Grant Lee Buffalo has an Americana-tinged sound, clearly influenced by the likes of Neil Young and elements of old-fashioned country music, and often tackled political and social issues in their lyrics (for example, "Lone Star Song" from Mighty Joe Moon references the infamous Waco siege). They toured with major bands of the early-to-mid 1990s such as R.E.M., Pearl Jam and the Smashing Pumpkins.
In My Room
Grant Lee Buffalo Lyrics
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Tell my secrets to
In my room
In my room (in my room)
In this world I lock out all my
Worries and my cares
In my room
Do my dreaming and my scheming
Lie awake and pray
Do my crying and my sighing
Laugh at yesterday
Now it's dark and I'm alone and
I won't be afraid
In my room
In my room (in my room)
In my room (in my room)
In my room (in my room)
In my room (in my room)
In my room (in my room)
In my room (in my room)
In my room (in my room)
The lyrics of Grant Lee Buffalo's song In My Room are a testament to a person's need for solace and privacy in their most vulnerable moments. The song describes a room where the singer can escape from the stresses of the world and express their true feelings. This room is a sanctuary where the singer can reveal their secrets, dream, scheme, and pray. In this place of comfort, the singer can also confront the pain of the past and laugh at yesterday's troubles. The room is a cocoon where the singer can retreat and be alone without fear.
The song's emphasis on seclusion and privacy may reflect the isolation that many people experience in contemporary society. Despite the prevalence of social media and digital connectivity, people may still feel disconnected and alone. In this sense, the room serves as a metaphor for the inner world of the human psyche, where individuals can explore their most intimate thoughts and emotions. The song suggests that finding the space to engage in introspection and self-exploration is essential for achieving personal growth and maintaining mental well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a room where I can go and
There's a space where I can hide and
Tell my secrets to
Be completely honest, and let my secrets out to
In my room
In my own space
In my room (in my room)
In the space where I am
In this world I lock out all my
Shutting out all of the
Worries and my cares
Worries and fears that I have to bear
In my room
In my own space
In my room (in my room)
In the space where I am
Do my dreaming and my scheming
Dream and think about my plans
Lie awake and pray
Stay up at night and pray to God
Do my crying and my sighing
Weep and wail, if I need to
Laugh at yesterday
Find humour even in yesterday's sorrows
Now it's dark and I'm alone and
Now that it's dark and I'm on my own
I won't be afraid
I won't be scared
In my room
In my secret chamber
In my room (in my room)
In the space where I am
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: VINCE CLARKE
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