Here With Me
Michelle Branch Lyrics


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It's been a long, long time since I looked into the mirror
I guess that I was blind
Now my reflection's getting clearer
Now that you're gone things will never be the same again

There's not a minute that goes by every hour of every day
You're such a part of me
But I just pulled away
Well, I'm not the same girl
you used to know
I wish I said the words I never showed

[Chorus]
I know you had to go away
I died just a little, and I feel it now
You're the one I need
I believe that I would cry just a little
Just to have you back now
Here with me
Here with me

You know that silence is loud when all you hear is your heart
And I wanted so badly just to be a part of something strong and true
But I was scared and left it all behind

[Chorus]

And I'm asking
And I'm wanting you to come back to me
Please?

I never will forget that look upon
your face
How you turned away and left
without a trace
But I understand that you did what you had to do
And I thank you





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

Michelle Branch's song "Here With Me" is a song about regret and loss. The song tells the story of someone who was in a relationship with someone they loved deeply but couldn't show them how they truly felt. Now that the person is gone, the singer wishes they could have another chance to show them how they feel. The first verse of the song talks about how it's been a long time since the singer looked in the mirror, and they only just now see themselves clearly since their partner left. The second verse describes how the person they love was a part of them, but they pushed them away because they were scared. The chorus reveals the singer's pain, the feeling of dying a little inside, and how they wish their partner would come back to them. The bridge expresses how silence can be deafening and how the singer desperately wanted to be a part of something real, but they couldn't overcome their fears. The final verse shows the singer has accepted that their partner did what they had to do, and they are grateful for the time they spent together.


One interesting fact about "Here With Me" is that it was written by Michelle Branch when she was only 17 years old. Another fact is that the song was featured in several TV shows and movies, including "Love Actually." Additionally, the song was used as the theme song for the WB TV show "Summerland." "Here With Me" was released as a single in 2002 and peaked at number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was nominated for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 2003 Grammy Awards. The music video for "Here With Me" was directed by Sophie Muller, who has also directed videos for Beyoncé and No Doubt. The video features Michelle Branch performing the song in a room filled with mirrors, further emphasizing the song's theme of self-reflection. Michelle Branch has stated that "Here With Me" is one of her favorite songs to perform live.


Chords (as played on the acoustic guitar, standard tuning):
Verse: G - D - Em - C
Chorus: G - D - Em - C
Bridge: Am - C - G - D


Note: There are a few variations of the chords that can be played, depending on the preference of the musician.


Line by Line Meaning

It's been a long, long time since I looked into the mirror
It has been a significant amount of time since I have taken a good look at myself.


I guess that I was blind
I didn't realize the faults in myself.


Now my reflection's getting clearer
Now that I have had some time to reflect on myself, I see my true self more clearly.


Now that you're gone things will never be the same again
Since you left, my life has drastically changed and will never be the same.


There's not a minute that goes by every hour of every day
Every moment of every day, I think of you.


You're such a part of me
You were a significant part of my life and identity.


But I just pulled away
I distanced myself from you.


Well, I'm not the same girl you used to know
I have changed since you last saw me.


I wish I said the words I never showed
I regret not expressing my feelings towards you.


I know you had to go away
I understand that you had to leave.


I died just a little, and I feel it now
Your departure caused me great pain and sadness.


You're the one I need
You were the missing piece in my life.


I believe that I would cry just a little
I have so much affection for you that I would cry just a little bit.


Just to have you back now
I long for your presence in my life once again.


Here with me
By my side.


You know that silence is loud when all you hear is your heart
The absence of your presence is deafening and leaves me alone with my thoughts and emotions.


And I wanted so badly just to be a part of something strong and true
I desired to be a part of a loving and genuine connection.


But I was scared and left it all behind
I was afraid and let my fears and doubts drive me away from what I wanted.


And I'm asking
I am pleading.


And I'm wanting you to come back to me
I desire for you to return to me.


Please?
I am asking for your return in a hopeful and polite manner.


I never will forget that look upon your face
I will always remember the expression on your face when you left.


How you turned away and left without a trace
You disappeared from my life so suddenly.


But I understand that you did what you had to do
I comprehend that you made the decision that was best for you.


And I thank you
I am grateful for the time we shared together.


[Chorus]
The repetitive chorus expressing the sentiment of wanting the person back by their side.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN SHANKS, MICHELLE BRANCH, MICHELLE JACQUET BRANCH

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on Everywhere

8/3/2023

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