Her
Poppy Lyrics
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Give her a name
That isn't hers
Then make her yours
Say she's adored
Call her a whore
Then pick her up
Throw her on the floor
I'm getting to know her
And all of her anger
You won't recognize her
If you encountered
I'm getting to know her
And all of her anger
Picked herself up
Put her back together
Give her a taste
Take it away
Under your thumb
Tell her to stay
Don't say a word
Don't disobey
When she woke up
She ran away
I'm getting to know her
And all of her anger
You won't recognize her
If you encountered
I'm getting to know her
And all of her anger
Picked herself up
Put her back together
Run your mouth to keep her scared
You expected her to care
But when her mind made up
You were illfully prepared
Have you observed?
And what have you learned?
The girl that you knew
Will never be yours
I'm getting to know her
And all of her anger
You won't recognize her
If you encountered
I'm getting to know her
And all of her anger
Picked herself up
Put her back together
The lyrics to Poppy's song "Her" tell a story of a manipulative and abusive relationship. The lyrics state, "Give her a face, give her a name that isn't hers, then make her yours. Say she's adored, call her a whore, then pick her up, throw her on the floor." These lines express how the abuser fashions his partner into the image he desires, naming and objectifying her, before subjecting her to physical abuse.
The chorus lyrics, "I'm getting to know her and all of her anger," express how the victim has had enough of the abuse and is taking control of her life. She picks herself up and puts herself back together, reclaiming her power. The lyrics, "Run your mouth to keep her scared, you expected her to care. But when her mind made up, you were illfully prepared," express how the abuser thought he had control over her, but she outsmarted him, leaving him defenseless.
In conclusion, the lyrics to Poppy's "Her" express a powerful message about abusive relationships and the strength of the human spirit to rise above and reclaim one's power.
Line by Line Meaning
Give her a face
Make her into someone she's not
Give her a name
Name her something that isn't hers
That isn't hers
She's not who you've made her to be
Then make her yours
Take her for yourself, possession
Say she's adored
Lie to her about how much you love her
Call her a whore
Insult her, devalue her
Then pick her up
Build her up again
Throw her on the floor
Knock her down again
I'm getting to know her
I'm starting to see who she really is
And all of her anger
She has a lot of pain and hurt inside
You won't recognize her
She's not who you thought she was
If you encountered
If you were to see her now
Picked herself up
She's found the strength to recover
Put her back together
She's become whole again
Give her a taste
Make her feel special for a moment
Take it away
Ruin that moment and break her down
Under your thumb
You have complete control over her
Tell her to stay
Don't let her leave your grasp
Don't say a word
Don't let her voice her own opinions or thoughts
Don't disobey
Don't go against your orders
When she woke up
When she finally gained awareness and strength
She ran away
She finally escaped from you
Run your mouth to keep her scared
Be abusive to keep her in fear
You expected her to care
You thought she would never stand up to you
But when her mind made up
But when she finally decided to leave
You were illfully prepared
You were shocked and not ready for her to leave
Have you observed?
Have you really taken the time to truly see her?
And what have you learned?
What have your actions and abuse taught her?
The girl that you knew
The person you thought you could control
Will never be yours
She's not an object to be owned or controlled
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Moira Rose Pereira
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS:
Give her a face
Give her a name
That isn’t hers
Then make her yours
Say she’s adored
Call her a whore
Then pick her up
Throw her on the floor
I’m getting to know her
And all of her anger
You won’t recognize her
If you encountered
I’m getting to know her
And all of her anger
Picked herself up
Put her back together
Give her a taste
Take it away
Under your thumb
Tell her to stay
Don’t say a word
Don’t disobey
When she woke up
She ran away
I’m getting to know her
And all of her anger
You won’t recognize her
If you encountered
I’m getting to know her
And all of her anger
Picked herself up
Put her back together
Run your mouth to keep her scared
You expected her to care
But when her mind made up
You were illfully prepared
Have you observed?
And what have you learned
The girl that you knew
Will never be yours
I’m getting to know her
And all of her anger
You won’t recognize her
If you encountered
I’m getting to know her
And all of her anger
Picked herself up
Put her back together
CG Angel
This song came right when I needed it. Solidarity. We write what we know and I am sending you a huge, Astral, space'n time hug to send you love and comfort for whenever you may need it. Tuck it away for yr own personal use, or anyone else for that matter. You are a badass, chic chick, who embraced the Self, became even more self-aware, and grew up like the Queen you funkin always were. You got the Love, baby. I'll see ya in Infinity. To all my Bitches who find that Inner Strength within their weaknesses and transmute their scars into wisdom and gratitude... i love you, Babydoll. Wear yr Scarab with confident glee and make a joyful noise! My Bitches are the Best with a capital B cuz they see how to use this chaotic, outside world as their looking glass to observe the chaos they reflect from their own within.
Losing that fear and embracing that Love. Learning that you ARE that powerful and yr shaping yr existence. Just finally admitting it, it IS you the synchronicity is for, ONLY you. Admit it. You can accept it. It's a lotta responsibility, but with great power, COMES great responsibility. The sooner you accept and embrace it, the sooner you feel Gratitude, Joy, Love, and Peace. Receive, with Grace and humility, the amazing gift bestowed upon you and watch as yr life transmutes into that life you imagine but dare not believe is yours. Whether or not we give fully of ourselves to the call within of Love and Forgiveness, the mirror reflects and surrounds us with that which we have given outwardly. We are judged by the rule we use towards others. Mercy, Peace, and Forgiveness will only manifest in our world without when we learn to manifest this world within.
TELL YR SELF: you ARE worthy. Believe it... you don't need faith. You just are, accept it, admit it and make those long strides to prove it to that One who sends you all those synchronistic signs you notice daily. Don't take my word for it... ask the One for yrself. Be bold, know it's true, and talk to that Presence you sense. It answers in the most amazing ways... a song that pops up outta no where, a faint scent from childhood that has no reason to be there, the next thing a person says to you, a bird flying by, a random passage in a book you happen upon, a wind in the leaves, it's all for you and your benefit, and it answers any question you may have. Ask that elusive, yet inescapable, Presence for help, for guidance, for companionship, and become familiar and friendly with that One. It endures with love at yr side, despite being disregarded and shaken away. You left. It never did. Return to become the Prodigal Son.
Bastian couldn't bring himself to say the Child-Like Empresses new name aloud even though he picked it out the moment he saw her, and the world crumbled around them as he refused to admit the HE was the one being called forth. The Name, the Word, sat unspoken within his doubting mind. It's OK. Feel silly, feel like a lunatic, whatever, but PLEASE, not fear. Say that name in yr mind, it IS you being called forth. Yr worthy, yr able, yr free to say it whenever you please. Name yr friend, yr looking glass twin within trying to show you Love. The key to yr dreams lies between Gratitude, Mercy, and Unconditional Love, within the Heart. You will become a beacon of Light and Joy and Laughter once you have cleared away all the cobwebs and washed the muck of the swamp away. Shine on, Bitches. Wave those Freak Flags, please. I would love to see em.
Yr other Self is ready.... just say the Word.
Dead Meat
Current favorite Poppy song. Love when the screaming starts at 2:12
GloomyJune
HONESTLY, like she went off fr on this one
LaserNikiXCX
OMG HI JAMES!!!
LelandLoner
OMG I DIDNT KNOW YALL LIKED POPPY
Captain Sky
OMFG James A. Janisse 😍
springtrvpped
OMG JAMES LIKES POPPY
5500somerandomdude
Honestly this song has multiple meanings to me. The first sounds like she is slowly finding herself after a breakup, and the other sounds like its a jab at the pop industry as a whole with the video just cranking out those robots and disposing of them when the money stops flowing in from them.
Yan
This seems like she breaking free from Titanic.
Black Phoenix 89
Agreed, it's essentially about coercive control.
Brad Cheeks
i think this is about her ex Titanic, who used to do similar weird sht