Here We Are
Mott Lyrics
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Friends all say it's not my fault it had to end like this
'cause I don't know too much about caring
And I don't know the meaning of sharing - everything.
I just couldn't show what you should've known,
To keep you by my side,
I just couldn't say what other people say,
Here we are, we can't look back, we can only live,
Wondering why I can't even cry, I can't do anything,
And I don't even care about tomorrow,
Any love that I need I can borrow, to get me by.
I can never show to anyone I know
The way I feel I do,
But one thing's for sure, in my special way
I'm still in love with you.
The lyrics of Mott the Hoople's song "Here We Are" depict a person who is drifting away from their significant other. They admit that they don't know much about caring, sharing, and are unable to express themselves well. The singer's friends console them by saying that it's not their fault, implying that their partner is also somewhat responsible. The singer struggles to articulate their emotions and feels as though they have lost control over the relationship. They regret not being able to express their feelings earlier, which could have helped them keep their partner by their side.
The song's theme of losing touch with someone is relatable to many people, and the lyrics do an excellent job of conveying this feeling. The singer's inability to articulate their emotions is a common issue in relationships, and the regret they express about not showing love when they had the chance is poignant. The song's melancholic melody and the singer's heartfelt delivery enhance the emotions conveyed in the lyrics.
Overall, "Here We Are" is a touching song that speaks to the difficulty of expressing feelings in a relationship and the pain of losing someone you care about. It's a song about the aftermath of a relationship that has gone wrong and the regret that comes with not doing enough.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are drifting apart further every day
We are gradually growing distant from each other on a daily basis.
Friends all say it's not my fault it had to end like this
My friends believe that it was bound to end the way it did and they don't hold me responsible.
'cause I don't know too much about caring
I lack knowledge or understanding of how to care for people.
And I don't know the meaning of sharing - everything.
I don't comprehend the concept of sharing every aspect of my life with someone else.
I just couldn't show what you should've known,
I failed to demonstrate what you were meant to understand,
To keep you by my side,
In order to retain you as my companion,
I just couldn't say what other people say,
I couldn't express the same sentiments that others do,
They're words too hard to find
Those are the kind of words that are extremely challenging to articulate.
Here we are, we can't look back, we can only live,
We have to focus on moving forward, as we cannot change the past or bring it back to life.
Wondering why I can't even cry, I can't do anything,
Feeling curious as to why I am incapable of shedding tears and unable to take any action.
And I don't even care about tomorrow,
I don't have any concerns or worries about what will happen tomorrow,
Any love that I need I can borrow, to get me by.
I can seek temporary love from anyone to help me cope with things for the moment.
I can never show to anyone I know
I am perpetually incapable of revealing to those around me
The way I feel I do,
What goes on inside me,
But one thing's for sure, in my special way
However, one thing remains certain, that in my own unique way,
I'm still in love with you.
I am still deeply in love with you.
Contributed by Xavier K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.