Here I Am
Overscene Lyrics
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Not much more you can take and I understand you're in pain
The feeling that I get every time you try to quit
Just believe
So hold on, 'cause I'm not sure how long this will take
But I promise that this time I won't run away
Here I am, a lonely man
There I go, down this lonely road
I swear I've been here before
Before
I'm the one you broke here, let my heart soak into my veins.
Live in a story where the end is never told
And it's all the same
So hold on, 'cause I'm not sure how long this will take
But I promise, that this time I won't run away
Here I am, a lonely man
I'm not gonna stand here anymore
There I go, down this lonely road
I swear I've been here before
I cannot face this
Time after time
Can somebody stop this
Before there's no time?
What do I got to do to get to you?
I'm freely showing you cause I'm confused
I'm waitin', been waitin'
Here I am, a lonely man
I'm not gonna stand here anymore
There I go, down this lonely road
I swear I've been here before
Before
(Here I face this)
Here I am
(Time after time)
On this road again
(Can somebody stop this)
Before there's no time?
The lyrics of Overscene's song "Here I Am" convey a sense of regret and despair. The singer tells us about the mistakes he has made and the promises he has broken, which have caused pain to the person he is addressing. Despite this, he asks the person to hold on and believe in him, promising that he will not run away this time. The singer's reflection on the situation and his hope to make things right are further emphasized by the repetition of the phrase, "Here I am."
However, the singer also feels like he has been in this situation before, as he mentions going down a "lonely road" and feeling confused about what he needs to do to reach the person. He acknowledges that he is a "lonely man" who cannot stand in this situation anymore but cannot face it, either. The repetition of the phrase "before there's no time" suggests that the singer feels the urgency of the situation and wants to make amends before it is too late.
Overall, the lyrics of "Here I Am" express the pain, regret, and confusion of the singer as he navigates the aftermath of his mistakes and tries to make things right.
Line by Line Meaning
Mistakes that I make, promises I break
I acknowledge that I have made mistakes and failed to keep my promises
Not much more you can take and I understand you're in pain
I realize that my actions have caused you pain and that you may be at your limit
The feeling that I get every time you try to quit
I empathize with your attempts to leave because of my actions
Just believe
I am asking for your faith and trust that I can change
So hold on, 'cause I'm not sure how long this will take
I am asking for patience because I am uncertain about how long my transformation will take
But I promise that this time I won't run away
I am making a sincere commitment to not escape from my responsibilities
Here I am, a lonely man
I am acknowledging that I am alone and may have caused this isolation
I'm not gonna stand here anymore
I am acknowledging my desire to change my behavior and take responsibility
There I go, down this lonely road
I am acknowledging that my journey towards redemption may be difficult and isolating
I swear I've been here before
I am acknowledging that I may have made similar mistakes in the past
I'm the one you broke here, let my heart soak into my veins.
I am accepting that I have caused pain and allowing myself to feel the emotional consequences
Live in a story where the end is never told
I am recognizing that my life may not have a guaranteed happy ending
And it's all the same
I am acknowledging that my repeated patterns of behavior are contributing to my struggles
I cannot face this
I am admitting that the situation feels overwhelming
Time after time
I am acknowledging that I have made similar mistakes before
Can somebody stop this
I am asking for help with changing my behavior
Before there's no time?
I am acknowledging the urgency for me to make positive changes before it's too late
What do I got to do to get to you?
I am asking what actions I need to take in order to gain your trust and improve our relationship
I'm freely showing you cause I'm confused
I am being open and honest because I am uncertain about how to proceed
I'm waitin', been waitin'
I am committed to waiting for an opportunity to make amends and improve my behavior
Here I face this
I am acknowledging that I am confronting my mistakes and issues head-on
On this road again
I am acknowledging that redemption is a continuous journey
Before there's no time?
I am acknowledging the urgency for me to make positive changes before it's too late
Writer(s): AL L. GREEN, AL GREEN, MABON HODGES
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