In My Room
Hammond Jr. Albert Lyrics

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What's the use of all this talking
I can hear you as you walk away
Your in my room
That's where I'll be
In my room

After all you're so excited
By all the (?) you get invited to

But now I know you mustn't change
I won't go back
'Cause you don't want me

[Chorus]
I miss you already
I miss you already
You see, it all got so heavy
I miss you already

I'm so afraid
That I wake up
All alone with the door shut
In my room
There's where I'll be
In my room
She's in my room

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

In Albert Hammond Jr.'s song 'In My Room' the lyrics most likely refer to the feeling of abandonment and loss after a breakup or falling out with someone important. The opening lines 'What's the use of all this talking / I can hear you as you walk away' suggest that the singer has tried to communicate his feelings or thoughts on the matter, but the other person has left without addressing them, leaving him feeling unheard and alone. The chorus, which repeats the line 'I miss you already', solidifies this interpretation and underscores the feeling of longing and sadness.

The lines 'After all you're so excited / By all the (?) you get invited to' could refer to the other person moving on with their life, perhaps through meeting new people or engaging in new experiences, while the singer is left behind. The line 'But now I know you mustn't change' could suggest that the singer wishes the other person had stayed the same, highlighting the pain that comes with change and loss.

The refrain 'In my room / There's where I'll be / She's in my room' implies that despite the distance and separation from the other person, the singer still feels their presence - either through memories, thoughts, or even physical objects that once belonged to them. The final lines 'I'm so afraid / That I wake up / All alone with the door shut' further emphasize the fear and isolation that the singer is experiencing, suggesting that he is struggling to move on from the relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

What's the use of all this talking
There's no point in speaking as I already know you're leaving

I can hear you as you walk away
I can hear the sound of your footsteps as you leave

Your in my room
Even though you're gone, I can still feel your presence in my room

That's where I'll be
I'll be alone in my room with my thoughts

In my room
My safe space where I can be alone with my feelings

After all you're so excited
You're caught up in the thrill of all the parties and events you attend

By all the (?) you get invited to
You're invited to many exciting events that keep you busy

But now I know you mustn't change
I now realize that you're not going to change your ways

I won't go back
I won't try to change you or our situation

'Cause you don't want me
Because you don't want to be with me

I miss you already
I already feel the pain of missing you