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In My Arms
iamsleepless Lyrics
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I′ve heard her voice a thousand different time
And when it gets rough she's always by my side
I love her for how she chose to be mine
And I′ll fake it
'Til we make it
Away
From where we are
′Til we make it
And you
Are in my arms, oh oh
This world is cruel, it keeps us far apart
No matter what you′re always in my heart
I'll make it big so I can hold you close
No matter what you′re the girl I love the most
The girl I love the most
And I'll fake it
′Til we make it
Away
From where we are
Yeah, I'll fake it
′Til we make it
And you
Are in my arms, oh oh
And I'll fake it
'Til we make it
Away
From where we are
Yeah, I′ll fake it
′Til we make it
And you
Are in my arms, oh oh
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In "In My Arms," iamsleepless sings about his love for a girl and his desire to hold her close to him. He acknowledges that the world is cruel and often keeps them far apart, but no matter what, she remains in his heart as the girl he loves the most. He's willing to go through the hardships and "fake it" until they "make it" away from where they are, as long as she's in his arms. It's a touching and heartfelt sentiment about the power of love to overcome obstacles and bring people closer together.
One interpretation of the lyrics could be that the singer is in a long-distance relationship and struggling to cope with the distance. He feels grateful for the times when they are together (even if it's just her voice on the phone), but ultimately he longs for physical closeness. His determination to "fake it" until they can be together could represent the hope and perseverance necessary to sustain a long-distance relationship.
Another potential interpretation is more abstract, and could be read as a metaphor for overcoming adversity in general. The "girl" in the song could represent the singer's sense of purpose or personal goals, and he's committed to working toward them even when the path forward is difficult. He's willing to put on a brave face and "fake it" until he achieves his dreams, because he knows that success will ultimately bring him closer to what he truly desires.
Overall, "In My Arms" is a poignant and heartfelt song about the power of love and determination in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Can I hold the girl that is my life
Asking if he can physically hold the woman who means the most to him
I've heard her voice a thousand different time
He has spent a lot of time with her and knows her voice very well
And when it gets rough she's always by my side
Despite tough times, she's always there to support him
I love her for how she chose to be mine
He loves her for choosing to be with him
And I'll fake it
'Til we make it
Away
From where we are
Yeah, I'll fake it
Til we make it
And you
Are in my arms, oh oh
He will pretend to be successful until he actually achieves it so that he can provide for her and have her in his arms
This world is cruel, it keeps us far apart
The world is unfair and keeps them separated
No matter what you're always in my heart
He thinks of her constantly and feels her presence in his heart
I'll make it big so I can hold you close
He wants to be successful so that he can physically be close to her
No matter what you're the girl I love the most
She will always be the most important person to him
And I'll fake it
'Til we make it
Away
From where we are
Yeah, I'll fake it
Til we make it
And you
Are in my arms, oh oh
He will continue to pretend until he reaches his goals and can have her in his arms
And I'll fake it
'Til we make it
Away
From where we are
Yeah, I'll fake it
Til we make it
And you
Are in my arms, oh oh
He will keep pushing until they can be physically together
Writer(s): Dylan Bailey
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