In My Room
Shovels Rope Lyrics
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In my room, in my room (in my room)
In this world I lock out all my worries and my fears
In my room, in my room (in my room)
Do my dreaming and my scheming
Lie awake and pray
Do my crying and my sighing
Laugh at yesterday
But I won't be afraid
In my room, in my room (in my room)
In my room, in my room
In my room, in my room
In my room, in my room
In my room, in my room
The lyrics to Shovels & Rope's song "In My Room" describe a safe haven that the singer has created for themselves. They describe this place as being a world where they can go and tell their secrets. This place is their room, and within it, they have the ability to leave their worries and fears outside. The singer describes the room as a place where they can do their dreaming and scheming, a place where they can pray, and a place where they can cry and sigh. They also state that they can laugh at yesterday, which suggests that the room is a place where the singer can reflect on the past and find some levity in it.
The final lines of the lyrics describe the room as being dark and the singer as being alone, but despite this, they are not afraid. This suggests that the room provides the singer with a sense of comfort and safety, even when they are physically alone. The repetition of the phrase "in my room" at the end of the song emphasizes the importance of this place to the singer, and reinforces the idea that this world they have created is entirely their own.
Overall, the lyrics to "In My Room" paint a picture of a deeply personal and private space where the singer can be their true self, without fear or judgment. The song celebrates the power of having a place where one can retreat to, especially during times of distress.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a world where I can go and tell my secrets to
There's a place of solitude that allows me to express my innermost thoughts and feelings.
In my room, in my room (in my room)
My room is the space where I feel most comfortable and free to be myself.
In this world I lock out all my worries and my fears
When I'm in my room I'm able to block out all of my troubles and concerns.
Do my dreaming and my scheming
My room is where I can dream and plan without any distractions or judgement.
Lie awake and pray
I can meditate and reflect on my life without any interruptions or noise in this room.
Do my crying and my sighing
In my room, I can cry or express sorrow without feeling self-conscious or awkward.
Laugh at yesterday
In this room, I can reflect back on the past with amusement and humor without any judgment.
Now it's dark and I'm alone
The comfort of solitude is especially comforting in this dark moment.
But I won't be afraid
However, I remain fearless and reassured within these walls that shelter and protect me.
In my room, in my room (in my room)
My room is my sanctuary where I can be at peace with myself and everything around me.
In my room, in my room
In this private space, I'm free to be whoever I choose to be without any intrusion or judgment.
In my room, in my room
This is my private space where I can be comfortable and relax knowing I'm not being watched.
In my room, in my room
My room is the only place where I truly feel like myself and can express myself freely.
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Eric William Martin, Gary L. Usher, Brian Wilson, Michelle Patricia Gayle
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