Originally from Newmarket, Ontario, she played in a band with Tim Oxford of Arkells in high school before moving to Victoria, British Columbia to attend university.
While in university, she recorded a number of song demos in a friend's recording studio and quickly attracted the attention of other area musicians, releasing her début EP "The Beat Stuff" in 2008. The EP garnered airplay on CBC Radio 3, who later also named Georgas the winner of their 2009 Bucky Award for Best New Artist. Following a show in New York City in 2009, Georgas was invited to write a song for a Wal-Mart commercial; the resulting track, "You've Got a Place Called Home", ran in the store's Autumn advertising campaign.
She released her full-length début album, "This Is Good", on 27th April 2010. Two songs from the album, "Chit Chat" and "The Deep End", also appeared on a split single with Mark Watrous in 2009.
In 2016, she released a new full-length album, "For Evelyn", after several singles featuring tracks from said album.
Let's Talk
Hannah Georgas Lyrics
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The one who looks over a timid and shy smile
If only I could be bolder
I know I could try but I don't think those words would come out right
But I know I could try... so here it goes:
Did you happen to know I won a spelling bee when I was in grade three?
Did you happen to know I placed third in a speech meet when I was in grade three?
So what was it like when you were young and seventeen
I know that I lied just so that I could stay out all hours of the night, just to stay out all night
Let's talk about love, let's laugh about life
Let's sing about the stars, let's drive into the night
Let's talk about love, let's laugh about life
So, what was it like when you had your first kiss?
I remember mine just 'cause you practically missed
And what was it like when you had your heart broken?
I know I cried and it took a while to feel whole again
Let's talk about love, let's laugh about life
Let's sing about the stars, let's drive into the night
Let's talk about love, let's laugh about life
And we're all getting older and it's time to figure out why
Our hearts were growing colder, oh, oh, feeling tangled up inside
But if it's love that we're looking for, I know we can give a little more
Is that we just wanna be held?
I just want to be held
Let's talk about love, let's laugh about life
Let's sing about the stars, let's drive into the night
Forget about the day and look forward to tonight
Let's not worry about right now, let's not try an answer why
Let's just open up our hearts and sit here for a while
Let's talk about love, let's talk about love
Let's talk about love, let's talk about love
Let's talk about love
The song "Let's Talk" by Hannah Georgas is about someone who is timid and shy but is trying to open up and share more about themselves in order to connect with others in their life. The singer of the song is admitting to their social anxiety and their struggle to communicate effectively with others. They struggle to find the right words to say in certain situations, but they recognize their own strengths and accomplishments, like winning a spelling bee and placing third in a speech meet in grade three.
The singer also tries to bridge the gap with someone they are interested in by asking about their experiences of love, life, and growing up. They also reflect on their own experiences, admitting to lying to stay out late and crying after having their heart broken. The song seems to be about the universal human experiences of love, vulnerability, and connection, and the longing we all have to feel understood and accepted.
One interpretation of the song could be that the singer is trying to gain confidence in their social skills and foster a deeper connection with those around them. There is a sense of vulnerability and honesty in the lyrics, and a desire to connect with others in a more authentic way. The lines “But if it’s love that we’re looking for, I know we can give a little more / Is that we just wanna be held?” suggest that the singer is looking for a deeper emotional connection with others.
Line by Line Meaning
See I'm just the one
I often blend into the background and am overshadowed despite wanting to be noticed.
The one who looks over a timid and shy smile
My reserved personality often leads me to only cracking a small smile or no smile at all.
If only I could be bolder
I wish I could be more confident and express myself with more conviction.
I know I could try but I don't think those words would come out right
I fear that even if I do speak up, my words will not be able to convey my thoughts and feelings effectively.
Did you happen to know I won a spelling bee when I was in grade three?
I'm sharing a trivial but impressive childhood achievement in hopes of sparking a conversation.
Did you happen to know I placed third in a speech meet when I was in grade three?
Again, I'm sharing another past accomplishment in hopes of connecting with the person I'm talking to.
So what was it like when you were young and seventeen
I'm attempting to steer the conversation towards the other person's past experiences.
I know I tried to fight at you, twice the size of me
I'm reminiscing about a time when I courageously stood up for myself despite being physically outmatched.
I know that I lied just so that I could stay out all hours of the night, just to stay out all night
I'm admitting to a past misdeed or mistake where I lied about staying out late.
So, what was it like when you had your first kiss?
I'm trying to initiate a conversation about the other person's romantic experiences.
I remember mine just 'cause you practically missed
I'm sharing a personal anecdote about my own first kiss and how it wasn't ideal.
And what was it like when you had your heart broken?
I'm asking about the other person's emotional experiences.
I know I cried and it took a while to feel whole again
I'm relating to the other person by sharing a similar emotional experience I had.
And we're all getting older and it's time to figure out why
I'm reflecting on the inevitability of aging and the need to make sense of life's purpose.
Our hearts were growing colder, oh, oh, feeling tangled up inside
I'm expressing my own personal emotional struggles and how it's impacting me.
But if it's love that we're looking for, I know we can give a little more
I'm hopeful that if we focus on love, we can find redemption and fulfillment.
Is that we just wanna be held?
I'm expressing a desire for physical and emotional comfort.
I just want to be held
I'm reiterating my need for comfort and intimacy.
Let's talk about love, let's laugh about life
I'm advocating for more open and honest discussions about love and enjoying the present moment.
Let's sing about the stars, let's drive into the night
I'm suggesting fun and spontaneous activities that can add joy and adventure to our lives.
Forget about the day and look forward to tonight
I'm encouraging us not to dwell on the past or dwell on our problems and instead embrace the present moment.
Let's not worry about right now, let's not try an answer why
I'm advocating for a carefree and lighthearted attitude that doesn't always seek answers or solutions.
Let's just open up our hearts and sit here for a while
I'm advocating for vulnerability and an openness to deep conversations and connection.
Let's talk about love
I'm reiterating the importance of discussing love, relationships, and personal experiences.
Contributed by Natalie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.