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Eve St. Jones Lyrics
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I guess it means you stop growing when you're stuck in the past
Prolly better to live each moment as if it is your last
That way you ain't singing regrets, when your time elapses
Naw I ain't tryna snap, just tryna wake you up
Stimulate synapses
Ya..You know that it's a fact
That when people say the opposite attacks
So brother watch your back
But keep your eyes forward
We just established that
Shit, what an oxymoron or misnomer we live in
Simpletons think a fear of the unknown is a given
When you can't fear what you don't know
Think about it
You fear what you think you know
So change your thinking bout it
Ya. Change your thinking bout it
Because when your mind is clouded
You tend to make choices that you'll end up Brian McKnight'n bout it
Ha. That's singing ya shoulda woulda couldas
Been a smarter man not following Judas
So, when you're feeling that now is way too much
Don't look back, the Truth is always in front of ya
The verse starts off by addressing a saying that goes "can't see where you're going if you're always looking back". Eve St. Jones interprets it as a statement that implies you can't grow and move forward in life if you're stuck in the past. This could mean that people who dwell too much on their past experiences can hinder their personal growth and progress. The idea here is to seize every moment and live it as if it were your last. This way, you wouldn't have any regrets or unfulfilled desires by the time you come to the end of your life.
The second paragraph talks about how sometimes people prefer the comfort of familiarity and refuse to embrace change. But change is constant, and resisting it can be stressing and self-defeating. So, Eve St. Jones advocates for always keeping an open mind and learning to think differently about the world around us. Our fears usually stem from a lack of knowledge, and this knowledge gap keeps us from reaching our full potential. Instead of fearing the unknown, she believes that we should learn to understand it and look at things from a different perspective. By doing so, we can be more confident in our decision-making and avoid making choices that we would regret later.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to adopt a positive mindset, embrace change, and stay focused on the future.
Line by Line Meaning
They say, can't see where you're going if you're always looking back
If you are constantly dwelling on the past, you won't be able to progress forward.
I guess it means you stop growing when you're stuck in the past
If you keep reliving past events, you're not focusing on achieving new experiences and growth.
Prolly better to live each moment as if it is your last
It's ideal to cherish every moment as if it's the last moment you have in life.
That way you ain't singing regrets, when your time elapses
By living in the moment, you won't have regrets when your life comes to an end.
Naw I ain't tryna snap, just tryna wake you up
I'm not trying to be harsh, just trying to make you realize the truth.
Stimulate synapses
Trigger the connections in your brain to develop new ideas and understanding.
Ya..You know that it's a fact
You already understand that what I am saying is a proven truth.
That when people say the opposite attacks
When someone offers a contrary opinion, it can be taken as an attack.
Cause opposites attract
People are often drawn to those with differing opinions or personalities.
So brother watch your back
Be mindful of those who may have opposing views and could work against you.
But keep your eyes forward
Despite the possible conflict, don't let it distract you from your goals.
We just established that
We have just come to a shared understanding of the situation.
Shit, what an oxymoron or misnomer we live in
This situation we find ourselves in is contradictory or misnamed.
Simpletons think a fear of the unknown is a given
Uninformed individuals typically believe that being afraid of the unknown is natural.
When you can't fear what you don't know
It's illogical to be afraid of something that you have no understanding of.
Think about it
Reflect on this concept and come to your own realization of it.
You fear what you think you know
Fear often comes from false or overblown assumptions about a situation.
So change your thinking bout it
Consciously rethink your perspective to avoid irrational fear.
Ya. Change your thinking bout it
I'm emphasizing the importance of changing your thought process to avoid negative outcomes.
Because when your mind is clouded
If your thoughts are unclear or unfocused,
You tend to make choices that you'll end up Brian McKnight'n bout it
You may make decisions you regret, similar to how Brian McKnight sings about a past relationship.
Ha. That's singing ya shoulda woulda couldas
This is singing about regrets of things that could have been different.
Been a smarter man not following Judas
It would have been wiser not to have followed someone who betrayed trust, similar to the biblical character Judas.
So, when you're feeling that now is way too much
In moments of stress, when you feel overwhelmed,
Don't look back, the Truth is always in front of ya
Avoid dwelling on the past and focus on the present and future, which has the potential for truth and success.
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management
Written by: TAMMY JONES ROBINETTE, TONY M. JONES, PAUL BRANDOLI, DEAN LESLIE JONES
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