Right Here

Young Years cover

**Right Here** is the fourteenth track on Monsta's third album, young years. It was released on January 26, 2024 through Animals Supporting Animals Corp. It was preceded by the song, Generosity and followed by Boyfriend.

## Backstory

"Right Here" is a poignant ballad that delves into the emotional landscape of a love lost but not forgotten. The song navigates the conflicting tides of grief and hope, clinging to the remnants of connection amidst the wreckage of heartbreak. Its lyrical tapestry weaves a story of longing, acceptance, and ultimately, the enduring power of love's echo.

The opening verse sets the melancholic tone, with the silence of the night amplifying the protagonist's grief. Memories of laughter and love haunt the protagonist, turning the pages of their story into a painful reminder of what's missing. The pre-chorus introduces the central dilemma: the fear of losing this connection despite desperately reaching out. The image of a distant star captures the feeling of helplessness in the face of fading intimacy.

The chorus serves as the song's emotional anchor, a repeated affirmation of the protagonist's presence despite the distance. "I'm right here, right here," becomes a desperate plea for acknowledgment, a hope that their love might still be found even in the wreckage. The repetition emphasizes the steadfastness of this presence, refusing to disappear regardless of the growing distance.

Verse two delves deeper into the history of the relationship, recalling weathered storms and shared tears. The image of standing side by side in the darkest hours underscores the strength of their bond, making the present separation even more jarring. Yet, even as the world moves on, the echoes of the loved one's voice remain within the protagonist, a testament to the indelible mark they've left.

The second pre-chorus echoes the motif of fading connections, comparing the relationship to a "drifting away dream" and a "fading ghost." This repetition reinforces the sense of loss and highlights the protagonist's struggle to hold onto what has become intangible. However, the final line, "I won't let go, my dear," reveals a resolute determination to preserve the memory and connection, even if it's just within their own soul.

The bridge brings a glimmer of hope. The acknowledgement that time may rearrange "us" suggests a gradual acceptance of change, while the line "love we had, it never fades" provides a powerful counterpoint. This unwavering conviction in the enduring nature of love becomes the foundation for the final chorus, where the "I'm right here" refrain takes on a renewed significance.

The outro beautifully closes the song with a metaphor of life's tapestry. While threads may fray, the shared love remains woven into the fabric of their being. Through laughter and tears, joy and fear, the protagonist's presence remains a constant, a testament to the unwavering echo of their bond.

"Right Here" is not simply a song about a lost love; it's a meditation on the bittersweet residue of connection. It acknowledges the pain of grief and the struggle to let go, while simultaneously celebrating the enduring power of love itself. The repeated refrain, "I'm right here," becomes a mantra of remembrance, a promise that even in the face of absence, the echoes of love continue to resonate in the depths of our hearts.

## Lyrics

(Verse 1)

In the silence of the night, your memory lingers on,

I'm haunted by your laughter, by the love that's now gone.

Through the pages of our story, I can't seem to find the end,

I'm holding on to what we had, my dearest friend.

(Pre-Chorus)

But you're slipping away like a distant star,

I reach out my hand, but you're too far.

In the shadows of my heart, I fear,

I'm losing you, my dear.

(Chorus)

But I'm right here, right here, don't you see?

In this broken love, you can still find me.

Though the distance grows, I'll never disappear,

I'll be right here, right here, forever near.

(Verse 2)

Through the storms we weathered, through the tears we cried,

In the darkest of our hours, we stood side by side.

Now the world keeps turning, and we're moving on,

But the echoes of your voice in my soul are never gone.

(Pre-Chorus)

You're drifting away like a fading dream,

I'm chasing the ghosts of what used to be.

In the depths of my soul, I hold you dear,

I won't let go, my dear.

(Chorus)

'Cause I'm right here, right here, don't you see?

In this broken love, you can still find me.

Though the distance grows, I'll never disappear,

I'll be right here, right here, forever near.

(Bridge)

Time may change us, rearrange us,

But the love we had, it never fades, it never fades.

I'll keep holding on, won't let you go,

In the echoes of our love, we'll find our way, we'll find our way.

(Chorus)

I'm right here, right here, don't you see?

In this broken love, you can still find me.

Though the distance grows, I'll never disappear,

I'll be right here, right here, forever near.

(Outro)

In the tapestry of life, our threads may fray,

But the love we shared, it's here to stay.

Through the laughter and the tears, through joy and fear,

I'm right here, right here, forever near.

## Trivia

* This song was inspired by Taylor Swift's "right where you left me."