Here With Me
Dido Lyrics
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I wonder how am I still here
And I don't wanna 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 wanna call my friends
For 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
The lyrics of Dido's song "Here with Me" are quite simple, yet profound. The song conveys a sense of longing and yearning for someone who is no longer there, and an unwillingness to move on from that feeling. The opening lines, "I didn't hear you leave, I wonder how am I still here," suggest that the person the singer is addressing has left without saying goodbye, leaving the singer feeling lost and confused. The following lines, "And I don't want to move a thing, it might change my memory," reveal that the singer is so desperate to hold onto the memory of this person that they are afraid to let go, even in a small way.
Throughout the song, the singer repeats the lines "I won't go, I won't sleep, I can't breathe until you're resting here with me," underscoring the intensity of their feelings. The repetition of these lines makes it clear that the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to be with this person again, and that their absence has left a profound void in the singer's life. The singer also expresses a reluctance to let go of this intense longing, as if holding onto it is more important than moving on.
Overall, "Here with Me" is a testament to the power of love and the strength of our attachment to those we care about. It is a song that speaks to the heart of anyone who has experienced loss or the pain of separation from someone they love.
Line by Line Meaning
I didn't hear you leave
I was so lost in my thoughts and consumed by my memories of you that I didn't even notice when you left.
I wonder how am I still here
I am in disbelief that I am still in this place without you, as if a part of me has left with you.
And I don't want to move a thing
I am afraid that any change, even the slightest movement, will disrupt the memories I have of us and the emotions that come with them.
It might change my memory
I fear that any alteration to my environment will affect my recollection of the moments we shared and how they made me feel.
Oh I am what I am
I am who I am with my strengths and weaknesses and I cannot deny that I miss you terribly.
I'll do what I want
I try to act as if I have moved on and as if your leaving didn't affect me, but deep down I know I'm not that strong.
But I can't hide
Despite my best efforts to conceal my emotions, I can't help but let them show and be vulnerable.
And I won't go, I won't sleep
I refuse to move forward or let go, as if holding on to the memories and the idea of you is more important than my own healing and well-being.
I can't breathe
The thought of you not being here with me makes me feel suffocated and incomplete.
Until you're resting here with me
I long for your presence and for the feeling of completeness that only comes when I am in your arms, resting with you.
And I won't leave, and I can't hide
I cannot bear the thought of leaving this place and the memories we had here or trying to pretend that I'm okay when I'm not.
I cannot be until you're resting here with me
I feel incomplete and like a part of me is missing without you here with me, as if my happiness and well-being depends entirely on your presence.
I don't want to call my friends
I am afraid that if I reach out to anyone for help or comfort, I will be reminded of your absence and the pain it brings.
They might wake me from this dream
I am holding onto the hope that this is all just a bad dream and that you will return to me, and I am afraid that my friends will help me face reality.
And I can't leave this bed,
I am so consumed by my memories of you and the feeling of loss that I cannot bring myself to leave this place where I feel closest to you.
Risk forgetting all that's been
I am afraid that if I move on or try to forget, I will lose the memories of us and the feelings that come with them.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dido Armstrong, Pascal Gabriel, Paul Statham
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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
@ErenlerCihan
Anyone here in 2024?
@luciaortiz4947
Me
@Numblic
Me too
@sidimammarsarah6778
And me 😊
@gaetantorres-cuevas7762
Me too😊
@user-fm6gn8ho9d
X5
@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!