Us
Clara Mae Lyrics

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I lost more than track of time
Think I lost my mind, we were up all night
Said we′d reach the satellites
But I didn't know how to do that
I was depending on you

Said you liked me for the flaws
That I know I got, got a couple off

Still, we fall like astronauts
′Cause when I'm with you I can fall fast
Look what you're making me do

You make me wanna try harder
Never wanted to, but I want with you
You make me wanna stay longer
Never wanted to, but I want with you

I never knew it could feel like the room started spinning
I never knew it could feel like getting high on just feelings
Before I was numb, but
Don′t know what you′ve done, no
I never knew it could feel like getting high on just feelings
Feelings of us

(High on, high on, get high on)
I never knew I'd get (high on, high on, get high on)
Feelings of us (high on, high on, get high on)
I never knew I′d get (high on, high on, get high on)
Feelings of us

There's so much I want to say
Tell you ′bout my ways, every dumb mistake
But I'm scared you′d walk away
'Cause I need you more than I should now
If only you knew

You make me wanna try harder
Never wanted to, but I want with you
You make me wanna stay longer
Never wanted to, but I want with you

I never knew it could feel like the room started spinning
I never knew it could feel like getting high on just feelings
Before I was numb, but
Don't know what you′ve done, no
I never knew it could feel like getting high on just feelings
Feelings of us

(High on, high on, get high on)
I never knew I′d get (high on, high on, get high on)
Feelings of us (high on, high on, get high on)
I never knew I'd get (high on, high on, get high on)
Feelings of us

I lost more than track of time
Think I lost my mind, we were up all night
Said we′d reach the satellites

But I didn't know how to do that
I was depending on you

Overall Meaning

In Clara Mae's song "Us," the singer describes the intense feelings of falling in love and the transformative power of that experience. The lyrics use imagery of reaching for the stars and getting high to convey the intensity of emotions the singer is feeling, as well as the vulnerability she feels in depending on her partner. Despite this vulnerability, however, the singer also expresses a newfound desire to try harder and stay longer with her partner, perhaps indicating a new level of dedication and commitment.

Throughout the song, the singer reflects on how her relationship has changed her, saying that she never knew she could feel this way before. The lyrics suggest that the singer was previously guarded and closed off, but her partner has helped her to open up and connect with her emotions in a more profound way. Despite her fears of scaring her partner away with her flaws and mistakes, she also expresses a deep need for him in her life.

Overall, "Us" is a song about the transformative power of love and the joy and vulnerability it brings.

Line by Line Meaning

I lost more than track of time
I was so caught up in the moment with you that I lost all sense of time and direction.

Think I lost my mind, we were up all night
The intense feelings and experiences we shared together made me feel like I was going crazy, but I didn't want it to end.

Said we'd reach the satellites, but I didn't know how to do that
I had big ambitions for us, but I didn't know how to make them happen. I relied on you to guide us towards them.

I was depending on you
I trusted and relied on you to help me navigate through our relationship and achieve our goals together.

Said you liked me for the flaws that I know I got, got a couple off
You were attracted to me despite my imperfections and I appreciate that about you. I know I have some flaws, but I'm working on them.

Still, we fall like astronauts cause when I'm with you I can fall fast
We take big risks in our relationship, like falling astronauts taking a leap into the unknown. But I'm willing to take them with you because our connection is so strong.

Look what you're making me do
You inspire me to be the best version of myself and take chances I wouldn't normally take. You bring out the best in me.

You make me wanna try harder, never wanted to, but I want with you
You motivate me to put in extra effort and go above and beyond, even though I never thought I was capable of it. I want to do it all with you by my side.

You make me wanna stay longer, never wanted to, but I want with you
I've always had a hard time sticking around and committing, but you make me want to stay and be with you for the long haul. You make me feel like home.

I never knew it could feel like the room started spinning
Being with you is such an overwhelming and intense experience that it feels like the world is moving around me. I've never felt anything like it before.

I never knew it could feel like getting high on just feelings
The emotions and sensations I feel when I'm with you are so intense that it feels like I'm on a natural high. I don't need anything else.

Before I was numb, but don't know what you've done, no
Before I met you, I was emotionally closed off and didn't allow myself to feel anything deeply. But now, you've opened me up to a whole new world of feelings I never knew existed.

Feelings of us
All of these intense emotions and experiences are unique to us and our relationship. The bond we have is special and irreplaceable.

There's so much I want to say, tell you 'bout my ways, every dumb mistake
There's a lot I want to share with you about myself, even the not-so-great parts. I want to be completely open and honest with you.

But I'm scared you'd walk away, 'cause I need you more than I should now
I'm afraid that if I'm completely honest with you, you'll see all of my flaws and decide to leave me. But I need you in my life more than I probably should.

Writer(s): Cassandra Elin Desiree Stroeberg, Clara Fredrika Hagman, Mugisho Nhonzi

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