| | Stephanie Says Lyrics Artist(Band):Velvet Underground
Stephanie says that she wants to know Why she's given half her life, to people she hates now Stephanie says when answering the phone What country shall I say is calling from across the world But she's not afraid to die, the people all call her Alaska Between worlds so the people ask her 'cause it's all in her mind It's all in her mind Stephanie says that she wants to know Why it is though she's the door She can't be the room Stephanie says but doesn't hang up the phone What sea shell she is calling from across the world But she's not afraid to die, the people all call her Alaska Between worlds so the people ask her 'cause it's all in her mind It's all in her mind They're asking is it good or bad It's such an icy feeling it's so cold in Alaska, it's so cold in Alaska, it's so cold in Alaska If you find some error in Stephanie Says Lyrics, would you please submit your corrections to me? Thank You. Review about Stephanie Says Stephanie is a man? | Reviewer: kennyweezer | 10/1/09 I have a different take on it and considering I'm a Velvet Underground/Lou Reed freak, I might have some insight. The song could most likely be about Steve Sesnick, who was the manager of the Velvet Underground after the first album, "The Velvet Underground and Nico". The song, if interpreted in this way, is about Steve and how he manages so many bands and things for bands that he is neither here nor there sometimes and Reed makes note of that in the song. "People he hates now" could be the bands that he once enjoyed but now is simply a task to listen to and give help to. "Calling from across the world obviously refers to bands touring and calling and/or booking agents and whatnot asking him questions. The line, "she's the door She can't be the room" refers to how he is the starter for musical events, 'the door' but he actually isn't the talent and this could be frustrating for him(many times over the course of his career). "She's not afraid to die" is a reflection of Reed's point of view that although Sesnick handles all these stressful tasks he still seems self assured(unlike Lou Reed who kicked out John Cale for two reasons, one of them being that he was too self assured and not open to change). Towards the end, "they're asking if it's good or bad" is a perfect example of people consulting him for music choices and venue issues. The "icey" and "Alaska" part is a statement to how Sesnick has to seem stoically objective in his decision making and care for all the bands he had. So take what you want from this, I personally think there is no definitive meaning to a song. A last interesting tidbit is that Sesnick pushed Reed to write "hits" for thier last album Loaded but Reed, because of the pressure quit right after making it. Wow. | Reviewer: amanda | 4/21/09 I love this song. I know it's not about me or my situation (duh), but it reminds me of when my family was moving around alot. We lived in California for a while, and all the kids at my school learned that I was from the Midwest and they would ask really hurtful questions about if I was a hick or a farmer and the like. Most people didn't know my name, so they would call me "Indiana". It was so awful. I'm so glad we've settled now and I've finally found a stable place. :) if music is the food of love play on | Reviewer: trish | 11/1/08 this is one of the most lovely songs i know, it expresses perfectly how it feels to be trapped by other peoples expectations of us, the title may or may not be for alliteration purposes but we have all been stephanie at some point in our lives if we are honest, i have! Why is everyone bickering over a name? | Reviewer: SA | 1/27/08 The song is wonderful and I absolutely love it. It makes some great points and I can relate to it, except people don't call me Alaska. But it is just a name. I'm sure other songs have names of people in it. Doesn't matter. People view the song their way. Let them keep their opinions. It's their life and their rights. hey! | Reviewer: Steph | 12/23/07 You are not a preacher! The song is beautiful. It potrays a girl who is aloof from society, but has a unique view of the world. Isn't it lonely all alone in Alaska? I know it is not about me, m not saying that. Don't call me an idiot and blame my love for a song on my name Double Yew Tee Eff | Reviewer: Stephanie M. | 11/1/07 My name's Stephanie and I think this song's adorable. Just like The Royal Tenenbaums. Which is sort of not the best thing to compare with happiness, but at any rate, this is ridiculous. wtf!! | Reviewer: stephanie | 10/30/07 ppl its a song my name is stephanie and i am not bitching i kow its not about me its a song so bitches stop crying!! jeez | Reviewer: Dave | 10/29/07 "Stephanie" is just a name in this song, and there are probably thousands of Stephanies in this world. I bet Lou Reed would know who this Stephanie in this song is, if there's any connection. So until he reveals this "Stephanie" himself, stop relating just bunch of random Stephanies to this song, its just absurd. joking, right? | Reviewer: Anonymous | 10/12/07 this cant be a real argument... you people are all idiots, right? I mean, did any one claim it was about them? I don't see that anywhere. come on, lots of people love songs with their name in it. It doesn't mean they need to get over themselves, it just means they're human. Be nice....Jesus...(some people's kids) Don't flatter yourself | Reviewer: Simon | 9/18/07 Bit arrogant to assume a song written about 40 years ago is about your best friend? It's a lovely song about an unhappy girl in a humdrum life. Get over yourself. Review By Pages: 1 2 Review the song Stephanie Says The area is only for review, if you want to submit the lyrics or the corrections of the lyrics, please click the link at the end of the lyrics.  Download "Velvet Underground" Music | |
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