A Vancouver, British Columbia native, Brome was exposed at an early age to classic soul through his mother. He wrote his first song at the age of 14 and, just prior to completing high school, dropped out to pursue music full-time. A dusty and sparse ballad titled "Fill Your Brains" appeared on Kitsuné Maison 17: World Wild Issue in 2015. Shortly after his 20th birthday, in July 2016, "Fill Your Brains" became the title track of his debut EP. The six-track set was released through a deal arranged with Nettwerk, the long-running label based in Brome's hometown.
BOY
Harrison Brome Lyrics
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From all things that you had said
There were words that had been unspoken
That I wanted to hear you say
"You're just a boy who′s been dreaming about something"
Said "whats your purpose how you making a change"
I want to speak but now its hard cause I'm choking
You′re just a boy
You′re just a boy
I wanted someone to trust me
Someone to see into the world I was in
To understand where this child was coming from
It was time for my life to begin
But "you're just a boy who′s been dreaming about something"
Said "whats your purpose how you making a change"
I want to speak but now its hard cause I'm choking
On all my memories that won′t seem to fade
You're just a boy
You′re just a boy
The lyrics in "Boy" by Harrison Brome evoke feelings of vulnerability and longing for acceptance. The opening line, "You've got me feeling broken," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is struggling to cope with something that has been said, most likely by someone they care about deeply. They wish this person would speak the words they've been keeping inside, words that would heal the damage caused by their silence. The singer feels like they have been ostracized and misunderstood, prompting a desire for empathy and approval from someone who can see and understand them.
When the singer is told that they're "just a boy who's been dreaming about something," they feel even more vulnerable and inadequate. This statement makes them feel as if they haven't accomplished much and won't be taken seriously. It's as if they're being dismissed because of their young age, and they don't know how to respond because the words have caught them off guard. This frustration and confusion is depicted when the singer says, "I want to speak but now it's hard because I'm choking." They're being swallowed up by their overwhelming memories and emotions, which makes it hard to find their voice and express themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got me feeling broken
I am emotionally hurt because of you
From all things that you had said
The things you said to me caused this hurt
There were words that had been unspoken
There were things I wanted you to say but you didn't
That I wanted to hear you say
I was hoping to hear those words from you
You're just a boy who's been dreaming about something
You are young and have aspirations to achieve something
Said 'what's your purpose how you making a change'
Someone questioned your plans and goals to make a difference
I want to speak but now it's hard cause I'm choking
I have trouble expressing myself because of the memories that still affect me
On all my memories that won't seem to fade
Painful memories from the past still haunt me
I wanted someone to trust me
I desired to have someone who would show me trust
Someone to see into the world I was in
I wished someone would understand the situation I was in
To understand where this child was coming from
I wanted someone to empathize with me, despite being young and inexperienced
It was time for my life to begin
I felt ready to start my journey in life
You're just a boy
You are still young and have much to learn
You're just a boy
You are still inexperienced and have much to discover
Writer(s): Harrison Brome, Noah Robert Williamson
Contributed by London L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Truth
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I can attest that Little Love’s meaning interpretation is false & Harrison’s songs are written by him and the lyrical talents of many different artists. His brother is not a songwriter. Nice story tho. A mark of good music is how easily applicable it is to anyone and everyone. Keep the passion going.
Little love
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Drugs are bad mkay
Little love
on Fill Your Brains
Someone please delete these 3 meanings as I’m freaking out that I can’t, thanks
Little love
on Fill Your Brains
Just kidding I smoke crack for a living. Dunno what this boy is singing about but good story right? Haha fuck.
Little love
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HERES THE TEA; Harrison is so confident sharing intimate & wise beyond his years emotion for the simple reason that the emotions he sings about are not his.
Harrison has an older brother who’s a writer/beat composer. His brother writes his heart out and hides behind his younger brothers vocals. His first EP is about his struggle with addiction and depression and loosing someone he thought he’d love forever.
The EP Bodyhigh & the EP No More Love Songs are about a complicated connection he has... with me. That’s how I know. He’s written about us meeting (fall together) & us being stunted by our professional environment (9-5) he’s written about my love for dancing and marijuana (bodyhigh) and he finished that EP with a confession for me in Looking at You. That last song has a video depicting us and our difficulties connecting.
Then came No More Love Songs. This EP came after I made the comment that Jay-Z went soft on his 444 album & singing about the places that hurts is what people want to hear. Of course I didn’t know he was Harrison’s ghost writer at the time and eventually regretted my thoughtless comment. Father Figure talks about our mutual daddy issues and how I was (wrongfully) accused of stealing his moms cigarettes. Seriously she told me to help myself.
Then Is when I put two and two together, especially after seeing the Looking at You video. So I sent him a letter finally confessing I’ve always felt the same about him. Then I Know came out using the EXACT birds chirping track I had just laid in a video. He was in a new relationship at this point and I Know served as a “secret” message to me that he’s coming back for me. We broke off all contact at this point as my frustration over bad timing built to a new high.
Then Shelter came out and included both our frustrations and exact words we shared. Then & finally No More Love Songs came out. This song is about how his current girlfriend wants more from him but compared to me she will always be second. Also highlighting one of the last things he said to me after admitting he was driving the inspiration behind the songs “I ain’t fuckin around with you” I was pissed he lied to me about writing for him and told him I didn’t know what that mean sounding line meant, he said I would soon enough.
Now I know he means not what it sounds like on the surface but that he’s not messing around when it comes to his feelings for me. He still believes we will fall together. He knows he was better before... with me.
So why am I spilling all this tea? Cause it may seem romantic to have your relationship used for artistic expression but it’s actually torture. We still dont directly talk and it drives crazy. That he would take my heart and make music out of me. A big deal to me. I’m a dancer and had to learn how to listen to silence. Music is ruined for me by probably the best music I’ve ever heard. Im haunted by every single word. I can’t listen to his music but I can’t not listen to his music so I’m artistically stunted and so frustrated. I can’t get over it, I can’t ignore it, and suddenly I know what if feels like to be anyone who was loved by T-Swift.
Call bullshit if you want to. I wish I was lying, instead I’m just stuck here dying. If he wasn’t a genius I’d hate him. Instead I’m stuck waiting for another song to hear from him. Can’t get enough. Ever. God damn he is just damn clever.