“Dime”, track 6 on his debut album: ‘I Barely Know Her’, is a pleading, vulnerable love song where Sombr wrestles with unrequited affection and the fear of being forgotten.
Built around the metaphor of a dime; a perfect “10”; the track contrasts admiration and desire with deep insecurity, as Sombr...
[Verse 1]
You're living in the city
And I'm living in the crevices of your heart
You like to spend your time with me
While you wait for something prevalent to start
I don't seek your pity
Just want the chance to show you I've got more than charm
For you I'm nothing but a feeling
You're living free, but in a few years I'll do you harm
[Pre-Chorus]
And I said
Can I get it through to you?
Can I get it through to you?
Can I get it through to you?
I won't waste your time
Can I get it through to you?
Can I get it through to you?
Can I get it through to you?
[Chorus]
We can be more than friends
I wanna love you 'til the end of my life
'Cause you're a ten
And I'm a man that needs a dime, oh, I
[Verse 2]
You're on a planе to Europe
And I just know you will do so well oversеas
But I just can't seem to cheer up
Knowing you will forget me
[Pre-Chorus]
And I said
Can I get it through to you?
Can I get it through to you?
Can I get it through to you?
I won't waste your time
Can I get it through to you?
Can I get it through to you?
Can I get it through to you?
[Chorus]
We can be more than friends
I wanna love you 'til the end of my life
'Cause you're a ten
And I'm a man that needs a dime, oh, I
[Bridge]
Is it a crime to care so much for another
You're left with nothing for yourself
When you're the one who needs help, ooh
[Chorus]
We can be more than friends
I wanna love you 'till the end of my life
'Cause you're a ten
And I'm a man that needs a dime
Oh, I wanna be more than friends
I wanna love you 'til the end of my life
'Cause you're a ten
And I'm a man that needs a dime, oh, I