The House
Anna And The King Lyrics
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In the water
Something about my DNA
Lately I’m more my mothers daughter
Than my father
Would ever like to say
Everybody’s waking up
In a house that never gets enough sleep
Everybody’s waking up
In a house that never gets enough sleep
Theres something waking up inside of me
I could paint the walls
a different colour
To try and match the shades
I see the world in
But all it will do
Is make me wonder
Why on earth I spent
So much of my
Time hurting
Everybody’s waking up
In a house that never gets enough sleep
Theres something waking up inside of me
Everybody’s waking up
In a house that never gets enough sleep
Theres something waking up inside of me
I could leave
The light on
If you like
I could leave
The light on
if you like
And I just might
Because
Everybody’s waking up
In a house that never gets enough sleep
Theres something waking up inside of me
Everybody’s waking up
In a house that never gets enough sleep
Theres something waking up inside of me
The House is a reflective and intimate song by Anna and the King, which explores the idea of waking up to who you truly are. The lyrics open with the idea that there is something in the water, something about the singer's DNA that makes her more like her mother than her father. This could be interpreted as a reference to inheriting certain traits or behaviors from one's parents, but also a comment on the influence of our environment and upbringing on our identities.
The chorus of the song then paints a picture of a house that never gets enough sleep, which could be a metaphor for a life that never slows down enough for us to truly introspect and understand ourselves. However, there is something waking up inside of her, a desire to break free from this cycle and become more aware of her true self. This is emphasized when she contemplates painting the walls a different color, but realizes that it won't change anything if she doesn't address the deeper issues inside.
The final lines of the song repeat the chorus, with the addition of the line "I could leave the light on if you like," which could be interpreted as a symbol of hope or as an invitation to others to join her in the process of self-realization. The House is a poignant and moving song that encourages listeners to confront their own identity and become more self-aware.
Line by Line Meaning
There must be something
I feel like there is something happening to me
In the water
Maybe it has to do with my surroundings
Something about my DNA
Maybe it's in my genes
Lately I’m more my mothers daughter
I have been acting more like my mother than my father
Than my father
My actions have been different than what my father would like
Would ever like to say
He wouldn't openly say this because it may cause conflict
Everybody’s waking up
Other people are also experiencing something similar
In a house that never gets enough sleep
We are all living in a restless environment
Theres something waking up inside of me
I am experiencing a change or awakening
I could paint the walls
I could try to make some changes
a different colour
Make a big change
To try and match the shades
To match my perspective of the world
I see the world in
How I see things
But all it will do
But I realize this won't solve everything
Is make me wonder
It will make me think about why I did it
Why on earth I spent
Wondering why I wasted
So much of my
A significant amount of my time
Time hurting
Being hurt or causing hurt to others
I could leave
I could take a new approach
The light on
I could stay hopeful
If you like
If you want me to
And I just might
I may actually do it
Because
As a result of all these feelings
Lyrics © DistroKid, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christopher John Bourne, James Bourne, John Fields, Katy Forkings
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