The family eventually picked up and moved south to Virginia Beach, VA when he was 11 years old. The slightly traumatic event effected Brandon in such a way that he discontinued his singing, trumpet playing, and any other form of music for years. It wasn't until his 18th birthday that his mother bought him his first real guitar and for the next year, Brandon would spend up to 10 hours a day locked in his room teaching himself how to play it. Over the next 4 years Brandon would play in over 15 bands of various styles ranging from R&B, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Gospel and Blues, drawing comparisons to Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. It was these formative years that would prove to be irreplaceable in Brandon's development as a musician and an artist in his own right...playing along with and opening for Jasmine Sullivan, Jaguar Wright, The Clipse, The Zapp Band and The Cool Kids.
In 2009 Brandon met drummer Bryan Adkins at a jam session at a popular open mic in Norfolk, VA. The two immediately found an admiration and chemistry in each other's playing and it wasn't long until they starting rehearsing together on a regular basis. Recording sessions came shortly thereafter producing new music that would soon come to be known as his debut 6 song EP entitled "The Crush."
"Every 10 years music has to go somewhere. 50 years from now I want people to look back on the years 2010 to 2020 and say that I was among the pioneers pushing new music to where it was supposed to go."- Brandon Jarod
I Wish
BRANDON JAROD Lyrics
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If I could do one thing I would say that it's all ok
If I could do one I would grab it all in a day
If I could do one thing I would say that it's all ok
I wish this was just a phase
I wish, I wish it was that simple X2
And I got scared, I didn't hear from Jorja
I figured you moved away
And see what you never learned I taught you but you didn't wear anything I
Bought you
Just got it for you today
See they were dimming your star and they'll ignore you
Baby if you know me, you know I'm for you
The person you are
But they didn't know you like I knew
You don't hear what they call you like I do
Maybe you moved too far?
Maybe you moved too far moved too far
I wish this was just a phase
I wish, I wish it was that simple
It wasn't the moment, it wasn't the mood
Tellin' me that I could do better
I wanted to rule the day and break every rule you say
That you're in the wrong, in the way
Feeling I should leave, maybe I can stay?
Stay in wild, forever a child
For all the things I could do better I'll go outta my way
When bad thoughts start to creep in write em down with the pen
Suicide notes are boats floating in the deep end
This ain't the planned route, I stand out it's hard to fit in
That's when I hit a dead end, reality jus set it
I be droppin' shit before it get to hit the fans
Before I hit the man I'll hit the plane, let's hit Japan
And I was tasting my defeat until I heard you speak
"I got your back till you get on your feet" I Wish
I wish this was just a phase
I wish, I wish it was that simple
I wish this was just a phase
I wish, I wish for one of those days
In this ordinary, ordinary life
Ordinary, ordinary life
In this ordinary…
The song "I Wish" by Brandon Jarod is about the struggles of life and how the singer wishes he could have more control over his circumstances. The opening lines express this desire for control, stating that if the singer could do one thing, he would be able to grab everything in a day and say that everything is okay. The phrase is repeated multiple times, underscoring the desire for control.
The singer then wishes that his problems were just a phase and that things were simple, but in reality, life is more complicated than that. He talks about his relationship with Jorja, expressing his fears that she has moved away and acknowledging that he feels responsible for her. He also talks about feeling like an outsider and wanting to break the rules.
However, the song ends on a more positive note, with the singer stating that he will not wallow in his struggles. He writes down his negative thoughts, acknowledging that they are like suicide notes floating in an ocean. He also acknowledges the importance of having someone who supports you through tough times, citing the line "I got your back till you get on your feet." The song ends on the repeated phrase "In this ordinary, ordinary life," emphasizing the struggle to find meaning and control in everyday existence.
Overall, "I Wish" is a powerful song that speaks to the universal desire for control and the struggle to find meaning in an often chaotic world. The lyrics are honest and raw, highlighting the challenges that many people face in their daily lives.
Line by Line Meaning
If I could do one I would grab it all in a day
If there was one thing I could change, I would want everything to be perfect and in control in a single day.
If I could do one thing I would say that it's all ok
If there was one thing I could do, I would make sure that everything is alright and okay.
I wish this was just a phase
I wish that whatever I am going through or feeling right now is just temporary and will pass soon.
I wish, I wish it was that simple X2
I wish things were easier and not complicated as they are right now.
I don't know if you know, but I call you
I am not sure if you are aware, but I have been calling you.
And I got scared, I didn't hear from Jorja
I got scared when I didn't hear back from Jorja.
I figured you moved away
I assumed that you may have moved.
And see what you never learned I taught you but you didn't wear anything I bought you
You never learned the things I tried to teach you, and despite buying things for you, you chose not to wear them.
Just got it for you today
I bought something for you today.
See they were dimming your star and they'll ignore you
They were trying to bring you down and ignore your talents and abilities.
Baby if you know me, you know I'm for you
If you really know me, you will know that I am always there for you.
The person you are
I appreciate you for who you are.
But they didn't know you like I knew
They do not know you as well as I know you.
You don't hear what they call you like I do
You are not aware of the negative things they say about you that I hear.
Maybe you moved too far?
Perhaps you moved too far away from where you belong.
I wish, I wish it was that simple
I wish things were simpler and not as challenging as they are right now.
It wasn't the moment, it wasn't the mood
The timing and mood were not right.
Tellin' me that I could do better
You told me that I could do better.
I wanted to rule the day and break every rule you say
I wanted to take charge and break all the rules that you set.
That you're in the wrong, in the way
You are wrong and blocking my way.
Feeling I should leave, maybe I can stay?
I am confused whether I should leave or stay.
Stay in wild, forever a child
I want to stay in the wild and always remain a child at heart.
For all the things I could do better I'll go outta my way
I will go the extra mile to make things right and do better.
When bad thoughts start to creep in write em down with the pen
When negative thoughts start to consume me, I write them down with a pen.
Suicide notes are boats floating in the deep end
Suicidal thoughts are like boats floating in the deep end, and I am trying to stay afloat.
This ain't the planned route, I stand out it's hard to fit in
This is not the planned route, and I find it hard to fit in as I stand out.
That's when I hit a dead end, reality jus set it
That's when I hit rock bottom, and reality just hit me.
I be droppin' shit before it get to hit the fans
I am releasing music before it becomes mainstream.
Before I hit the man I'll hit the plane, let's hit Japan
Before I run into trouble with the authorities, I want to travel to Japan and explore.
And I was tasting my defeat until I heard you speak
I felt like I was losing until I heard your words of encouragement.
"I got your back till you get on your feet" I Wish
"I will support you until you get back on your feet" is something I wish for.
I wish, I wish for one of those days
I wish for one of those perfect and carefree days.
In this ordinary, ordinary life
This is just an ordinary and mundane life.
Ordinary, ordinary life
This is just a simple and unremarkable life.
In this ordinary…
This is just an average and usual life.
Contributed by Christian I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.