“Hey Rachel” is an ode to lead vocalist Patty Walters‘ little sister, who he didn’t support as much as he feels he should have during a tough time. This version was initially released as a B-side on the Japanese version of the album but was released worldwide in April of 2018.
In a post on the band...
[Verse 1]
A decade's worth of damage done in unsaid words
We both know that's not what you deserved
There was always love, it was there but never spoken of
You held on when I was not enough
[Pre-Chorus]
It's a shame, this has taken me so long to say
[Chorus]
Hey Rachel, I'm sorry
I was younger and scared when you needed me
I was selfish and stubborn, a terrible brother
You don't have to forgive me
Hey Rachel, I'm sorry
Hey Rachel, I'm sorry
[Verse 2]
I always knew that I was responsible to guide you through
But I was blind when looking out for you
I was self-absorbed but I try not to be anymore
I put your diary back in your drawer
[Pre-Chorus]
It's a shame, this has taken me so long to say
[Chorus]
Hey Rachel, I'm sorry
I was younger and scared when you needed me
I was selfish and stubborn, a terrible brother
You don't have to forgive me
Hey Rachel, I'm sorry
[Bridge/Pre-Chorus]
It's a shame this has taken me so long to say to you
[Chorus]
Hey Rachel, I'm sorry
I was younger and scared when you needed me
I was selfish and stubborn, a terrible brother
You don't have to forgive me
Hey Rachel, I'm sorry
I was younger and scared when you needed me
I was selfish and stubborn, a terrible brother
You don't have to forgive me
No, you don't have to forgive me
Hey Rachel, I'm sorry
Hey Rachel, I'm sorry
Hey Rachel (Jukebox Edition) was written by Patty Walters & Alistair Testo & Patrick Foley & Andy Westhead & Ben Biss.
Hey Rachel (Jukebox Edition) was produced by Patty Walters.
As It Is released Hey Rachel (Jukebox Edition) on Fri Apr 13 2018.
As It Is vocalist Patty Walters spoke about this version of “Hey Rachel” on Instagram.
Until now, this 50’s-inspired version of ‘Hey Rachel’ has been an exclusive B-side on physical formats released in Japan. We recorded this back in August of 2016 (I think) with Ben of Lower Than Atlantis, and he...