Amélia
Story The Lyrics
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I see you, belle of the ball and
hometown sweetheart, gifted
I want to tell you seize this day,
Let someone else go tend tradition,
Take what's yours
No one else can tell your fire, paint with your words,
sing with your voice,
Amelia, I see you all in white and lovely, blinded, by love
And he too, is beautiful, and young, and blind
I want to tell you he's the wrong man, you'll look
Back
You were told that this is what you want, but it will hurt you
(You can't live for someone else)
But you live
For me
For me
For me
He would do things to make your life easier
but never talk to you - know you at all
You were his showpiece,
charming as you entertained all his fancies
I wish I could have seized that day and torn it
from your history
(For me)
Now it comes down to a life that might have soared
(for me)
But I can tell your fire, paint with your words,
sing with your voice
Nobody can take what's mine
From me
From me
From me
From me
The song “Amelia” by Story The is a story about a woman named Amelia, the belle of the ball and hometown sweetheart in May of 1957. The lyrics speak of her being single but bold with a gifted presence that shines bright. The singer of the song, unnamed, sees her and wants to tell her to seize the day while encouraging her to break free from tradition, and take what’s rightfully hers. The song also speaks of Amelia being in love, blinded by it and marrying the wrong man who treats her like a showpiece.
In the first verse, the singer of the song sees Amelia in all her beauty and encourages her to pursue her dreams and seize the day, going against tradition. In the second verse, the song speaks of Amelia being in a relationship with a man who doesn’t know her or care to know her, using her as a showpiece to entertain his own fancies. Ultimately, the song speaks of a longing to change Amelia’s history with the regret that the singer couldn’t save her from her fate.
“Amelia” is an emotionally charged song that speaks to the idea of living life to its fullest and not letting others dictate the course of our lives. The song is poetic yet simple in its message, encouraging us to be bold and take what’s rightfully ours.
Line by Line Meaning
Amelia, it's May and blossoms 1957, single, but bold
I see you, a confident and independent woman in the prime of your life in 1957, with everything laid out before you
I want to tell you seize this day, let someone else go tend tradition, take what's yours
I urge you to take control of your life and not conform to societal expectations, but to pursue your own desires
No one else can tell your fire, paint with your words, sing with your voice, Take what's yours
No one can define your passions or creativity, so embrace them and pursue your dreams
Amelia, I see you all in white and lovely, blinded, by love
I see you falling in love and becoming blinded to reality, losing yourself in the process
And he too, is beautiful, and young, and blind, I want to tell you he's the wrong man, you'll look back
Although he may seem perfect, he is not the right person for you and in hindsight, you will regret your decision
You were told that this is what you want, but it will hurt you (You can't live for someone else)
Others may try to dictate your life and decisions, but ultimately you are responsible for your own happiness
But you live for me, for me, for me
Although I cannot change the past, I wish that you had chosen me instead and lived for our future together
He would do things to make your life easier but never talk to you - know you at all, You were his showpiece, charming as you entertained all his fancies
Your partner may have been supportive, but ultimately they did not truly know or understand you and you were just a means of entertainment for them
I wish I could have seized that day and torn it from your history (For me), Now it comes down to a life that might have soared (for me)
I regret not being able to prevent you from making the wrong choice and achieving a life that could have been amazing if only you had chosen differently
But I can tell your fire, paint with your words, sing with your voice, Nobody can take what's mine, From me, From me, From me, From me
I know that you have passion and creativity that no one else can take away and that gives me some hope for your future
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JONATHA BROOKE
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