Here With Me
Dido · No Angel
I didn't hear you leave,
I wonder how am I still here
I don't want to move a thing,
It might change my memory
Oh I am what I am,
I'll do what I want, but I can't hide
I won't go, I won't sleep,
I can't breathe, until you're resting here with me
I won't leave, I can't hide,
I cannot be, until you're resting here with me
I don't want to call my friends,
They might wake me from this dream
And I can't leave this bed,
Risk forgetting all that's been
Oh I am what I am,
I'll do what I want, but I can't hide
I won't go, I won't sleep,
I can't breathe, until you're resting here with me
I won't leave, I can't hide,
I cannot be, until you're resting here with me
I wonder how am I still here
I don't want to move a thing,
It might change my memory
Oh I am what I am,
I'll do what I want, but I can't hide
I won't go, I won't sleep,
I can't breathe, until you're resting here with me
I won't leave, I can't hide,
I cannot be, until you're resting here with me
I don't want to call my friends,
They might wake me from this dream
And I can't leave this bed,
Risk forgetting all that's been
Oh I am what I am,
I'll do what I want, but I can't hide
I won't go, I won't sleep,
I can't breathe, until you're resting here with me
I won't leave, I can't hide,
I cannot be, until you're resting here with me
Here With Me - Dido
Released on the 2003 album No Angel, 'Here With Me' stands as a defining track in Dido's evolution from pop balladry to indie rock. The song features a stripped-back arrangement that highlights her distinctive vocal delivery and introspective songwriting, marking a significant departure from the synth-pop sound of her earlier career. It exemplifies the raw, emotional authenticity that characterized her work during the early 2000s, resonating with listeners seeking genuine connection in her music. The track remains a staple of her discography, often cited alongside 'Thank You' and 'White Flag' as key examples of her ability to blend personal narrative with atmospheric production.