Sing
She & Him Lyrics
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He doesn't know what kind of guy he is
He's got a gold-plated ceiling and a TV show
A broken heart and he doesn't even know
He's glad to see you, yes, he's glad to see you
Open your arms and sing
The world's been waiting
They've been waiting for years
And they've just got to hear it
The kids are waiting, they've been shedding tears
So open your arms and sing for us
The world can be quiet when you're up too late
I'm just a childhood prisoner of the garden gate
If it's broke then kick it, dust yourself off
Find a quiet place and a have a good laugh
I'm glad to see you
Yes, I'm glad to see you
The song "Sing" is a beautiful and uplifting track that encourages people to be themselves and express their true selves. The song seems to take on a few different themes, but at the center of it all is a call to action: open your arms and sing. The opening verse sets the scene with someone talking on the phone and watching "Cribs," a TV show that showcases celebrities' luxurious homes. The person doesn't know the kind of guy he is, with a gold-plated ceiling and a broken heart that he doesn't even know is broken. But despite all this, he's glad to see you and the call is to open your arms and sing. The world has been waiting for years and they need to hear it. The kids are waiting, shedding tears, and they need someone to connect with and relate to.
The second verse seems to have a more personal focus, perhaps reflecting a bit of the author's own experiences. The world can be quiet when you're up too late, and the author is just a "childhood prisoner of the garden gate." It's a beautiful metaphor for feeling trapped and confined to a limited space, unable to explore the wider world around you. But the solution is to kick it if it's broke, dust yourself off, and find a quiet place to have a good laugh. Being able to laugh despite the challenges and difficulties of life is an essential coping skill for people of all ages.
Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of hope and optimism. It encourages listeners to be themselves and to share their gifts and talents with the world. Whether you're a broken-hearted celebrity or a childhood prisoner, there's something you can offer the world. So open your arms and sing for us!
Line by Line Meaning
Talking on the phone and watching "Cribs"
The singer is doing two things at once: talking on the phone and watching the TV show "Cribs".
He doesn't know what kind of guy he is
The person being referred to in the song is unsure of his own identity and personality.
He's got a gold-plated ceiling and a TV show
The person being referred to is wealthy and successful, with a luxurious home and a successful television program.
A broken heart and he doesn't even know
The successful person is also dealing with emotional pain, but is not aware of it.
He's glad to see you, yes, he's glad to see you
Despite his struggles, the successful person is happy to be in the presence of the artist.
Open your arms and sing
The singer is urging the successful person to be open and vulnerable with their emotions, and to express them through singing.
The world's been waiting
The world is eager for the successful person to share their emotions and music through singing.
They've been waiting for years
People have been waiting for this kind of emotional expression from the successful person for a long time.
And they've just got to hear it
People are eager and desperate to hear the successful person's emotional expression through singing.
The kids are waiting, they've been shedding tears
Younger generations are specifically waiting to hear the successful person sing because they have been moved to tears by their other works.
So open your arms and sing for us
The singer is once again urging the successful person to be open and express their emotions through singing, this time specifically for the benefit of those who have been waiting and yearning to hear it.
The world can be quiet when you're up too late
The artist is acknowledging that the world can feel isolating and lonely when staying up late at night.
I'm just a childhood prisoner of the garden gate
The singer personally feels trapped and restricted by their own past and upbringing.
If it's broke then kick it, dust yourself off
The singer is encouraging the successful person to take risks and not be afraid of failure or setbacks.
Find a quiet place and have a good laugh
The singer is suggesting the important of self-care and finding moments for joy and laughter, even amidst struggles and challenges.
I'm glad to see you
The artist is reaffirming their joy at being in the presence of the successful person.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ZOOEY DESCHANEL
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