From the first time I heard Alessia Cara's single "Here" on the radio I've been both convinced the song was written about me and comforted by knowing there are plenty of others like me. As someone who's never come anywhere close to being the life of the party, the hauntingly accurate lyrics express my thought process perfectly.
On a Jimmy Fallon web exclusive video, Alessia Cara describes the song as "a 3-minute rant that has a cool melody." To me, "Here" is much more than that. In this web exclusive, she explains her feelings about a party she went to the night before she wrote "Here" and how difficult it was for her to enjoy herself--once again pinpointing my feelings exactly.
It's so refreshing to hear such a relatable song on the radio, Spotify, and iTunes top charts that are often filled with party anthems describing nights out as something to aspire to. That's not to say I don't like listening to these songs and going out to have a good time every now and then; it's just great to know a song I can actually relate to.
I've always had a hard time explaining and conveying to people why I'm such a homebody. Certain events, parties, or nights out that seem like the best time to everyone else seem exhausting and miserable to me. In addition to being extremely catchy and fun to sing along to, "Here" has become a sort of introvert anthem that I've used to describe myself multiple times (and I'm sure I'm not the only 21-year-old grandma that feels this way).
Watch the music video for "Here" -- a song celebrating the shy, wallflower party-goers out there that have no shame in being the first to leave and find a slice of pizza instead of another drink.