Discover the story of the song > Hymn to Her – Pretenders

The song is about the protagonist's deep connection with someone, possibly a romantic partner, and their desire to be close to them both physically and emotionally. The lyrics suggest that the protagonist may have a unique relationship with this person, dressing up as their daughter and wanting them to be their mother. Despite changes in life, the protagonist will always hold onto the memory of this person and they will keep speaking her name.