Also american hip hop artist from mid/late 90s.
Some songs here are also by a band that goes by the same name, Greer. Members consist of Josiah (Voice, guitar), Seth (bass), Lucas (drums), and Corbin (lead guitar). They had a fifth member, Niko, who left the band.
Greer is a rising California based band. Their genre can be described as Alternative/Indie or indie-rock, but they have stated in an interview that they think it’s more Power Pop. “We jump around under a certain umbrella of, I think, Power Pop.” That interview can be found on the YouTube channel “17cityblocks” under the name “my interview with Greer”
With their release of their first song, “Song for Me”, on January 5, 2019 and “Bittersweet”, released on March 15, 2019, they have grown a devoted fan base. The band has had plenty of experience performing on stage. They’ve even gone on their first tour opening for The Regrettes in Fall of 2019.
Understand
Greer Lyrics
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These lines I′m hiding, feelings out of place
Emotions borrowed, never feeling right
Cover your sorrow, keep it out of sight
But I'm in and out of hopes and doubts
I know I′m wrong, oh-oh
I've tried to say, couldn't explain, the way I feel
Working for hours, always in my head
Don′t know the person that′s laying in my bed
I've tried to tell you time and time again
Can′t get the words out, but I wish I could pretend
But I'm in and out of hopes and doubts
I know how wrong, oh-oh
I′ve tried to say, couldn't explain, the way I feel
And I wanted you to understand
I′m left inside, of these lines
Blocking out my mind, putting in my time
I'm left inside, of these lines
Blocking out my mind, putting in my time
I've tried to say, couldn′t explain, the way I feel
I wanted you to understand
In the song "Understand" by Greer, the singer expresses his struggles with emotions and communication. He talks about how he tries to hide his feelings and keep them out of sight, but he knows he is wrong for doing so. He is in and out of hopes and doubts, unable to explain the way he feels, and he wishes that the person he is singing to would understand.
The first verse describes how he is always trying to erase the lines he's hiding, meaning he is trying to hide his emotions and pretend they don't exist. He feels like his emotions are borrowed and never feeling right, which could mean that he is not comfortable with his own emotions or that he is trying to suppress them for the sake of others. He talks about how he wishes the other person would understand how he feels, but he can't seem to find the right words to do so.
In the second verse, he talks about how he is always in his head, trying to figure out who he is and what he wants. He doesn't know the person that's laying in his bed, which could mean he is disconnected from himself or his partner. He tries to communicate his feelings time and time again, but he can't seem to find the right words to do so, which frustrates him.
Overall, the song "Understand" is a powerful expression of the struggles we all face with our emotions and communication. It highlights the importance of being open and honest with ourselves and those around us to achieve true understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Still here, just trying, trying to erase
These lines I′m hiding, feelings out of place
Emotions borrowed, never feeling right
Cover your sorrow, keep it out of sight
I am still trying to forget and hide my emotions that never felt right. I have been borrowing emotions and covering my sadness, trying to keep it hidden away.
But I'm in and out of hopes and doubts
I know I′m wrong, oh-oh
I've tried to say, couldn't explain, the way I feel
And I wanted you to understand
I have been struggling with my feelings, often doubting myself. I know that I am feeling the wrong way. I tried explaining, but I couldn't find the right words. All I wanted was for you to understand.
Working for hours, always in my head
Don′t know the person that′s laying in my bed
I've tried to tell you time and time again
Can′t get the words out, but I wish I could pretend
I am constantly thinking about my problems and don't recognize myself anymore. I have tried to talk to you about my struggles many times, but I can't seem to find the right words. Sometimes, I wish I could pretend and make everything okay.
I′m left inside, of these lines
Blocking out my mind, putting in my time
I'm left inside, of these lines
Blocking out my mind, putting in my time
I am trapped inside my own thoughts, blockading my mind and spending my time just going through the motions.
I've tried to say, couldn′t explain, the way I feel
I wanted you to understand
I have been trying to express myself, but unfortunately, I cannot find the right words. All I ever wanted was for you to understand me.
Writer(s): Greer
Contributed by Isabella N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jenniheidi3574
Rock and roll, baby!
[Verse 1]
Still here, just trying, trying to erase
These eyes I'm hiding, feelings out of place
Emotions borrowed, never feeling right
Cover the sorrow, keep it out of sight
[Pre-Chorus]
But I'm in and out
Of hopes and doubts
I know how wrong, oh
[Chorus]
I've tried to say
Couldn't explain
The way I feel
And I wanted you
To understand
[Verse 2]
Working for hours, noise in my head
Don't know the person that's laying in my bed
I've tried to tell you time and time again
Can't get the words out, I wish I could pretend
[Pre-Chorus]
But I'm in and out
Of hopes and doubts
I know how wrong
[Chorus]
I've tried to say
Couldn't explain
The way I feel
And I wanted you
To understand
[Bridge]
I'm left inside of these lines
in mind
in my time
Left inside of these lines
in my mind
in my time
Oh, oh, oh
[Chorus]
I tried to say
Couldn't explain
The way I feel
And I wanted you
To understand
@briellerodriguez1116
josiah's voice is so soothing... that 1 dislike is drew LOL
@empathyroll4347
And his lice
@dannyd9324
Brielle Rodriguez drew made 6 accounts
@tommie42
Drew's lice made accounts
@daskhi8815
they didn't release music for so long and now we getting fed WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE
@mekailabale
the “rock and roll baby” then it went straight into an amazing song that I’m adding to my July playlist 😌
@charlixd9776
Hey guys :)) good stuff
Edit: idk if you'll see this but I want to say that "song for me" is really important to me (I low-key listen to it every day). I get really spacey and disconnected a lot and it bums me out, but your song always brings me back and breaks me out of that numb feeling. All your stuff's awesome but that songs real special, thank you so much for making it. Alright I'm done lol I just wanted to tell you what it means to me, keep going you all are awesome!
@JadenByrd
I just read this to Josiah 🥺
@charlixd9776
@Jaden Byrd wait really oml I might cry
@ballislife7961
Jaden Byrd AWWW