As part of the Neptunes, Williams has produced numerous hit singles for various recording artists. Williams has earned eleven Grammy Awards including two with the Neptunes. He currently owns a media venture that encompasses entertainment, music, fashion, and art called i am OTHER, a multimedia creative collective and record label that serves as an umbrella for all of Pharrell Williams' endeavors, including Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream apparel, Billionaire Girls Club, textile company Bionic Yarn and a dedicated YouTube channel launched in 2012. The channel was launched on May 12, 2012 as part of YouTube's $100 million original channel initiative.
Here
Pharrell Williams Lyrics
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So much for effort
Isn't it clear we're here again
Our thing right where we left it
A delusion is a flight, first class to nowhere
While a dream is a blueprint, a plane to go there
To go there
If it breathes then it is our witness
We have unfinished business
You and I
And so my word is that I'll cross those bridges
With zero regret for limits
And distance, you and I
My dear it seems we're here again
Was there a glitch in my method
Isn't it clear we're here again
Let's get new GPSes
So next time you see this place remember we were alone
We'll bring our children from home
That's right, ohh yeah, I'm gonna go there
And I, I promise on all existence
If it breathes then it is our witness
We have unfinished business
You and I
And so my word is that I'll cross those bridges
With zero regret for limits
And distance, you and I
Well, anyone think they can can do it better
Well c'mon, c'mon
But back to you
Hold on girl we can make it
Stack whatever on top I can take it
It seems we're here again
This is the right trajection
And I, I promise on all existence
If it breathes then it is our witness
We have unfinished business
You and I
And so my word is that I'll cross those bridges
With zero regret for limits
And distance, you and I
In "Here," Pharrell Williams addresses someone with whom he has an unfinished business. The opening line, "My dear, it seems we're here again," implies that they have been through this before. The phrase "So much for effort" suggests disappointment with previous attempts to resolve this issue. However, Pharrell acknowledges that they are both back in the same place and that it's clear they have not moved forward. He suggests that their past choices were delusions that led them nowhere, but if they choose to dream and make a plan, they can move forward.
Pharrell promises to cross bridges and take risks with no regrets or limits to make things work out between them. He reinforces his commitment by stating that anything breathing should be a witness to his promise. He uses the metaphor of a GPS to indicate that they need to find a different path to reach their destination. Finally, he affirms that they are moving in the right direction, and they can make it through, no matter what challenges they face.
Line by Line Meaning
My dear it seems we're here again
It appears that we have returned to a familiar situation or feeling, despite our efforts to move away from it.
So much for effort
Our efforts have been in vain, and we seem to be stuck in the same place.
Isn't it clear we're here again
It is evident that we have ended up in the same situation once more.
Our thing right where we left it
Our relationship or situation has remained unchanged since we last encountered it.
A delusion is a flight, first class to nowhere
A false belief or hope is like taking an extravagant flight to nowhere, which will never reach its destination.
While a dream is a blueprint, a plane to go there
On the other hand, a true dream is like having a detailed plan or map that will guide you to your destination.
And I, I promise on all existence
I swear on everything that is important to me,
If it breathes then it is our witness
that anyone and anything alive is a witness to what we are experiencing right now.
We have unfinished business
There are issues between us that we have not resolved yet.
You and I
Only the two of us can work on resolving these issues.
And so my word is that I'll cross those bridges
I promise to make an effort to overcome any obstacles or difficulties that come between us,
With zero regret for limits
And I have no reservations or doubts about what I am willing to do to make things work.
And distance, you and I
Even if we are not physically close, we will make the effort to overcome any distance between us.
Was there a glitch in my method
Is it possible that I made a mistake or miscalculation in my approach?
Let's get new GPSes
Let's find a new way or approach to deal with our situation, something that will guide us better.
So next time you see this place remember we were alone
If we find ourselves in this situation again in the future, we will remember that we faced it together and not let it separate us.
We'll bring our children from home
We will not be alone next time, as we will have our family and loved ones to share the experience with us.
Well, anyone think they can can do it better
Do any of you think you can handle this situation better than us?
Well c'mon, c'mon
Then step up and show us what you've got.
Hold on girl we can make it
Don't give up hope, we can overcome this situation if we work together.
Stack whatever on top I can take it
No matter how difficult or challenging this situation becomes, I am strong enough to bear it.
This is the right trajection
We are moving in the right direction, towards resolving our issues and making our relationship stronger.
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