Story Behind the Song
Here's the scoop... I'm at this party on 9/25/99 and I've got my cell phone clipped on my belt. While sitting in a chair, I accidentally bumped my phone against the arm of the chair and it dialed the last number I had called (which just so happened to be my mother). I had no idea this had happened until 15 or 20 minutes later, at which time my phone started ringing. I answered it to hear my mother laughing and asking how the party was going. I asked her how she knew I was at a party, and she explained what had happened, and that she had tried to call me back but had got my voicemail. The next day, when I checked my voicemail and heard the message she had left, I was instantly inspired and got to work on this song immediately. Along with a few other audio clips I had from messages she had left me, I had all the material I needed...
Lyrics
You have, One new message. Sent today at 8:27...
Clean your room [repeat repeatedly]
Brush your teeth, Comb your hair, Wash your clothes, Don't throw them on the floor, Make your bed, clean your room.
Brush your teeth [repeat 8x]
Comb your hair [repeat 7x]
Brush your teeth
Clean your room [repeat 6x]
Comb your hair
Brush your teeth
Make your bed, Make your bed, Clean your Room, Wash your clothes, Comb your hair, Brush your teeth, Clean your room, Comb your hair... comb your hair... comb your hair... comb your hair...
Hello, hello, hello...
But the party went on so what the heck happened... [repeat 2x]
People laughing and talking.
I could swear I heard Steve's voice in there.
It would be a shame if all this showmanship went to waste.
End of message. To erase this message, press 7, to save it press 9.
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