Here I Am
Pony Pony Run Run Lyrics


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Oh why you told me
To stay away
Am I scary
I must confess
I lose
My temper
In front of you
Am I too shy
Nobody cares

Rationally I am ready to let people know

Here I am
Here I am
Here I am
Now you know

Oh why you told me
To stay away
Am I not friendly
Nobody cares

Here I am
Here I am
Here I am
Now you know
Here I am
Here I am
Here I am
Know you know

Rationally I am ready to let people know

Afraid to be seen
I won't hide no more
No-ow you can see

Baby, baby, you can do it

Here I am
Here I am
Here I am
Now you know
Here I am
Here I am




Here I am
Know you know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Here I Am" by Pony Pony Run Run describe the singer's struggle with being seen and heard by others. The song starts with the singer questioning why they were told to stay away, and wondering if they are scary or not friendly. There is a sense of confusion and insecurity in their tone. They admit to losing their temper in front of others, and wondering if they are too shy. Overall, there is a feeling of not being understood and feeling isolated.


However, the chorus of the song marks a turning point where the singer becomes more confident and expressive of themselves. They declare "Here I am, now you know" and repeat this line throughout the song. The singer seems to be empowering themselves, saying that they are ready to be seen and heard, and that they won't hide anymore. They urge the listener, "Baby, baby, you can do it" as well, which has the effect of encouraging the listener to also be more confident and self-assured.


Interestingly, the lyrics of "Here I Am" are somewhat contradictory. On the one hand, the singer speaks about feeling afraid to be seen and worrying about their level of self-expression, yet at the same time, they assert themselves with the repeated "Here I am" chorus. This contradiction may be intentional, in order to illustrate the complex emotions of the singer.


Overall, "Here I Am" is a song that speaks to many people's experiences of feeling unseen and unheard, yet also finding the strength to assert themselves and their individuality.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh why you told me
Questioning the reason for being told to stay away


To stay away
Being told to keep distance


Am I scary
Wondering if the reason is being perceived as scary


I must confess
Admitting to having a fault or weakness


I lose
Failing to keep control


My temper
The emotion being lost


In front of you
Occurring specifically in your presence


Am I too shy
Considering if shyness is the trait being disapproved


Nobody cares
Feeling as if there is no one who cares


Here I am
Announcing availability or presence


Now you know
Informing of the previous lack of knowledge and current awareness


Am I not friendly
Doubting friendliness as being the problem


Afraid to be seen
Being scared of being noticed


I won't hide no more
Deciding to stop concealing oneself


No-ow you can see
Now being visible or noticeable


Baby, baby, you can do it
Encouragement to take action


Know you know
Reiterating that the listener is now informed




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