Here I Go
Embracing Chaos: Jesse & Joy's Anthem of Resilience in 'Here I Go'
Lyrics
One, two, three, four
Counting off numbers, possibly indicating a start or a routine.
Five, six, seven, thirty
Continuation of counting, adding to the structure of the song.
Gotta go, gotta wash
Expresses the need to leave, wash, and perform routine tasks.
Gotta eat and then I'm so tired
After eating, feeling exhausted or worn out.
Taxi's gone, sky is grey
Unable to find a taxi, indicating potential transportation issues.
Murphy's right, got its way
Reference to Murphy's Law—things going wrong.
Phone is dead, did I pay?
Phone battery is dead, possibly forgot to pay a bill.
Just like any other normal day
Reflects a sense of resignation to a typical, unremarkable day.
Here I go, a little crazy but I go
Acceptance of going through challenging situations despite feeling a bit crazy.
Gotta save some money and fix that hole in my soul
Desire to save money and repair an emotional void.
Bring it on, I'm tired but I'm strong
Ready to face difficulties despite feeling fatigued.
I'm late, I'm running, I'm mad, I'm breaking
Feeling rushed, angry, and overwhelmed.
But I'll make it to the end
Determined to persist and reach the end despite challenges.
Get this, now you can't miss
Confident statement—making a point that can't be missed.
Anyone can make it, autotune can really fake it
Anyone can succeed; technology like autotune can deceive.
Don't know how
Uncertainty about understanding something.
And no, would you really care if I forget the melody of our song?
Questioning if someone would care if the melody of their song is forgotten.
Would you change the radio station, leave me here singing alone
Wondering if someone would abandon or ignore the singer if they forgot the lyrics.
Here I go, uneasy but I go
Feeling uneasy but still moving forward.
Gotta save some money and fix that hole in my soul
Similar to line 11, striving to mend inner emptiness.
Bring it on, I'm tired but I'm strong
Determined despite feeling exhausted.
I'm lost, confused, I'm out of tune
Feeling lost, unsure, and not in harmony.
But I'll make it to the end
Despite feeling out of sync, aiming to reach the conclusion.
Pa pa pa pa pa, pa ra ra
Repetition of sounds (nonsensical syllables) to maintain the rhythm of the song.
Pa pa pa pa pa, pa ra ra
-If I forget the words I'm singing I just fix it with a
-Pa pa pa pa pa, pa ra ra
-Pa pa pa pa pa, pa ra ra
-Everyone can see someone, it might not be the perfect one
Not everyone finds their perfect match or situation.
The mirror does not always see exactly what we always wanna see, ooh ooh
Reflections aren't always what one wants to see, implying dissatisfaction.
Hey, what if today you forget your reflections of what they say?
Suggests ignoring societal judgments or expectations.
What could be better to sending your emotions on the holiday
Emphasizes expressing emotions freely.
Here I go, dreaming but I go
Dreaming of a better situation but still moving forward.
Gotta save some money and fix that hole in my soul
Similar to lines 11 and 23, addressing the need for self-improvement.
Bring it on, I'm tired but I'm strong
Despite challenges, determined to continue.
I'm mad, confused, I'm out of tune
Reiterating feelings of confusion, being out of sync, and struggling.
I'm lost, I'm late, I'm running, I'm breaking
-But I've made it to the end
Despite difficulties, reaching the intended goal.
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