Keep On
J-Felix Lyrics


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When the stars ain't really lining up
And your family don't show you love
Everybody 'round you don't know who to trust
Looking at the numbers, then ain't adding up
When the water'round you is getting deep
And the shore's too far out of reach
When you're going through your rough time
Maybe I could be your lifeline

Keep your head up, when you're down
Keep your head up, when you're alone
Keep your head up, when you're underwater can't breathe
Feelin' like you'll drown
Keep your head up through the dark
Keep your head up, when it's hard
Keep your head up, when the love runs out
And you need somebody right now

And you need somebody right now
Keep your head up, keep your head up
Keep your head up, keep your head up
Keep your head up, keep your head up
Keep on the, keep on the, keep on your head up

When everything goes from good to bad
And you realize all the things you had
When they come to repossess your cars
And your friends stop taking all your calls
When the water 'round you is getting deep
And the shore's too far out of reach
When you're going through your rough time
Maybe I could be your lifeline

Keep your head up, when you're down
Keep your head up, when you're alone
Keep your head up, when you're underwater can't breathe
Feelin' like you'll drown
Keep your head up through the dark
Keep your head up, when it's hard
Keep your head up, when the love runs out
And you need somebody right now

When you need somebody right now
Keep your head up
When you need somebody right now
Keep your head up, keep your head up
Keep your head up, keep your head up
Keep your head up, keep your head up
Keep on the, keep on the, keep on your head up

(I know)
It can hurt sometimes
(I know, I know)
When the sun don't shine
(I know)
When the love runs out
And you need somebody right now
(I know)
When the love runs out
And you need somebody right now

Keep your head up, when you're down
Keep your head up, when you're alone
Keep your head up, when you're underwater can't breathe
Feelin' like you'll drown
Keep your head up through the dark
Keep your head up, when it's hard
Keep your head up, when the love runs out
And you need somebody right now





Eins, zwei, dos, tres

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of J-Felix's song "Keep On" convey a message of resilience and support during difficult times. The first verse talks about feeling alone, unloved, and surrounded by people who cannot be trusted. The numbers not adding up could symbolize a situation where things are not going as planned or expected. The imagery of deep water and a distant shore represents being overwhelmed and feeling like there is no way out. In these tough times, the singer offers themselves as a lifeline, someone who can provide support and help navigate through the challenges.


The chorus reinforces the idea of keeping one's head up even when feeling down, alone, or suffocated. It encourages the listener to persevere and not give in to despair, even when it feels like they are drowning. The phrase "keep your head up" is repeated multiple times, emphasizing the importance of staying positive and resilient despite the hardships. The line "when the love runs out, and you need somebody right now" suggests that the song is addressing not only material challenges but also emotional support.


The second verse continues describing a scenario where everything goes from good to bad, leading to the loss of possessions and the abandonment of friends. The repetition of the water metaphor reinforces the feeling of being overwhelmed by difficult circumstances and being far away from a solution. Once again, the singer offers themselves as a lifeline, indicating their willingness to be there for the listener during their rough times.


The bridge acknowledges that life can be painful and difficult at times, with the sun not shining and love running out. It acknowledges the need for immediate support and reassurance. The repeated chorus emphasizes the importance of keeping one's head up and not losing hope, even in the face of adversity.


Finally, the inclusion of the phrase "eins, zwei, dos, tres" adds a playful and unexpected element to the song. It could represent an energetic and uplifting moment, encouraging the listener to keep pushing forward and maintaining a positive attitude.


Overall, "Keep On" is a song that offers encouragement, support, and a reminder to stay resilient and hopeful in challenging times. It emphasizes the importance of finding someone who can be a lifeline and reminds listeners to keep their heads up, even when everything seems to be going wrong.


Line by Line Meaning

When the stars ain't really lining up
When things aren't going your way


And your family don't show you love
And your family doesn't support or care for you


Everybody 'round you don't know who to trust
Everyone around you seems unreliable


Looking at the numbers, then ain't adding up
The calculations or figures you're analyzing don't make sense


When the water 'round you is getting deep
When you find yourself in a difficult or challenging situation


And the shore's too far out of reach
And the solution or escape seems unreachable


When you're going through your rough time
When you're facing hardships or difficulties


Maybe I could be your lifeline
Perhaps I can be the support and comfort you need


Keep your head up, when you're down
Stay positive, even when you're feeling low


Keep your head up, when you're alone
Stay strong, even when you're by yourself


Keep your head up, when you're underwater can't breathe
Stay resilient, even when you feel suffocated by problems


Feelin' like you'll drown
Feeling overwhelmed with the fear of sinking


Keep your head up through the dark
Persist and stay hopeful when facing challenging times


Keep your head up, when it's hard
Maintain a positive mindset, even when life is tough


Keep your head up, when the love runs out
Stay strong, even when you're lacking love or support


And you need somebody right now
And you're in desperate need of support


When everything goes from good to bad
When everything suddenly takes a turn for the worse


And you realize all the things you had
And you become aware of the things you once had and lost


When they come to repossess your cars
When your possessions are being taken away by repossession


And your friends stop taking all your calls
And your friends ignore or avoid your attempts to reach out


(I know) It can hurt sometimes
(I know) It can be painful at times


(I know, I know) When the sun don't shine
(I know, I know) When life feels gloomy


(I know) When the love runs out
(I know) When love or support disappears


And you need somebody right now
And you're in immediate need of someone


Eins, zwei, dos, tres
Counting in various languages, possibly emphasizing the need to keep pushing forward




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, CTM Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Felix Kurt Jaehn, Damien Sibilat, Walid Ben Merieme, Toby Gad, Aliaum Damala Badara Akon Thiam

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