In My Shoes
Maggie & Bianca Fashion Friends Lyrics


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I was stopped in London when I felt it coming down
Crashing all around me with a great triumphant sound
Like the dam was breaking and my mind came rushing in
I was stopped in London, oh, I was awakening
I was

I was o'er in Paris when I almost ran away
Two times round the block before I decided to stay
Puffed along a cigarette that went and made me sick
Spent another day pretending I was over it

This time, I know I'm fighting
This time, I know I'm (back in my body)
This time, I know I'm fighting
This time, I know I'm back in my body, oh
I'm back in my body, oh

(Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)

And all along the highway there's a tiny whispering sound
Saying I could find you in the dark of any town
But all that I am hearing in the poem of my mind
Are sullen, twisted words finding their way in every line

Oh, this time, oh, this time

This time, I know I'm fighting
This time, I know I'm (back in my body)
This time, I know I'm fighting
This time, I know I'm (back in my body)
Lost you in the border town of anywhere
I found myself when I was going everywhere
This time, I know I'm fighting
This time, I know I'm

(Back in my body, oh, oh)
(Back in my body, oh, oh)
(Back in my body, oh, oh)

Oh, this time, oh, this time
Oh, this time, oh, this time
Oh, this time, oh, this time
Oh, this time, oh, this time

This time, I know I'm fighting
This time, I know I'm (back in my body)
This time, I know I'm fighting
This time, I know I'm (back in my body)
Lost you in the border town of anywhere
I found myself when I was going everywhere
This time, I know I'm fighting
This time, I know I'm back in my body, oh
I'm back in my body, oh




I'm back in my body, oh
Back in my body, oh, oh

Overall Meaning

The song "In My Shoes" by Maggie & Bianca Fashion Friends is a powerful, emotive track that showcases the struggles of the singer as she grapples with her own sense of self and her place in the world. The lyrics are rich with detail and vivid imagery, painting a picture of a woman who is feeling lost and disconnected, but who is also determined to find her way back to herself.


The opening lines of the song, "I was stopped in London when I felt it coming down/Crashing all around me with a great triumphant sound," set the tone for the rest of the track. The singer is experiencing a moment of profound realization or awakening, something that feels overwhelming and all-consuming. Whether this is a moment of realization about herself, her relationships, or her place in the world is left open to interpretation. However, it is clear that this moment has had a profound impact on her sense of self and her understanding of the world around her.


As the song continues, the singer reflects on other moments in her life where she has felt lost or overwhelmed. In Paris, she almost runs away but eventually decides to stay. She smokes a cigarette that makes her sick and spends a day pretending that everything is fine. These seemingly mundane moments are infused with meaning in the context of the larger narrative, highlighting the struggles that the singer has faced along the way.


Despite the challenges that she has faced, though, the singer is determined to fight back and find her way back to herself. She declares, "This time, I know I'm fighting/This time, I know I'm back in my body," emphasizing the importance of taking control of her own life and reconnecting with her sense of self. By the end of the song, the singer is back in her body, ready to take on whatever challenges come her way with clarity and strength.


Overall, "In My Shoes" is a powerful and introspective song that delves deep into the struggles of finding oneself in a complex and challenging world.


Line by Line Meaning

I was stopped in London when I felt it coming down
I was in London when I sensed everything falling apart


Crashing all around me with a great triumphant sound
Everything seems to be falling apart with a grand chaos


Like the dam was breaking and my mind came rushing in
It feels like the world is ending and my thoughts are filling up all at once


I was stopped in London, oh, I was awakening
In London, I realized that I need to wake up and take action


I was o'er in Paris when I almost ran away
I was in Paris when I almost gave up and left


Two times round the block before I decided to stay
After walking around the block twice, I finally decided to stay


Puffed along a cigarette that went and made me sick
I smoked a cigarette that made me feel ill


Spent another day pretending I was over it
I acted like everything was okay, although it wasn't


And all along the highway there's a tiny whispering sound
As I travel, I hear a faint sound in the background


Saying I could find you in the dark of any town
The sound suggests that I could find you in any dark place I go to


But all that I am hearing in the poem of my mind
All I can hear are negative thoughts in my mind


Are sullen, twisted words finding their way in every line
The negative thoughts are pervasive and twisted


Lost you in the border town of anywhere
I lost you in any border town I went to


I found myself when I was going everywhere
Although I lost you, I found myself while traveling


This time, I know I'm fighting
I know that I'm struggling but not giving up


This time, I know I'm back in my body, oh
This time, I am present in my body and taking control


I'm back in my body, oh
I am fully present and in control of my life




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Maggie Rogers

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