How Soon Is Now?
t.A.T.u. Lyrics

The lyrics to t.A.T.u.'s song "How Soon Is Now?" reflect the internal struggles of a person who feels lost and alone. The opening lines "I am the sun, I'm the heir of a shyness that is criminally vulgar," suggest that the singer is someone who feels like they should be shining and standing out, but they are held back by their own shyness. They acknowledge feeling like they are the heir to this shyness, which suggests that it is something they have inherited or learned from others, rather than something they chose for themselves. The repetition of the line "I am the sun and heir of nothing in particular" underscores the emptiness that the singer feels, as they express that they do not have a clear sense of purpose or direction in their life.

The song's chorus, "You shut your mouth, how can you say I go about things the wrong way, I am human and I need to be loved just like everyone else does," highlights the theme of isolation and the need for human connection. The repetition of this line reinforces the idea that the singer is tired of being judged for their actions and words, and just wants to be accepted for who they are. The line "There's a club if you'd like to go, you could meet somebody who really loves you," suggests that the singer is open to the idea of finding love and connections in unexpected places, but the subsequent lines "You go and you stand on your own, and you leave on your own, and you go home and you cry and you want to die," suggest that this search for connection may not be as easy as it seems.