Maybe it’s Murphy’s Law that kids and
parents have trouble hearing each other when it’s wanted, but have
perfect hearing when it’s not! Kyra Reumann-Moore did an
excellent job singing the part of the kid on the recording of this one,
which has a Motown feel.
(Verse 1 - Mom:) When I call for you, your head is in a book I’m standing right there, but you never even look And when it’s time to eat, you say you’re coming down But 20 minutes later you’re still not around
(Chorus:) Do you see me? Are you listening? When I talk to you Do you hear anything? And I wonder Should I talk at all Would you notice me If I didn’t call....you
(Verse 2 - Kid:) When I want to talkyou’re always on the phone When I’m standing there, I feel like I’m alone And when I need your help, you’re always going out You don’t have time for me and it makes me want to shout
(Chorus)
(Bridge - Together:) When I want your attention It’s like talking to a wall But when I’m whispering, telling secrets Suddenly you hear it all
(Verse 3 - Mom:) I’m talking to your Dad about our plans About the trip we’ll take to the sun and sand Then you appear, and shout with glee “Where are you going? Are you taking me?”
(Chorus 2:) Did you see me? Were you listening? I wasn’t talking to you Did you hear everything? And I wonder What's the point at all Did you listen in When I didn’t call....you
(Verse 4 - Kid:) I’m talking to my sister (brother) when we’re in bed I begin to laugh at something she (he) said Then I hear the door and it opens with a creak “You say knock it off ! It’s time to go to sleep!”
(Chorus 2) (Chorus - w/descant:) You don’t listen to me when I try to talk to you. Why don’t you hear me?
(Tag - Together:) We're both saying the same thing: Please listen, but don't listen in (3x)
