In My Room
Sonia Rao Lyrics
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To be my own
I like my walls I like my purple candles
My books are what make me at home
They tell me things I can experience
They make me feel complex enough
I like to picture myself traveling
But this world it has its own direction
It moves forward, standing still is not an option
Is it okay if I resist this time
Choose my own speed
Lay here silently
I know I'm missing out on things
I want it all so I choose nothing
It'd be nice to have you here with me
To agree or disagree
To talk about what we should eat
There is somebody else out there for me I know
There is somebody I will learn to love too
There is somebody who will be almost like you
I'll be almost happy as I was with you
In my room I feel safe
I like my walls and purple candles
They remind me of you
I couldn't take it anymore
I had to paint them blue
Come back to me now
I swear I'll be better at it
I'll be patient and on time
I won't wake you in the night
Come back to our home
There's new cafes in the neighborhood
Movies we haven't seen
The things you haven't told me yet
There is somebody else out there for me I know
There is somebody I will learn to love too
There is somebody who will be almost like you
I'll be almost happy as I was with you
The song "In My Room" by Sonia Rao depicts a safe space in solitude, with purple candles, books, and walls providing comfort to the singer. The books provide experiences that make her feel "complex enough," and she takes the opportunity to dream about traveling and being in love. However, she acknowledges that the world continues to move even while she stands still in her room. She wonders if it's okay to resist this forward motion, to choose her own pace and lay silently. But the singer knows that this choice will cause her to miss out on things, a paradox that seems to bring sadness.
She describes someone missing from her room, someone with whom she would love to talk about what to eat. This missing person was almost perfect, and the singer knows that there is someone else out there for her, but that person will never be the one who left. There is a sense of longing throughout the song. The singer realizes that things cannot be the same as they were, and she must work on being better in order to get them back. The story ends with an invitation to come home and try new things, with the underlying hope that things will mend.
Overall, the lyrics to "In My Room" are meditative, melancholic, and honest. They encapsulate the idea of wanting to be alone yet yearning for a meaningful connection at the same time, while also trying to come to terms with the constant pressure to move along with the world.
Line by Line Meaning
In my room I feel safe to be on my own
I feel secure in my own space
To be my own
To have independence
I like my walls I like my purple candles
I enjoy my surroundings
My books are what make me at home
Books give me comfort
They tell me things I can experience
Books expand my understanding
They make me feel complex enough
They give me a sense of complexity
I like to picture myself traveling
I daydream about travel
I like to picture myself in love
I imagine myself in love
But this world it has its own direction
The world moves on its own
It moves forward, standing still is not an option
Staying still is not an option
Is it okay if I resist this time
Can I resist this time?
Choose my own speed
Set my own pace
Lay here silently
Be still and quiet
I know I'm missing out on things
I'm aware of missing out
I want it all so I choose nothing
I can't decide what I want
It'd be nice to have you here with me
I wish you were here with me
To agree or disagree
To have discussion
To talk about what we should eat
To have simple discussions
There is somebody else out there for me I know
I believe there's a perfect match for me
There is somebody I will learn to love too
I'll find someone else to love
There is somebody who will be almost like you
Someone similar to you
I'll be almost happy as I was with you
Almost as happy as before
They remind me of you
These things remind me of you
I couldn't take it anymore
I reached my limit
I had to paint them blue
I had to make changes
Come back to me now
I want you back now
I swear I'll be better at it
I'll improve
I'll be patient and on time
I'll be more patient and punctual
I won't wake you in the night
I won't disturb your sleep
Come back to our home
Come back to our shared home
There's new cafes in the neighborhood
New places to explore together
Movies we haven't seen
Things to do together
The things you haven't told me yet
Things to learn about each other
Contributed by Penelope H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
TohDaKeChi
I Love her voice and her songs!
Ricardo Mendonça
Linda música
Joao Gabriel BarrNog
Everything coming for Sonia Rao is great, no words! I first met you on the voice S1,, since then I'm a huge fan! Greeting from Brazil! Keep doing it great, girl!
Dimple Bhagat
You are super talented! :) I really resonate with the lyrics and feel of this song.
sekina855
I love this song, ur voice is beautiful nd ur really pretty :)
stephanielux
Great song, girl! Glad I stumbled across it! <3
SazzyIsSnazzy
Beautiful!!!
Mikayla Tate
Love this song. Thank you Jersey Shore <3
1ikat32
this is *gorgeous* :)
Sonia Rao
That's so great! Please respond to this with your email and I'll send you the instrumental version of the song.