HE SAID SHE SAID
Josh Mirenda Lyrics
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They probably know we're getting back together,
And everybody′s gonna talk, just let them talk...
I guess we never shoulda left the party like that
Had my hand in your hand sneaking out the back door
A secret ain't a secret anymore
In this he said, she said town
All them talking ′bout
′Cause those rumours 'bout you and me
Everywhere we go, we′ll hear them echo
'Cause word gets around
In a he said, she said town
When they see my truck, leaving your driveway
It′s parked all night, over at your place
When my phone lights up, I'll just let it ring
′Cause we both know, what they're gonna think
In this he said, she said town
It's gonna spread like wildfire in these streets
All them talking ′bout
′Cause those rumours 'bout you and me
Everywhere we go, we′ll hear them echo
'Cause word gets around
In a he said, she said town
In this he said, she said town
It′s gonna spread like wildfire in these streets
All them talking 'bout
′Cause those rumours 'bout you and me
Everywhere we go, we'll hear them echo
′Cause word gets around
In a he said, she said town
In this he said, she said town
The lyrics to Josh Mirenda's "He Said She Said" explore the idea of rumors and gossip in a small town. The singer acknowledges that people saw them out the night before and that they probably assume they are getting back together. Despite this, the singer doesn't care about other people's opinions and encourages their partner to ignore the gossip. However, the song then takes a turn as the singer realizes that their relationship is no longer a secret and the rumor mill is already churning. They recognize that in a small town, rumors spread quickly and are almost impossible to stop. The repetition of the line "in this he said, she said town" emphasizes the gossip and its impact on their lives.
The song highlights the power that gossip can have in small communities, especially when it comes to relationships. The pressure to conform to societal expectations and norms means that anything perceived as outside of the norm can quickly become the subject of gossip. The song encourages listeners to hold onto their own truths and not let the opinions of others dictate their lives. Although it may not always be possible to stop rumors from spreading, it is important to remain true to oneself and not let others define one's reputation.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, Yeah I know they saw us out last night, I don′t really care,
I'm aware that people saw us together last night, but I'm not bothered by it
They probably know we're getting back together,
Others likely assume we're reconciling
And everybody′s gonna talk, just let them talk...
People will gossip regardless, so we should ignore them
I guess we never shoulda left the party like that
It was unwise to sneak out of the party together
Had my hand in your hand sneaking out the back door
We left holding hands through the back exit
A secret ain't a secret anymore
Our secret is no longer a secret
In this he said, she said town
Rumors spread quickly in this gossipy town
It's gonna spread like wildfire in these streets
The rumors will spread rapidly
All them talking ′bout
Everyone will be discussing us
′Cause those rumours 'bout you and me
The rumors are regarding our relationship
Everywhere we go, we′ll hear them echo
We'll continue to encounter the rumors wherever we go
'Cause word gets around
The spread of gossip is inevitable
When they see my truck, leaving your driveway
If people observe me leaving your home in my vehicle
It′s parked all night, over at your place
If my truck is parked outside of your house overnight
When my phone lights up, I'll just let it ring
If I receive a call related to the rumors, I won't answer it
′Cause we both know, what they're gonna think
We are aware of what people will assume
Writer(s): Lisa Anne Blatchford, Emla Mary Palmer, Mihka Alice Chee, Rosanagh Kate O'connell
Contributed by Jason W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.