MEMORIES ARE NOW
Jesca Hoop Lyrics

Memories are now
The present moment is all we have and memories are only a reflection of the past

I was not there
The singer was absent from a situation or event

I won't be there
The singer does not plan to attend or participate in a future situation or event

I'm only here
The artist is present and focused on the present moment

I can carry this weight
The artist has the ability to handle their burdens or responsibilities

I can stand up tall
The singer has confidence in themselves and their actions

Look you in the eye
The singer has nothing to hide and is willing to be honest and direct

You haven't broken me yet
Despite challenges, the artist remains strong and resilient

You don't scare me to death
The artist is not intimidated or frightened by someone or something

You don't scare me at all
The artist is not intimidated or frightened by someone or something

Though you try
Despite efforts to intimidate or frighten the singer

I've lived enough life
The artist has experienced enough of life to have gained wisdom and knowledge

I've earned my stripes
The singer has proven their worth through hard work and experience

With my knife in the ground
The singer has made a commitment or taken a stand

This is mine
The singer has ownership or control over a situation or aspect of their life

Clear the way, I'm comin through
The artist is determined to succeed and is not letting anyone or anything stand in their way

No matter what you say, I've got work to be doin'
The artist is focused on their responsibilities and will not let distractions or criticism deter them

If you're not here to help, go find some other life to ruin
The singer does not tolerate negative influences or actions from others and encourages them to leave

Let me show you the door
The singer is taking charge and directing someone to leave

The only fear is a thing called fear
The artist reminds themselves that fear is the only true obstacle

I have only now to bear the load
The artist focuses on the present moment and does not dwell on past or future burdens

To feel my weight trust my mistakes
The artist trusts their past mistakes and experiences to help them grow and succeed

I've seen you before
The singer recognizes a pattern or behavior from someone they have encountered in the past

I know your face
The artist recognizes or is familiar with the person they are addressing

I fell for that line
The singer was previously deceived or misled by someone

Shame on you
The singer is accusing the person they are addressing of behaving shamefully or dishonestly

You've got this idea, I can be fooled
The singer recognizes that the person they are addressing believes they can be deceived

Again with the line
The person they are addressing is repeating a deceitful behavior

Shame on me
The artist takes responsibility for being deceived or misled in the past

In every doubt there's a trigger proven strength
The singer recognizes that doubt can lead to strength and growth

Take a bite of me and you've got more than you're happy chewin'
The singer warns that those who try to harm or take advantage of them will suffer consequences

You have outstayed your welcome
The artist is indicating that the person they are addressing is no longer welcome

Best get up, get on, get movin'
The artist is demanding that the person they are addressing leave immediately

Get movin' get movin' get movin'
The artist is emphasizing the urgency for the person to leave