The band released their first EP in 2011 titled "Brand New Me". In 2013, the band released their first full-length album titled "Everything I Used To Trust". In 2016, In Her Own Words signed to InVogue Records and released their second full-length album titled "Unfamiliar". Currently, In Her Own Words is signed to Thriller Records and have released their third full-length studio album "Distance Or Decay" in 2022.
In Her Own Words is Joey Fleming (vocals), Ian Berg (guitar), Eric Ruelas (bass), Omar Sultani (drums), and Andretti Almalel (guitar).
February Weather
In Her Own Words Lyrics
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You're an optical illusion
But my eyes are closing tighter everyday
And I left a part of me
Inside that Syracuse apartment
And I know I'm never coming back again
You know we always had a good thing going
My mind is always running away
Where are you gonna be when I'm already gone?
You're stuck on everything, and I'm so sick of
February weather 'cause I'd rather burn than freeze
Where are you gonna be when I'm all gone?
I burned all your pictures to keep warm
I thought I should call to let you know
We shouldn't try to chase this storm
We're gonna have to scrape the windows
That's just winter on the east coast
And it's weighing on your smile
But California's not your style
You always kept me second guessing
I kept making you feel less than whole
I guess that's just how it goes
Where are you gonna be when I'm already gone?
You're stuck on everything, and I'm so sick of
February weather 'cause I'd rather burn than freeze
Where are you gonna be when I'm all gone?
Where are you gonna be when I'm already gone?
You're stuck on everything, and I'm so sick of
February weather 'cause I'd rather burn than freeze
Where are you gonna be? Where are you gonna be?
Where are you gonna be when I'm already gone?
You're stuck on everything, and I'm so sick of
February weather 'cause I'd rather burn than freeze
Where are you gonna be? Where are you gonna be?
The lyrics to In Her Own Words' song February Weather showcase the pain and frustration of a relationship that has gone sour, with two people unable to make it work despite their strong feelings for each other. The first verse speaks to the singer's sense of disillusionment, as they realize that their partner is not who they thought they were. The "optical illusion" is a metaphor for the way that their ex-partner presented themselves in a way that was not entirely truthful, leaving the singer feeling like they were misled. However, despite this realization, the singer cannot help but miss their ex, as indicated by the line "my eyes are closing tighter everyday." The second verse switches to a more nostalgic tone, as the singer reflects on the good times they shared with their ex-partner. However, their memories are tinged with regret as they acknowledge that their timing was always off and they could never make things work. The chorus is a plaintive question, asking where their ex will be after they have moved on, and lamenting the mixed feelings that come with a breakup during the cold and miserable month of February. The bridge acknowledges the pain of the breakup, as well as the difficulties of living through a harsh winter. The reference to burning photos to keep warm is a powerful image that underscores the singer's sense of desperation and loss. In the end, the singer seems to have come to terms with the end of the relationship, but still wonders where their ex will be once they have moved on.
Line by Line Meaning
You're revealing all your colors
You're starting to show your true self and reveal your personality
You're an optical illusion
You appear to be something you're not
But my eyes are closing tighter everyday
I'm slowly losing interest and becoming more closed off
And I left a part of me / Inside that Syracuse apartment
I left behind a piece of myself when I moved away from Syracuse
And I know I'm never coming back again
I have no plans to return to Syracuse
You know we always had a good thing going
We had a strong relationship in the past
Could've got it right, our timings always off
Our timing never worked out, which prevented us from being together
My mind is always running away
I can't stop thinking about the past and what could have been
Where are you gonna be when I'm already gone?
What will you be doing after I'm no longer in your life?
You're stuck on everything, and I'm so sick of
You can't move on from the past, and it's exhausting me
February weather 'cause I'd rather burn than freeze
I hate the cold weather and would rather be in a warm climate
I burned all your pictures to keep warm
I used your pictures as fuel because I was so cold
I thought I should call to let you know
I wanted to let you know that I was thinking about you
We shouldn't try to chase this storm
We shouldn't try to make this relationship work
We're gonna have to scrape the windows
We'll have to work hard to make things work
That's just winter on the east coast
Cold weather is a normal part of living on the east coast
And it's weighing on your smile
The cold weather is affecting your mood
But California's not your style
You wouldn't like living in California
You always kept me second guessing
You never made your intentions clear
I kept making you feel less than whole
I made you feel incomplete or inadequate
I guess that's just how it goes
That's just the way things turned out between us
Where are you gonna be? Where are you gonna be?
Where will you be in the future?
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