The Umpteenth Journal Attempt

Really digging the new Phantom Planet album. It's practically stuck on repeat in the car CD changer. Favourite track is 'By The Bed'. From what I can gather, it's about an aloof guy who suddenly realises he's been giving his girlfriend the cold shoulder, but by then she tells him it's too late to fix things, and the guy is too stunned to do anything about it. Musically, it's just brilliant the way things start out slow, gradually build momentum, and just goes nuts towards the end, reflecting the desperation in the lyrics (especially the squealing guitar). I think Jason Schwartzman was still in the band when they recorded this, and he really did a kick-ass job on the drums (if indeed that's him). Anyway, the reason I dig this song so much isn't because it reflects any personal stuff I've gone through, it's just because it's a real tearjerker, and I usually like songs I can slit my wrists to, hypothetically speaking.

Her eyes were closed when I caught her in bed
Oh she seemed much happier then
I sat by her side and I couldn't help but cry
I was here for a reason and I...

Finally understood, and my oh my
Could only ask myself why oh why
Can't we talk this through and make things right?
Oh I'd sure as hell like to try

Right about this time she opened her eyes
And asked how long I had been there
Well, my tongue was tied. I said nothing, I just stared
She said: "Oh I didn't think you cared..."
Well, I wasn't ready for what she said next, she said:

"There is nothing else that you can do
No, you can't understand what I go through
And if the world has changed, well I'll be damned
Oh, 'cause I'm no good at being brave, not even on the better days
And there are things we cannot save
Oh, no matter hard we try."

She said:
"There is nothing else that you can do
No, you can't understand what I go through
And if the world has changed, well you'll do fine..."

Oh I tried, but no, I could not stand
I touched her with a trembling hand
I choked, I could not say goodbye
Oh, no matter how hard I tried