Burch's voice takes cues from old timers like Dusty Springfield and Patsy Cline to create throaty mountains and valleys of sound. It's retro country and soul in the best way. Growing up in Los Angeles with a writer/producer father and a casting director mother, Burch's childhood was filled with old Hollywood musicals and the sounds of Patsy Cline, Billie Holiday and Nina Simone. After finding her voice in adolescence, Burch packed up for the University of North Carolina in Asheville to study Jazz Vocal Performance.
Happy New Year
Molly Burch Lyrics
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But it's getting cold outside and I need someone to keep me warm
A hand to hold, a love that's mine
Cause I spent christmas alone this year and I want that to be the last time
When I think of all the things in this world I could buy
There's nothing I want more than you I'm not lying
Won't you be my baby this year? I'll treat you like I never treat no one
I'm starting to believe again, I've stopped falling apart
Christmas spirit is alive again, it's in my heart
I feel so young again, all because of you
I thought those days were long gone for me, but I feel brand new
When I think of all the things in this world I could buy
There's nothing I want more than you I'm not lying
Won't you be my baby this year? I'll treat you like I never treat no one
Won't you be my new year love?
My new year love, my new year love
The lyrics to Molly Burch's song "Happy New Year" express a longing for companionship and love during the holiday season. The singer starts by acknowledging that they don't need much in life, but as the weather gets colder, they crave someone to keep them warm. They express a desire for a hand to hold and a love that is truly theirs, emphasizing the importance of connecting with someone on a deeper level. The singer reflects on spending Christmas alone, suggesting that they don't want to experience that feeling again in the future.
The lyrics then shift towards the idea of material possessions and the realization that none of it compares to the desire for a genuine connection. The singer declares that there is nothing they want more than the person they are addressing in the song. They plead for this person to be their love in the upcoming year, promising to treat them like they have never treated anyone before, emphasizing a willingness to fully invest themselves emotionally. The lyrics convey a sense of hope and belief in love once again, with the singer feeling young and rejuvenated because of this potential connection. They express gratitude for the opportunity to experience this transformative love, believing that their days of feeling lonely and despondent are finally behind them.
Overall, "Happy New Year" captures the feeling of yearning for human connection during the holiday season and the recognition that true happiness lies in meaningful relationships rather than material possessions.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't need much, not much at all
I realize that material possessions are not what truly matter in life
But it's getting cold outside and I need someone to keep me warm
I long for the comfort and companionship of another person during this chilly time
A hand to hold, a love that's mine
I desire a genuine connection and a love that belongs to me alone
Cause I spent christmas alone this year and I want that to be the last time
Having spent Christmas in solitude, I yearn for a change and hope to never be alone again during this holiday
When I think of all the things in this world I could buy
Reflecting on the options to satisfy my desires through material possessions
There's nothing I want more than you I'm not lying
Despite all the possibilities, it is your presence and love that I truly desire above all else
Won't you be my baby this year? I'll treat you like I never treat no one
I am asking you to be my significant other this year, promising to cherish and love you like no one else
Won't you be my new year love?
Please, become the love of my life this new year and bring happiness into my world
I'm starting to believe again, I've stopped falling apart
With your presence in my life, I regain hope and strength, overcoming my past emotional turmoil
Christmas spirit is alive again, it's in my heart
The joy and warmth of Christmas have been rekindled within me, filling my heart with its spirit
I feel so young again, all because of you
Your love makes me feel youthful and alive, bringing back the energy and enthusiasm of my younger days
I thought those days were long gone for me, but I feel brand new
I believed that such joyful days were part of the past, but you have rejuvenated me, making me feel completely refreshed
My new year love, my new year love
You are the love I desire for this new year, the one who will bring happiness and fulfillment into my life
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Written by: Molly Burch
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