Here Without You
Miss Montreal Lyrics
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I'm going back where I belong
You should have told me
That your heart was made of stone
As I try to look back to those moments we had
But still I walk through this door without you
You're there in the sunshine
But you keep calling, you keep begging me for more
And now you know how I feel, now you know all my pain
But I still stand here
Still stand here without you
I'm stuck in a place
I see a crowd with just one face
You still haunt me
You're a memory I can't erase
As I try to look back to those moments we had
But still I walk through this door without you
I'm out in the rain
You're there in the sunshine
But you keep calling, you keep begging me for more
And now you know how I feel, now you know all my pain
But I still stand here
Still stand here without you
But I still stand here
Still stand here without you
I keep on searching, I'll find a cure
Do things I wanna do and more
I live in a place where the air is pure
But I keep on wondering if you wanted more
I keep on searching, I'll find a cure
Do things I wanna do and more
I keep on wondering why I'm lost without you
I'm out in the rain
You're there in the sunshine
But you keep calling, you keep begging me for more
I'm out in the rain
You're there in the sunshine
But you keep calling, you keep begging me for more
And now you know how I feel,
Now you know all my pain
But I still stand here
Still stand here without you
And now you know how I feel,
Now you know all my pain
But I still stand here
Still stand here without you
But I still stand here
Still stand here without you
I'm out in the rain
The song "Here Without You" by Miss Montreal is about a relationship that has ended, leaving the singer feeling lost and alone. The opening lines reveal the heartbreak that the singer is feeling, as she is now out in the cold and returning to where she believes she truly belongs. She then accuses her former partner of failing to reveal that his heart was made of stone, indicating that his lack of emotions was the root cause of their relationship's demise.
The singer then reflects on the good moments that they had shared in the relationship, but despite these memories, she is still forced to navigate life without him. The lines "still I walk through this door without you" show the difficulty of moving on and accepting that the relationship is over.
She compares her current state to being out in the rain while her former partner is in the sunshine, suggesting that he has moved on while she is still stuck in the negative emotions of the breakup. Despite this, she still feels that her former partner is calling and begging for more, indicating that she is unable to let go completely.
Throughout the song, the singer exhibits a desire to move on and find a sense of happiness without her former partner. She talks about searching for a cure and doing the things she wants to do, but the thought of him still haunts her. The repetition of the line "still stand here without you" highlights the pain and difficulty she experiences in moving on from the relationship.
Overall, "Here Without You" is an emotional and relatable song that explores the pain of a failed relationship and the struggle to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Out in the cold
Feeling abandoned and alone in a situation
I'm going back where I belong
Returning to where one feels comfortable and accepted
You should have told me
Regret about not receiving honesty and communication
That your heart was made of stone
Realizing that the other person is incapable of love and emotion
As I try to look back to those moments we had
Reflecting on past memories together
But still I walk through this door without you
Moving forward without the other person in the present moment
I'm out in the rain
Feeling lost and sad in a difficult situation without the other person's support
You're there in the sunshine
The other person seems to be happy and has moved on without struggle
But you keep calling, you keep begging me for more
The other person continues to be demanding and needy, despite having hurt and separated from the main person
And now you know how I feel, now you know all my pain
The main person feels like the other person finally understands their hurt and struggle
But I still stand here
Despite everything, the main person is still remaining in the situation
I see a crowd with just one face
Feeling surrounded by people, but not feeling seen or understood
You still haunt me
The other person's memory and presence still affects the main person negatively
You're a memory I can't erase
The main person is unable to forget the other person and move on completely
I keep on searching, I'll find a cure
The main person is determined to overcome this situation and heal
Do things I wanna do and more
Focusing on personal growth and happiness
I live in a place where the air is pure
Finding peace and clarity away from the situation and the other person
But I keep on wondering if you wanted more
The main person still questions the other person's intentions and feelings
Writer(s): Hans, Ormandy
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