Where Are You?
Shawn Hatfield Lyrics
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(Where are you?)
Have you seen where I've been?
(I've been there too)
I'm feeling lost without you
(You haven't lost me)
It's been like 3 or 4 years
(You'll have to dig deep)
(I've never been a fan)
I could really use the help
(Doing the best that I can)
I'm not making much sense
(I'm afraid you are right
but I think that I could stay the night)
I found a way out this time
Not saving up a dime
No place to call home
I'm doing it on my own
Do you know what I've seen?
(I'm seeing clearly now)
I would call it obscene
(Could you describe how?)
I wish that I could explain
(Just try your best)
I'm feeling trapped in this brain
(But what about the rest)
I'm not trusting myself
(I know what you mean)
I don't know if this lasts forever
(Well don't ask me)
I thought you were supposed to help
(Who told you so?)
Maybe you're useless after all
but I don't know
I found a way out this time
Not saving up a dime
No place to call home
I'm doing it on my own
My truck's been running real rough
and it just broke down
Ain't no money to fix it
Put my feet hit the ground
I get to stepping but I trip
And scrape my face
I continue on my stride
While leaving a trace
The lyrics to Shawn Hatfield's song "Where Are You?" depict a sense of longing, confusion, and self-doubt. The singer is searching for someone, asking if they know their location and if they've seen where they've been. They express feeling lost without this person and it has been several years since they've been apart, indicating a prolonged period of yearning. The mention of a piano rolling in suggests a musical element in the singer's life, possibly symbolizing a desire for assistance or emotional support. Despite not making much sense, the singer considers staying the night, implying a need for comfort and companionship.
The following verses show the singer's struggle of finding their way, both emotionally and physically. They have found a way out this time but are not saving up any money, indicating a lack of stability or financial security. They feel like they are on their own, with no place to call home. The lyrics then transition to the singer reflecting on their experiences and sights they have witnessed, describing them as obscene but unable to fully articulate what they have encountered. They feel trapped in their own mind, lacking self-trust and unsure if their current situation will last forever.
The song takes a turn of frustration and questioning, as the singer wonders if the person they were seeking help from is truly beneficial. They express uncertainty if this person can assist them and imply that perhaps they are useless after all. The lyrics conclude with a physical setback, as the singer's truck breaks down and they have no money to fix it. Despite this, they continue on their journey, leaving a trace behind, determined to keep moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you know where I am?
Can you understand my current situation and state of mind?
Have you seen where I've been?
Do you have knowledge of the places I have visited and experiences I've had?
I'm feeling lost without you
I'm experiencing a sense of emptiness and confusion in your absence
It's been like 3 or 4 years
A significant amount of time has passed since our last encounter
The piano rolls in
The sound of the piano fills the surroundings
I could really use the help
I am in need of assistance or support
I'm not making much sense
My words or actions may not be coherent or logical
I found a way out this time
I have discovered a solution or escape route in my current situation
Not saving up a dime
I am not accumulating any savings or financial resources
No place to call home
I do not have a stable or permanent residence
I'm doing it on my own
I am managing or handling things independently
Do you know what I've seen?
Can you comprehend the things I have witnessed or experienced?
I would call it obscene
I consider it highly offensive or morally repugnant
I wish that I could explain
I desire the ability to convey my thoughts and emotions clearly
I'm feeling trapped in this brain
I feel confined or limited by my own thoughts and mental state
I'm not trusting myself
I lack confidence in my own judgment or actions
I don't know if this lasts forever
I am uncertain if my current situation will persist indefinitely
I thought you were supposed to help
I had the expectation that you would provide assistance or support
Maybe you're useless after all
Perhaps you are not helpful or valuable as I initially believed
but I don't know
However, I am uncertain of this conclusion
My truck's been running real rough
My vehicle has been experiencing significant mechanical issues
and it just broke down
Unfortunately, it has now completely stopped functioning
Ain't no money to fix it
I do not have sufficient funds to repair it
Put my feet hit the ground
I continue to move forward despite the obstacles and challenges
I get to stepping but I trip
As I try to progress, I encounter stumbling blocks or setbacks
And scrape my face
I suffer physical harm or injury
I continue on my stride
I persevere and maintain my momentum
While leaving a trace
Leaving behind evidence or a mark of my presence
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Written by: Shawn Hatfield
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