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1984
The Come Down
Dancing On The Bed
I Never
A.D.
Private Party
Pack Lite
Cathedral
Native Son
Wild At Heart
Dirty Laundry
My Song
Harlan Lyrics
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You didn't mind it anyway
Leaving you at 4 am
Feels like a dream I'd like to end and begin again
This time I'll pretendI know where you've been
I let my cheeks turn red today
You said the sun was hanging out on my face
I sing in tune to the songs you play
And today I will stay in one place
My car smells like your cigarettes
And how could I ever forget
The way it feels to be known by someone
The way it feels to be somebody's someone
I've known all along
How to be alone
I will sing my song
In Harlan's song "My Song," the singer reflects on a relationship that has ended. The first verse touches on the physical changes she has made since their breakup. She describes cutting her hair short, which may be symbolic of a desire for a fresh start. The fact that her ex-partner didn't mind her short hair suggests that they were accepting of her regardless of her appearance. However, the line "Leaving you at 4 am" implies that the breakup wasn't mutual, and parting ways was difficult for her. She wishes to go back in time and try again, but this time she would try to understand where her partner had been coming from.
In the second verse, the singer reveals that she has been trying to move on but is finding it challenging. She mentions blushing cheeks, which could hint at a sense of embarrassment or discomfort. Her ex-partner, however, finds it endearing, telling her that she looks like she's been spending time in the sun. She then mentions how she counts the days, implying some kind of yearning or longing for their time together. Finally, she describes how she will stay in one place today, suggesting a willingness to confront her emotions and deal with them rather than running away.
Overall, "My Song" is about the aftermath of a relationship that didn't work out as planned. It is about learning to be alone and finding comfort in oneself. The song also touches on memories and the emotions associated with them, and how sometimes we want to leave things in the past, but ultimately we should embrace our experiences and use them to learn and grow.
Line by Line Meaning
I cut my hair too short today
I made a change in my appearance that I may or may not regret.
You didn't mind it anyway
You are supportive of me regardless of how I may appear.
Leaving you at 4 am
Departing from your presence at an early hour.
Feels like a dream I'd like to end and begin again
Leaving you feels like a situation I want to restart and relive.
This time I'll pretend I know where you've been
Next time I'll imagine where you might have traveled to or what you might have done while we were apart.
I let my cheeks turn red today
I blushed and showed visible signs of embarrassment.
You said the sun was hanging out on my face
You complimented me on the healthy glow in my cheeks.
Let me show you how I count the days
I'll demonstrate how eagerly I anticipate the next time we get to be together.
I sing in tune to the songs you play
I harmonize well with the music you choose for us to listen to.
And today I will stay in one place
I won't move from this spot or change the routine.
My car smells like your cigarettes
The scent of your tobacco clings to the interior of my vehicle.
And how could I ever forget
I could never manage to forget the feelings I have for you.
The way it feels to be known by someone
It's comforting to have someone in my life who knows me well.
The way it feels to be somebody's someone
Being in a relationship with you makes me feel like a valuable and important part of your life.
I've known all along
My feelings towards you have never changed.
How to be alone
I'm still able to cope with my own company without feeling lonely.
I will sing my song
I'll keep expressing myself through music, even when you're not around.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Harlan Hutton
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