Gassed and Stoked - Loss Lou Reed
"Gassed and Stoked" by Lou Reed, released in 1996, is a #Rock song exploring themes of loss, existential reflection, and emotional detachment. The lyrics convey a sense of yearning and the struggle with personal demons. Musically, it features Reed's signature raw vocal style and minimalist instrumentation, contributing to its introspective atmosphere. The song resonates with listeners navigating their own experiences of grief and longing.
[Verse 1]
Well, you covered your tracks and now I can't see you
You had your ashes scattered at sea
There's no grave to visit, no tombstone to look at
You were in the NY Times obituary
There's no record, no tape, no book, no movie
Some photographs and memories
Sometime I dial your phone number by mistake
And this is what I hear
[Chorus]
This is no longer a working number, baby
Please redial your call
This is no longer a working number
Your party doesn't live here anymore
This is no longer a working number
If you still require help
Stay on the line and an operator
Will try to bail you out
[Verse 2]
I knew I should have seen you that Thursday
I knew I shouldn't have left
But you sounded so good, your spirits so up
I thought I'd see you next week
I say, over and over, if I had half a brain
If I had a half a brain in my head
I wouldn't sit here dialing a wrong number
And listening to what some recording said
Well, you covered your tracks and now I can't see you
You had your ashes scattered at sea
There's no grave to visit, no tombstone to look at
You were in the NY Times obituary
There's no record, no tape, no book, no movie
Some photographs and memories
Sometime I dial your phone number by mistake
And this is what I hear
[Chorus]
This is no longer a working number, baby
Please redial your call
This is no longer a working number
Your party doesn't live here anymore
This is no longer a working number
If you still require help
Stay on the line and an operator
Will try to bail you out
[Verse 2]
I knew I should have seen you that Thursday
I knew I shouldn't have left
But you sounded so good, your spirits so up
I thought I'd see you next week
I say, over and over, if I had half a brain
If I had a half a brain in my head
I wouldn't sit here dialing a wrong number
And listening to what some recording said
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