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Voice on Tape Lyrics

(Jenny, um, I don't know if that's you because that didn't sound like you. But you know, it's a funny world where machines could replace people. Whoever that was, um, tell Jenny that Regina called her. And P.S. I can't believe what you did.)

All the evidence points in one direction
Says I don't need you physically around

I've got your voice on tape
I've got your words in me
I don't want anything else
I don't want anyone else

Thing that I had but I dropped
All that I had but I dropped

I want you back and forth
I want you up and down
I want you inside out

(I was hoping you could keep me company for the ride home, but it's okay if you're sleeping right now.)

I've got your voice on tape
I've got your words in me
I don't want anything else
I don't want anyone else

And you say that I don't have this down
I've been practicing out loud

(...robots and whatnot. But I just wanted to call to say hi, and um, I think I might bring Marissa and Tracy up to Topeka. That's it.)

I want you back and forth
I want you up and down
I want you back and forth
(I've got your voice on tape)
I want you up and down
(I've got your words in me)
I want you back and forth
(Thing that I had but I dropped)

I don't want anyone
I don't need anyone else
(All that I had but I dropped)

I've got your voice on tape
I've got your words in me
I've got your voice on tape
(I've got your words in me)
I've got your words in me
(I've got your voice on tape)
I've got your voice on tape
(I've got your words in me)
I've got your words in me
(I've got your voice on tape
I don't want anything else
I don't need anyone else)

All the evidence points in one direction
Said I don't need you physically around
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reflectlight On Sep 13, 2006
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i think that when regina calls her, she calls as a friend to a friend- checking up because she hadn't heard from let's say jenny (since she's singing the song), in a while. but jenny doesn't answer because it kind of seems like she's gone into hiding after realizing her one true love, doesn't love her back. - and she's only now realized it. or it could be about lost love, or broken love all implicated when regina says, "And P.S. I can't believe what he did." and at this point, nothing else will make her feel any better, or want to come back to life basically, because like she says, "I don't want anything else, I don't want anyone else," except for whoever it was that broke her heart. it's kind of like someone left her, or broke up with her abruptly, or told her they never loved her at all.. it could just be a friend... but the person who left her still is a part of her life, but she's trying to push him out because she knows he doesn't feel the same. and her delusions are better than reality. "And you say that I don't have this down," perhaps hinting that this person knows she isn't okay, but jenny wants them to believe she is, try and regain her pride... "I've been practicing out loud."

and when regina calls for the second time, it's like when she says, "I was hoping you could keep me company for the ride home, but it's okay if you're sleeping," she asks because it's not like she needs the company, but she realizes jenny does, but she knows jenny doesn't want her to think she needs someone, so she twists it to make it sound more appealing. and than when the second friend calls, it's just sounds like someone else checking up on her, and feeling awkward about it.

i feel like the entire song is just about someone left in shambles, trying to pretend they're strong. Doing all they can to convince themselves they'll be okay without this love, but also admitting to themselves they'll never get over it - whilst simultaneously pushing everyone else away.

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r they 2 gay?

Who cares ! Love it anyway.

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About a long distance relationship, or maybe about going on tour and being a relationship. This song reminds me of Tegan and Sara's "When I Get Up."

Cover art for Voice on Tape lyrics by Jenny Owen Youngs

Regina :) She's so great. And Jenny's voice is great too. i've got your voice on tape i don't want anything else.

yea :)

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absolutely amazing.

Cover art for Voice on Tape lyrics by Jenny Owen Youngs

gorgeous.

Cover art for Voice on Tape lyrics by Jenny Owen Youngs

It's that Regina Spector in the beginning? I know that J.O.Y. was on her tour for a bit and I think they're friends. If it is that'd be totally cool.

Cover art for Voice on Tape lyrics by Jenny Owen Youngs

I don't think they're gay, no.

Cover art for Voice on Tape lyrics by Jenny Owen Youngs

I dunno either... are they gay? I love them.

Cover art for Voice on Tape lyrics by Jenny Owen Youngs

no theyre not gay. that is awesome! this is a great song, and regina is awesome!

 
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