The Rat
Echoes of Isolation: The Walkmen's Cry for Connection
Lyrics
You've got a nerve to be asking a favor
You are audacious to request a favor
You've got a nerve to be calling my number
You are audacious to call my phone
I know we've been through this before
We have experienced this situation previously
Can't you hear me? I'm calling out your name
I am trying to get your attention by calling your name
Can't you see me? I'm pounding on your door
I am desperately trying to get your attention by knocking on your door
You've got a nerve to be asking a favor
You have the audacity to ask for help again
You've got a nerve to be calling my number
You have the audacity to call my phone again
Can't you hear me? I'm bleeding on the wall
I am in a vulnerable state, and you should be aware
Can't you see me? I'm pounding on your door
I am desperately seeking your attention by knocking on your door
Can't you hear me when I'm calling out your name?
I am calling your name, and I expect you to hear me
When I used to go out, I would know everyone that I saw
In the past, when I socialized, I knew everyone I encountered
Now I go out alone if I go out at all
Now, if I go out, I do it alone or not at all
When I used to go out I'd know everyone I saw
I used to be familiar with everyone when going out
Now I go out alone if I go out at all
Currently, I prefer solitude when I go out, if at all
When I used to go out I'd know everyone I saw
There was a time when I recognized everyone during outings
Now I go out alone if I go out at all
Now, I choose to go out alone or not at all
You've got a nerve to be asking a favor
You boldly seek a favor again
You've got a nerve to be calling my number
You audaciously call my phone number again
I'm sure we've been through this before
We've encountered this situation before
Can't you hear me? I'm beating on your wall
I am loudly trying to get your attention by beating on your wall
Can't you see me? I'm pounding on your door
I am persistently knocking on your door to make myself known
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