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).
Strangers
In Her Own Words Lyrics
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Bloody and broken, let's let this soak in
I thought I'd never wanna see you again
But I saw you again last night
And now I'm gonna do what I said I'd never do
I'm throwing all my pride away and crawling back to you
If breaking all my rules is something that I have to do
Then I hope you break yours too
We'll pack our things and leave, come back next year to see
The strangers that we let ourselves become
One last goodbye on the shoulder you cried on
Let you dry your eyes on my blue shirt that you love
I know that you'll sleep fine without me by your side
I took the long way to your house
So I could see if your light's on in your bedroom
And now I know you'll be the one
Who I compare everyone else to
My heart is black and blue, we're getting older too
And keeping everything inside is something that I do
We used to make this happen
Think back on everything we said, everything we abandoned
The swings behind your house might as well be broken now
We were lying to ourselves
One last goodbye on the shoulder you cried on
Let you dry your eyes on my blue shirt that you love
I know that you'll sleep fine without me by your side
There's just some things about me that you will never understand
Things will never go back to the way that they used to be
In Her Own Words' song "Strangers" is a heart-wrenching reflection on a past relationship, in which the singer reminisces about his former lover and the bittersweet memories they shared. The opening lines of the song, "You've got a razor tongue and your words cut me open, Bloody and broken, let's let this soak in" paint a picture of emotional pain and vulnerability, as the singer laments the hurtful words that were exchanged in the relationship. However, despite these wounds, he admits that he is still drawn to his former partner, and is willing to break his own rules and pride to be with them once again.
As the song progresses, the singer continues to reflect on the past, remembering the moments of goodbye and separation that came between them. He longingly recalls the nights spent in his former lover's room, and the sense of comfort and familiarity that he felt there. He also acknowledges the inevitability of change, as they grow older and their relationship becomes further strained.
"Strangers" is a poignant and relatable exploration of the ups and downs of relationships, and the intense emotions that they can evoke. Through its raw and honest lyrics, the song captures the pain of heartbreak and the longing for a lost love, as well as the difficulties of moving on and finding closure.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got a razor tongue and your words cut me open
Your words hurt me deeply
Bloody and broken, let's let this soak in
My emotions are raw and I need to process them
I thought I'd never wanna see you again
Previously, I wanted nothing to do with you
But I saw you again last night
I broke my own promise and saw you recently
And now I'm gonna do what I said I'd never do
I am going against my own judgment and making a decision I didn't want to make
I'm throwing all my pride away and crawling back to you
I am willing to sacrifice my dignity for another chance with you
If breaking all my rules is something that I have to do
I am willing to do things I normally wouldn't to be with you
Then I hope you break yours too
I want us to both take risks to be together
Do you remember saying our goodbyes in your room?
I recall us saying goodbye in your bedroom
We'll pack our things and leave, come back next year to see
We planned to leave and come back later to check in with each other
The strangers that we let ourselves become
We've changed and become unfamiliar to each other
One last goodbye on the shoulder you cried on
Our final farewell, you crying against my shoulder
Let you dry your eyes on my blue shirt that you love
I let you use my shirt to wipe your tears
I know that you'll sleep fine without me by your side
I acknowledge that you don't need me to sleep well
I took the long way to your house
I purposely took a longer route to your home
So I could see if your light's on in your bedroom
I wanted to check if you were home and awake
And now I know you'll be the one
I realize that you are the person I will always compare others to
Who I compare everyone else to
You are my standard for other relationships
My heart is black and blue, we're getting older too
I am emotionally damaged, and we're both growing older
And keeping everything inside is something that I do
I tend to bottle up my feelings
We used to make this happen
We used to have something good between us
Think back on everything we said, everything we abandoned
Reflect on our past and all that we gave up
The swings behind your house might as well be broken now
Our happy memories are now ruined
We were lying to ourselves
We were both in denial about our failed relationship
There's just some things about me that you will never understand
You won't truly know everything about me
Things will never go back to the way that they used to be
Our relationship can never return to its former state
Contributed by Jackson E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ephrem Molina
I love when people write lyrics like this. There is just no making that stuff up and its something that can only be written from experience. Completely poetic, real, and brilliant.
Tyler Veil
Exactly why their music makes me cry my eyes out
MrPureManure
Oath, just sucks they gotta go through this stuff
Michael Cavaliere
Just discovered this band today. Love the vocalist, and the chorus is amazing. Looking forward to hearing to more!
Rusty Shackeford
Best next gen pop-punk album ive ever heard. Putting story so far and state champs on 2 and 3 for me. For that i thank you. Would be cool if you played in grand rapids michigan. We're dying for a good pop punk show
Entity
I third this
D-Sled
i second this
jugger naut
1:01 to 1:14 is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard
Levi Knight
Literally the best part of the song
Simon Daydreamer
oh man I feel you so much, it's the best