get along
And kiss a lot

What if she don't
Like you at all
At least you've got
One perfect night
Of echoes in
Her tile halls

Maybe tomorrow
It will be just a fog
Living in my head
Until I recall it
And if you answer the phone
One time a month or at all
Maybe I'll give her a call
To talk about how right we are

Talking till two
Bout writer's block
And Beatles songs
And no thought of how
We get along
And kiss a lot

What if she don't
Like you at all
At least you've got




One perfect night
Of echoes

Overall Meaning

These lyrics from the song "Echoes" by Brightener take us on a journey of nostalgia, longing and uncertainty. The song begins with the anticipation of a phone call from a girl the singer has been pining for, and the hope to spend time with her. The line "She's been drinking, dancing and spinning some Fleetwood Mac on vinyl" sets the scene for a relaxed, cozy night in with someone special.


As the song progresses, we learn about the singer's three-year-long journey of ups and downs with this girl, his lack of certainty in their relationship, and his desire to spend time with her regardless. The lines "Talking till two, bout writer's block and Beatles songs, and no thought of how we get along, and kiss a lot" emphasize their shared interests and chemistry, but also their lack of clarity on their compatibility together.


The song ends with a bittersweet conclusion; a reminder that this perfect night of echoes in her tile halls may be the only thing they have together. The line "Maybe tomorrow it will be just a fog living in my head, until I recall it" highlights the fleeting nature of these perfect moments, and how they can exist only in memory. Overall, "Echoes" tells a relatable story of wanting someone so badly, but not being sure if they feel the same way, and cherishing those fleeting moments together.


Line by Line Meaning

When's the next time she will call you up
You're waiting for her call, hoping she'll ask you to come over. You wonder when she'll call and invite you to spend time with her again.


And tell you to come over
When she calls, you know you'll go. You're always ready to see her, and you're excited when she wants to spend time with you.


She's been drinking
You imagine her having a few drinks, which makes you want to spend time with her even more. You love how she lets loose and has fun.


Dancing and spinning some Fleetwood Mac
You picture her dancing and spinning to Fleetwood Mac, lost in the music, and you wish you were there to share the moment. You love how she gets lost in the music and how it makes her happy.


On vinyl
You appreciate her choice of music and wish you were there to listen to it with her. You love how she appreciates music and that she listens to it in its original form.


She's the girl that you've been longing for
You've been thinking about her for three years, hoping to be with her. You know that she is the one you've been waiting for.


Three years of back and forth
You've had a long, complicated history with her that still hasn't resolved itself. You've been going back and forth, unsure of your feelings for each other.


And suddenly
Things change abruptly and unexpectedly, and you're not sure what to make of it.


Staring at cracks in her ceiling
You're in her room, looking up at the ceiling, lost in thought. You think about everything that has happened between you and her.


Are you happy
You question whether you're truly happy with her or if there is something missing. You're not sure if you'll ever be able to find that happiness or if it's even possible.


Talking till two
You spend hours talking to her about everything – from writer's block to Beatles songs – and you love it. You can't get enough of her and her conversations.


Bout writer's block
Even though you are both writers, sometimes you get stuck in your thoughts and need to talk it out with someone. You find solace in talking to her about your creative blocks.


And Beatles songs
You both love the Beatles and can talk about them endlessly. You feel lucky to have found someone who shares your musical taste.


And no thought of how
When you're with her, you don't think about anything else. You're happy to be there, talking and kissing, and you don't want the moment to end.


We get along
Despite everything, you know that you and her are meant to be together. You have a connection that goes beyond words, and you both know it.


And kiss a lot
When you're together, you can't help but kiss each other. You both feel a strong attraction to each other and can't resist being close to one another.


What if she don't
You worry that maybe she doesn't feel the same way about you. You're afraid that you're putting more into the relationship than she is and that you're going to end up hurt.


Like you at all
You're not sure if she likes you as much as you like her. You're afraid that you're going to be rejected and that your feelings won't be reciprocated.


At least you've got
Even if she doesn't feel the same way, you know that you have a shared experience that was perfect. In that one night, you felt happy and connected, and it was worth it.


One perfect night
You remember a night when you were with her, and everything felt right. You felt happy and loved, and for that one night, you were in a perfect bubble.


Of echoes in Her tile halls
You think about that one night, where every sound was amplified in her apartment. You remember hearing the echoes of your laughter, your music, and your kisses, and it makes you happy.


Open your eyes when the sun comes out
You wait for the morning, hoping that when you wake up, things will be different. You hope that the daylight will bring clarity and that you'll know what to do.


And close em cuz you're both worn out
You're tired of waiting and hoping, and you know she feels the same way. You both know that you can't keep doing this, but you don't know what else to do.


Dream about days
You spend your days dreaming about her, wondering what she's doing and hoping that she thinks about you too. You wish you could be with her all the time.


You spent daydreaming about a night
You remember a time when you were daydreaming about being with her, and that dream came true. You feel lucky that you got to live out that fantasy, even if it was just for one night.


At her place
You remember being in her apartment, surrounded by her things, feeling at home. You wish you could go back to that moment and stay there forever.


Maybe tomorrow
You're not sure if you'll ever see her again, but you hope that tomorrow will bring an opportunity. You know that you can't keep living in limbo, and you need to make a decision.


It will be just a fog
You worry that all of this will just be a distant memory, and you'll forget what it felt like to be with her. You fear that everything you had will just fade away.


Living in my head
You know that you'll never forget her, but you worry that she'll forget you. You can't stop thinking about her, and you're worried that you'll never be able to move on.


Until I recall it
You know that you'll remember that one perfect night forever, and you hope that she will too. You cherish that memory and want to hold onto it forever.


And if you answer the phone
You're hoping that she'll call you, but you're not sure if she will. You're anxious to hear from her and hope that your phone will ring soon.


One time a month or at all
Even if she doesn't call you often, you'll be happy to hear from her even once a month. You know that you can't keep waiting forever, but you're willing to hold out hope for a little while longer.


Maybe I'll give her a call
You're considering calling her, but you're not sure if you should. You worry that you'll be rejected, but you feel like you need to talk to her and figure out what's going on between you two.


To talk about how right we are
You feel like you and her are meant to be together, and you want to talk to her about why you feel that way. You know that there is something special between you two, and you want to explore it further.




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: William Sturgeon

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