How Soon Is Now?
Tatu Lyrics


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I am the son and the heir
Of a shyness that is criminally vulgar
I am the son and the heir
Of nothing in particular

You shut your mouth
How can you say
I go about things the wrong way?
I am human and I need to be loved
Just like everybody else does

I am the son and the heir
Of a shyness that is criminally vulgar
I am the son and the heir
Of nothing in particular

You shut your mouth
How can you say
I go about things the wrong way?
I am human and I need to be loved
Just like everybody else does

There's a club if you like to go
You could meet somebody who really loves you
So you go and you stand on your own
And you leave on your own
And you go home, and you cry
And you want to die

When you say it's gonna happen now
What exactly do you mean?
See I've already waited too long
And all my hope is gone

You shut your mouth
How can you say
I go about things the wrong way?




I am human and I need to be loved
Just like everybody else does

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "How Soon Is Now" by Tatu are about the struggles of shyness and the human need for love and connection. The singer identifies as "the sun" and "the heir" of this shyness, but feels that it is "criminally vulgar," suggesting that this internal struggle is both shameful and outside of their control. The repeated phrase "Of nothing in particular" emphasizes the singer's lack of direction or purpose, possibly due to their shyness holding them back.


The second verse addresses criticism the singer has received for their behavior, with the line "You shut your mouth how can you say I go about things the wrong way." The singer argues that they are only human and need love like everyone else, despite the perception of their shyness as an obstacle. The third verse offers a potential solution in the form of a club, where the singer could potentially meet someone who loves them. However, the final lines suggest a sense of hopelessness and despair, with the image of going home alone and wanting to die.


Overall, "How Soon Is Now" explores themes of shyness, self-doubt, and the human need for connection. The lyrics suggest that shyness can be a serious obstacle to finding love and companionship, and that the struggle to overcome it can be overwhelming.


Line by Line Meaning

I am the sun
I am the center of attention


I'm the heir
I am meant to inherit something significant


Of a shyness that is criminally vulgar
I possess a socially unacceptable level of shyness


I am the sun and heir
I am confident and destined for great things


Of nothing in particular
I have no specific purpose or goal in life


You shut your mouth how can you say
Don't criticize me when you don't know the whole story


I go about things the wrong way
I am misunderstood and judged unfairly


I'm a human and I need to be loved
I have a basic human need for affection and acceptance


Just like everyone else does
This is a universal truth that applies to all people


There's a club if you like to go
There's a social scene available for those who desire it


You could meet somebody who really loves you
You have the potential to find someone who truly cares for you


So go and you stand on your own
Go out into the world and be independent


And you leave on your own
Don't rely on others to make you happy


And you go home and you cry and you want to die
Sometimes life can be painful and overwhelming


When you say it's gonna happen now
Don't make promises you can't keep


What exactly do you mean
Be clear and specific in your communication


See I've already waited too long
I've been patient for a while, but I'm running out of time


And all my hope is gone
I have lost faith in the future




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Marr, Steven Patrick Morrissey

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@edtre9516

I am the son
And the heir
Of a shyness that is criminally vulgar
I am the son and heir
Of nothing in particular

You shut your mouth
How can you say
I go about things the wrong way?
I am human and I need to be loved
Just like everybody else does

I am the son
And the heir
Of a shyness that is criminally vulgar
I am the son and heir
Of nothing in particular

You shut your mouth
How can you say
I go about things the wrong way?
I am human and I need to be loved
Just like everybody else does

There's a club if you'd like to go
You could meet somebody who really loves you
So you go and you stand on your own
And you leave on your own
And you go home and you cry
And you want to die

When you say it's gonna happen "now"
Well when exactly do you mean?
See I've already waited too long
And all my hope is gone

You shut your mouth
How can you say
I go about things the wrong way?
I am human and I need to be loved
Just like everybody else does



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