Where I Am
Status Quo Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Let me know, let me see
What is this thing that is constantly happening to me, yeah
'Cause when you hold me tight, oh how it feels so right
Yeah and I know where I am

If I should cry, let me cry
My tears are crying a lullaby
'Cause when I hold you tight, oh how it feels so right
Yeah and I know where I am

Changes in me, learning to be
Everything that I just silently wanted to see
'Cause when I'm all alone, everything that I own
Lets me know where I am




Give to me what you can
I'll give you all I command

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Status Quo's song Where I Am speak to the idea of finding oneself through the love and support of another person. The first few lines serve as a plea for understanding from a lover, asking for clarity on what is happening between them. However, the following lines offer reassurance that when the two of them are together, in each other's arms, everything feels right and the singer knows where they are emotionally. The chorus emphasizes that even if the singer were to cry or otherwise express vulnerability, they know that they are in the right place because of the comfort and connection they feel with their partner.


The second verse delves more into the personal growth that can happen within oneself through a supportive relationship. The singer mentions changes that they have undergone and becoming the person they have always quietly wanted to be. Perhaps this is because the relationship has given them the confidence to be themselves, or because the partner has provided encouragement along the way. The lyric "everything that I own lets me know where I am" could be read in a few ways - it could be that the material things the singer owns serve as markers of their personal progress, or that even when they are alone, they feel a sense of home and self-assuredness that comes from the relationship.


Overall, the song seems to be a celebration of finding internal peace and happiness through connection with another person. The lines "give to me what you can, I'll give you all I command" suggest a reciprocal partnership in which both people give what they can to support each other.


Line by Line Meaning

Let me know, let me see
I want to understand what is constantly happening to me


What is this thing that is constantly happening to me, yeah
I am curious about the situation that keeps occurring in my life


'Cause when you hold me tight, oh how it feels so right
When you embrace me closely, it brings me joy and happiness


Yeah and I know where I am
I feel grounded and reassured of my current location in life


If I should cry, let me cry
Allow me to express my emotions in that way if I feel the need to


My tears are crying a lullaby
My tears are a way of soothing myself to sleep


'Cause when I hold you tight, oh how it feels so right
The warmth of your embrace brings me comfort and solace


Yeah and I know where I am
I am aware of my place and position in this moment


Changes in me, learning to be
I am evolving and growing as a person and discovering who I am


Everything that I just silently wanted to see
I am seeing and experiencing everything I've been wanting, even if I didn't voice it aloud


'Cause when I'm all alone, everything that I own
When I am by myself, everything I possess reminds me of my position and purpose


Lets me know where I am
It helps me understand my place and my direction in life


Give to me what you can
Provide me with what you are capable of giving


I'll give you all I command
I am willing to give you all that I am capable of, in exchange for what you can provide




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RICK PARFITT

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Comments from YouTube:

Chris Montignani

I’ve always thought that Status Quo’s early material was without doubt their best and this track is a Quo classic for sure .. I have several copies of this fantastic album and each and every track is an absolute gem.

Alain Pesnel

M’y favourite band for ever

blimpy61

By the time I get my thoughts together, this song will be over!

Rik Parmentier

So, then can play it all over again, until you did ;-).

MrTrueblue1873

This song reminds me of a missed chance........

Tihomir Martinov

Thi is one of the best songs ever... not only Status Quo best... but best songs EVER!!!

Peter Dahlén

Indeed, extremely underrated song.

Di Massimo

Agree!

Michael Curran

I don't think myself that this song is a very good song, it's too slow and I don't recall any bands or groups doing it in the seventies when the Quo were at their best!

Alan Baird

Lancaster and Parfitt were Quo.....fucking beautiful!

More Comments

More Versions