Sharon Van Etten – Porta Lyrics

Sharon Van Etten – Porta Lyrics

Porta Lyrics By Sharon Van Etten

“Porta” is Sharon Van Etten’s first single in 2022, accompanied by a music video released the same day.
Sharon wrote the lyrics in 2020, “at one of the lowest lows” of her life. She released a statement talking about these darks moments, how her friend Stella Cook helped her get through it and how important it is to reach out for help:
For most of my adult life I have struggled with bouts of depression and anxiety and coping mechanisms, and I sometimes let those dark moments get the best of me. During this time I felt very dissociated. Not connected to my body and I felt out of control.
I was seeking a friend, someone to talk to who understands what finding the core means, but also knows what my weaknesses are and can help me work around them and find my other strengths. I knew I was entering a no judgment zone and I needed to be held accountable for my actions and Stella helped me step up. We would meet once a week on Zoom, have a catch up on life over a quick coffee and then get to work. Then, a day or two later she would send another video my way so I had something to work towards the end of the week. She was encouraging, but not pushy. If life got in the way, I didn’t feel like I let her down – but I loved our sessions. I looked forward to them. I started feeling closer to her, and closer to myself, and it helped things seem hopeful. And I just wanted to share that with the world. Instead of the darkness. Instead of my fears. My message is to work through them. Even when it’s hard. Even when it hurts. Reach out. Reach out to that friend who helps you reach out towards yourself.

d up, don’t wanna stay down
I wanna live my life
‘Cause you won’t allow

[Verse 2]
Stalker wanna be like
“I don’t wanna hear that”

[Chorus]
I wanna be myself, wanna be there
You wanna rip my style, and wanna be there
You wanna hear my love, wanna be there
You wanna steal my life

[Post-Chorus]
I want you to stop trying to get in the door that you step through

[Bridge]
I wanna be myself (Stay out of my life)
Don’t lеt him find us
Don’t want that life (Stay out of my life)
Think straight, get by (Stay out of my lifе)
Gotta think straight to get by (Stay out of my life)
Think straight, get by (Stay out of my life)

[Chorus]
Wanna be myself
You wanna be my
Wanna be myself
You wanna be my
Wanna be myself
You wanna be my
I wanna be myself

[Outro]
Stay out of my life
Stay out of my life
Stay out of my life
Stay out of my life