Streep made her movie debut in 1977's Julia. Both critical and commercial success came quickly with roles in The Deer Hunter and Kramer vs. Kramer, the former giving Streep her first Oscar nomination and the latter giving her her first win.
Streep has proved she is also a well trained singer through several stage productions, charity recordings and in certain movies, including Postcards From The Edge, Death Becomes Her, A Prairie Home Companion, and Mamma Mia!
SOS
Meryl Streep Lyrics
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I tried to reach for you, but you have closed your mind
Whatever happened to our love?
I wish I understood
It used to be so nice, it used to be so good
So when you're near me, darling can't you hear me
S. O. S.
The love you gave me, nothing else can save me
When you're gone
How can I even try to go on?
When you're gone
Though I try how can I carry on?
You seem so far away though you are standing near
You made me feel alive, but something died I fear
I really tried to make it out
I wish I understood
What happened to our love, it used to be so good
So when you're near me, darling can't you hear me
S. O. S.
The love you gave me, nothing else can save me
S. O. S.
When you're gone
How can I even try to go on?
When you're gone
Though I try how can I carry on?
So when you're near me, darling can't you hear me
S. O. S.
And the love you gave me, nothing else can save me
S. O. S.
When you're gone
How can I even try to go on?
When you're gone
Though I try how can I carry on?
When you're gone
How can I even try to go on?
When you're gone
Though I try how can I carry on?
The lyrics of the song "SOS" by Meryl Streep are about a relationship that has deteriorated and the singer is now in a state of confusion and vulnerability. The singer is reminiscing about the past when things were good, and wishes they could go back to those times. The singer has tried to reconnect with their partner, but their mind is closed off and they won't let them in. The singer is confused about what went wrong and wishes they could understand.
The chorus of the song expresses the desperation of the singer, who feels like only the love of their partner can save them. When the partner is not there, the singer feels lost and unable to carry on. The repeated use of the distress signal "S.O.S." throughout the song emphasizes the singer's need for help and a feeling of being trapped in the relationship.
Overall, the song portrays the emotions of a person who is struggling to come to terms with the end of a relationship, and desperately hoping to find a way to make it work again.
Line by Line Meaning
Where are those happy days, they seems so hard to find
I'm feeling unhappy and longing for the past, when we were happy.
I tried to reach for you, but you have closed your mind
I've tried to communicate with you, but you're not receptive or open anymore.
Whatever happened to our love?
I'm confused and hurt, wondering what went wrong in our relationship.
I wish I understood
I'm desperate for answers, wanting to make sense of the situation.
It used to be so nice, it used to be so good
I'm reminiscing about the happy times we had together.
So when you're near me, darling can't you hear me
I'm pleading with you to listen to me and acknowledge my feelings.
S. O. S.
I'm in distress and need help, like a call for help.
The love you gave me, nothing else can save me
Your love was the most important thing to me, and without it, I feel lost.
When you're gone
You're not physically or emotionally present with me.
How can I even try to go on?
I'm struggling to continue living or functioning without you.
Though I try how can I carry on?
I'm attempting to move forward, but it feels impossible.
You seem so far away though you are standing near
Even though you're physically present, our emotional distance makes it feel like you're not really here with me.
You made me feel alive, but something died I fear
You used to bring me joy and happiness, but now I feel like that part of me has died.
I really tried to make it out
I've put effort into fixing our relationship and making it work.
So when you're near me, darling can't you hear me
Once again, I'm asking for your attention and understanding.
And the love you gave me, nothing else can save me
Your love was the most important thing to me, and without it, I feel empty and lost.
When you're gone
No longer present, whether physically or emotionally.
How can I even try to go on?
I'm desperate for a way forward without you, but it feels impossible.
Though I try how can I carry on?
I'm attempting to move forward, but my emotions and feelings for you make it hard.
When you're gone
Still not present.
How can I even try to go on?
I'm still struggling to find a way to move forward without you.
Though I try how can I carry on?
My attempts to keep going without you continue to fail.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ADAM ANDERSON, SCOTT HOFFMAN, THEO HUTCHCRAFT
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