Harder
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Hand, on the windowsill
Where my heart stood still
As I watched you back
Down the driveway packed
If a look could kill
I was in the wrong
You were in the right
We were always off
I'll be on my own with a song tonight

The way you keep it cool
Yeah you stay so calm
So casual
You just carry on

Well I don't know about you
But I can't fall much harder
With everything to lose
I pull my whole heart in
I pull my whole heart in

When will I ever learn
Is a teacher's work
Ever done for good
I misunderstood
And my feelings hurt
I'd do it all again
You can slap my head
I may act suprised
But you won't be fooled
I'm experienced

The way you keep it cool
Yeah you stay so calm
So casual
You just carry on

Well I don't know about you
But I can't fall much harder
With everything to lose
I pull my whole heart in
Well I don't know about you
But I can't fall much harder
With everything to lose
I pull my whole heart in
I pull my whole heart in

The way you keep it cool
Yeah you stay so calm
And so casual
You just carry on

Well I don't know about you
But I can't fall much harder
With everything to lose
I pull my whole heart in
I pull my whole heart in




I pull my whole heart in
I pull my whole heart in

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ames's song "Harder" explore themes of heartbreak, self-reflection, and personal growth. The opening lines suggest a sense of longing for someone who has left, as the singer watches them drive away. They acknowledge feeling in the wrong, and the complexity of their relationship, which was often "off." The line "I'll be on my own with a song tonight," suggests that the singer finds solace in music, which is often seen as a form of emotional release.


The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, focuses on the singer's vulnerability and the risks they take in opening up their heart. They admit that they "can't fall much harder" but still choose to "pull [their] whole heart in," indicating a willingness to love despite past hurts.


The bridge speaks to the idea of learning from past mistakes, and the pain and growth that come with it. The singer acknowledges that they may have misunderstood the situation, but they are willing to endure pain and try again.


Overall, the song explores the complexities of relationships, especially those that involve heartbreak and vulnerability. It suggests that, despite the risks involved, opening oneself up to love and learning from past mistakes is an essential part of personal growth.


Line by Line Meaning

Hand, on the windowsill
The singer is physically positioned by the window.


Where my heart stood still
The singer becomes emotional watching his/her partner leave.


As I watched you back
The singer is watching his/her partner walk away.


Down the driveway packed
The partner is leaving with their belongings packed.


If a look could kill
The artist feels guilty for the way he/she is looking at his/her partner.


I was in the wrong
The singer accepts responsibility for the argument and feels regret.


You were in the right
The partner wins the argument.


We were always off
The artist acknowledges that the relationship was never quite right.


I'll be on my own with a song tonight
The artist will be alone and listening to music to process his/her emotions.


The way you keep it cool
The partner remains level-headed.


Yeah you stay so calm
The singer admires the partner's composure during the argument.


So casual
The partner seems relaxed and unaffected by the situation.


You just carry on
The partner continues with his/her day despite the conflict.


When will I ever learn
The singer acknowledges that he/she may never fully learn from past mistakes.


Is a teacher's work
The singer compares self-reflection to the work of a teacher.


Ever done for good
The artist questions whether self-reflection is ever truly effective.


I misunderstood
The artist admits that he/she misinterpreted the situation.


And my feelings hurt
The singer is hurt by the argument and its outcome.


I'd do it all again
The singer would still choose to be in the relationship despite the hardships.


You can slap my head
The artist is willing to take responsibility for his/her mistakes and accept punishment.


I may act surprised
The artist may pretend to be surprised by the partner's reactions during an argument.


But you won't be fooled
The partner knows that the artist's surprise is feigned.


I'm experienced
The singer has been in arguments before and has learned from past experiences.


Well I don't know about you
The artist questions whether the partner is feeling the same emotions.


But I can't fall much harder
The singer has already reached a low point emotionally and cannot feel much worse.


With everything to lose
The singer has a lot at stake in the aftermath of the argument.


I pull my whole heart in
The singer is fully invested in the relationship and cares deeply about the outcome.


I pull my whole heart in
The artist repeats that he/she is committed to the relationship.


And so casual
Like before, the partner continues with his/her day-to-day life.


I pull my whole heart in
The singer repeats that he/she is fully invested in the relationship.


I pull my whole heart in
The singer affirms his/her commitment to the relationship.


I pull my whole heart in
The artist repeats once again his/her commitment to the relationship.




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J F

If your still around, I just want to say thank you for all you've done for me. Your music and expression of self keeps helping me to hope. I hope this message reaches you to know that even if you no longer make music, you're impact is not wasted. Thank you.

kim r

Beautiful song - Love it!

AngelaHann Ascaño

it's finally hereeeee! been hooked... I have been singing along to this, since I woke up an hour ago...
Sounding great, as usual!!!
You're awesome!

Goosee9

Amy. I'm LOVING this. Well done!

Save The Last Dream

Love this! So happy I kept an eye on your new music :) Keep doing what you do!

Victor

Loved this song.

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