Her
Sam Young Lyrics


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“Yeah bro, the second letter
But, you know
It’s cool we gone keep writing letters
It’s a bunch of pen and paper around here”
Yeah
I wrote a letter to her so I can’t lie
Why’d you leave me alone on some dark ass nights
But I got feelings too
I don’t wanna waste time
Ima live my life
But you forever mine
I got you a promise ring
But you broke your promises
Tell me why I can not think
Cause my heart damaging
It’s sad that I can’t look at you the same
Even tho people change
And time moves fast
Got you switching lanes
We ain’t never talked again
It’s gone last for a while again
But Trust you’ll be mine again
Don’t wanna rush the time again
But who thought I would rap
Got money made it stack
And friends that weren’t friends
Wanted to take me back
But I can never lack, naw
I gotta watch my back now
Ain’t no person in this world
That can make me sad now
I’ve shed too many tears for you
Eyes running dry for all the times I’ve cried
But you had me losing my mind
And it’s my fault that we done and it’s fine, so
I wrote a letter to her so I can’t lie
Why’d you leave me alone on some dark ass nights
But I got feelings too, I don’t wanna waste time
Ima live my life, but you forever mine
But even tho it’s hard to love when you broken
Sipping lean had me slow in the motion
I Thinking ‘bout a life you can walk through the ocean
I’ve been left open and let go of emotions
But Inna Race Against Time can’t believe that I lost you
I wanna rewind, wanna go back and trust you
Cause you used to be mine and all we had gone through
But it all died, while building up my comfort
For better or worse I got a monster up inside
can’t describe the feeling of guilt that’s inside
I wanna say sorry for many many times
I Put my heart through the shredder having to say goodbye
(Didn’t wanna say goodbye)




And this a letter for you so I can not lie
(Yeah)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sam Young's song Her are a heartfelt expression of love and loss, regret and hope. The opening verse sets up the theme of letter writing as a means of communication and connection, but also as a symbol of distance and separation. The singer then addresses the titular "her" directly, asking why she left and acknowledging his own feelings of abandonment and hurt. He also expresses his conflicted emotions, wanting to move on with his life but still holding onto the promise of their love.


The second verse delves deeper into the singer's personal struggles, including substance abuse and self-doubt. He reflects on the mistakes he's made and the pain he's caused, both to himself and to his former partner. He also acknowledges the futility of trying to turn back time or reverse the damage that's been done. Yet despite all the heartache and heartbreak, the singer still holds onto a glimmer of hope, a belief that maybe someday things will be different and he and her can be together again.


Overall, the lyrics of Her are a poignant exploration of love and loss, heartache and healing. Through the use of vivid imagery, raw emotions, and personal anecdotes, Sam Young crafts a powerful message about the complexities of relationships and the resilience of the human spirit.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah bro, the second letter
The singer acknowledges that this is the second letter they are writing, indicating that they have been trying to communicate with the subject of the song for some time.


But, you know
Despite any difficulties, the singer and subject of the song have a close enough relationship that they understand each other in some way.


It’s cool we gone keep writing letters
The singer is committed to continuing to try to communicate and connect with the subject, even if letters are the only way to do so.


It’s a bunch of pen and paper around here”
The availability of writing materials implies that the artist and subject are physically close, in spite of any emotional distance.


Yeah
The artist is expressing understanding or agreement with something implied in the previous lines.


I wrote a letter to her so I can’t lie
The act of writing a letter represents the singer’s attempt to be honest with the subject about their feelings and thoughts, despite any difficulties in communicating in person.


Why’d you leave me alone on some dark ass nights
The singer is expressing hurt and loneliness caused by the subject’s absence on difficult nights.


But I got feelings too
The artist wants the subject to understand that they also have emotions that are important and deserving of attention.


I don’t wanna waste time
The artist is aware of the value of time, and does not want to engage in relationships that are going nowhere.


Ima live my life
The artist is expressing a desire to focus on their own goals and happiness, regardless of the subject’s actions or reactions.


But you forever mine
Despite everything, the singer still feels a connection to the subject that will last for life.


I got you a promise ring
The promise ring represents a commitment the artist made to the subject.


But you broke your promises
The subject did not live up to their end of the commitment represented by the promise ring.


Tell me why I can not think
The singer is so emotional that their ability to think or reason is impaired.


Cause my heart damaging
The singer is experiencing emotional pain and hurt that is affecting them physically.


It’s sad that I can’t look at you the same
The hurt the artist has experienced as a result of the subject’s actions has changed the way they view and relate to the subject.


Even tho people change
The artist acknowledges the natural process of change, but is still affected by the subject’s actions.


And time moves fast
The singer is aware that life is short and time is precious.


Got you switching lanes
The subject is changing their mind or direction, making it difficult for the singer to keep up or understand their intentions.


We ain’t never talked again
Despite the artist’s attempts to communicate, they and the subject have not had any further interactions.


It’s gone last for a while again
The distance or silence between the artist and subject will continue for an unspecified amount of time.


But Trust you’ll be mine again
The artist is holding onto the hope that they will one day be able to reconcile and reconnect with the subject.


Don’t wanna rush the time again
The singer does not want to force or rush anything, but is willing to wait for the right time for things to happen naturally.


But who thought I would rap
The artist is acknowledging their own growth and unexpected success in their life.


Got money made it stack
The singer has achieved financial success and stability.


And friends that weren’t friends
The singer has learned to distinguish true friends from those who were only around for their own reasons.


Wanted to take me back
People who were not true friends in the past are now seeking to reconnect with the singer, perhaps because of their success.


But I can never lack, naw
The artist will not be swayed or taken advantage of by false friends or insincere people.


I gotta watch my back now
The artist is aware of the need to be cautious and protect themselves from people who might wish them harm.


Ain’t no person in this world
The singer feels confident in themselves and does not feel dependent on anyone else for their happiness.


That can make me sad now
The singer has moved on from their sadness about the subject, and no longer allows others to control or affect their emotions in that way.


I’ve shed too many tears for you
The artist has already expended a lot of emotional energy on the subject, and does not want to continue to do so.


Eyes running dry for all the times I’ve cried
The artist has already cried many tears over the subject, and is now emotionally exhausted.


But you had me losing my mind
The artist is acknowledging the intense emotional turmoil they went through as a result of the subject’s actions.


And it’s my fault that we done and it’s fine, so
The singer is taking responsibility for the failure of the relationship, and is ready to move on.


Even tho it’s hard to love when you broken
The artist is experiencing difficulty in loving others due to their own emotional hurt and trauma.


Sipping lean had me slow in the motion
The singer has turned to substance abuse as a way to cope with their emotional pain.


I Thinking ‘bout a life you can walk through the ocean
The singer is imagining a life where they and the subject are together and can do impossible things.


I’ve been left open and let go of emotions
The singer has tried to be open with their emotions in the past, but has now become guarded and less willing to share.


But Inna Race Against Time can’t believe that I lost you
Despite moving on, the artist is still affected by the loss of the subject and wonders what could have been.


I wanna rewind, wanna go back and trust you
The artist still feels regret about the loss of the relationship and wishes they could repeat the past without the mistakes made.


Cause you used to be mine and all we had gone through
The singer remembers fondly the good times they shared with the subject.


But it all died, while building up my comfort
The relationship ended as a result of the singer becoming too comfortable and complacent, leading to neglect or mistreatment of the subject.


For better or worse I got a monster up inside
The artist acknowledges that they have a darker or more difficult side to their personality that has affected their relationships in the past.


can’t describe the feeling of guilt that’s inside
The artist is experiencing intense guilt and remorse over their actions in the failed relationship.


I wanna say sorry for many many times
The artist wishes they could apologize repeatedly and make up for their mistakes.


I Put my heart through the shredder having to say goodbye
The breakup was incredibly difficult for the singer, causing them significant emotional pain and damage.


And this a letter for you so I can not lie
The artist is using this letter to be honest with the subject about their feelings, without any pretense or falsehoods.




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Written by: Samuel Oliva

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