She released her debut 3P, mesmi says hi, in early 2014 and is following up the mini album with the single Stranger's House, due out in fall 2014.
Glória
mesmi Lyrics
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Your cheek against my brow
Convinced there's no moment but now
Distance
It grows in many ways
Full fruit comes and demands a price we pay
Meant forgetting the way that we felt?
Ooh, ah gloria
Ooh, ah gloria
Ooh, ah gloria
Ooh, ah gloria
Met you
On a western shore
To the eastern sun hand-in-hand we explored
Moments
Stole more than money could buy
In the ache, we laughed til we cried, but
Apart
That's the way we have to go
Leave behind promise of evermore
As this two-lane slowly turns around, I find
Memories are bittersweet going down
And who knew that finding ourselves
Meant living like somebody else?
Ooh, ah gloria
Ooh, ah gloria
Ooh, ah gloria
Ooh, ah gloria
Oh the way we grow
The way we grow
The way we grow Ooh, ah gloria
Ooh, ah gloria
Ooh, ah gloria
Ooh Goodbye, Gloria
The song "Gloria" by SMI is a beautifully crafted piece that is layered with emotion and introspection. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of two lovers who are struggling with the impermanence of their relationship. The opening lines, "I slept, Your cheek against my brow, Convinced there's no moment but now" set the tone for the entire song - the present moment is all we have, and we must cherish it while we can. The next few lines talk about how distance can breed complacency and make us take things for granted. The verse ends with the poignant line, "And who knew that finding ourselves Meant forgetting the way that we felt?", which speaks to the idea that sometimes growing and changing as individuals means losing touch with what brought us together in the first place.
The chorus of the song is a simple yet powerful refrain - "Ooh, ah Gloria". It's a nod to the idea that even in the most difficult of times, we must still find joy and beauty in the small moments that make life worth living. The second verse picks up where the first left off, describing how the couple met and how they explored the world together. The line "Moments Stole more than money could buy" is particularly poignant, as it speaks to the idea that the most valuable things in life are often intangible. The verse ends with the bittersweet realization that their time together is coming to an end - "Leave behind promise of evermore". The song ends with the powerful repetition of the chorus, followed by the final line, "Goodbye, Gloria", which is a fitting end to this poignant and heartfelt song.
Line by Line Meaning
I slept
I rested my head and slept
Your cheek against my brow
Your cheek was touching my forehead as we slept
Convinced there's no moment but now
Believing that there is no time like the present
Distance
The physical or emotional space between two people
It grows in many ways
It can expand and intensify in various forms
Full fruit comes and demands a price we pay
With great successes come great sacrifices
And who knew that finding ourselves
Who could have anticipated that understanding oneself
Meant forgetting the way that we felt?
Would lead to forgetting past emotions and feelings
Ooh, ah gloria
An exclamation used to express joy or triumph
Met you
I encountered you
On a western shore
On a shoreline facing the setting sun
To the eastern sun hand-in-hand we explored
Together we ventured towards the rising sun
Moments
Brief periods of time
Stole more than money could buy
Left a greater impact than any material possession ever could
In the ache, we laughed til we cried, but
Despite the pain, we found humor in our situation
Apart
Separated or disconnected
That's the way we have to go
That is the path that we must take
Leave behind promise of evermore
Abandon any hopes of a never-ending future
As this two-lane slowly turns around, I find
While driving down this winding road, I come to realize
Memories are bittersweet going down
Recollections can evoke both pleasure and pain
And who knew that finding ourselves
Who could have anticipated that understanding oneself
Meant living like somebody else?
Would require living a life that is not true to oneself
Oh the way we grow
The way that we progress and develop
Goodbye, Gloria
Farewell to triumph and joy, personified as Gloria
Contributed by Abigail B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@maggiechu1166
I like this song a lot, very touching! Jia-yu!
@yokoc.4591
Another good listening soul searching hit song!
@mesmi
+Yoko Chang Thanks so much, Yoko! <3
@pupupenguin
like your voice in this range, and this is my favorite song of yours thus far <3
@mesmi
Thanks so much +pupupenguin!! so cool to hear how this is a lot of people's favorite so far <3
@dschweighauser
I enjoy your music .
@mesmi
+David Schweighauser Thanks, David!! What's your favorite so far? :)
@dschweighauser
+mesmi I like There will be and Gloria but I like them all
@mesmi
David Schweighauser That's awesome! Thank you so much for listening and for you support <3
@JackHousenMusic
great vocal