In 1991, Meldac funded the recording of Hewitt's first album Love Songs, when she was just 12. The album was only released in Japan in 1992 where Hewitt became a pop star. Her explanation for her success in Japan is that the Japanese "love perky music. The poppier the music, the better." As an actress, Hewitt began her acting career as a child by appearing in television commercials and the Disney Channel series Kids Incorporated. She rose to fame in teenage popular culture via her roles in the Fox series Party of Five, as Sarah Reeves, and the films I Know What You Did Last Summer and its sequel, as Julie James.
In addition to acting, Hewitt has also served as a producer on certain film or television projects. She can be seen on the CBS television program Ghost Whisperer as Melinda Gordon, a young woman who can communicate with ghosts. She won a Saturn Award in 2007 and 2008 for Best Actress on Television.
Stronger
Jennifer Love Hewitt Lyrics
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You'll know her 'cause you've seen her face before
He left you and he broke your heart in two
You don't know if you'll ever make it through
He had to go leave you all alone
I promise you're much better on your own
Take it from me 'cause I've been there
Promised myself I would never love again
I've been hurt, I've been blind, and that's the end
I have fought, I have cried, I have bled
For the love that never has been said
He'll love you, he won't love you
But you've got to ‘cause you're stronger than you were before
You'll be there, he won't be there
But you've been there and you're stronger than you were before
Take a minute, make a new plan
Take a while before a new man
Find the one that I adore
But better yet, the one who loves me more
Girl to girl, I know we've all been there
In the mirror I know that we've all stared
To find a place that's within our hearts
Never let your soul and spirit part
He'll love you, he won't love you
But you've got to ‘cause you're stronger than you were before
You'll be there, he won't be there
But you've been there and you're stronger than you were before
Girl I know you'll feel better if you cried
But you will be stronger if you look inside
Love doesn't always mean that you'll see eye to eye
But great love will always help you learn to fly
You can hold him close and let him kiss you
But just not too tight, he's gotta miss you
Make a love that you know your heart will preserve
Live a life that all of us deserve
And he will
He'll love you, he won't love you
But you've got to ‘cause you're stronger than you were before
You'll be there, he won't be there
But you've been there and you're stronger than you were before
The lyrics of Jennifer Love Hewitt's song Stronger are about a girl who has been left heartbroken by a man and is struggling to move on. The singer urges her to take control of her life and be strong, despite the pain she is feeling. The first verse introduces the girl as someone who could be anyone, someone you have seen before. She has been hurt by a man who has left her alone and broken. But the chorus reassures her that she is stronger than she was before, and she will make it through.
The second verse is more personal, as the singer shares a bit of her own story. She has also been hurt by a man who didn't care, and she promised herself she would never love again. She has been through the fighting and crying, but has learned that sometimes love is left unsaid. The chorus then repeats the message that the girl is stronger than she thinks and encourages her to move on.
The third verse is a call to action, where the singer advises the girl to take a minute to plan her next steps. She suggests that finding love again is possible, but more importantly, the girl should find someone who loves her more than she loves him. The last chorus repeats the idea that being left by this man has made the girl stronger.
Overall, the song is empowering and inspiring, urging the listener to find strength in themselves and move forward with their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd like you to meet the girl they call next door
Introducing the singer as the girl next door
You'll know her 'cause you've seen her face before
The singer is well-known and familiar
He left you and he broke your heart in two
Referring to past heartbreak caused by a former lover
You don't know if you'll ever make it through
Feeling uncertain and hopeless about the future
He had to go leave you all alone
The former lover left the artist alone
I promise you're much better on your own
Assuring the listener that they are better off without the former lover
Take it from me 'cause I've been there
The singer has experienced similar heartbreak and learned from it
I once had a man who didn't care
Referencing a past relationship where the partner was uncaring
Promised myself I would never love again
Swearing off love due to past hurt
I've been hurt, I've been blind, and that's the end
Reflecting on past pain and ending a cycle of heartbreak
I have fought, I have cried, I have bled
Expressing the struggles and emotional turmoil experienced in past relationships
For the love that never has been said
Longing for a love that was never reciprocated or fully expressed
He'll love you, he won't love you
Acknowledging the unpredictability and inconsistency of love
But you've got to ‘cause you're stronger than you were before
Encouraging the listener to be strong and resilient despite past hurt
You'll be there, he won't be there
Anticipating the singer's presence and the former lover's absence in future relationships
Take a minute, make a new plan
Suggesting the importance of taking time for self-reflection and creating a new path forward
Take a while before a new man
Advising against rushing into a new relationship
Find the one that I adore
Seeking a partner who is deeply loved and cherished
But better yet, the one who loves me more
Preferring a partner who loves the singer deeply and unconditionally
Girl to girl, I know we've all been there
Expressing solidarity and empathy towards other women who have experienced heartbreak
In the mirror I know that we've all stared
Reflecting on the shared experience of self-reflection and introspection
To find a place that's within our hearts
Searching for inner peace and emotional stability
Never let your soul and spirit part
Encouraging the listener to stay true to themselves and not compromise their values
Girl I know you'll feel better if you cried
Acknowledging the cathartic release of crying and expressing emotion
But you will be stronger if you look inside
Emphasizing the importance of inner strength and resilience
Love doesn't always mean that you'll see eye to eye
Recognizing that conflicts and differences can arise in relationships
But great love will always help you learn to fly
Believing that true love can inspire and empower individuals
You can hold him close and let him kiss you
Describing physical affection in a romantic relationship
But just not too tight, he's gotta miss you
Advising the listener to not be overly clingy or dependent on their partner
Make a love that you know your heart will preserve
Encouraging the listener to cultivate a healthy, lasting love that aligns with their values and desires
Live a life that all of us deserve
Uplifting and empowering the listener to live a fulfilling, joyful life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JENNIFER LOVE HEWITT
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