Lyric discussion by WalrusMan 

Cover art for Hackensack lyrics by Fountains of Wayne

This song is kinda depressing, but I still love it because I think in a way everybody can relate.

It's pretty much about that one girl you've always loved but you've always known you could never have. Even if she wasn't "talkin' to Cristopher Walken" on your TV screen, there was just something ethereal and unique about her that told you there was no chance in hell she'd ever end up with you.

And on that note, I'd like to say to the one I've lost: If you ever get back to Hackensack, I'll be here for you.

I think Walrus man hit it right on the nose. It's about the unattainable girl who you've always loved. I think that's why the Christopher Walken/TV/magazine reference is in there, as well as the "you're probably in LA" reference.

This song reminds me of the girl I go crazy over still. She's moving to LA this week. And even though we don't live in Hackensack (we don't live far from Hackensack though), if you ever get back to Hackensack, I'll be here for you.