In Her Own Words is an American pop punk band from Los Angeles, California.… Read Full Bio ↴In Her Own Words is an American pop punk band from Los Angeles, California.

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).

What Does Your Fortune Cookie Say?
In Her Own Words Lyrics

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I've tried too hard for far too long.
and I tried to make a name for myself,
but I won't hold my breath for this.
And I won't bite my tongue for this.
Counting down the days 'til I can
leave this place and do what I was born to do,
But my mind's a mess and I hope to God that my mood swings soon.

You'll never have the faith in me I wish you had.
And I've been doing my best just to make it right again.
You'll never see the day you swallow your pride,
But if you ever do remember who was always there for you.

The one who held your hand when you cried
in my passenger seat that night,
You told me I'd become too much for you.
But last year, I wasn't enough for you.
It's funny how things change.
Yeah, it's funny how things change.

You'll never have the faith in me I wish you had.
And I've been doing my best just to make it right again.
You'll never see the day you swallow your pride,
And that's just how it's always been.

Remember how it felt? We had the world on a string.
Remember how we'd promised we'd never let it drop for anything.

But you let go and I moved on we let it drop and scraped apart.
We tried to fix what wasn't broken, don't try to fix what isn't broken.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "What Does Your Fortune Cookie Say?" by In Her Own Words tell the story of someone who has been trying too hard for too long to make a name for themselves, but has ultimately come to the realization that it may not happen. Despite this, they refuse to compromise their principles or stay silent about their true feelings. They are eager to leave their current situation and pursue their dreams, but are admittedly struggling with their mental health, hoping for a change in mood soon. They address someone who has always doubted them, expressing their disappointment that this person will likely never have faith in them. However, they also acknowledge that they have been working hard to make things right between them, and they will always be there for this person, even if they never reciprocate the love and support. The song ends on a nostalgic note, with the singer reflecting on a time when things felt perfect, and hoping that they can find that joy again.

Line by Line Meaning

I've tried too hard for far too long.
I have put in an excess of effort for a considerable amount of time.

and I tried to make a name for myself,
I attempted to establish my reputation.

but I won't hold my breath for this.
However, I am not optimistic about it coming to fruition.

And I won't bite my tongue for this.
I refuse to restrain from expressing myself.

Counting down the days 'til I can leave this place and do what I was born to do,
I am eagerly anticipating the day I depart from here and pursue my true calling.

But my mind's a mess and I hope to God that my mood swings soon.
However, I am currently struggling with emotional instability and I am praying for a swift recovery.

You'll never have the faith in me I wish you had.
I believe that you will never have complete trust in me as much as I desire.

And I've been doing my best just to make it right again.
Despite this, I am striving and giving my utmost effort to rectify the situation.

You'll never see the day you swallow your pride,
I think it is highly unlikely that you will humble yourself and admit your fault.

But if you ever do remember who was always there for you.
However, if you change your attitude, recall that I was always there for you.

The one who held your hand when you cried in my passenger seat that night,
I am the person who held your hand when you were upset in my car.

You told me I'd become too much for you.
You previously mentioned that I became too burdensome for you.

But last year, I wasn't enough for you.
Surprisingly, the previous year, I was not sufficient for you.

It's funny how things change.
It is interesting how situations can shift over time.

Remember how it felt? We had the world on a string.
Recall the sensation? We were invincible and capable of anything.

Remember how we'd promised we'd never let it drop for anything.
Remember how we vowed we would never let it disappoint for anything.

But you let go and I moved on we let it drop and scraped apart.
However, you let go, and I progressed leaving us to disagree and disintegrate.

We tried to fix what wasn't broken, don't try to fix what isn't broken.
We attempted to repair something that was not damaged; do not try to fix things that do not need mending.

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