In an Instagram description posted on 10th March 2023, Gigi opened up about the song.
“Sally was the first girl I’ve ever loved.
There’s something to be said about the universal experience of a visceral and all-consuming first queer love, and how empty the room becomes when the person is gone. This...
[Verse 1]
Don't go to sleep, Sally, don’t go to sleep
I'm missing the sound of your voice
And tell me about all of your backwards dreams
Do you feel that you made the right choice?
How do you sleep? Sally, how do you sleep?
And how did your futon end up on the street?
You know that I'd ask you if only we’d speak
But I can't let you think you've got a hold on me
[Refrain]
And I haven't kissed anyone in a while
I haven't kissed anyone in a while
[Verse 2]
Don't say a word, Sally, don't ever speak
I know you're just stringing a curse
I used to think you leaving was the most that it would hurt
But sticking around, it was worse
[Refrain]
But I haven’t missed anyone in a while
I haven’t missed anyone in a while
I haven't missed anyonе in a while like you
[Verse 3]
Don’t look at me, Sally, don't look at mе
I'm not the one to look for right now
There's a box filled with mace
And what’s left of the brakes of the car
That your brother drives now
[Refrain]
And I haven't seen him in a while
I haven't seen him in a while
I haven't seen him in a while, have you?
[Verse 4]
Don't look at me, Sally, don't look at me
I'm not who you met at the turnstile
But there's a phone that could trace us right back to the day
When you stood on the train and you smiled
[Outro]
I'll never not miss that smile
I'll never not miss that smile
That I had right before we both wound up at yours
And you said I should stay for a while
Sally was written by Gigi Perez.
Sally was produced by Jake Weinberg.
Gigi Perez released Sally on Fri Mar 10 2023.