This Is
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The world begs to meet you
The world knows it needs you
I should have seen this coming
This piece of me that's humming
Colors of my house are red and wound and sweat and hollow
This is
Such an opportunity for me
And the world wants to feed you
It's on your side
I'd jump just to please you
And that is why
I should have seen this coming
This piece of me that's humming
Colors of my house are grip and grin and sweat and wallow
This is
Such an opportunity for me
And a man wants to meet you
He's on your side
He knows how to feed you
And so he tries
A cold slap to the head
From the one who wants to steal my bread
And the box inside me hums
For the one who wants to feed my love
And the box is humming soft and low
So definite the echo
Now it feels so low
Now it feels so low
Now you feel so low
Now you feel so low




This is
Such an opportunity for me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ruby's song "This is" feature a speaker reflecting on a missed opportunity to connect with someone, possibly a love interest or an artist. The world is said to beg to meet this person, and the singer realizes they should have seen this coming, as a part of them is "humming" in response. The colors of their house are described as being associated with uncomfortable emotions like "wound," "sweat," and "hollow." The singer feels that it would have been such an opportunity to be with this person, and that the world wants to "feed" them.


Later in the song, a man is referenced as wanting to meet the person in question, and he is described as being on their side and knowing how to "feed" them. However, he is also said to be a threat to the singer's own interests, as he wants to "steal [their] bread." This conflict is described as causing a "box inside [the singer]" to hum, and the echo of this sound is said to feel "low." Despite the complicated emotions at play, the singer still sees the situation as an opportunity for themselves.


Overall, "This is" by Ruby is an introspective song about unfulfilled desires and missed connections. The singer recognizes the potential in a person they did not pursue, but also acknowledges the threat posed by someone else who wants them. The vivid imagery of colors and emotions creates a sense of melancholy, but the repetition of the phrase "such an opportunity for me" suggests that the singer still believes they can derive some benefit from the situation.


Line by Line Meaning

The world begs to meet you
The world eagerly desires to get to know you


The world knows it needs you
The world understands that it requires you


I should have seen this coming
I should have predicted this situation


This piece of me that's humming
This part of me that's vibrating with energy


Colors of my house are red and wound and sweat and hollow
My surroundings are full of strong emotions and exhaustion


This is
This situation represents something important


Such an opportunity for me
This is a great chance for me to succeed


And the world wants to feed you
The world aims to provide you with what you need


It's on your side
You have the support of the world


I'd jump just to please you
I would do anything to make you happy


And that is why
That explains why


Colors of my house are grip and grin and sweat and wallow
My environment is dominated by tension, superficiality, hard work, and despair


And a man wants to meet you
There is a person who wishes to encounter you


He's on your side
He is supportive of you


He knows how to feed you
He is aware of how to satisfy your needs


And so he tries
And therefore he makes an effort


A cold slap to the head
A harsh and sudden reminder


From the one who wants to steal my bread
From the individual who is attempting to take what belongs to me


And the box inside me hums
There is a part of me that resonates with energy


For the one who wants to feed my love
For the individual who intends to nourish my affection


And the box is humming soft and low
And that part of me is vibrating with a soothing, gentle sound


So definite the echo
The reverberation is very clear


Now it feels so low
Now I feel disheartened


Now it feels so low
Now it feels very bleak


Now you feel so low
Now you feel dejected


Now you feel so low
Now you feel discouraged


This is
This represents something important


Such an opportunity for me
This is a great chance for me to succeed




Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: LESLEY FIRTH RANKINE, LESLIE FIRTH RANKINE, MARK WALK

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Hiii!! It is unbelievable that is is almost 2023! It’s actually kinda sad that the years has flew past so quickly, I remember you when you were like.. 11. I’m so proud of how far you’ve reached, keep up the good work!!! <33

PS: I hope you don’t mean that you’re quitting, you were my whole childhood. Even if you do quit, you will always be special and remembered. ❀

Royal Love

Ruby games I’m a fan

Corina P

I really don’t want them to be quitting to 😒

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Yes u r right skittle!! 😭😭

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~Atqraxiia~

Yeah, I hope Ruby isn't actually quitting. If she does decide to quit, I'll really miss Ruby

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Genevieve

Don't go ruby everyone will miss you I've been watching you ever since I was 5I can't let go of you now I'm so proud of you you've made it so far you have to keep going you can't just leave right here at this moment you need to give me videos then you get more subscribers and maybe 1 day you'll become things you are already famous actually Please keep going with me can you do it for me I will miss you so much I can't believe it's almost 2023I I will miss you ruby But I would keep going if I were you It's almost the end of the year And just so you know I'm 15So I've been watching since I was 5 this This is unbelievable ruby I just really want you to keep going It's so It's so far It's just that you've made it so far and I need you to keep going I want you To keep going because I love you ruby and I don't know what I would do if you were in my life you raise me to be the person I am right nowI don't feel on me Ruby I love you ruby you can Keep going if you want but you don't have to

Radiah Pori

We will miss you Ruby, i am watching you for 3 years. Pls dont leave 😭

Alexandra JosΓ© Cabral Mendes de Sousa

Yeah don't leave

Aries Costanria

can we just appreciate that this video is almost and HOUR long

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