Aimee Mann
Aimee Mann
Aimee Mann
Aimee Mann
Aimee Mann
Aimee Mann
Aimee Mann
Aimee Mann
Aimee Mann
Aimee Mann
Aimee Mann
Aimee Mann
Aimee Mann
Aimee Mann herself explains this song in the album notes to I’m With Stupid:
My love song to my imaginary friend, to a person you’ve never met and probably never will. Sometimes you need to write a love song, and so what if there’s nobody there? You have to invent somebody, an imaginary friend for...
Ray, as of today, I can't say things will ever be the same
And that could be a shame
'Cause though I think I know another lonely exile when I see one
And you appear to be one
Still...
I'm playing it down 'cause I could really be found if you've got it to spare
I'm playing it cool but it's terribly cruel 'cause I oughta be there
Ray, what can I say?
You don't know me, and it's just wishful thinking to keep myself from sinking
And hence, no evidence to support any theory I have handy
If you could understand me
And so...
I'm playing it down 'cause I could really be found if you've got it to spare
I'm playing it cool but it's terribly cruel 'cause I oughta be there
'Cause you're as bad off as me...
Ray, can we repay ourselves for days that we've lost through indecision
With one of recoginition?
If so, then here I go, 'cause some things you know...
And some you just believe in
And hope it comes out even
I...
I'm playing it down 'cause I could really be found if you've got it to spare
I'm playing it cool but it's terribly cruel 'cause I oughta be there
I oughta be there
I oughta be there
I...
Ray was written by Aimee Mann.
Ray was produced by Jon Brion.