Jimi Thing
Dave Matthews Lyrics

Lately I've been feeling low
Recently I have been experiencing a sense of sadness and melancholy.

A remedy is what I'm seeking
I am in search of something to help me feel better and alleviate my negative emotions.

Take a taste of what's below
Try something new, something different from what I am used to.

Come away to something better
Escape from my current situation and find something more positive and fulfilling.

What I want is what I've not got
I desire something that I do not currently possess.

But what I need is all around me
What I truly need is readily available to me, but I may not be recognizing or appreciating it.

Reaching searching never stop
I will continue to strive and search until I find what I am looking for.

And I'll say...
The following is what I would express.

If you could keep me floating just for a while
If you could help me stay afloat and keep my head above water for a little bit longer.

'Til I get to the end of this tunnel called...mummy
Until I reach the end of this difficult situation, which feels like going through a tunnel with no end.

If you could keep me floating just for a while
Once again, if you could provide me with some temporary relief or assistance.

I'll get back to you
I will return to you and show my appreciation for your help when I am in a better place.

Take a Jimi Thing
Take something unique and out of the ordinary, like a Jimi Hendrix-style experience.

Just to keep me swingin'
To maintain my positive outlook and keep me moving forward.

I'd like to show you what's inside
I would like to share my true self and feelings with you.

I shouldn't care if you don't like it
I should not worry about your opinions or judgments because this is who I am.

Brother chaos rules all about
There is disorder and confusion all around me.

Sometimes I walk there
Sometimes I engage with this chaos and confusion.

Sometimes, God knows, I take a bus there
Other times, I try to find a way to escape that chaos and confusion.

I shouldn't care I shouldn't care bereaved as I'm feeling
Again, I should not care about the judgments of others, especially as I am currently feeling quite sad and distressed.

Day is gone I'm on my back
The day is over and I am lying down, possibly feeling overwhelmed or defeated.

Staring up at the ceiling
Looking up at the ceiling, lost in thought or contemplation.

I take a drink sit back relax
I try to calm myself and find some peace by having a drink and taking a moment to relax.

Smoke my mind makes me feel
I use smoking as a way to alter my mental state and feel differently, even if only temporarily.

Better for a short time
Although smoking may provide me with a temporary relief or distraction from my problems, it is not a long-term solution.

What I want is what I've not got
Once again, I desire something that is currently out of my reach.

What I need is all around me
Nevertheless, what I truly need is readily available to me.

Reaching searching never stop
I will continue to seek and strive until I find what I am looking for.

And I'll say...
Once again, the following is what I would express.

If you could keep me floating just for a while
Yet again, if you could provide me with some temporary relief or assistance.

Til I get to the end of this tunnel called...Jimi
Until I emerge from this difficult situation, which feels like going through another tunnel, this time called Jimi (possibly referring to Jimi Hendrix or his music).

If you could keep me floating just for a while
One final time, if you could keep me afloat and help me through this challenging time.

I'll get back to you
I will return and show my appreciation for your help once I have found my way out of this tunnel, so to speak.