Jupiter
311 Lyrics


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Sometimes the only thing that saves you
Think of bad things luck never gave you
And although your true love has just left you
Well at least your mother kept you, yes she did
Be sure that a dreams alive
They're only short bursts in life
Are you able to be satisfied
Do expect fun all the time

Hey we can rock it easy and lay it in the fold
Hey we can shake you simply just by being cold
And if it falls apart will you still be my friend
Get back, we're gonna stick together

And so many things that have gone wrong
At least you have ears to hear this song
And if you reading in close caption
There's still bad things that could have happened, yes there is
Long time since we've first came here
Sometimes we fall on deaf ears
One thing I got to say before sales dive
Stay positive and love your life

Hey we can rock it easy and lay it in the fold
Hey we can shake you simply just by being cold




And if it falls apart will you still be my friend
Get back, we're gonna stick together, uh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Jupiter" by 311 are a message of positivity in the face of adversity. The first verse encourages the listener to focus on the good things in their life, even if they are few and far between. The second verse highlights the fact that even though bad things happen, we should be grateful for the things that have gone right. The chorus serves as a reminder that we need to stick together and support each other through difficult times.


The song's lyrics seem to be a reflection of the band's overall message of positivity and unity, which has been present throughout their entire career. The band has always been known for their positive lyrics and high-energy live performances, which have helped to build a loyal fan base over the years.


"Jupiter" was released in 1995 as part of 311's self-titled album, which was their fifth studio album. The album was a commercial success, and helped to cement the band's place in the alternative rock scene of the mid-90s.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes the only thing that saves you
Sometimes only one good thing is enough to keep you going.


Think of bad things luck never gave you
Shift your focus from what you don't have and be thankful for the bad things that never happened to you.


And although your true love has just left you
Even if you've just suffered from loss, you still have other people in your life who care about you.


Well at least your mother kept you, yes she did
Even if you feel like you have nothing else, at the very least you have the love and support of your mother.


Be sure that a dreams alive
Don't forget that even in tough times, it's important to hold onto your dreams and keep them alive.


They're only short bursts in life
Remember that life is full of ups and downs, so tough times are only temporary and don't define your entire existence.


Are you able to be satisfied
Ask yourself if you're content with what you have and appreciate the good things in your life.


Do expect fun all the time
Don't expect life to always be enjoyable and easy, because that's not realistic.


Hey we can rock it easy and lay it in the fold
We can take it easy and relax sometimes, without worrying too much about the future.


Hey we can shake you simply just by being cold
We can be distant and indifferent to others, which can cause them to feel uneasy or uncomfortable.


And if it falls apart will you still be my friend
Even when things go wrong, will you still stand by me and be there for me?


Get back, we're gonna stick together
Don't give up, we're going to work together to overcome any difficulties.


And so many things that have gone wrong
There have been many things that haven't gone as planned or have been difficult.


At least you have ears to hear this song
At least you have the privilege of experiencing music and all that it can bring to your life.


And if you reading in close caption
If you have a disability and need to use subtitles while reading this, it's still something to be grateful for.


There's still bad things that could have happened, yes there is
Despite any negative experiences, you can't overlook the fact that things could always be worse.


Long time since we've first came here
It's been a while since we've arrived at this place and experienced all the ups and downs life has thrown our way.


Sometimes we fall on deaf ears
Sometimes people don't listen or understand us, but that's okay.


One thing I got to say before sales dive
One last thing I want to say before things start to go downhill is...


Stay positive and love your life
No matter what happens, try to maintain a positive outlook and appreciate the good things in your life.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHAD SEXTON, DOUGLAS MARTINEZ, NICHOLAS HEXUM

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