According to Merge, at their initial studio session the two “were immediately struck by one another’s talents and found an instant rapport". During a conversation about their shared love of old records, Zooey let slip that she wrote her own songs, which she recorded alone at home on her computer. Somewhat shy about sharing these musical morsels, she was eventually persuaded to send them to M. Ward. He was instantly impressed, and they soon reconvened at his studio in Portland to begin work. Recorded over a period of several months, between acting work (She) and touring commitments (Him), the pair found time to bring Zooey’s fledgling songs to gorgeous fruition
It's Not for Me to Say
She & Him Lyrics
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It's not for me to say, you'll always care
Oh.. but here for the moment
I can hold you fast
And press your lips to mine
And dream that love will last
As far as I can see, This is heaven
Perhaps the glow of love will grow
With every passing day
Or we may never meet again
But then it's not for me to say
And speaking just for me
It's ours to share
Perhaps the glow of love will grow
With every passing day
Or we may never meet again
But then it's not for me to say
The lyrics to She & Him's song "It's Not for Me to Say" convey a sense of bittersweet longing for a love that may or may not be destined to last. The singer acknowledges that it is not up to them to decide whether their love is real or lasting, but they still hold on to the moment and the hope that it could be. The first verse acknowledges this uncertainty, stating that the singer cannot claim that their partner loves them or will always care, but for now they can hold onto the moment and dream that it will last.
The second verse brings a sense of hopefulness, as the singer sees the current moment as heaven and something to be cherished and shared with their partner. They acknowledge that the glow of love may grow with each passing day, but also recognize that they may never meet again and that their love may never come to fruition. It is a poignant and introspective exploration of the complexities of love and human connection.
Overall, the song's lyrics emphasize the transient nature of love and the importance of cherishing the moments we have with our loved ones, even if we cannot predict the future. It is a beautiful and heartfelt message that resonates with many listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not for me to say, you love me
I cannot confirm if you love me or not
It's not for me to say, you'll always care
I cannot confirm if you will always care for me
Oh.. but here for the moment
In this moment right now
I can hold you fast
I can embrace you tightly
And press your lips to mine
And kiss you passionately
And dream that love will last
And hope that this love will endure
As far as I can see, This is heaven
From my perspective, this is perfect
And speaking just for me, It's ours to share
In my opinion, we have something special and it's something we both experience
Perhaps the glow of love will grow
Maybe our love will continue to develop
With every passing day
As time goes on
Or we may never meet again
It's possible that we may never see each other again
But then it's not for me to say
However, I don't have control over that outcome
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AL STILLMAN, ROBERT ALLEN
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Isabel Hassan
Not sure what it is but something about this song reminds me of the Christmas period. The song itself is absolutely beautiful.
Brian J. Carnevale
Johnny Mathis. Mum played him on the "record changer." The records were stacked up and would drop upon each other after one was finished.
Now you have learned something today, something from the past that was a part of many people's lives during the vinyl era.
#songsfromtheedgeoftheworld
#JohnyMathis
Emma Rose
Isabel Hassan, TOTALLY! I get that Christmas feeling!
Max Brandt
Songs to fall in love by, like they did in our great grandparent's day.
jesse
This girl can really sing!
Denise Freitas
Sweet song. Love She & Him! ❤️
Eder De Leon
This song is so lovely I swear you guys know how to make beautiful music, this song is so gorgeous!
Jan-Ida Ripton
@Steve Windermere Not really. She sounds like she's just going through the motions. She has a nice voice, but she doesn't sound sincere at all
Steve Windermere
I love Johnny Mathis, but this really is better
Chilly Chili Pepper
look up the original it's even better