Beneath
Corey Harper Lyrics
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All this pain will return
His money can't buy that smile
Cause everyone knows the way that goes
Most don't know that a heart is fragile
Cause you've been over the mountains, I've been on the sea
Getting away from all this, come and follow me
Waking up to new faces
and Phrases we've read
Familiar conversations
Tracing back to lies that I've said
Let me know you
I want to know you
Cause you've been over the mountains, I've been on the sea
Getting away from all this, come and follow me
It's not too far from where you are
Look down beneath
(Instrumental)
Oh, oh, oh yeah X2
Cause you've been over the mountains, I've been on the sea
Getting away from all this, come and follow me
It's not too far from where you are
Look down beneath
Oh, not too far from where you are
Look down beneath
The lyrics of Corey Harper's song "Beneath" speak of the fragility of the human heart and the inevitability of pain and noise in life. Harper suggests that material possessions cannot purchase genuine happiness or a true smile as people are aware of the façade. Harper urges someone to follow him, indicating that he has faced the same noise and pain and is now escaping it by sailing on the sea or over the mountains, suggesting that there are ways to overcome or escape challenging situations in life. The lyrics capture the essence of the human heart, which can be damaged and affected by the noise of the world.
The lyrics of the song also speak to the need for authenticity and honesty in relationships. Harper speaks of waking up to new faces, and even though conversations may seem familiar, there are underlying lies that he has said. He desires to know the other person truly, expressing his desire for intimacy and vulnerability. "Beneath" talks about a search for genuine connections that can help people overcome the noise and pain of life. The song encourages people to look past materialistic and superficial things and instead focus on what lies beneath.
Line by Line Meaning
All this noise will be heard
The noise surrounding me will always be present and audible.
All this pain will return
The pain I am experiencing will inevitably come back to haunt me.
His money can't buy that smile
The happiness I feel cannot be bought with money.
Cause everyone knows the way that goes
Everyone knows the outcome of this situation.
Most don't know that a heart is fragile
Although many people do not realize it, the heart is a delicate organ that needs to be handled with care.
Cause you've been over the mountains, I've been on the sea
You have experienced different challenges from mine, but we both seek an escape from our troubles.
Getting away from all this, come and follow me
Let us escape from our problems together and find solace in each other's company.
Waking up to new faces
Every day, I am met with unfamiliar people.
and Phrases we've read
I am reminded of phrases and words I have read before.
Familiar conversations
Despite being in a new environment, I have conversations I have had before.
Tracing back to lies that I've said
I am reminded of the lies I have told in the past.
Let me know you
Allow me to get to know you, so we can escape our troubles together.
I want to know you
I have a strong desire to form a connection with you.
It's not too far from where you are
Look down beneath
The solution may be closer than you think; it is right in front of you, you just need to look beneath the surface.
Oh, oh, oh yeah X2
Musical interlude.
Oh, not too far from where you are
Look down beneath
Reiteration of the idea that the answer may be closer than you think if you look beneath the surface.
Contributed by Parker V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sandville2396
You carry the roadtrip vibe perfectly. I showed the song to my wife and she immediately got the pictures of a roadtrip without knowing the video. This is by far one of the best songs I've ever heard. Best of luck for your carreer mate.
@madeleine7343
Can't wait to blast it while I walk around college campus! It's great!! Love it!
@josephinasanchezhenin2878
Hi Corey! I don't how or why but I found you on Spotify and I'm so obsessed right now. I love your style and of course your music, you are soo awesome
@bellavasquez9805
Road trip vibes , love
@Silkeeeuh
About a year ago you posted a video of you with your guitar singing 'beneath' and i fell in love with your voice. Now a year later you post a new video of 'beneath' and again you made me fell in love. Keep up the good work man!
@emilyhunter3989
this video is life goals
@edenpittman132
Did anyone else notice he only smiles in this thing like, twice? She does all the smiling.
Great song though, one of my absolute favorites ever.
@JosefineDahlback
When you posted the acoustic version of Beneath some time ago, I fell in love with the song and your voice. And now I love it even more! Lots of love from Sweden and keep doing what you're doing!
@katrinnoack3407
Such a great song. And the video is really great. I love this video idea of just traveling and enjoying this time 🙂
@laraoffroy
I just enjoy his music so much