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Brooks & Julian Jordan Lyrics
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Morning found me in Port Aransas
Sipping on rum
In that warm Texas sun
I've never been good at keeping direction
And I believe schedules are one of life's worst infections
And I gotta be free
'Cause I'd rather have nothing
I'd rather have nothing
Than a whole lot of something
That don't fit the life that I lead
Material things and all that wealth brings
Just must be for some other breed
'Cause life ain't about the worries and doubts
That comes with the lust and the greed
And I'd rather have nothing
Than a whole lot of something I don't need
I spent that evening in a tavern in town
With a bunch of my new friends my money brought 'round
And I told them 'bout you
And all the hell we'd been through
Everyone there had a similar story
Years full of tears from all the heartache and worry
And we all agreed
That we'd rather have nothing
Than a whole lot of something we don't need
I'd rather have nothing
Than a whole lot of something
That don't fit the life that I lead
Commitments and strings and all that love brings
Just must be for some other breed
'Cause life ain't about the worries and doubts
That comes with the lust and the greed
And I'd rather have nothing
Than a whole lot of something I don't need
Oh, I'd rather have nothing
Than a whole lot of something I don't need
The lyrics to Brooks & Julian Jordan's "ID" speak to a desire for simplicity and freedom from material possessions. The singer seems to have left the confines of their former life behind and embarked on a journey of self-discovery. They reflect on how they've never been good at following a set path or adhering to schedules, seeing them as an affliction rather than a benefit. Instead, they crave adventure and exploration, even if it means having nothing tangible to show for it.
As the singer travels through different places, they meet people with similar experiences and stories. They acknowledge the pain and heartache that can come with love and commitment but ultimately conclude that they'd rather have nothing than be tied down to something that doesn't fit their lifestyle. The repeated line "I'd rather have nothing than a whole lot of something I don't need" emphasizes this sentiment and serves as a mantra for the singer's newfound approach to life.
Ultimately, the song is a celebration of simplicity, freedom, and the importance of living life on one's own terms. It's a rejection of the traditional markers of success and a call to embrace a more personal definition of fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
Jumped in the truck and headed for Kansas
Began a journey with no specific destination in mind
Morning found me in Port Aransas
Ended up in a coastal Texas town by morning due to lack of direction
Sipping on rum
Drinking a beverage to relax and enjoy the moment
In that warm Texas sun
Enjoying the present experience in a pleasant climate
I've never been good at keeping direction
Admitting to a personal flaw of lacking direction
And I believe schedules are one of life's worst infections
Disliking the constraints of time and planning
And I gotta be free
Desiring personal freedom and autonomy
'Cause I'd rather have nothing
Preferring to have nothing over something unimportant
Than a whole lot of something I don't need
Preferring minimalism and simplicity in life choices
That don't fit the life that I lead
Rejecting material possessions or lifestyles that do not align with personal values
Material things and all that wealth brings
Acknowledging the burden and negativity that can come with material possessions and wealth
Just must be for some other breed
Positing that accumulating physical possessions may be more important to others than to him
'Cause life ain't about the worries and doubts
Believing that life should be more focused on positive experiences than negative emotions
That comes with the lust and the greed
Understanding that desire for more material possessions may stem from negative emotions
I spent that evening in a tavern in town
Relating a specific experience from the journey
With a bunch of my new friends my money brought 'round
Meeting people due to his financial resources
And I told them 'bout you
Sharing personal information with new acquaintances
And all the hell we'd been through
Recalling past painful experiences
Everyone there had a similar story
Finding common ground with others
Years full of tears from all the heartache and worry
Addressing common sources of emotional pain
And we all agreed
Building connections and sharing beliefs
That we'd rather have nothing
Agreeing on a preference for minimalism
Than a whole lot of something we don't need
Rejecting excessive material possessions as unimportant
Commitments and strings and all that love brings
Acknowledging the emotional burden and complications that can come with love and relationships
Oh, I'd rather have nothing
Reiterating the preference for minimalism
Than a whole lot of something I don't need
Preferring simplicity and minimalism in life choices and possessions
Lyrics ยฉ O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Mike McClure
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We know you've been waiting quite a while for this amazing collaboration between Brooks and Julian Jordan. Without You is out now on STMPD RCRDS along with the music video that features a lot of your submissions!
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Excelent!!!!
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STMPD RCRDS Awesome collaboration!
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FINALLY ARGHHH!!!!!THANK YOU SO F*CKING MUCH for releasing this track!!!๐ญ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅJulian Jordan collab with Brooks are killing it!!!๐๐๐ฅand thisssssss is F*CKING PERFECTION!!!๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ
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When stmpd artists collaborates..the result can be nothing but banger...
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@@danielmaman7978 damn right son
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@@JM-di4fv Damn right son
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@Will I Am Damn right son