Here
ALLESIA CARA Lyrics


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I guess for now you've got the last laugh

I'm sorry if I seem uninterested
Or I'm not listening, or I'm indifferent
Truly I ain't got no business here
But since my friends are here
I just came to kick it
But really I would rather be at home all by myself
Not in this room with people who don't even care about my well being
I don't dance, don't ask
I don't need a boyfriend
So you can go back, please enjoy your party
I'll be here

Somewhere in the corner under clouds of marijuana
with this boy who's hollerin' and I can hardly hear
over this music I don't listen to
And I don't wanna get with you

So tell my friends that I'll be over here
Oh oh oh here, oh oh oh here
Oh oh oh I asked myself, "What am I doin' here?"
Oh oh oh here, oh oh oh here
And I can't wait 'til we can break up out of here

Excuse me if I seem a little unimpressed with this
An antisocial pessimist
But usually I don't mess with this
And I know you mean only the best and your
Intentions aren't to bother me, but honestly I'd rather be

Somewhere with my people, we can kick it and just listen to
Some music with a message
(Like we usually do)

And we'll discuss our big dreams, how we plan to take over the planet
So pardon my manners

I hope you'll understand that I'll be here
Not there in the kitchen
With the girl who's always gossipin' about her friends
Oh tell them I'll be here
Right next to the boy who's throwin' up
'Cause he can't take what's in his cup no more

Oh God why am I here?
Oh oh oh here, oh oh oh here
Oh oh oh I asked myself, "What am I doin' here?"

Oh oh oh here, oh oh oh here
And I can't wait 'til we can break up out of here
Hours later congregatin' next to the refrigerator
Some girl's talkin' 'bout a hater, she ain't got none
How did it ever come to this?
I should've never come to this
So holla at me, I'll be in the car when you're done
I'm stand-offish, don't want what you're offerin'
And I'm done talkin', awfully sad it had to be that way
So tell my people when they're ready that I'm ready
And I'm standin' by the TV with my beanie low
Yo, I'll be over here
Oh oh oh here, oh oh oh here
Oh oh oh I asked myself, "What am I doin' here?"
Oh oh oh here, oh oh oh here




And I can't wait 'til we can break up out of here
(Oh oh, oh oh)

Overall Meaning

The song "Here" by Alessia Cara is a powerful anthem about feeling alienated and disconnected in a party or social gathering. The lyrics express a sense of discomfort and overall negative feelings towards being forced into attending a party out of obligation to friends. The lyrics can be broken down into a few main themes: first, the singer apologizes for seeming uninterested or indifferent towards the party and its guests. Next, the singer describes their preference for being alone at home rather than attending social gatherings with people who disregard their well-being. The third theme of the song revolves around the singer's experience at the party and their thoughts towards the event. They mention a boy who is "hollerin'" and they can hardly hear over the music they don't listen to. In the second verse, they express that they would rather be surrounded by their own friends, listening to music with a message, and discussing their big dreams. The song concludes with the singer being ready to leave the party, and telling their friends to let them know when they are ready to go.


Line by Line Meaning

I guess for now you've got the last laugh
You may have the upper hand in our current situation, but it won't affect me in the long run.


I'm sorry if I seem uninterested
Apologies if I appear unenthused, but this situation isn't my cup of tea.


Or I'm not listening, or I'm indifferent
I'm not paying attention, and I'm uninterested in what's happening around me.


Truly I ain't got no business here
Honestly, I have no reason to be here.


But since my friends are here
However, since my friends are present, I came to spend time with them.


I just came to kick it
My only goal is to hang out and relax.


But really I would rather be at home all by myself
In reality, I prefer my own company and being alone.


Not in this room with people who don't even care about my well being
I don't want to be among those who are indifferent towards my feelings.


I don't dance, don't ask
I'm not interested in dancing, so don't even suggest it.


I don't need a boyfriend
I'm content with being single, so don't push me to pursue a romantic relationship.


So you can go back, please enjoy your party
You can return to your festivities and have a good time without me.


Somewhere in the corner under clouds of marijuana
I'm sitting in a secluded spot surrounded by smoke from cannabis.


with this boy who's hollerin' and I can hardly hear
I'm seated with a loud boy who's shouting, and I can barely make out what he's saying.


over this music I don't listen to
The music playing is not my preferred genre, and I'm not interested.


And I don't wanna get with you
I don't want to be romantically involved with you.


So tell my friends that I'll be over here
Please inform my friends that I'll be in my current location.


Oh oh oh I asked myself, "What am I doin' here?"
I'm questioning why I even bothered to come to this event.


And I can't wait 'til we can break up out of here
I'm eagerly anticipating the moment when we can leave this place and move on.


Excuse me if I seem a little unimpressed with this
Forgive me if I come across as underwhelmed by this situation.


An antisocial pessimist
I'm introverted and tend to have a negative outlook on things.


But usually I don't mess with this
I typically don't enjoy these types of events or scenarios.


And I know you mean only the best and your
I understand that you have good intentions, and you don't mean any harm.


Intentions aren't to bother me, but honestly I'd rather be
Although you're not trying to irritate me, I prefer being somewhere else.


Somewhere with my people, we can kick it and just listen to
I'd rather be with my close friends, hanging out, and enjoying music that we love.


Some music with a message
Music that conveys a meaningful or significant message to its listeners.


(Like we usually do)
It's something that we enjoy and do regularly.


And we'll discuss our big dreams, how we plan to take over the planet
We'll talk about our aspirations and future goals, including our ambition to achieve great things.


So pardon my manners
Please excuse me if I come across as rude or uninterested.


I hope you'll understand that I'll be here
I hope you comprehend and acknowledge that my location won't change.


Not there in the kitchen
I won't be present in the kitchen area of this room.


With the girl who's always gossipin' about her friends
I'm choosing not to sit with the girl who frequently talks badly about her friends.


Right next to the boy who's throwin' up
I'm in close proximity to the boy who's vomiting and feeling unwell.


'Cause he can't take what's in his cup no more
The boy has had too much to drink and is experiencing the negative consequences of excessive alcohol consumption.


Hours later congregatin' next to the refrigerator
Several hours pass, and people are gathered near the refrigerator in the room.


Some girl's talkin' 'bout a hater, she ain't got none
A girl is talking about someone who dislikes her, but it's not true since she has no enemies.


How did it ever come to this?
I'm reflecting on how we ended up in this seemingly unsatisfactory position.


I should've never come to this
I'm thinking that it was a mistake to attend this event.


So holla at me, I'll be in the car when you're done
When everyone's ready to leave, please call me, and I'll be waiting in the car.


I'm stand-offish, don't want what you're offerin'
I'm hesitant to engage with others, and I'm not interested in what they're suggesting.


And I'm done talkin', awfully sad it had to be that way
I'm finished conversing, and I'm disappointed that things had to end this way.


So tell my people when they're ready that I'm ready
Inform my friends that I'm prepared to leave when they are.


And I'm standin' by the TV with my beanie low
I'm waiting by the television with my beanie pulled down low over my head.


Yo, I'll be over here
Hey, I'll still be hanging out in this area.


And I can't wait 'til we can break up out of here
I'm eagerly anticipating the moment when we can finally leave and end this experience.




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