Here I Am
Joplin Josh Lyrics


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Here I am and I don't have much to say
It seems so strange to stare at you and to feel this way
Feel this way
Here I am and I don't really know this time
The phone can ring off the hook I don't mind
I don't mind

[CHORUS]
Love is lonely (I don't mind) love is cruel (I don't mind)
Love is only for a fool, for a fool
So here I am and I'm not really sure right now
Shut the shade the light's too bright and I don't feel so well
Feel so well

[CHORUS]

Here I am and I don't really care this time
The record skips and stammers the beat and repeats the line
Repeats the line




CHORUS
So here I am

Overall Meaning

Joplin Josh's song "Here I Am" begins with the singer feeling somewhat uneasy in the presence of someone they have strong emotion for. The singer admits they don't have much to say, and it feels strange to stare at this person and feel this way. However, despite this admission, the singer seems to be relatively calm and accepting of the situation. Even though they don't really know what will happen next, they don't mind the uncertainty.


The chorus then comes in with a somewhat fatalistic outlook on love. The singer admits that love can be lonely and cruel, but they don't mind risking their heart regardless. The repetition of the line "Love is only for a fool" suggests that the singer feels somewhat foolish for opening themselves up to the possibility of love. The chorus then repeats, emphasizing this resigned outlook on love.


In the final verse, the singer seems to be losing interest in the situation. They don't care what happens next, and even the music they're listening to is stuttering and repeating. The repetition of the line "Here I am" throughout the song signifies the singer's acceptance of their situation, even if it's not entirely clear what that situation is.


Overall, "Here I Am" presents a complex emotional landscape in which the singer is both vulnerable and detached. The chorus suggests that love is painful but worth the risk, yet the third verse shows the singer losing interest in the situation entirely. The repetition of the title phrase throughout the song emphasizes the singer's acceptance of their current state.


Line by Line Meaning

Here I am and I don't have much to say
I'm present, but I'm feeling insecure and uncertain. I don't have anything significant to share with you.


It seems so strange to stare at you and to feel this way
The fact that I'm drawn to you and experiencing these emotions feels weird and not something I'm used to.


Feel this way
These feelings are confusing and overwhelming for me.


Here I am and I don't really know this time
I'm uncertain about the current situation and what to do next.


The phone can ring off the hook I don't mind
I don't care if I get any calls or not. I don't have a strong feeling either way.


I don't mind
I'm indifferent and don't have a preference.


Love is lonely (I don't mind) love is cruel (I don't mind)
Love can be a negative experience, but I'm okay with that. I'm not expecting anything different and have accepted that reality.


Love is only for a fool, for a fool
The idea of love is foolish and not worth pursuing.


So here I am and I'm not really sure right now
I'm still uncertain about the current situation and what to do next.


Shut the shade the light's too bright and I don't feel so well
I'm feeling overwhelmed by the current environment and need to make adjustments to feel more comfortable.


Feel so well
My physical and emotional state is not good right now.


Here I am and I don't really care this time
I'm apathetic and not invested in the situation.


The record skips and stammers the beat and repeats the line
The music metaphorically represents my life which is currently unpredictable, unstable, and mundane.


Repeats the line
The repetition of the music represents the monotony and predictability of my current life.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOSHUA DAVID JOPLIN

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