Here I Am
Skid Row (Skid Row 1989) Lyrics
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Dressed in spaghetti rags
Standing at the bus stop
With her alligator bags
What can you do?
No, no, no, what can I do
I better see a doctor
I ain't much for talkin'
But all I got to say is
Here I am
Close your eyes and I'll be Superman
Here I am
Come and take my lovin' while you can
She broke a million hearts
On Second Avenue
With her German cigarettes
And designer attitude
What can you do?
No, no, no, what can I do
My love's been goin' blind
Since the first time I laid eyes on you
Ain't much for conversation
But I got to let you know
Here I am
Close your eyes and I'll be Superman
Here I am
Come and take my lovin' while you can
You don't need a crystal ball
To see she's got it all
Here I am
Close your eyes and I'll be Superman
Here I am
Come and take my lovin' while you can
The lyrics to Skid Row's song "Here I Am" are about a woman who is described as dressing in "spaghetti rags" and carrying "alligator bags." Despite her appearance and rough exterior, the singer is drawn to her, and is worried that he is becoming "hooked" on her. He recognizes that she has a reputation for breaking hearts and having a "designer attitude," but he is willing to overlook those flaws and express his affection for her. He tells her to "close [her] eyes," and he will be her "Superman," offering her his love while he can.
The song is a classic example of 80s glam metal, with the dramatic guitar riffs and powerful vocals that defined the genre. The lyrics express a sense of longing and devotion, mixed with an awareness of the woman's potentially damaging habits. The image of the woman dressed in "spaghetti rags" and carrying "alligator bags" suggests a roughness and toughness, but also a sense of style and individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
Six foot one and lonely
Describing a tall woman who appears to be without companionship
Dressed in spaghetti rags
Wearing clothing that is thin and worn, perhaps indicating a lack of resources
Standing at the bus stop
Waiting for public transit, possibly indicating a lack of a personal vehicle
With her alligator bags
Carrying bags that may be expensive, but also appear worn and mismatched with her clothing
What can you do?
A rhetorical question expressing helplessness or frustration
No, no, no, what can I do
The singer is feeling helpless and unsure of how to address the situation
I better see a doctor
An exaggerated statement highlighting the singer's intense emotional reaction to the woman
Cause I think I'm getting hooked on you
The artist is experiencing strong feelings of attraction towards the woman
I ain't much for talkin'
The artist is not verbose or eloquent
But all I got to say is
The artist's limited communication skills make it difficult to express the depth of their feelings
Here I am
The singer is making themselves available to the woman
Close your eyes and I'll be Superman
The artist is offering to be a source of support or protection for the woman
Come and take my lovin' while you can
The singer is expressing a sense of urgency to the woman to accept their affection
She broke a million hearts
The woman is attractive and known for being a heartbreaker
On Second Avenue
A specific location where the woman is known to have caused heartbreak
With her German cigarettes
The woman is associated with a particular type of cigarette, indicating a sense of style or sophistication
And designer attitude
The woman seems to have an air of superiority or elitism about her
My love's been goin' blind
The singer's feelings towards the woman are so intense that they are causing metaphorical blindness
Since the first time I laid eyes on you
The singer has been enamored with the woman since they first saw her
Ain't much for conversation
The artist struggles to express themselves through spoken word
But I got to let you know
The artist feels compelled to express their feelings towards the woman
You don't need a crystal ball
The woman is so desirable that it is obvious to all who observe her
To see she's got it all
The woman possesses qualities that make her highly attractive to others
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: DAVID MICHAEL SABO, RACHEL BOLAN SOUTHWORTH
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Dwane Noble
Six foot one and lonely
Dressed in spaghetti rags
Standing at the bus stop
With her alligator bags
What can you do?
No, no, no, what can I do
I better see a doctor
Cause I think I'm getting hooked on you
I ain't much for talkin'
But all I got to say is
Here I am
Close your eyes and I'll be Superman
Here I am
Come and take my lovin' while you can
She broke a million hearts
On Second Avenue
With her German cigarettes
And designer attitude
What can you do?
No, no, no, what can I do
My love's been goin' blind
Since the first time I laid eyes on you
Ain't much for conversation
But I got to let you know
Here I am
Close your eyes and I'll be Superman
Here I am
Come and take my lovin' while you can
You don't need a crystal ball
To see she's got it all
Here I am
Close your eyes and I'll be Superman
Here I am
Come and take my lovin' while you can
Shona Court
One of the best albums from the late 80's 😍
Jamie Warrior Warlord McCallum
awesome song has a blues rock metal feel to it which is cool. always loved this one has a lot going on in the song so incredible. skid row pure metal legends. love them.
Occitània País Nòstre
Qui est là après avoir visionné le sketch des Inconnus ? MOI !!!! 😍😍😍
Fabrice Fourneret
Moi
Far Laz
Moi
Occitània País Nòstre
@Far Laz Toi aussi ! 😍 cool.
Yaniv
Moi
Sylvie Poletto
Moi et en partie grâce à ce commentaire : j'ai cherché "skid row les inconnus" ; trop bon sketch, trop bon morceau, merci et salut les amateurs 😍
kirozinovitch
another amazing tune from skid row !
PEduardo Scopel
muito bom skid