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In My Hair
The Charlottes Lyrics

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Sixty miles away
And I've been counting down the days
Until I don't
Have to say goodbye to you
And I can't go to sleep at night
'Cuz you're not there to hold me tight
Until I
Wake up in the morning

But I'll pretend
I can pretend
Even though you're not physically here
I can make believe that you are near
And we'll laugh like we never did before
So that we're rolling around on the kitchen floor
I promise to tell you that I love you more each day
And we'll sing out loud like nobody cares
And we'll be dancing on the tables and upon the chairs
You'll promise me that you'll always be right there
In my dreams
Sixty miles apart
And I've been living with a broken heart
Until the day
That I get to see you again
And I can't even make the day
Without remembering that you're far away
Until I
Phone you in the evening
But I'll pretend
I can pretend
Even though you're not physically here
I can make believe that you are near
And we'll laugh like we never did before
So that we're rolling around on the kitchen floor
I promise to tell you that I love you more each day
And we'll sing out loud like nobody cares
And we'll be dancing on the tables and upon the chairs
You'll promise me that you'll always be right there
And we'll touch, touch, touch
And we'll hold each other
Like we never did
And we'll love, love, love
More than ever
Cuz there's just you and me
And we'll laugh like we never did before
So that we're rolling around on the kitchen floor
I promise to tell you that I love you more each day
And we'll sing out loud like nobody cares
And we'll be dancing on the tables and upon the chairs
You'll promise me that you'll always be right there
And we'll laugh like we never did before
So that we're rolling around on the kitchen floor
I promise to tell you that I love you more each day
And we'll sing out loud like nobody cares
And we'll be dancing on the tables and upon the chairs
You'll promise me that you'll always be right there
And we'll laugh like we never did before
So that we're rolling around on the kitchen floor
I promise to tell you that I love you more each day
And we'll sing out loud like nobody cares
And we'll be dancing on the tables and upon the chairs
You'll promise me that you'll always be right there

In my dreams
In my dreams

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Charlottes' song "In My Hair" express a deep longing and yearning for a loved one who is physically distant. The singer reveals that they are sixty miles apart from their loved one and have been anxiously counting down the days until they can be together again. The separation seems to be causing sleepless nights, as they mention being unable to sleep without their loved one by their side.

Despite the physical distance, the singer finds solace in imagining that their loved one is near. They use the power of imagination to create a sense of intimacy and closeness, pretending that their loved one is physically present. This imaginative exercise is comforting, allowing them to envision a connection that is currently missing. The lyrics indicate that this imaginary connection brings them joy and laughter, capturing a carefree and playful spirit.

The singer promises to express their love repeatedly, pledging to tell their loved one that they love them more each day. The lyrics portray a sense of optimism and a desire to make the most of their time together, singing and laughing without any cares. The imagery of dancing on tables and chairs represents a joyful abandon and freedom from constraints. The loved one is also promised unwavering support and assurance that they will always be there for each other.

The chorus repeats the sentiment of laughing and rolling around on the kitchen floor, emphasizing the playful and light-hearted nature of their relationship. The commitment to express love more each day and the desire to be together illustrate a deep longing and an understanding of the value of their connection. Ultimately, the lyrics convey a message of hope, dreaming of a future where they can be reunited and their love can flourish.

Line by Line Meaning

Sixty miles away
We are physically separated by a long distance

And I've been counting down the days
I have been eagerly anticipating the day we are together again

Until I don't
Until the time comes when I don't have to say goodbye anymore

Have to say goodbye to you
I long for the moment when I no longer have to bid you farewell

And I can't go to sleep at night
I struggle to fall asleep in the absence of your presence

'Cuz you're not there to hold me tight
Because I yearn for the comfort of your embrace

Until I
Until the time comes

Wake up in the morning
I eagerly await the morning when I can see you again

But I'll pretend
However, I will pretend

I can pretend
I can create an illusion

Even though you're not physically here
Despite your physical absence

I can make believe that you are near
I can imagine that you are close to me

And we'll laugh like we never did before
Together, we will experience joy and laughter in a new way

So that we're rolling around on the kitchen floor
Our happiness will be so immense, we'll find ourselves playfully rolling on the floor

I promise to tell you that I love you more each day
I vow to express my love for you and deepen it with every passing day

And we'll sing out loud like nobody cares
We will sing with abandon, unaffected by the opinions of others

And we'll be dancing on the tables and upon the chairs
We will celebrate through energetic dancing on unconventional surfaces

You'll promise me that you'll always be right there
You assure me that you will always remain by my side

In my dreams
In my dreams, we are together

Sixty miles apart
We are separated by a distance of sixty miles

And I've been living with a broken heart
My heart has been in a state of emotional pain and longing

Until the day
Until the moment arrives

That I get to see you again
When I have the opportunity to lay my eyes on you once more

And I can't even make the day
I struggle to get through the day

Without remembering that you're far away
Constantly aware of the fact that you are distant from me

Until I
Until the time comes

Phone you in the evening
I find solace in calling you during the evening

And we'll touch, touch, touch
When we are reunited, we will have physical contact

And we'll hold each other
We will embrace one another tightly

Like we never did
In a way that surpasses our previous experiences

And we'll love, love, love
Our love for each other will intensify

More than ever
To a greater extent than before

Cuz there's just you and me
Because it is only you and me

And we'll touch, touch, touch
We will have physical contact

And we'll hold each other
We will embrace one another tightly

Like we never did before
In a way that surpasses our previous experiences