I missed my father's 80th birthday
'Cause I was working nine to five
I didn't want to, but I was just too
Too busy thinking about
Cars, cash, and credit
How to establish myself a blanket
To secure me some savings for the years to come
I know nothing's ever over if I can prove
My intentions were good
So I search for something clever to say to you
But I can't
'Cause the action speaks for itself
Now I'm back to zero
--CHORUS--
I just called to tell you
Tell you I love you
Tell you I love you
I just called
Called to tell you, really nothing at all
You know how these things happen
I'm not quite sure what's been lacking
In my life
But I think it's likely it's you
I missed my first real anniversary
'Cause I was drinking by myself
Being an artist, yeah I was just too
Too busy dreaming about
Songs, fame, and romance
And "what a groovy night for a moondance"
I forgot, it's not groovy when you're all alone
I know nothing's ever over if I can prove
My intentions were good
So I search for something clever to say to you
But I can't
'Cause the action speaks for itself
Now I'm back to zero
--CHORUS--
credits
from Romance Without Finance,
released November 15, 2011
Words and Music by Theo Katzman
Drums, Percussion, Guitar, Slide Guitar, and Vocals by Theo Katzman
Bass by Joe Dart
Backing Vocals by Devin Kerr and Theo Katzman
Shaker and Whistling by Devin Kerr
Aaron Lee Tasjan is one my favorite artists. I feel a kindred spirit to his songwriting, and lyrically he is right up there with all the greats. This cat makes me cry and laugh in the same song. Theo Katzman
supported by 141 fans who also own “Called To Tell You”
I first heard "Adrienne & Adrianne" on FF's "Tailwinds" album, which had it's own kind of magic thanks to Kenni Holmen and the extra flavor of that sax section. This version reminds me of the Harlem Globetrotters and the piano and drum work are fantastic. "It Gets Funkier II" appeals to my computer nerd sensibilities. This album features Theo Katzman's best drumming that I ever heard. t0cktock
supported by 140 fans who also own “Called To Tell You”
I spent my New Year's hangover listening to "Sky Mall" on repeat, when I discovered my new favorite bass player. "Fugue State" is what you get if the Muscle Shoals musicians took a break to noodle around on Bach and eventually became my wake-up alarm. "First Place" reminds me of that scene in "Clerks" where Randal walks into the adult video store. t0cktock