Stillness in Time
Jamiroquai Lyrics
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Which I cannot define
Does your heart bleed like mine
For a place we can go
Where the troubles of our time are far away
And I had all my life in front of me
Now my darkness days are trouble free
There's no place where I could rather be
Than this journey of discovery.
I found love in that way
And I'm never sad, and I'm always glad
Anything you give me today
I will be thankful for
People find it hard to be strong
Cos they don't know where they're coming from
There was nothing let to do but hang on
For a stillness in time.
If you find that something's going wrong
Look around at what you're running from
There are so many wondrous things for you to see
If this world is turning too fast for your head
Just remember how bad times can roll instead
You can wait a thousand years in line
For that stillness in time.
The song Stillness in Time by Jamiroquai poses the enigmatic question of what that stillness in time is, which the singer cannot define, but is searching for. The first verse delves into the frustration of living in a chaotic and troubled world, where people yearn for an escape from the worries that plague them. The singer is among those who are fed up with the state of the world, and seeks such a place where the "troubles of our time are far away." It is a place where one can live without the burden of worries, where the future is filled with hope and joy.
The second verse provides a glimpse of this utopian-like existence the singer has found, where he discovered love and now lives a worry-free life, unsaddled by the anxieties of the present. In addition, he expresses gratitude for the simple pleasures of life, finding joy in anything that comes his way. However, the singer acknowledges that being strong and holding on when times are tough is not easy. But he suggests that finding meaning and purpose in life and pausing to enjoy the beauty around us can restore our strength and lift our spirits. The song ends with a message of hope, reminding us that even when the world is spinning out of control, stillness in time remains our ultimate quest.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a stillness in time
There exists a moment of perfect peace, where everything is calm and nothing moves.
Which I cannot define
It's impossible to accurately describe or explain this stillness in words.
Does your heart bleed like mine
Do you also feel the same sense of pain and sorrow that I do?
For a place we can go
A location to escape from the worries of the world.
Where the troubles of our time are far away
Somewhere distant and out of reach from the problems of our present era.
And I had all my life in front of me
In the past, I had my entire life ahead of me with endless possibilities.
Now my darkness days are trouble free
The difficult times in my life have passed and I am now free of any problems.
There's no place where I could rather be
I am content and happy in my current location and wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
Than this journey of discovery.
I am excited to continue exploring new things and discovering more about myself and the world around me.
I found love in that way
I discovered love in the stillness of that moment.
And I'm never sad, and I'm always glad
Since discovering the stillness, I am always happy and never feel sadness.
Anything you give me today
I am grateful for any gift or opportunity in the present moment.
I will be thankful for
I will express gratitude and appreciation for everything I receive.
People find it hard to be strong
Many individuals struggle with finding the strength to overcome challenges.
Cos they don't know where they're coming from
They lack understanding of their own origin and roots, making it difficult to face adversity.
There was nothing let to do but hang on
Sometimes, when faced with struggles, all we can do is hold on and wait for the storm to pass.
For a stillness in time.
In hopes of finding that peaceful moment of stillness in time.
If you find that something's going wrong
When something seems to be off or troubling.
Look around at what you're running from
Pause and reflect on the source of your problems and try to address them head-on.
There are so many wondrous things for you to see
The world is full of beauty and amazing experiences waiting to be discovered.
If this world is turning too fast for your head
If life seems too hectic and overwhelming.
Just remember how bad times can roll instead
Reflect on the fact that things have been difficult in the past but you were able to overcome them.
You can wait a thousand years in line
It may take forever to find that stillness in time.
For that stillness in time.
But it is worth the wait to find that perfect moment of peace and tranquility.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JASON KAY, TOBY SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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There's a stillness in time which I cannot define
Does your heart bleed like mine all the time yeah
For a place we can go where the troubles of our time are far away
Hey they are so far away and I had all my life in front of me
Now my darkness days are trouble free
There are so many wonderous things for you to see
If you find that somethings going wrong
Look around at what your running from
You can wait a thousand years in line
For that stillness in time
I found love in that way and I'm never sad, and I'm always glad
Anything you give me today, oh yeah, I will will be thankful for
Oh yeah, people find it hard to be strong
'Cause they don't know where they're coming from
Ooh, there was nothing left to do but hang on
For that stillness in time
There's a stillness in time, search the space inside my mind
If this world is turning too fast for your head
Just remember how bad times can roll instead
Guess I'll have to search the space in my mind
For that stillness in time
Oh yeah, I found love in that way and I'm never sad, and I'm always glad
Oh yeah, anything you give me today, oh yeah, I will be thankful for
People find it hard to be strong
'Cause they don't know where they're coming from
Hey, there was nothing left to do but hang on
For that stillness in time
I know that this is the peripheral side of bliss
There is no me, for the love I have will stay the same
I have been wrong if I don't know where I'm coming from
If I don't see the things that are inside of me
Apart of me, in front of me, oh, see it's all around me
Said I know, said I want to find that stillness in time, stillness in time
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John Wilson
So underrated in America! This man is truly one of the greatest ever!!!!
Matthew Francis
Glad to see niggas bumpin jamiroquai. Me being black my black friends make fun of me for listening to this instead of rap music all the time
Matthew Francis
@Wulfhere Lmao facts. It’s like if it’s not current rap or r&b, then You’re considered a weirdo. And that’s the thing I hate. I loved that Jamiroquai had soul and you could hear the MJ/Stevie wonder influences in his songs. When I first heard Jay Kay I was surprised that he was white 😂
Mister David
Always huge in Australia where this video was shot
Jonathan Cooper
Put this on for the first time in 15 years today.... Won't be that long again, still sounds as good now
Diga a verdade
Some Brazilian vibes going on here
Bubblezov Love
Jamiroquai gave my mind safe haven during abuse from narcissistic family back in the day. It's still pure. Listening Doesnt remind me of abuse or anything which tells me I was actually fully immersed. Thankyou to Jay and the band. I still totally love Jamiroquai 😁😁😁
Gypsy
I COMPLETELY FEEL U N WANTED U 2 KNOW UR NOT ALONE. Their music has lifted me from some dark places and talked me down from ledges. May God bless u continually with grace of mind and the comfort brought by their music.
Rachel Dunn
@Gypsy is saving me also. bless the band x
Rachel Dunn
I hope that are alright today and forever x