I Did My Best
Unveiling the Depths of Dedication: I Did My Best by Jay-Jay Johanson
Lyrics
I did my best when times were down
I exerted maximum effort during difficult times.
Authentic wasn't, I didn't ask
I remained true to myself without seeking validation.
I tried to please you
I made an effort to satisfy you.
Well at least I did my best
Even if not completely successful, I can say I tried my best.
I did my best when you were sad
I gave my best to bring you comfort when you were sad.
To give you comfort and you make you glad
I aimed to make you happy despite challenges.
Dark clouds above I showed you love
In difficult times, I expressed love to you despite challenges.
I did my best
Even with obstacles, I can say I did my best.
An often when I'm wake at night
During wakeful nights, I reflect on my actions.
And it's cold and dark outside
During cold and dark moments, I contemplate life.
I sit down think of what I've done
I introspect and consider the consequences of my actions.
It's always in these sleepless hours
In sleepless hours, I wish for the ability to undo past mistakes.
I really wish I had the powers
I deeply desire the power to recover what is lost.
To bring back what's forever gone
Expressing regret for things that are irreversibly gone.
I never promised that I'd never leave you
I didn't make promises of unwavering loyalty.
That I wont disappoint you or deceive you
Acknowledging the possibility of causing disappointment.
But one things for sure
Regardless, one thing is certain - I did my best.
Down from the core
From the very essence of my being, I exerted maximum effort.
I did my best
Reiterating the commitment to doing one's best.
And to my son, I wanna say
Addressing the pride felt for a son's achievements.
You make me proud each single day
Expressing pride in the son's daily accomplishments.
If it didn't show, I hope you know
If not evident, hoping the son understands the effort invested.
I did my best
Despite any shortcomings, I can say I did my best.
An often when it's late at night
During late hours, contemplating the passage of time.
I sit and ride as time goes by
Reflecting on life events as time progresses.
Processing all the things I've done
Processing and evaluating the consequences of actions.
Yeah, it's always in these sleepless hours
Similar to earlier lines, expressing a wish to undo the past.
I really wish I had the powers
Continued desire for the power to bring back what's lost.
To bring back what's forever gone
Reiterating the regret for irretrievable losses.
What will be written on the stone?
Contemplating the inscription on one's tombstone.
Above my final death, my bones
Reflecting on the end of life and the legacy left behind.
Hear lies the husband, father, and a friend
Summarizing roles as a husband, father, and friend who tried his best.
Who did his best
Despite challenges, it can be acknowledged that the best effort was given.
Until the end
Expressing commitment to giving one's best until the end.
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