Even before reaching public attention by appearing on Norah Jones' breakthr… Read Full Bio ↴Even before reaching public attention by appearing on Norah Jones' breakthrough debut album, Jesse Harris was a well regarded singer-songwriter in his own right, particularly with well received regular appearances at New York's The Living Room (the acoustic night of choice for the uber-hip alt.country folk set). The release of The Secret Sun album cemented his reputation as an artist of note.

You And Me
Jesse Harris Lyrics

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I won't tell anybody
I swear to keep it a secret

You and me - we can be alone
Walkin' through a world of our own

I don't care what they say
But I don't want to hear their opinions

You and me - we can be alone
Walkin' through a world of our own

Don't think it's only silly
If I go, you're gonna miss me

You and me - we can be alone

Walkin' through a world of our own
Walkin' through a world of our own

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jesse Harris's "You And Me" suggest a desire for privacy and intimacy between two individuals. The opening lines, "I won't tell anybody / I swear to keep it a secret," set the tone for a clandestine relationship. The repeated refrain, "You and me - we can be alone / Walkin' through a world of our own," suggests a sense of isolation from the external world, with the two individuals able to create their own reality within the confines of their relationship.

The lyrics also express a frustration with the opinions of others, with the singer stating that he doesn't care what they say, but doesn't want to hear their opinions either. This desire for privacy and independence suggests a need for autonomy within the relationship, free from the judgement and intrusion of others.

Finally, the lyrics suggest a sense of longing and vulnerability. The lines, "Don't think it's only silly / If I go, you're gonna miss me," express a fear of being seen as frivolous or unimportant, and a desire for the other person to reciprocate the feelings. The repetition of the final line, "Walkin' through a world of our own," reinforces the sense of unity and connectedness between the two individuals.

Line by Line Meaning

I won't tell anybody
I promise to keep this a secret and not share it with anyone.

I swear to keep it a secret
I am making a solemn oath to keep this information confidential.

You and me - we can be alone
We don't need anyone else to be happy; we can enjoy each other's company in solitude.

Walkin' through a world of our own
Together we can create our own reality, separate from the outside world and its problems.

I don't care what they say
I am not concerned with the opinions of others.

But I don't want to hear their opinions
I am not interested in hearing what other people have to say about us.

Don't think it's only silly
Don't dismiss our feelings as unimportant; they are valid and meaningful.

If I go, you're gonna miss me
I am important to you, and you will feel sad if I am not around.

Walkin' through a world of our own
Together we can create a separate reality, removed from the outside world and its problems.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PATRICK B. METHENY, CARVIN HAGGINS, ANDRE HARRIS, TAALIB JOHNSON

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