Older
H.E.R. Lyrics
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Met someone that really swept me off my feet
He was 23
And that was so obscene, they say
We connected more than guys I met my age
I could tell because of the look upon his face
Even thought he had to turn and sky away
Wasn't long before I knew for a fact
That I was destined to be with guys like that, yeah
Boys my age are just not where it’s at
Don’t have time for simple minds, no
I wanna be with someone who already knows what’s up
Somebody so mature
He drives an old Rolls-Royce
Not hanging out with the boys
He likes to hold my hand
My folks would not understand
Yeah, I think I like older men
If you forget age
Then we’re right together
Wonder if this will last forever
Yeah, I think I like older men
I know I like older men
In H.E.R.'s song "Older", the lyrics tell the story of a young girl who falls in love with an older man. She met him at 15 years old and he was 23, which was deemed "obscene" by society. However, they had a connection that she didn't feel with boys her own age, and she knew she was destined to be with someone like him. She admires his maturity and sophistication, and enjoys being with someone who already knows what's up. They have an undeniable chemistry and she doesn't care about the age difference. The outro repeats the sentiment that she likes older men and wonders if this love will last forever.
The song explores the taboo concept of age gap relationships and how society is quick to judge them. The lyrics suggest that age is just a number and that true love and connection disregards age. Additionally, the song highlights the maturity and stability that older men can provide in relationships, which may be attractive to some people.
Line by Line Meaning
Dawned on me when I was just about 15
I realized something important when I was just 15 years old.
Met someone that really swept me off my feet
I found someone who I really liked and was attracted to.
He was 23
The person I met was 23 years old.
And that was so obscene, they say
Some people thought it was inappropriate or wrong for me, a young teenager, to be involved with an older person.
We connected more than guys I met my age
I felt a stronger connection with this person than with guys my own age.
I could tell because of the look upon his face
I could see in his expression that he felt the same way I did.
Even thought he had to turn and sky away
Although he eventually had to leave or end the relationship.
I knew
I was aware or understood that this was a possibility.
Wasn't long before I knew for a fact
Before too much time had passed, I was certain that I wanted to be with older guys.
That I was destined to be with guys like that, yeah
I felt strongly that I was meant to be with older men.
Boys my age are just not where it’s at
I didn't feel like guys my own age were right for me.
Don’t have time for simple minds, no
I wanted someone who was more mature and had more life experience.
I wanna be with someone who already knows what’s up
I desired to be with someone who already understood the world and had their life together.
Somebody so mature
I wanted to be with a man who was very mature and grown up.
He drives an old Rolls-Royce
The man I'm attracted to drives an older, classic car.
Not hanging out with the boys
He's not spending his free time with other young guys.
He likes to hold my hand
He is affectionate and likes to touch me in a romantic way.
My folks would not understand
My parents or family might disapprove or not understand my attraction to older men.
Yeah, I think I like older men
I'm becoming more certain that I'm attracted to older guys.
If you forget age
If you ignore the difference in our ages.
Then we’re right together
Then we would be a good match or compatible.
Wonder if this will last forever
I'm curious or unsure if our relationship will have a future.
I know I like older men
I'm becoming more confident and sure of my attraction to older guys.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Dallas Austin, p3h3r04l
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