Here With Me
Dido(蒂朵) Lyrics


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I didn't hear you leave
I wonder how am I still here
And I don't want to move a thing
It might change my memory

Oh I am what I am
I'll do what I want
But I can't hide
And I won't go, I won't sleep
I can't breathe
Until you're resting here with me
And I won't leave, and I can't hide
I cannot be until you're resting here with me

I don't want to call my friends
They might wake me from this dream
And I can't leave this bed,
Risk forgetting all that's been

Oh I am what I am
I'll do what I want
But I can't hide
And I won't go
I won't sleep
And I can't breathe
Until you're resting here with me
And I won't leave
And I can't hide
I cannot be until you're resting here

And I won't go
And I won't sleep
And I can't breathe
Until you're resting here with me
And I won't leave
And I can't hide
I cannot be until you're resting here with me

Oh I am what I am
I'll do what I want
But I can't hide
And I won't go
I won't sleep
And I can't breathe
Until you're resting here with me
And I won't leave
And I can't hide
I cannot be until you're resting here

And I won't go
And I won't sleep
And I can't breathe
Until you're resting here with me
And I won't leave




And I can't hide
I cannot be until you're resting here with me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dido's "Here With Me" speak to the intense longing and yearning one can feel for a loved one who is physically absent. The singer of the song is unable to move or change anything in their surroundings for fear of altering the memory of the person they are missing. They are immobilized by the depth of their emotions, unable to call on friends or leave their bed for fear of forgetting what has been. The repetition of the lines "I won't go, I won't sleep, I can't breathe, until you're resting here with me" emphasizes the all-consuming nature of their desire to be reunited with their loved one.


The lines "Oh I am what I am, I'll do what I want, but I can't hide" suggest a sense of helplessness and vulnerability on the part of the singer, as they acknowledge their inability to suppress their emotions or move on from their longing. The repetition of the verses and chorus throughout the song creates a sense of circularity, as if the singer is stuck in an endless cycle of longing and waiting.


Overall, "Here With Me" is a poignant and heartfelt expression of the depths of love and longing, and the power that those feelings can hold over us.


Line by Line Meaning

I didn't hear you leave
I am in a state of confusion and disbelief as I did not perceive your departure


I wonder how am I still here
I am questioning my own resilience and presence in the aftermath of your absence


And I don't want to move a thing
The stillness of my surroundings serves as a reminder of our time together, and I do not wish to disturb it


It might change my memory
Any alteration to the physical space in which we shared moments together could alter my recollection of those moments


Oh I am what I am
I fully embrace and accept who I inherently am as a person


I'll do what I want
I have the agency to make choices according to my own desires and needs


But I can't hide
Although I have autonomy, I cannot disregard the impact of your absence and the emotions it elicits in me


And I won't go, I won't sleep
I cannot and will not leave this space or rest until I am reunited with you


I can't breathe
The absence of your presence has made it difficult for me to breathe and function normally


Until you're resting here with me
I require your presence and closeness in order to feel content and at peace


And I won't leave, and I can't hide
I refuse to depart from this space and conceal my longing for your return


I cannot be until you're resting here with me
I feel incomplete and unstable without you by my side


I don't want to call my friends
I fear that interacting with others will disrupt my current emotional state and shatter the illusion of your presence


They might wake me from this dream
The dream-like state I am experiencing could be disrupted by the intrusion of reality and the recognition of your absence


And I can't leave this bed,
I am confined to this bed due to my overwhelming emotions and the desire to preserve the moment we shared together


Risk forgetting all that's been
Leaving this bed could result in me forgetting the memories and emotions attached to our shared experience




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., FOX MUSIC, INC.
Written by: DIDO ARMSTRONG, PASCAL GABRIEL, PAUL STATHAM

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@manorim8947

of course..
Strange as it may seem when our mind hears the sounds of music can suddenly change our feelings in an instant into another dimension taking us to another place back in time then touches our heart making the memories come alive just once more amazing as it all seems lost for words only thoughts to linger with us until we leave this world ...

Good memories for sure...
I cried listening to this on the bus I was literally overwhelmed with emotions. Such a feel-good nostalgic vibe. Such a freaking nostalgia attack.... that hearing this after all of these years.

It gives me so many shivers... Just imagine yourself driving a car on a motorway at orangy sunset remembering your childhood and good music... Loneliness...

I guess I'm the only Sri Lankan who listens to the song right now.. Bit strange tho. Love from "lockdown" London. Be kind... xx



@cristinaindiodobrasil247

"Here With Me"

I didn't hear you leave
I wonder how am I still here
And I don't want to move a thing
It might change my memory

[Chorus:]
Oh I am what I am
I'll do what I want
But I can't hide
I won't go
I won't sleep
I can't breathe
Until you're resting here with me
I won't leave
I can't hide
I cannot be
Until you're resting here with me

I don't want to call my friends
They might wake me from this dream
And I can't leave this bed
Risk forgetting all that's been



All comments from YouTube:

@ErenlerCihan

Anyone here in 2024?

@luciaortiz4947

Me

@Numblic

Me too

@sidimammarsarah6778

And me 😊

@gaetantorres-cuevas7762

Me too😊

@user-fm6gn8ho9d

X5

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@axelxander3177

This song is truly a masterpiece. It never gets old. I've loved it ever since Roswell.

@yashom306

Yess Roswell ❤️

@aaronsmith4940

Omg roswell, that show literally showed me Dido and it holds a special place in my heart.

@filip2949

Same!

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