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Belle and Sebastian — If She Wants Me
Album: Dear Catastrophe Waitress
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Released: 2003
Length: 4:57
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Lyrics:

I wrote a letter on a nothing day
I asked someone "Hey, could you send my letter away?"
"You are too young to put all of your hopes in just one envelope"

I said goodbye to someone that I love
It's not just me, I tell you it's the both of us
And it was hard, like coming off the pills that you take to stay happy

Someone above has seen me do alright
Someone above is looking with a tender eye
Upon your face, you may think you're alone but you may think again

If I could do just one near-perfect thing, I'd be happy
They'd write it on my grave or when they scattered my ashes
On second thoughts I'd rather hang around
And be there with my best friend if she wants me

And far away, somebody read the letter
He condescends to read the words I wrote about him
And if he smiles, it's no more than a genius deserves
For all your curious nerve and your passion

I'm going deaf, you're growing melancholy
Things fall apart, I don't know why we bother at all
But life is good and "It's always worth living at least for a while"

If I could do just one near-perfect thing, I'd be happy
They'd write it on my grave or when they scattered my ashes
On second thoughts I'd rather hang around
And be there with my best friend if she wants me

If you think to yourself "What should I do now?"
Then take the baton, girl, you better run with it
'Cause there is no point in standing in the past
'Cause it's over and done

I took a book and went into the forest
I climbed the hill, I wanted to look down on you
But all I saw was twenty miles of wilderness so I went home

If I could do just one near-perfect thing, I'd be happy
They'd write it on my grave or when they scattered my ashes
On second thoughts I'd rather hang around
And be there with my best friend if she wants me

If I could do just one near-perfect thing, I'd be happy
They'd write it on my grave or when they scattered my ashes
On second thoughts I'd rather hang around
And be there with my best friend if she wants me

If she wants me, yeah
If she wants me, yeah
If she wants me, yeah
Posted 3 months ago by Sofa_King    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
Belle & Sebastian: the very definition of twee. Hell, even their names are twee. Like James Blunt without the edge and charisma. A generous 2 from the Nottingham jury.
 
too kind!
more like really f~@#ing annoying!!!
a sucko barfo 'one'

Posted 13 years ago by Glencoe_JC    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
Belle & Sebastian: the very definition of twee. Hell, even their names are twee. Like James Blunt without the edge and charisma. A generous 2 from the Nottingham jury.
 
Who's James Blunt?  And I like this song - it has me tapping my foot and feeling like today isn't such a bad day. {#Sunny}
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
It's like Cat Stevens covering Bertha with The Sundays.
Posted 13 years ago by CamLwalk    [ Reply ]
Beautiful strings in this tune
Posted 13 years ago by Zoonhollis    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
Belle & Sebastian: the very definition of twee. Hell, even their names are twee. Like James Blunt without the edge and charisma. A generous 2 from the Nottingham jury.
 
C'mon Fred, they may be a bit wistful or precious at times, but I wouldn't categorize them with a hack like James Blunt (with or without his storied edge & charisma).  That's just me though.
{#Cheers}


Posted 14 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 lily34 wrote:


same
 
Me three.

Posted 14 years ago by Jazbo    [ Reply ]
It's got a good beat and I can dance to it. I give it a solid 7.
Posted 14 years ago by Zamoeba    [ Reply ]
Belle & Sebastian: the very definition of twee. Hell, even their names are twee. Like James Blunt without the edge and charisma. A generous 2 from the Nottingham jury.
Posted 14 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Much prefer songs from If Your Feeling Sinister or The Boy With The Arab Strap...
Posted 14 years ago by StephenF    [ Reply ]
As we say here in the land of B&S. BOKE! {#Puke}
Posted 14 years ago by Glencoe_JC    [ Reply ]
Jammin'... Fresh... Me likey
Posted 14 years ago by whtahtefcuk    [ Reply ]
 mekblom wrote:
I thought I was hearing Bertha for a second there, too.
 

same
Posted 14 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
I find it a bit sickly sweet for my tastes.
Posted 14 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]

Dear Castasrophe Waitress= Outstanding Album


Posted 14 years ago by Pharlap    [ Reply ]
Listening to this strains my throat.
Posted 14 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
 pontiff wrote:
Is it just me or is this the Dead's Bertha riff?
 
And you know that notion just crossed my mind.


Posted 15 years ago by GINRUSH    [ Reply ]
This song is about how if you are in a relationship, you are going to sacrifice some things for that relationship.  Its a universal theme and the song discusses it in a fun way with a catchy tune.  Its a great song.
Posted 15 years ago by AMH    [ Reply ]
{#No}
Posted 15 years ago by Decoy    [ Reply ]
{#Zip-lip}

This song...is never going to end.
2 rating, down from a initial 4.

Posted 15 years ago by Kittee    [ Reply ]
I thought I was hearing Bertha for a second there, too.
Posted 15 years ago by mekblom    [ Reply ]
js5280 wrote:
The upside to this song is I'm finding the Mute button faster each time...
Posted 16 years ago by js5280    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by js5280    [ Reply ]
crinky wrote:
Yup. Twee is accurate but RP plays lots of twee bands including The Postal Service and The Shins. I certainly like Belle & Sebastian but in very small doses.
never knew what twee was. Or what it was I that didn't like about the Shins. Don't get me wrong, I have all their albums, but Mercer's twee voice makes them 7.5s instead of 8.5s. Thanks for clueing me in
Posted 16 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
pontiff wrote:
Is it just me or is this the Dead's Bertha riff?
Hmmmm... Good point there...
Posted 16 years ago by stevo_b    [ Reply ]
I'd rather hear The Dead or Phish or something instead... or Postal Service or The Shins.
Posted 16 years ago by kindermanltd    [ Reply ]
jbtidwell wrote:
My friend DJ Warm&Fuzzy refers to this type of music as "twee"
Yup. Twee is accurate but RP plays lots of twee bands including The Postal Service and The Shins. I certainly like Belle & Sebastian but in very small doses.
Posted 16 years ago by crinky    [ Reply ]
Major suckage.
Posted 16 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
I think that this song is about giving up everything to be with the one you love and then being happy with the result of that decision. Yes, that's sugary but how many love songs talk about the sacrifice that love often requires? It is a happy sounding song because he's happy with his decision. It fits.
Posted 16 years ago by AMH    [ Reply ]
When did this come out? It definately sounds like it's from the Malaise Era to me.
Posted 16 years ago by CafeRacer    [ Reply ]
exciter76 wrote:
they are pretty good, well, maybe a little bit much sugary but good composistion taste and ability
My friend DJ Warm&Fuzzy refers to this type of music as "twee"
Posted 16 years ago by jbtidwell    [ Reply ]
SpaceCase wrote:
I definitly hear that....
Yup...me too
Posted 16 years ago by favrood    [ Reply ]
Is there such a thing as aural diabetes? If so, these guys should have some kind of warning label.
Posted 17 years ago by ktnsb    [ Reply ]
pontiff wrote:
Is it just me or is this the Dead's Bertha riff?
I definitly hear that....
Posted 17 years ago by SpaceCase    [ Reply ]
Does this song ever end? sheesh...
Posted 17 years ago by -relayer-    [ Reply ]
they are pretty good, well, maybe a little bit much sugary but good composistion taste and ability
Posted 17 years ago by exciter76    [ Reply ]
Is it just me or is this the Dead's Bertha riff?
Posted 17 years ago by pontiff    [ Reply ]
daveesh wrote:
i STILL don't get the appeal of these guys.
I couldn't agree with you more !
Posted 17 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
Kerly wrote:
This song is the reason why I like Belle & Sebastian.
Quite the opposite for me... blah.
Posted 17 years ago by radiozep    [ Reply ]
cggarb wrote:
I can't get over how good this song is.
I couldn't agree with you less !
Posted 17 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
this song is wonderful.
Posted 17 years ago by luminousjune    [ Reply ]
never enough b&s thanks for playing!
Posted 17 years ago by TobiMc3    [ Reply ]
slartibart_O wrote:
in the 70's these guys would have opened for seals & croft.
lol! Summer breeze, jasmine mind, et. al.
Posted 17 years ago by bluematrix    [ Reply ]
Is this a cover? Enlighten me because it sounds soooooooo familiar.
Posted 17 years ago by DownHomeGirl    [ Reply ]
This song is the reason why I like Belle & Sebastian.
Posted 17 years ago by Kerly    [ Reply ]
Eunuchmusic.
Posted 17 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
in the 70's these guys would have opened for seals & croft.
Posted 17 years ago by slartibart_O    [ Reply ]
Cute, but...
Posted 17 years ago by witchchild    [ Reply ]
This song is ok but their other stuff is pretty good. I like their sound.
Posted 17 years ago by luin    [ Reply ]
Well, I can admit after weeks of bashing Belle and Sebastian, that finally there is one song of theirs that is... not Godawful... no, actually... decent. There. I said it.
Posted 17 years ago by chucklesalmon    [ Reply ]
pure schmooze............and not in a good way.......
Posted 17 years ago by birdiestobehad    [ Reply ]
ciscochasbro wrote:
hehehe - This reference cracks me up..... (partly because I have to partly agree ;^)
what a great movie. Loved it when Jack Black sang Let's Get It On!
Posted 18 years ago by Austin2Florida    [ Reply ]
ciscochasbro wrote:
hehehe - This reference cracks me up..... (partly because I have to partly agree ;^)
Ahhh I was wondering where the High Fidelity references were coming from. :-)
Posted 18 years ago by ArmchairMusician    [ Reply ]
The best song from DCW, and one of their best in general. This, folks, is why B&S are genius. Pure sun. "You're too young to put all of your hopes into one envelope..."
Posted 18 years ago by flyfree    [ Reply ]
This song makes me want to put on a pair of hot pants and go roller skating hand-in-hand on the boardwalk of some sunny beach. In case you were wondering...
Posted 18 years ago by Bammers    [ Reply ]
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!! This is my FAVORITE song at the moment and I am more than glad to hear it on Radio Paradise :D I am repeating myself, I know, but I like how RP keeps on suprising me with the music they are offering - so many good songs lately. Hats off to RP :)
Posted 18 years ago by Kerly    [ Reply ]
handyrae wrote:
That's exactly how I feel. Maybe one day we'll figure it out.
Me too. It's that Year of the Cat voice.
Posted 18 years ago by Shawneeo    [ Reply ]
rah wrote:
i can't decide if i like these guys or can't stand them. this song doesn't help me in the decision.
That's exactly how I feel. Maybe one day we'll figure it out.
Posted 18 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
Or Run for the Roses AliGator wrote:
:nodhead:
Posted 18 years ago by DarkStar    [ Reply ]
Been sitting here with turbotax slowly going through the annual ritual, but it all seems to be going so much smoother this year. Thanks Bill for the liquid music today that is making this ritual at least somewhat tolerable.
Posted 18 years ago by Johnny-smooth    [ Reply ]
I had no idea Haircut 100 had regrouped
Posted 18 years ago by jedzep    [ Reply ]
I can't get over how good this song is.
Posted 18 years ago by cggarb    [ Reply ]
very nice
Posted 18 years ago by Luna2    [ Reply ]
If it is in High Fidelity, its gotsta be good!
Posted 18 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
trekhead wrote:
"Swee-ee-ee-eet, sweet city woman!
Weird, I was just thinking the same thing. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE B&S.
Posted 18 years ago by laprincessa    [ Reply ]
I like the keyboards in this one.
Posted 18 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
i STILL don't get the appeal of these guys.
Posted 18 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]
i can't decide if i like these guys or can't stand them. this song doesn't help me in the decision.
Posted 18 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
I absolutely adore Belle and Sebastian, and this song is pretty good. Not their best mind.
Posted 18 years ago by she_once_twinkled    [ Reply ]
MrMan wrote:
Wow...wish I'd have tuned in a little earlier...any set with both Tom Waits and Belle & Sebastian MUST have been interesting!
Another chance this morning.
Posted 18 years ago by cmrump    [ Reply ]
Boring very Boring
Posted 18 years ago by pvcnote    [ Reply ]
I'm going to start talking in falsetto all the time - starting..... Now!
Posted 18 years ago by rascal420    [ Reply ]
a local dj cracked me up when she pondered b&s's effectiveness as backup in a bar fight!
Posted 19 years ago by lotus_65    [ Reply ]
DespiteAllTheAmputation wrote:
Bertha, don't you come around here anymore?
:nodhead:
Posted 19 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
Wow...wish I'd have tuned in a little earlier...any set with both Tom Waits and Belle & Sebastian MUST have been interesting!
Posted 19 years ago by MrMan    [ Reply ]
Eeeeh, Glasgeee
Posted 19 years ago by g1lgam3sh    [ Reply ]
I dig a few of the songs on Dear Catastrophe Waitress a lot. This one is one of the ones I would consider "just decent".
Posted 19 years ago by Tarindel    [ Reply ]
8)
Posted 19 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
DespiteAllTheAmputation wrote:
Bertha, don't you come around here anymore?
Yeah - I heard the opening, saw the 'Bell and Sebastian' on my taskbar, and thought it was going to be a strange and maybe interesting cover. But it isn't. It doesn't suck, since it doesn't have saxophones, but it seems pretty blah.
Posted 19 years ago by rsfc_carp    [ Reply ]
ciscochasbro wrote:
hehehe - This reference cracks me up..... (partly because I have to partly agree ;^)
Hi fidelity?
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
The world can be divided into two distinct groups: Those that dig Donovan, and those that don't.
Posted 19 years ago by buddhakowski    [ Reply ]
"Swee-ee-ee-eet, sweet city woman!
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Why can't we all just get along? (Sorry, I think that was the music talking.)
Posted 19 years ago by maxgruv    [ Reply ]
SonOfSam wrote:
From the "sunny beaches" of Glasgow (Scotland)
Glasgow? I can hear the influence of Jesus and Mary Chain...
Posted 19 years ago by masterhead    [ Reply ]
326 wrote:
This is a sunny little tune, I like it. Where are these guys from?
You get to enjoy this music it is jusy different than main stream, if you listen to the album you get a better glimpse of it..just keep listening to it and it will grow on you.. I promise...
Posted 19 years ago by masterhead    [ Reply ]
randomprime wrote:
Barry: What the fuck is that? Dick: Um, it's the new Belle and Sebastian... Rob: It's a record we've been listening to and enjoying, Barry. Barry: Well, that's unfortunate, because it sucks ass!
hehehe - This reference cracks me up..... (partly because I have to partly agree ;^)
Posted 19 years ago by ciscochasbro    [ Reply ]
=;
Posted 19 years ago by linlin    [ Reply ]
Funny comments all! It's a sunny, gay little tune! I don't want to hear it every day, but I don't want to hear bonecrushingly depressing music all the time either.
Posted 19 years ago by lotus_65    [ Reply ]
Bertha, don't you come around here anymore?
Posted 19 years ago by DespiteAllTheAmputation    [ Reply ]
Donovan did this stuff way-back-when. Only way better. This stuff sound contrived
Posted 19 years ago by Coppertop    [ Reply ]
326 wrote:
This is a sunny little tune, I like it. Where are these guys from?
From the "sunny beaches" of Glasgow (Scotland)
Posted 19 years ago by SonOfSam    [ Reply ]
Wha? What year is this? 1973? I gotta adjust the arial on my AM radio...
Posted 19 years ago by rascal420    [ Reply ]
Barry: What the fuck is that? Dick: Um, it's the new Belle and Sebastian... Rob: It's a record we've been listening to and enjoying, Barry. Barry: Well, that's unfortunate, because it sucks ass!
Posted 19 years ago by randomprime    [ Reply ]
Are you kidding me - who would give this tripe a 10?
Posted 19 years ago by ZM_Herb    [ Reply ]
This is a sunny little tune, I like it. Where are these guys from?
Posted 19 years ago by 326    [ Reply ]
Yawn. How about "Flowers on your grave" instead?
Posted 19 years ago by betsy    [ Reply ]
I think it ill spirited for the first comment to be negative. So I'll just hold my tongue (and fingers!)
Posted 19 years ago by rulebritannia    [ Reply ]