Good call, kenobi. I think you pretty much nailed it. Definitely seems like it's about an ex the singer's still friends with and sees socially semi-regularly. Possibly an unrequited love - maybe the singer had confessed to having feelings for this 'Sarah' and the feeling wasn't mutual or she's just a really close friend he can let off steam with.
Definitely has a sense of longing and frustration, finished off with a sense of resignation and futility. Almost seems like a cat-and-mouse sort of setup where the girl is tormenting the singer by admiring how cute he is when he tries to fight off his affections.
The song itself is amazing. Right around the 3 minute mark, the beauty of its sonic simplicity just ends perfectly. Amazing way to end the album. Hats off to Bob Nanna and company. Pity more people haven't taken notice of the late great Hey Mercedes.
Good call, kenobi. I think you pretty much nailed it. Definitely seems like it's about an ex the singer's still friends with and sees socially semi-regularly. Possibly an unrequited love - maybe the singer had confessed to having feelings for this 'Sarah' and the feeling wasn't mutual or she's just a really close friend he can let off steam with.
Definitely has a sense of longing and frustration, finished off with a sense of resignation and futility. Almost seems like a cat-and-mouse sort of setup where the girl is tormenting the singer by admiring how cute he is when he tries to fight off his affections.
The song itself is amazing. Right around the 3 minute mark, the beauty of its sonic simplicity just ends perfectly. Amazing way to end the album. Hats off to Bob Nanna and company. Pity more people haven't taken notice of the late great Hey Mercedes.