One of her biggest breaks in acting came in 2002, when she got the opportunity to play Hilary Duff's best friend in the made for television movie Cadet Kelly, where she also acted alongside Christy Carlson Romano. This movie became a regular feature on American cable channel Disney. She played "Carla Hall" in the movie. "Carla Hall" was a military school cadet who would not break school rules until she met "Kelly", played by Duff.
What has been, so far, arguably her biggest break in the entertainment business, however, came also in 2002, when she began to play "Hazel Aden" in Degrassi: The Next Generation. Degrassi: The Next Generation followed in the steps of six other shows branded with the Degrassi name (dating back to 1979) in becoming a major hit across Canada, and Lewis reached fame, at least among teenaged television viewers.
In 2002, Degrassi: The Next Generation began to be shown on Nickelodeon's The N, a network geared towards more mature adolescent audiences, and Lewis began to become known in the United States as well.
Talk To Me
Andrea Lewis Lyrics
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You never talk to me
You know I'd listen
To what you have to say
And hey
You never look at me
You know I miss it
Do you see the light of the setting sun
Do you feel the breeze through the open window
Do you see the end of the winding road
And will you talk to me
Hey
You never write to me
You know I'd read it
And reply right away
And hey
You never call for me
You know I'd answer
Hear what you'd have to say
Do you see the light of the setting sun
Do you feel the breeze through the open window
Do you see the end of the winding road
And will you talk to me
Do you see the light of the setting sun
Do you feel the breeze through the open window
Do you see the end of the winding road
And will you talk to me
(Simon Curtis)
What would I say
This can't be said
We can talk and talk for hours
What would it change
You know I can feel
There's nothing left here to hold onto
There's nothing left to salvage
Cause it's over
Do you see the light of the setting sun
Do you feel the breeze through the open window
Do you see the end of the winding road
And will you talk to me
Do you see the light of the setting sun
Do you feel the breeze through the open window
Do you see the end of the winding road
And will you talk to me
Hey
You never cry for me
You know I'd be there
To wipe up every tear
Andrea Lewis's song "Talk To Me" is a plea for communication from someone who is being ignored. The chorus asks the listener if they see the beauty in the world around them, and if they are willing to talk to the singer. The first verse notes that the listener never talks to the singer, but that she would be happy to listen to anything they might have to say. The second verse mentions that the listener never writes, calls or looks at the singer anymore, but that the singer misses these things. The bridge has a spoken-word interlude by Simon Curtis that recognizes that sometimes there is nothing left to say, and that a relationship may be beyond repair.
The song's delivery is poignant, with the melody and the singer's voice emphasizing the feelings of loneliness and isolation that come from being ignored. The chorus is particularly effective in highlighting the beauty around the listener, implying that they are missing out on it by not engaging with the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey
She is trying to get someone's attention to talk to her.
You never talk to me
She feels ignored and wants someone to communicate with her.
You know I'd listen
She is willing to pay attention to what the other person has to say.
To what you have to say
She is open to hearing and understanding the other person's thoughts and feelings.
And hey
She is still attempting to grab the person's attention.
You never look at me
She misses the way the person used to engage with her physically.
You know I miss it
She feels emotional pain from the lack of connection she is experiencing.
The way you used to stare
She misses the intense, loving gaze the person used to give her.
Do you see the light of the setting sun
She is questioning whether the person is present and aware of their surroundings.
Do you feel the breeze through the open window
She is questioning whether the person is open to experience something new.
Do you see the end of the winding road
She is questioning whether the person is aware of the potential outcome of their current situation.
And will you talk to me
She is requesting for the person to communicate with her and address the problems in their relationship.
You never write to me
She feels ignored and neglected in their relationship.
You know I'd read it
She would respond to any written communication from the person.
And reply right away
She is eager to engage with the person and communicate effectively.
You never call for me
She feels ignored and neglected in their relationship.
You know I'd answer
She is willing to respond to any calls from the person.
Hear what you'd have to say
She is open and willing to listen to the person's thoughts and feelings.
What would I say
The other person is not sure what to say in response to her plea for communication.
This can't be said
The other person does not see any way to save the relationship or communicate effectively.
We can talk and talk for hours
The other person does not believe that talking will help their situation.
What would it change
The other person does not see how talking will help them fix their problems.
You know I can feel
The other person is aware of the emotional pain and distress she is feeling.
There's nothing left here to hold onto
The other person believes that their relationship is beyond repair.
There's nothing left to salvage
The other person does not believe that any part of their relationship is worth saving.
Cause it's over
The other person has given up on their relationship and does not believe that communication can help save it.
You never cry for me
She feels like the other person is not emotionally invested and engaged in their relationship.
You know I'd be there
She is willing to support and comfort the person if they allow her to do so.
To wipe up every tear
She is willing to help the person move forward by comforting them and wiping away their tears.
Contributed by Emily C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mehrunissah93
Very nice. So many Degrassi kids can sing, but only Jimmy/Drake made it. Anyway, I like her soulful, smoky cafe voice.
Fabián López
i love this song...
gimmemorehector
Love this song... Anyone got the lyrics? I listened to the song and I typed up what I heard but can't post on a comment cuz it's too long. I'd share if ya'll wanna.
adama sarr
WOW andrea your'e such a great singer..
JeniiJeniiJenii
amazing...
Megan .Skepple
sonn u sound reaalllyyy nicee!!! omggg i love your musicc
Ivan Tuenione
K bonita ^^
Armoni Searight
@Abercrombito please do share