Launching their debut album in 2012 on Copenhagen Records, Lukas Graham quickly became a popular live act in Denmark. That success translated to the rest of Europe and caught the attention of Warner Bros. Records who co-signed them in 2013. The band’s music was first introduced worldwide with the release of their two singles "Mama Said" and "7 Years", the latter of which topped various international charts. Their second album was released internationally on April 1.
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Lukas Graham Lyrics
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We're really gonna have another Christmas Eve without you
I can't believe it's been so long
Every day finds a way to make me think about you
Like today when we were picking out the tree without you
I can't believe it's been so long
Oh, we miss you like hell, all the stories that you'd tell
I don't know whether I should cry or I should smile through my tears
But if you were here
We would sail that boat into the red horizon
Those years lost I'd tell you all about 'em
Gone don't always mean that you disappear
'Cause inside all of us you're still here
Another year has passed and now it's time for buying presents
I even got you one forgetting you're not gonna get it
I can't believe it's been so long
This time around we'll try to smile 'cause we're sick of tears
Most days are easy now but it gets hard this time of year
I can't believe you're really gone
Oh, we miss you like hell, all the stories that you'd tell
About the boat that you built but never got to sail
I don't know whether I should cry or I should smile through my tears
But if you were here
We would sail that boat into the red horizon
Those years lost I'd tell you all about 'em
Gone don't always mean that you disappear
'Cause inside all of us you're still
Wild and free, I've got so many memories
Soon time too will take all of them from me
Gone don't always mean that you disappear
'Cause inside all of us you're still here
When it's dark and it's cold, everyone is comin' home
I just wish you could know that's when we're missing you the most
I don't know whether I should cry or I should smile through my tears
But if you were here
We would sail that boat into the red horizon
Those years lost I'd tell you all about 'em
Gone don't always mean that you disappear
'Cause inside all of us you're still
Wild and free, I've got so many memories
Soon time too will take all of them from me
Gone don't always mean that you disappear
'Cause inside all of us you're still here
In Lukas Graham's song "HERE," the artist reflects on missing a loved one during the holiday season. The lyrics suggest that the person they are missing has passed away, and the artist and their family are struggling to come to terms with this loss. The lyrics reference memories they shared with this person, including the tradition of picking out a Christmas tree together. The artist shares that most days are easy, but this time of year is particularly difficult for them.
The lyrics also suggest that the person they miss had a dream of sailing a boat. The artist imagines sailing that boat into the red horizon with the person they lost, reflecting on their memories and telling stories of the years they lost. Despite the person's physical absence, the artist believes that they are still present in their memories and still a part of the family.
Overall, "HERE" is a poignant reflection on the bittersweet nature of missing someone during the holiday season, but also finding comfort in the memories and the love that the person left behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Every year around this time I start to think about you
During this time every year my thoughts gravitate towards you.
We're really gonna have another Christmas Eve without you
It's hard to believe that we're going to have another Christmas Eve without you.
I can't believe it's been so long
It's hard to accept that it's been so long since we last had you with us.
Every day finds a way to make me think about you
Every day presents a way for me to think about you.
Like today when we were picking out the tree without you
Today was a prime example when we missed you while picking out the Christmas tree without you.
Oh, we miss you like hell, all the stories that you'd tell
We're missing you terribly, as well as all the stories you'd share with us while you were here.
About the boat that you built but never got to sail
In particular, your telling us about the boat you built but never got to sail is a memory that stands out.
I don't know whether I should cry or I should smile through my tears
I'm unsure if the best way to deal with my emotions is to cry or to smile through my tears.
But if you were here
However, if you were still with us.
We would sail that boat into the red horizon
We would definitely sail that boat you built into the red horizon.
Those years lost I'd tell you all about 'em
I'd fill you in on all the years we missed since you've been gone.
Gone don't always mean that you disappear
Just because you're gone doesn't mean you've completely disappeared from us.
'Cause inside all of us you're still here
In fact, you live on in each of us.
Another year has passed and now it's time for buying presents
Another year has flown past and it's present-buying time once again.
I even got you one forgetting you're not gonna get it
By habit, I even bought a present for you, forgetting you won't physically receive it.
This time around we'll try to smile 'cause we're sick of tears
This time we'll try to smile instead of crying because we're tired of shedding tears.
Most days are easy now but it gets hard this time of year
Most days have gotten easier to bear, but this time of year still presents difficulties.
Wild and free, I've got so many memories
Remembering how wild and free you were conjures up endless memories.
Soon time too will take all of them from me
Sadly, time will eventually steal away these memories.
When it's dark and it's cold, everyone is comin' home
During the chilly, dark evenings when people are coming home.
I just wish you could know that's when we're missing you the most
I often think how much I wish you really knew we missed you the most during these times.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Labrel, Jacob Torrey, Lukas Forchhammer, Zachary Skelton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Juan Camacho
Every year around this time, I start to think about you
We're really gonna have another Christmas Eve without you
I can't believe it's been so long
Everyday finds a way to make me think about you
Like today when we were picking out the tree without you
I can't believe it's been so long
Oh, we miss you like hell, all the stories that you'd tell
'Bout the boat that you built, but never got to sail
I don't know whether I should cry or I should smile through my tears
But if you were here we would
Sail that boat into the red horizon
Those years lost, I'd tell you all about 'em
Gone don't always mean that you disappear
'Cause inside all of us you're still here
🎵🎶🎵🎶
Another year has passed and now it's time for buying presents
I even got you one forgetting you're not gonna get it
I can't believe it's been so long
This time around we'll try to smile 'cause we're sick of tears
Most days are easy now, but it gets hard this time of year
I can't believe you're really gone
Oh, we miss you like hell, all the stories that you'd tell
'Bout the boat that you built, but never got to sail
I don't know whether I should cry or I should smile through my tears
But if you were here we would
Sail that boat into the red horizon
Those years lost, I'd tell you all about 'em
Gone don't always mean that you disappear
'Cause inside all of us you're still
Wild and free, I've got so many memories
Soon time too will take all of 'em from me
Gone don't always mean that you disappear
'Cause inside all of us you're still here
🎵🎶🎵🎶
When it's dark and it's cold, everyone is coming home
I just wish you could know that's when we're missin' you the most
I don't know whether I should cry or I should smile through my tears
But if you were here we would
Sail that boat into the red horizon
Those years lost, I'd tell you all about 'em
Gone don't always mean that you disappear
'Cause inside all of us you're still
Wild and free, I've got so many memories
Soon time too will take all of 'em from me
Gone don't always mean that you disappear
'Cause inside all of us you're still here
Bommy
Wow. Just wow.
That just smashed me so hard.
You are one in a trillionzillion Mr Graham you just put words together that we use every day but you make them alive.
I cant describe how it sounds or how it is.
Its not the sound its not the way its produced its just .... Done . You just do it .
You have that raw Talent that no one else has and you bring it to life.
Lukas Graham
‘Most days are easy now, but it gets hard this time of year.’ ❄️HERE (For Christmas) is about the feelings of loss and how I miss loved ones during the holidays. The story is about William, my childhood friend, who is no longer with us. He was renovating this beautiful old boat, but he never got to put it in the water. That boat is a metaphor for all the things I wish I could do with Willy, my dad and all the others that are no longer #HERE ❤️💚
Aaron
Lukas Graham My wife and I saw y’all live recently in Austin. Y’all were great! Happy holidays!
Nathalie Briganti
❤️❤️❤️
Tulip Flower
This so SAD... 😭😭 WHY YOU MAKE ME CRY LIKE A BABY 😭😭😭😭 Losing someone we dear so much is hard. I felt you.. Thank you for this song Lukas.. Love ya!
❤️
Nate
Wow I love the song. Thank you so much for it! Regards from Brazil
Kathy Smith
💜😢💜
Celeste Fieramonti
this song got me crying about someone I haven't even lost yet and to me, that's when you know an artist has real talent.
Kru Kaew
😭😭😭😭😭😭
Sawma Panda
This make me almost cry
Coreen Rose Doydoy
"Those years lost I’d tell you all about them" Straight from the heart.