I Was Told
Echoes of Longing: Unraveling Joe Mungovan's 'I Was Told'
Lyrics
Hey
Informal greeting or start of a conversation.
How you going way down south?
Asking about the well-being of someone located far to the south.
Do you still feel like you're missing out?
Questioning if the person still feels a sense of missing out on something.
And where's your new apartment?
Inquiring about the location of the person's new apartment.
Are your new friends just like the Friends you've always wanted?
Asking if the new friends resemble the ideal friends the person always wanted.
'Cause you ate your words, and I swallowed mine
Highlighting a situation where promises or commitments were broken.
If you cannot tell I'm not doing so fine
Expressing emotional distress, indicating a challenging personal state.
'Cause your phone was off
Referring to an unsuccessful attempt to reach the person via phone.
When I tried to call
Emphasizing the importance of the intention behind an action.
But hey, it's the thought that counts
Stating a lesson learned or a piece of advice received.
At least that's what I was told
And what's your favourite café?
Asking about the person's preferred coffee shop.
Who's your neighbour?
Inquiring about the person's neighbors.
Did you like the drawing
Asking for feedback on a given drawing.
That I gave you?
Questioning the cost of a train ride to the person's favorite place.
And what's the price of a train ride to your favourite place on the southern side of the city of lights
Asking about the person's aspirations and ambitions.
And your hopes and dreams?
Expressing the emotional distance between the speaker and the person.
You know it's so far away from me
'Cause you ate your words
Repeating a theme of broken promises and unfulfilled commitments.
And I swallowed mine
Reiterating emotional distress and struggle.
If you cannot tell I'm not doing so fine
Highlighting the unavailability of the person through their phone.
'Cause your phone was
Emphasizing the value of good intentions despite challenges.
Off when I tried to call
But hey, it's the thought that counts
-At least that's what I was told
-Oh
-Hey,
Repeating the initial informal greeting and inquiry about well-being.
How you going way down south?
Reiterating the question about the person feeling like they are missing out.
Do you still feel like you're missing out?
And where's your new apartment?
-Are your new friends just like the Friends you've always wanted?
-'Cause you ate your words,
-And I swallowed mine
-If you cannot tell I'm
-Not doing oh so fine
-'Cause your phone was
-Off when I tried to call
-But hey, it's the thought that counts
-At least that's what I was told
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