Elle is the bands captivating lead vocalist and acoustic guitar player. She sings and plays with dynamic that is stunning for a girl of just 17. Nineteen year old Shealeen sweetens the music with her tasteful harmonies, classical piano playing, and subtle lead vocals.
The girls have many musical influences. Some of their favorite artists include Switchfoot, Taylor Swift, the Jonas Brothers, Jack Johnson, Phil Wickham, Paramore, John Mayer, Johnny Cash, and Eisley.
Poema has been a band for just over a year and already the sisters have recorded their demo EP, promoted and released it on MySpace, toured the Southwest, gotten on several local radio stations, been on the cover and have had features in 4 New Mexico magazines, won a slot in the Cornerstone Festival New Band Showcase, are the 50th most popular unsigned acoustic band on MySpace, and are the number one most popular acoustic band in New Mexico!
Poema is grateful for their increasing number of loyal fans and are encouraged by the broad endorsement of reputable entertainment professionals. They remain motivated to develop their artistic gifts and are inspired to establish themselves in the music business.
2 AM
Poema Lyrics
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Secretly glad you were late
I hope you didn't see me peeking through the window
I didn't wanna seem to eager
I opened the door, ready to leave
And then my dad walked us all the way out to the car
That was embarrassing
It's 2 AM
It's gonna be another long night
Thinkin' 'bout what could have been
If I had been a little more this
A little more that
A little more everything you want
It's 2 AM
It's gonna be another long night
Thinkin' 'bout what could have been
If I had been a little more this
A little more that
A little more everything you want
Oooh...
I laughed a little too loud (I laughed a little too loud)
Oh, how awkward do I sound? (Oh, how awkward do I sound?)
I wondered about halfway through my story
If you even thought that it was funny
A few times I forgot how to speak
Because you looked so stunning
[chorus]
Oooh...
Oh everything you want
Oooh...
I played this night again
And again inside my head
I hoped it could have been
Almost perfect in the end
I guess now I'll try to fall asleep
[chorus]
Oooh...
Oh, everything you want
Oooh...
The song “2 AM” by Poema is a heartfelt recounting of a missed opportunity with a crush. The song starts off with the singer anxiously awaiting the arrival of the person they are interested in. They are secretly happy that the person is running late because it gives them a chance to work up the courage to leave. However, when they finally do leave, the singer’s father walks them to the car which only adds to the embarrassment they feel.
The chorus of the song repeatedly states that it is 2 AM and the singer is thinking about what could have been if they had just been a little bit better. They lament not being “everything you want” and berate themselves for not being their best selves. The second verse describes the singer trying too hard to impress the person they like. They worry that person didn’t find them funny and feel tongue-tied around them.
Line by Line Meaning
It was a quarter 'til 8
I checked the time and saw that it was almost 8 PM.
Secretly glad you were late
I was happy that you were running late, but I didn't want you to know that.
I hope you didn't see me peeking through the window
I was curious and looked through the window, but I hope you didn't catch me doing so.
I didn't wanna seem to eager
I didn't want to come across as too excited or desperate to see you.
I opened the door, ready to leave
I was prepared to leave the house for our planned activity.
And then my dad walked us all the way out to the car
My dad accompanied us to the car, which was embarrassing for me, as I wanted to seem more independent.
It's 2 AM
The current time is now 2 AM.
It's gonna be another long night
I anticipate that the rest of the night is going to feel long and difficult.
Thinkin' 'bout what could have been
I am contemplating potential outcomes of our past interaction that did not come to fruition.
If I had been a little more this
A little more that
A little more everything you want
Reflecting on the past interaction, I wonder if modifying my behavior just slightly in certain ways could have yielded a more positive result.
I laughed a little too loud (I laughed a little too loud)
I recognize that I may have laughed too loudly, feeling self-conscious about my behavior.
Oh, how awkward do I sound? (Oh, how awkward do I sound?)
I am worried about how I come across and questioning if I sound awkward or uncomfortable to you.
I wondered about halfway through my story
If you even thought that it was funny
During a story I was telling, I thought about whether or not you actually found it amusing and engaging.
A few times I forgot how to speak
Because you looked so stunning
I was mesmerized by your appearance at certain moments and temporarily lost my ability to converse.
I played this night again
And again inside my head
I kept replaying the events of the night in my mind, considering different ways things could have played out.
I hoped it could have been
Almost perfect in the end
Despite the perceived imperfections of the night, I still desire for things to have ended positively.
I guess now I'll try to fall asleep
After all the reminiscing and reflecting, I am now attempting to go to sleep.
Contributed by Jayce G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.