Reggae Tune
Andy Fairweather Low Lyrics
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Has taught me how to be prepared when trouble comes
That nothing could ever be that bad
That it can make you miss something you never had
There was a time when i wanted so much more
But i only ended on a stairway to the floor
Never no more will i be found
Singing oh shana oh shana eh...
And i've learnt a lot from the battles that i have fought
And now my feelings depend on my thoughts
And although my past meant something to someone
It was all over for me before it had begun
Singing oh shana oh shana eh...
Andy Fairweather-Low's song "Reggae Tune" speaks of personal growth and learning from past experiences. The opening lines express gratitude for the lessons learned from the mistakes made in the past. The singer appears to have developed resilience and preparedness, implying a sense of maturity and positive outlook towards the future.
The second verse describes a moment of realization, where the singer reflects on their past yearnings and ambitions. However, the singer recognizes the futility of chasing endless goals that never bring fulfillment. "Stairway to the floor" refers to hitting rock bottom but being able to rise again after learning from the experience. The third and final verse emphasizes the singer's growth in emotional intelligence. Instead of feeling stuck or controlled by their past, the singer's emotions are now guided by their thoughts.
Overall, "Reggae Tune" is an optimistic song that celebrates personal growth and resilience. The catchy chorus "oh shana oh shana eh" adds to the uplifting aspect of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so glad that everything i've done
I'm grateful for all the experiences I've had in my life
Has taught me how to be prepared when trouble comes
Those experiences have taught me to always be ready for challenges that come my way
That nothing could ever be that bad
I know that nothing is ever as terrible as it seems in the moment
That it can make you miss something you never had
And it's not worth losing sight of what you already have in pursuit of something you don't yet have
There was a time when i wanted so much more
There was a point when I wanted everything
But i only ended on a stairway to the floor
But I failed in my endeavors and fell down to the bottom
Never no more will i be found
I'll never find myself in that position again
Sitting in a corner in a world that's round.
Feeling defeated and unfulfilled in a world full of opportunity
Singing oh shana oh shana eh...
Chanting a traditional Jamaican song in celebration of overcoming adversity
And i've learnt a lot from the battles that i have fought
I've gained wisdom and knowledge from the struggles I've gone through
And now my feelings depend on my thoughts
Now I try to align my emotions with my mind
And although my past meant something to someone
And even though my history may have been significant to others
It was all over for me before it had begun
It was no longer relevant to me before it ever really started
Singing oh shana oh shana eh...
Continuing to sing in celebration of my personal journey and growth.
Writer(s): Andy Fairweatherlow
Contributed by Bella K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Prutswerk
dat is niet hoe je reggae schrijft maar goed.
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Reggea
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Leigh M Aucoin Never!