She said then I said -  Aton O’Cat 

Release information about “She said then I said”

• Artist: Aton O’Cat

• Release date: November 25, 2022

• Genre: Soft Rock / Rock with Brass  

• Theme: Communication problems, poor listening, one-way conversations 

• Music : Joseph J Nota 

• Lyrics: Joseph J Nota

• Mood: Observational, ironic, thoughtful, upbeat 

• For fans of: Soft rock with message, brass-accented pop-rock, reflective songwriting 

About “She said then I said”

“She Said Then I Said” was written out of growing frustration with modern communication. While people today are often excellent at expressing themselves, real dialogue as listening, responding, and staying focused, seems to be disappearing.

The song captures everyday situations where conversations turn into parallel monologues instead of genuine exchanges. Whether in spoken dialogue, written communication, or digital messaging, the same pattern appears: questions are half-read, answers are incomplete, and understanding gets lost.

Musically, the song keeps things light and accessible. The soft-rock foundation, combined with subtle brass accents, makes the message approachable rather than accusatory.

Song meaning / interpretation “She said then I said”

“She Said Then I Said” is about the breakdown of two-way communication. The lyrics describe:

• People talking without listening

• Answers that miss the actual question

• Poor concentration and short attention spans

• Conversations that feel endless but go nowhere

The repetitive structure “She said to me / Then I said to her” mirrors the frustration of circular dialogue. Nothing progresses until, near the end, the song finally imagines what real communication could sound like: meaningful, respectful, and focused.

The message is not generational blame, but a call for awareness: communication is a skill that needs attention and effort.

Musical DNA “She said then I said”

Musically, the song balances clarity and groove:

• Soft-rock base that keeps the song approachable

• Brass elements adding warmth and character

• Mid-tempo rhythm supporting conversational flow

• Repetitive chorus structure reinforcing the lyrical theme

• Clean, uncluttered production allowing lyrics to stand out

The music supports the idea of dialogue: steady, balanced, and purposeful.

Full lyrics “She said then I said”

Music and lyrics : Joseph J Nota ©

Man this is so very irritating

People can’t communicate no more

They are good in self-expressing

But do not listen that’s for sure

The same goes for comprehensive reading

I hope this is not for ever more

She said to me

Then I said to her

Then she said to me

And I said to her

So you don’t know what I am saying

Well now this exactly is the case

Let me give a try in explaining

When I ask you in more than one phrase

You answer well-meant but missaying

My question needs to be replaced

She said to me

Then I said to her

Then she said to me

And I said to her

You still do not understand?

Let me give you one more trail

I will take you by the hand

Send you four questions by mail

You’ll answer one or two at the end

Didn’t see them all too much detail

She said to me

Then I said to her

Then she said to me

And I said to her

So what you need to do my friend

Is learn how to concentrate

You need to focus till the end

Make a conversation adequate

It will make you competent

Then you really communicate

She said to me

Something meaningful

I answered her

So regardful

Then she answered me

Very very trustful

And I answered her

All purposeful

All purposeful

All purposeful

All purposeful

All purposeful

All purposeful

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