The band released their first EP in 2011 titled "Brand New Me". In 2013, the band released their first full-length album titled "Everything I Used To Trust". In 2016, In Her Own Words signed to InVogue Records and released their second full-length album titled "Unfamiliar". Currently, In Her Own Words is signed to Thriller Records and have released their third full-length studio album "Distance Or Decay" in 2022.
In Her Own Words is Joey Fleming (vocals), Ian Berg (guitar), Eric Ruelas (bass), Omar Sultani (drums), and Andretti Almalel (guitar).
Right Now
In Her Own Words Lyrics
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Because I'm drowning in inches of water with you.
And what am I supposed to say?
You know you're the reason I'm acting this way."
And you weren't there when I was in over my head.
The room is spinning around again.
And I'm working on my ways because I haven't been very honest lately
Can you keep me from falling asleep tonight?
You're the only thing making me feel all right.
Skyscraper
building falling down around me.
Can you keep me from falling asleep again?
And falling too deep again
You built a wall, and I tore it down.
You took a breath and stole the words out of my mouth.
But what I wanted to say, I was trying to fix this with everything
Can you keep me from falling asleep tonight?
You're the only thing making me feel all right.
Skyscraper
building falling down around me.
Can you keep me from falling asleep again?
What are we supposed to do?
We're still drowning in inches of water because of you.
What do you want me to say? I know what I did but I want you to stay
Can you keep me from falling asleep tonight?
You're the only thing making me feel all right.
Skyscraper building falling down around
me. Can you keep me from falling asleep again?
But I felt the pressure of water over my head.
You weren't there when I started to
sink again. I know we're running out of time
Right here, right now, you were holding on. But I let go,
yeah, I let go. (Can you keep me from falling asleep tonight?)
I know we're running out of time
You said "what am I supposed to do?
We're still drowning in inches of water because of you."
What do you want me to say?
I know what I did but I really just want you to stay
The song "Right Now" by In Her Own Words begins with the lines, "You said 'what am I supposed to do? Because I'm drowning in inches of water with you. And what am I supposed to say? You know you're the reason I'm acting this way.'" These lines express the complexities of a relationship that is causing a person to feel overwhelmed and uncertain. The metaphorical language of "drowning in inches of water" suggests that the problems may not be overtly catastrophic but are still suffocating. The singer seems to be grappling with their own behavior and its impact on their partner. They acknowledge that they haven't been honest but hope to improve.
The chorus repeats the plea, "Can you keep me from falling asleep tonight? You're the only thing making me feel all right. Skyscraper building falling down around me. Can you keep me from falling asleep again?" This repetition highlights the importance of the relationship in the singer's life. Their partner is the only thing keeping them afloat in a tumultuous world that feels like a "building falling down around" them. The bridge of the song introduces the idea of a breached trust: "You built a wall, and I tore it down. You took a breath and stole the words out of my mouth. But what I wanted to say, I was trying to fix this with everything."
The final verse returns to the theme of struggling to keep their connection afloat, "What are we supposed to do? We're still drowning in inches of water because of you. What do you want me to say? I know what I did but I want you to stay." These vulnerable lines reveal the deep desire to make things work despite the odds. The song ends with the realization that time is running out and the acknowledgement that the singer has contributed to the problems in the relationship. The lines "Right here, right now, you were holding on. But I let go, yeah, I let go" are a regretful admission of letting something valuable slip away.
Line by Line Meaning
You said "what am I supposed to do?
Because I'm drowning in inches of water with you.
You asked me for a solution while we both struggle to survive in this situation.
And what am I supposed to say?
You know you're the reason I'm acting this way."
I don't know what to tell you, but you are the cause of my behavior.
And you weren't there when I was in over my head.
The room is spinning around again.
You abandoned me when I was in trouble, and now I feel dizzy and confused.
And I'm working on my ways because I haven't been very honest lately
I acknowledge my dishonesty and want to improve myself.
Can you keep me from falling asleep tonight?
You're the only thing making me feel all right.
I need your presence to help me feel comfortable and get through the night.
Skyscraper
building falling down around me.
I feel like my world is collapsing, and I am struggling to stand tall.
And falling too deep again
I fear that I may fall into a dark place again.
You built a wall, and I tore it down.
You took a breath and stole the words out of my mouth.
You tried to distance yourself, but I broke that barrier. You interrupted me before I could speak my mind.
But what I wanted to say, I was trying to fix this with everything
I wanted to express my desire to make things work between us, and I put in all my efforts towards it.
What are we supposed to do?
We're still drowning in inches of water because of you.
We both struggle to stay afloat, and you are the primary cause.
What do you want me to say? I know what I did but I want you to stay
I understand my mistake, but I need you to stay with me.
But I felt the pressure of water over my head.
You weren't there when I started to
sink again.
I felt overwhelmed, but you were not around when I was struggling to hold on.
I know we're running out of time
Our relationship is in jeopardy, and we are running out of opportunities to fix it.
Right here, right now, you were holding on.
But I let go, yeah, I let go.
You were still trying to hold onto our relationship, but I gave up on it.
Contributed by Lillian W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.