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
She
She & Him Lyrics
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Hold me just a little bit longer
Say my name the way you used to"
She gives her love to me unconditionally
How could I ever refuse ya
And if the year that I was born is like the morning
And the year that I die is like the night
I can't wait 'til after the evening's done just to love you
Days and nights with her
We grow just a little bit stronger
I tried in vain one time to trace it
Time was we ran away
From the truth and the words of the music
But there's still time for us to face it
She said, "Love me just a little bit more
Hold me just a little bit longer
Say my name the way you used to"
She gives her love to me unconditionally
How could I ever refuse ya
And if the year that I was born is like the morning
Then the year that I die is like the night
Then this time between is such a short and precious thing
I can't wait 'til after the evening's done just to love you
And know I need you still
You know I always will
And know I need you still
You know I always will
And know I need you still
You know I always will
The song "She" by She & Him is about the singer's deep love for their partner. The first verse describes the singer's partner asking for more love and affection, and the singer lovingly responding by saying that they could never refuse their partner's love. The next verse compares the singer's life to a day, where their birth is the morning and their death is the night. The time in between, the singer says, is short and precious, and they can't wait to spend it loving their partner. The chorus repeats the first verse and the idea of unconditional love.
The second verse shows the singer reflecting on their past with their partner, and the fact that they once ran away from the truth and the music that spoke about love. However, the singer realizes that there is still time for them to face their feelings and be honest with each other. The final repetition of the chorus emphasizes the singer's need for their partner, and their unwavering love that will never fade.
Overall, the lyrics of "She" explore the depth of unconditional love between two people and the importance of truly embracing it. The song highlights the idea that time is fleeting, and it is crucial to appreciate and love the people who matter most while we can.
Line by Line Meaning
She said, "Love me just a little bit more
She wants her lover to show just a bit more affection
Hold me just a little bit longer
She wants to be held and comforted for a little longer
Say my name the way you used to"
She longs for the loving and familiar way her name used to be said
She gives her love to me unconditionally
She loves her partner regardless of any conditions or circumstances
How could I ever refuse ya
The singer can't imagine ever rejecting such unconditional love from their partner
And if the year that I was born is like the morning
If the start of life is like a sunrise
And the year that I die is like the night
Then the end of life is like a sunset
Then this time between is such a short and precious thing
Life is brief, so every moment is valuable
I can't wait 'til after the evening's done just to love you
The singer is excited to spend time with their partner and feels a strong love for them
Days and nights with her
The singer spends both day and night with their lover
We grow just a little bit stronger
Their relationship grows stronger with each passing day
I tried in vain one time to trace it
The singer once tried, but failed, to understand the relationship or the emotions involved
Time was we ran away
At a certain point in the relationship, they both distanced themselves from one another
From the truth and the words of the music
They ignored the messages in the music (possibly referring to love songs)
But there's still time for us to face it
Despite any past troubles, they still have a chance to confront their issues and move forward together
And know I need you still
The singer acknowledges their continued need for their partner
You know I always will
The singer reassures their partner that they will always be in love with them
And know I need you still
The singer restates their need for their partner
You know I always will
The singer again reassures their partner of their never-ending love
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Matthew Stephen Ward
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Bảo Tuấn Cao Thiên
"She may be the face I can't forget
The trace of pleasure or regret
May be my treasure or the price I have to pay
She may be the song that summer sings
Maybe the chill that autumn brings
Maybe a hundred different things
Within the measure of a day
She may be the beauty or the beast
May be the famine or the feast
May turn each day into a Heaven or a Hell
She may be the mirror of my dreams
A smile reflected in a stream
She may not be what she may seem
Inside her shell
She, who always seems so happy in a crowd
Whose eyes can be so private and so proud
No one's allowed to see them when they cry
She may be the love that cannot hope to last
May come to me from shadows in the past
That I remember 'till the day I die
She maybe the reason I survive
The why and wherefore I'm alive
The one I'll care for through the rough in many years
Ted Garland
Fantastic...one of the best tunes you might hear in your life.
Francisca Alvarado Gonzalez
Es una de mis favoritas :') Me encanta la voz de M ward <3
Bảo Tuấn Cao Thiên
"She may be the face I can't forget
The trace of pleasure or regret
May be my treasure or the price I have to pay
She may be the song that summer sings
Maybe the chill that autumn brings
Maybe a hundred different things
Within the measure of a day
She may be the beauty or the beast
May be the famine or the feast
May turn each day into a Heaven or a Hell
She may be the mirror of my dreams
A smile reflected in a stream
She may not be what she may seem
Inside her shell
She, who always seems so happy in a crowd
Whose eyes can be so private and so proud
No one's allowed to see them when they cry
She may be the love that cannot hope to last
May come to me from shadows in the past
That I remember 'till the day I die
She maybe the reason I survive
The why and wherefore I'm alive
The one I'll care for through the rough in many years
Gustavo Sousa
Nooo, you forgot the climax of his devotion! :
Me, I'll take her laughter her tears
And make them all my souvenirs
And where she goes I've got to be
The meaning of my life is
She, she
Giorgi G
@Gustavo Sousa the best part
andrea 123
amo su voz
Jacob For Real
Love this song ride it out in my Malibu,so smooth and cool
Ausi Dwiatri
beautiful lyrics :')
Scythe
That trumpet makes the song such a soothing tune
José Emilio
love this