Halsey has publicly stated that “More” is based on her previous reproductive-health issues. Due to her prior history, she had long been operating under the impression that she would never be a mother. And due to the very-personal nature of the tune, the she classified “More” as being “one of the most-special songs (she’s) ever made.”
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Halsey Lyrics
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When a house ain't a home
Is it true, honestly
When it's all a part of me?
A couple years of waiting rooms
Finding God and lose him too
Wanna scream but what's the use?
I just can't take it no more
They told me it's useless
There's no hope in store
But somehow I just want you more
I want you more
Somehow I just want you more
I want you more
Somehow I just want you more
Wooden floors and little feet
A flower bud in concrete
Feeling so incomplete
Wonder will we ever meet?
And would you know it right away
How hard I tried to see your face?
A little screen, a photograph
Mine to take
I sit and I stare at your clothes in the drawer
I cry and my knuckles get sore
'Cause I still believe it won't be like before
Now somehow I just want you more
I want you more
Somehow I just want you more
I want you more
Somehow I just want you more
And when you decide it's your time to arrive
I've loved you for all of my life
And nothing could stop me from giving a try
I've loved you for all of my life
Love you more
Somehow I'll still love you more
Love you more
Somehow I'll still love you more
(Love you more)
(Somehow I'll still love you more)
(Love you more)
(Somehow I'll still love you more)
In Halsey's song "More," she opens with the lines, "They told me once nothing grows when a house ain't a home. Is it true, honestly when it's all a part of me?" Here, the artist is questioning the idea that homes are supposed to be nurturing spaces that allow growth to happen. She wonders if this is really true, as she struggles to find a place to call home. Halsey then goes on to talk about the waiting rooms she's been in, both literally and metaphorically, as she seeks meaning in her life. She's been searching for God, and just as quickly, losing her faith as she navigates the challenges of life. She's at a point where she wants to scream, but feels defeated and stuck.
As the song progresses, Halsey shifts her tone and begins to reflect on her hopes and dreams. She pictures a future with a family, including "wooden floors and little feet," and "a flower bud in concrete." However, she feels incomplete and wonders whether she will ever meet the person who completes her. Even though she's never met the person she's dreaming of, she's tried to imagine their face and capture it in a photograph. She sits and stares at the clothes she's saved for their eventual arrival, crying until her knuckles hurt. But despite everything, she still believes in the possibility of love and longs for it more than ever.
All in all, "More" is a raw and emotional song that speaks to the universal human desire for love and a place to belong.
Line by Line Meaning
They told me once nothing grows
People have told me that nothing can improve or improve when there's no love and happiness in a home
When a house ain't a home
When there's no love and happiness in a home
Is it true, honestly
I'm questioning whether this statement is genuinely true
When it's all a part of me?
I wonder if my experiences and feelings tie in with what they're saying
A couple years of waiting rooms
I've spent some time in places waiting for something to happen
Finding God and lose him too
I've looked for a higher power or source of comfort but eventually lost faith too
Wanna scream but what's the use?
I feel like shouting out my frustration, but it seems pointless because nothing seems to help
Lying awake and I stare at the door
I can't sleep and I'm staring at the door, maybe waiting for someone or something to come
I just can't take it no more
I'm at a point where I can't bear this any longer
They told me it's useless
People have told me that there's no point in hoping anymore
There's no hope in store
There's no reason to have faith because there won't be a positive change
But somehow I just want you more
Despite what others say, I am yearning for you even stronger now
Wooden floors and little feet
I imagine the sound of footsteps of small children running around on hardwood floors
A flower bud in concrete
A blossom trying to grow through tough circumstances
Feeling so incomplete
I feel unfinished, like something's missing
Wonder will we ever meet?
I'm curious and uncertain whether we'll ever meet
And would you know it right away
If we met, would you identify me immediately?
How hard I tried to see your face?
I've searched and hoped to see your face for a long time
A little screen, a photograph
All I have as a representation of you is a small screen or a still image
Mine to take
I treasure this picture or video of you
I sit and I stare at your clothes in the drawer
I sit mesmerized by the clothes you left in the drawer; a remnant of you
I cry and my knuckles get sore
I'm crying so hard that my hands ache
'Cause I still believe it won't be like before
I'm holding on to the hope that a reunion won't be the same as the last time things were comfortable between us
Now somehow I just want you more
Despite how much pain I'm going through, I'm craving your presence stronger than before
And when you decide it's your time to arrive
Whenever you're ready to come into my life, I'll be waiting
I've loved you for all of my life
I've already spent my entire life loving you
And nothing could stop me from giving a try
I'm willing to do anything to make it work, even if it's difficult
Love you more
I love you more than anything
Somehow I'll still love you more
Despite everything that's happened, my love for you will continue to grow stronger
Love you more
I love you more than anything
Somehow I'll still love you more
Despite everything that's happened, my love for you will continue to grow stronger
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ammar Malik, Andrew Wells, Ashley Frangipane, Benjamin Joseph Levin, David M. Lubben, Kevin Michael Snevely, Magnus Hoiberg, Peder Losengard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@noemie6648
she’s so brave for speaking about her miscarriage. this gives this song such a special place in my heart. what a strong woman. so proud of you Ashley.🤍
@samsanice
Noëmie wha?
@treyisdaddy.
@@samsanice This song is about her 2 miscarriages... it's sad but it's the truth and through this song she speaks that truth.
@Daniella1117
Wakanda she actually had 3
@hina4500
Not just about the miscarriages though. She said in an interview how she's been open about her struggles with having kids, but that she recently received news that her body was now healthy enough to carry kids. So, it was about her struggle in the past and ending with some hope since she can now.
@lanandraweathers435
Man! I love her even more now I learned something new didn't know she had miscarriages
@catalina1867
Anyone back here to listen and cry to this song now that she’s pregnant? Her rainbow baby is so loved 🥰😭
@siboochacha
As a mommy who had experienced miscarriage myself I am so happy for her that now she have a rainbow baby.
@boiledeggwater1292
by millions and the haven’t made their entrance yet 🥰
@deercat9918
Stop calling her child gay :/