Her
Savannah Read Lyrics
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Until I know my own face
The way you see me
The way I see you?
I know you'd never treat me like the way I used to
And when will I see
The feelings right in front of me?
I know they're all there
But people run away
And I'm scared
But honestly, the truth is that
I just wanna be
Like her
And all of her stars
The way she dances in the moonlight
Not afraid to fall apart
And all of your tears
Seem to dry
As she smiles like the sunrise
Giving you no reason to cry
Oh, how I long
To be like
Her
I know what you're gonna say
"How on Earth could you feel this way?"
Trust me I know what I've seen
And people seem to have a hard time seeing me
Like last night
When I saw her there
Laid in your bed
Hand in your hair
I tried to speak
But all I could say
As I laid there still
And you turned away
Honestly, the truth is that
I know I'll never feel
Like her
And all of her stars
The way she dances in the moonlight
Not afraid to fall apart
And all of your tears
Seem to dry
As she smiles like the sunrise
Giving you no reason to cry
Oh, how I long
To be like
Her
And all of the fear
Comes creeping through
When all the world seems to say
"He's better off without you"
"Lose me," I tell him
"'Cause you should want more"
But I hear him say
As I turn away
"Honestly, the truth is that
I don't need a thing
"But you
And all of your scars
The way you dance out in the moonlight
I'll be there when you fall apart
And all of my tears
Suddenly dry
When I see you smile at sunrise
You can hear all the world sigh
Oh, how I've longed
To be
With her"
The lyrics to "Her" by Savannah Read convey a sense of longing and insecurity in the singer's quest to be like someone else, specifically a person who possesses qualities they admire. The song begins with the singer questioning how long it will take for them to truly understand their own identity and how others perceive them. They express a desire to be treated differently from how they used to be, indicating personal growth and a change in relationships.
The chorus reveals the singer's admiration for this person they aspire to be like. Describing her as someone who dances in the moonlight without fear of falling apart, they see her as a source of strength and stability. The chorus also contrasts the tears and pain associated with the singer with the apparent calming influence this person has on them.
The second verse delves into a specific incident where the singer sees the person they admire lying in bed with someone else. This moment brings a sense of helplessness and frustration for the singer, as they struggle to find the right words to express their feelings. They acknowledge that they will never feel like this person and the longing to be like her remains.
As the song progresses, it takes an unexpected turn. In the bridge, the singer expresses their fears and insecurities, feeling as though the world is telling them they are not good enough. However, the person they admire turns the tables and declares that they don't need anything else but the singer. This revelation brings a glimmer of hope and a recognition of the singer's worth. The song ends on a note of acceptance and unity, with both the singer and the person they admire finding solace in each other's presence.
Overall, "Her" is a poignant exploration of self-doubt, longing, and the power of finding acceptance and love in another person.
Line by Line Meaning
How long will it take
How much time will it require
Until I know my own face
Before I truly understand who I am
The way you see me
Exactly as you perceive me
The way I see you?
Just like my perception of you
I know you'd never treat me like the way I used to
I am aware that you won't behave towards me as I did in the past
And when will I see
At what point will I notice
The feelings right in front of me?
The emotions that are present directly in my sight
I know they're all there
I am certain that they exist
I know that you care
I am aware of your concern
But people run away
However, individuals tend to flee
And I'm scared
And this frightens me
But honestly, the truth is that
But honestly, the reality is that
I just wanna be
I simply desire to become
Like her
Similar to who she is
And all of her stars
And every bit of her brilliance
The way she dances in the moonlight
The manner in which she moves gracefully under the moon's glow
Not afraid to fall apart
Without fear of breaking into pieces
And all of your tears
And every tear you shed
Seem to dry
Appears to evaporate
As she smiles like the sunrise
While she beams like the rising sun
Giving you no reason to cry
Providing you no motive to weep
Oh, how I long
Oh, how I yearn
To be like
To resemble
Her
Who she is
I know what you're gonna say
I am aware of what you are about to say
"How on Earth could you feel this way?"
"How is it possible for you to feel in this manner?"
Trust me I know what I've seen
Believe me, I understand what I have witnessed
And people seem to have a hard time seeing me
Yet, individuals struggle to perceive my true self
Like last night
Similar to the previous evening
When I saw her there
When I witnessed her presence in that place
Laid in your bed
Reclining in your bed
Hand in your hair
With her hand touching your hair
I tried to speak
I attempted to utter words
But all I could say
However, all that came out of my mouth
As I laid there still
While I remained motionless there
And you turned away
And you averted your gaze
I know I'll never feel
I am aware that I will never experience
Like her
Similar to who she is
And all of her stars
And each of her brilliance
The way she dances in the moonlight
The manner in which she moves gracefully under the moon's glow
Not afraid to fall apart
Without fear of breaking into pieces
And all of your tears
And every tear you shed
Seem to dry
Appear to evaporate
As she smiles like the sunrise
While she beams like the rising sun
Giving you no reason to cry
Providing you no motive to weep
Oh, how I long
Oh, how I yearn
To be like
To resemble
Her
Who she is
And all of the fear
And all of the fright
Comes creeping through
Slowly infiltrates
When all the world seems to say
As the entire world appears to imply
"He's better off without you"
"He would be better without your presence"
"Lose me," I tell him
"Leave me," I say to him
"'Cause you should want more"
"Because you should desire better"
But I hear him say
Yet I hear him utter
As I turn away
While I avert my gaze
"Honestly, the truth is that
"Honestly, the reality is that
I don't need a thing
I require nothing
"But you
"Except for you
And all of your scars
And all of your wounds
The way you dance out in the moonlight
The manner in which you move freely under the moon's glow
I'll be there when you fall apart
I will offer my support when you crumble
And all of my tears
And all of my tears
Suddenly dry
Abruptly cease to flow
When I see you smile at sunrise
When I witness your smile as the sun rises
You can hear all the world sigh
You can perceive the collective sigh of the entire world
Oh, how I've longed
Oh, how I have desired
To be
To exist
With her
By her side
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Savannah Read
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Andrew Conroy
Amazing!!!! I love it!!
Savannah Read
Thank you thank you thank you!!
Sasha Cripton-Inglis
I love this ❤️❤️
Savannah Read
I LOVE YOU!! (and miss you)
Charlie Stewart
Amazing! So well done!
Savannah Read
Wow tytyty🥰
sophiamay26
This is incredible.. great work love the video it’s great x
Savannah Read
wow thank you so much!!!
Karen Read
SO good!!! Love the comedy in your beautiful song. And perfect for Halloween!
Savannah Read
Love you so much!! <3