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James Hersey is an independent solo project/band. The 24 year old guitarist writes, produces, and performs soulful songs with unique pop sensibility and vocals. Launched in Vienna, Austria (home to half of his family) in 2010, James rapidly gained support from major alternative outlets as well as mainstream media. His current single "Don't Say Maybe" is charting in the Top-5, and his mixtape "TWELVE" earned him an Artist Of The Month title at Radio FM4.
Sold-out shows in his hometown, as well as support slots and collaborations with the likes of Train, Left Boy, and Manu Delago (Bjork) promise a long career for the young singer songwriter.
Available Releases:
TWELVE (Mixtape) - December 2012
Forever Yours (Single) - October 2012
All I Want (Single) – June 2012
It Ain’t Over (Single) – November 2011
Stand Up For You (Single) – May 2011
James Hersey EP – June 2010
Coming Over
James Hersey Lyrics
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Is it too late if I come now
Would you stay up to figure this out
Some way
If I stay here would you come back
If I stay cool would you be mad
Would you want me if I want you
That way
'Cause all I can think about is coming over, coming over
All I can think about is coming over, coming over
All I can think about is coming over, coming o- coming over
Isn't it strange, oh oh oh, isn't strange, oh oh oh, isn't is strange, oh oh oh
Isn't it strange that every time
I look at your name I'm suddenly high
For you to feel the same I would do almost anything
I'd give away this, give away that
All of my shoes and all of my hats
All I need's you and a bit of music
'Cause all I can think about is coming over, coming over
All I can think about is coming over, coming over
All I can think about is coming over, coming o, coming over
Isn't it strange, oh oh oh, isn't strange, oh oh oh, isn't is strange, oh oh oh, isn't it strange, oh oh oh
'Cause all I can think about is coming over, coming over
All I can think about is coming over, coming over
All I can think about is coming over, coming o-, coming over
In James Hersey's "Coming Over," the singer is desperately trying to connect with someone they care about. The opening lines pose a series of questions, begging for permission to come over and talk through their issues. The chorus emphasizes the singer's singular focus: all they can think about is coming to be with the person they're singing to. The bridge deepens our understanding of the singer's emotions; just seeing the object of their affection's name sends them into a sort of euphoria, and they'd give up anything just to achieve mutual feelings.
Overall, the song is a pleading call for connection. It's a modern take on a classic trope in pop music - the desire to be with someone you can't get out of your head. Though the lyrics may seem simple or even cliché at times, Hersey's melody is incredibly catchy, lending an appropriate urgency to the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it alright if I come 'round
Asking for permission to come over
Is it too late if I come now
Wondering if it's too late to come over
Would you stay up to figure this out
Asking if they would be willing to stay up to talk about things
If I stay here would you come back
Wondering if the other person would come back if he stayed in one place
If I stay cool would you be mad
Asking if they would be mad if he stayed detached
Would you want me if I want you
Asking if they feel the same way he does
'Cause all I can think about is coming over, coming over
He can't stop thinking about going to see the other person
Isn't it strange, oh oh oh, isn't strange, oh oh oh, isn't is strange, oh oh oh
Reflecting on the oddity of his own feelings
Isn't it strange that every time
Noticing that his emotional response is disproportionate to the situation
I look at your name I'm suddenly high
Admitting that just seeing their name affects him deeply
For you to feel the same I would do almost anything
Expressing that he would do anything to have his feelings reciprocated
I'd give away this, give away that
Listing things he would be willing to sacrifice for the other person
All of my shoes and all of my hats
Giving specific examples of things he would give up
All I need's you and a bit of music
Saying that he only really needs the other person and some music to be happy
All I can think about is coming over, coming over
Repeating that he can't stop thinking about seeing the other person
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DILLON FRANCIS, KYRRE GORVELL-DAHLL, JAMES HERSEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@danielbaldegger451
Is it alright if I come round
Is it too late if I come now
Would you stay up to figure this out
Some way
If I stay here would you come back
If I stay cool would you be mad
Would you want me if I want you
That way
Cause all I can think about is coming over, coming over
All I can think about is coming over, coming over
All I can think about is coming over, coming over
Isn't it strange that every time
I look at your name I'm suddenly high
For you to feel the same I would do almost anything
I'd give away this, give away that
All of my shoes and all of my hats
All I need's you and a bit of music
Cause all I can think about is coming over, coming over
All I can think about is coming over, coming over
All I can think about is coming over, coming over
@ronnnie663
Is it alright if I come round
Is it too late if I come now
Would you stay up to figure this out
Some way
If I stay here would you come back
If I stay cool would you be mad
Would you want me if I want you
That way
Cause all I can think about is coming over, coming over
All I can think about is coming over, coming over
All I can think about is coming over, coming over, coming over
Is it alright if I come round
Is it too late if I come now
Would you stay up to figure this out
Some way
If I stay here would you come back
If I stay cool would you be mad
Would you want me if I want you
That way
Isn't it strange that every time
I look at your name I'm suddenly high
For you to feel the same I would do almost anything
I'd give away this, give away that
All of my shoes and all of my hats
All I need's you and a bit of music
Cause all I can think about is coming over, coming over
All I can think about is coming over, coming over
All I can think about is coming over, coming over, coming over
@xlights4622
Does anyone else get random nostalgia from this song?
@whostolejustsiggs
xlights opener kind of sounds like besaid isle theme from ffx
@vega21
xlights For sure. Reminds me of summer of 1999 for some reason.
@H3artst0pper3dits
I do, it does feel like Summer 1999, exactly like the comment above me said. I like the feeling a lot, even though I was extremely young in 99'
@DiegoporelmundoV
vega21 i was born on summer of 1999 lol
@vega21
Diego Villanueva
Thanks for making me feel old lol.
@MilanMarietti
This is one of those forever songs
@alessandrog498
Eva than*
@ofcourse_jr6345
Eva
Same, it's so nostalgic and beautiful.
@iamdrhunk
Milan Marietti So TRUE!!!