Win 'Em Over
Melissa Ferrick Lyrics

Its the first full moon of fall
The singer describes the current season and it's the beginning of the autumn full moon.

Forty miles east of phoenix
The singer mentions her specific location, which is an eastern part of Phoenix, Arizona.

I'm getting ready to try again
The singer is getting herself ready to try something new or to repeat what she has already been doing.

Because I don't want this feeling to end
The singer is afraid of losing her emotions or thoughts and wants to prolong the experience.

So I'm following the haleys comet
The singer cites Haley's Comet, a metaphor for a path or journey she's taking or following.

Up and over these mountains again
The singer describes traversing the mountains as part of her journey.

Heading down into boulder
The singer is heading towards Boulder, Colorado, another location on her journey.

I'm going to try to win em over
The singer is determined to sell or impress someone through her actions or words.

But you
The singer suddenly addresses someone in her thoughts, which is possibly her lover or someone influential.

Win em over
The singer thinks about the power of winning someone over, which she wants to instill in herself.

With your smile
The singer attributes the power of winning someone over to the recipient's lovely smile.

With a charming sense of humor
The singer acknowledges the importance of having a good sense of humor to win someone over.

With the touch of your hand
The singer realizes that someone can also win someone else over through physical contact or touch.

When you sing your truth
The singer admires someone's ability to win someone over through vocalizing or expressing their genuine beliefs.

So here I am drifting
The singer feels like she's floating or wandering without direction.

Drifting behind the wheel
The singer specifically describes her location behind the wheel.

I think in one split second
The singer is interrupted by a sudden thought that comes quickly into her mind.

Yeah I could just disappear
The singer is not feeling great about herself and contemplates disappearing or giving up.

So here I am asking
The singer is seeking answers or guidance from someone or something.

I'm asking the sky for an answer
The singer is addressing the vast sky, in the hope of receiving a response.

Why did you curse me with this gift
The singer is hinting at a gift or talent that she feels is a curse or a burden.

When half the time I don't even think I'm worth it
The singer is insecure and lacks self-esteem, making her believe that she is not deserving of anything.

You say
The singer's thoughts transition to another person saying something to her.

I win em over
The person mentioned before reflects on their ability to win someone over.

With my smile
The person reflecting on their ability to win someone over emphasizes the power of their smile.

With my charming sense of humor
The person reflecting on their ability to win someone over recognizes the importance of making others laugh or smile.

With just the touch of my hand
The person reflecting on their ability to win someone over highlights the significance of physical contact, such as a handshake or a pat on the back.

When I sing my truth
The person reflecting on their ability to win someone over acknowledges the power of honesty and authenticity in their music or performance.

Oh but did you know that you make me cry
The singer transitions to something new, addressing someone else who has an emotional effect on her.

Every time I hear you sing that song
The singer confesses that she is emotionally affected whenever someone sings a particular song.

Did you know that I am out here screaming along
The singer reveals that she actively participates in an activity in response to someone singing a particular song.

And when my true north is gone
The singer suggests losing her sense of direction or purpose.

I search for Orion in the sky
The singer mentions Orion, a constellation visible in the night sky, as a metaphor for seeking guidance or direction.

And you're there... Hey
The singer ends the song by acknowledging someone as if they were always by her side.

You win me over
The singer repeats the refrain from earlier, changing the perspective from an action to a sentiment.

Because youve always sung your truth
The singer attributes someone's ability to win her over to their authenticity and honesty in their music or performance.