Song Description
The song takes place on a train where an interviewer is conducted with an old, aging, past her prime ex-Hollywood starlet who is convinced if a new "buzz" about her could somehow get planted, people would pay attention to her again. Hence the interviewer asking, "Is it true, what they're saying about you?" throughout.
| Song Length |
3:46 |
Genre |
Pop - Rock, Folk - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Stressed, Annoyed |
Subject |
Actor, Age, Aging |
| Similar Artists |
Tom Petty, ELO |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
The age shows on her face
It's a shame
You've lost all grace
The way she moves her fingers thru her flowing mane
And talks about the world as if she's on a plane
She can't be bothered with the mere frivolity
That makes her late or worse appear she's off her game
Is it true, what they're saying about you
These lines, these god damn lines
You can't hide, you can't deny
I couldn't match the feelings with the ones she's got
Or convince her that the world is more than subtle plots
The more I talked the less she heard about the game
That It doesn't matter where you hide yourself away
Is it true, what they're saying about you
The train sped on its way
Through the townships of no acclaim
With no conductor now the rolling stock is lost behind
Yet the wheels keep upon the track in double time
You touch the glass and can't recall who'd you offend
The railway will never be the same again
Is it true, what they're saying about you?