Here With Me
U.Penn Off the Beat Lyrics
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See that your eyes won't meet mine
Are you that uncomfortable?
Run in place, I can't see how
To feel free, I can't see how
To be me I can't see how
To feel free when everyone I meet can see right through
Run in place, I can't see how
To feel free, I can't see how
To be me when everyone I meet can see right through
No
No I don't wanna sit down
No I just wanna be proud
Of everything that I've found to be true about myself
No I don't wanna sit down
No I just wanna be proud
Of everything that I've found to be true about myself
The lyrics of the song "Here With Me" by U.Penn Off the Beat describe the feeling of being uncomfortable in a social setting, where the singer feels like everyone they meet can see right through them. The first stanza sets the mood, with the singer looking through someone else's gaze and noticing that their eyes won't meet theirs. This unspoken tension suggests discomfort, either from one or both parties.
The next few lines repeat the phrases "run in place" and "I can't see how," highlighting the singer's feelings of being stuck and not knowing how to break free. They want to feel free and be themselves, but they feel like they're being seen through, like there's no way to escape the scrutiny of others. It's a feeling that many people can relate to, especially in an age where social media can make it so easy to compare oneself to others.
The chorus is an assertion of the singer's desire to be proud of themselves and everything they've found to be true about themselves. They don't want to sit down or shrink away; they want to stand up and be recognized for who they are. It's a powerful message of self-acceptance and self-love that can be inspiring to anyone who struggles with similar feelings of discomfort and self-doubt.
Line by Line Meaning
Look through my gaze
See things from my perspective
See that your eyes won't meet mine
Realize that you are avoiding eye contact and may be uncomfortable with the situation
Are you that uncomfortable?
Expressing concern over the other person's discomfort
Run in place, I can't see how
Expressing frustration at being stuck in one place and not knowing how to move forward
To feel free, I can't see how
Not knowing how to break free from the constraints one feels
To be me I can't see how
Expressing difficulty in being true to oneself
To feel free when everyone I meet can see right through
Feeling like one is always being judged and that others can see through any facades
No
Directly stating a negative response to a proposed action
No I don't wanna sit down
Refusing to comply with a request to sit down
No I just wanna be proud
Expressing a desire to feel a sense of accomplishment or pride
Of everything that I've found to be true about myself
Referring to the specific things that make one feel proud and accomplished
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jasmine Rollain, Lily Crimi
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