The Voice
J.W. Pepper Lyrics

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I was born under a summer sun
Forged in the fires of hate of love
Never quite knowing where I fit
Thinking I had my shit together when I barely had a grip
I was so lost for so long
Following whatever whim
Whatever scheme I had cooking
Drifting from job to job

Almost always doing something
But never really doing nothing
While in the shadows I worked and worked
Preparing for the day when I was sure
What I had was fire, And any deniers
Would clearly be delusional
Welcome to that day!
The day that I rise
The day that I claim what's mine
The day that I find the courage inside to be exactly who I wanna be in this life
The day that I fight the inner voice that always makes me make my choice
Out of fear rather than clear rational logic, mothafucka stop it
I'm so tired of your shit
All you do is put me down
I'm through with you
You've ruined too many years of my life
Always talking shit in other peoples voices
Always talking shit in other peoples voices
Always talking shit in other peoples voices
Always talking shit in other peoples voices
Fuck you!
Voices
Voices
Voices
Voices
Voices in my head crowd around shouting down
Any thoughts that I could be more than what I am right now
Yet the fire never dies
Embers still glow
Even on the coldest night when the frigid winds blow
Still in the air I can hear the songs call
That faint melody calling me to Music Falls
ooh, come home come home
ooh, this is where you belong
Voices
Voices
Voices
Voices
While in the shadows I worked and worked
Preparing for the day when I was sure what I had was fire
And any deniers would clearly be delusional
Welcome to that day!
Always talking shit in other peoples voices
Always talking shit in other peoples voices
Always talking shit in other peoples voices

Always talking shit in other peoples voices
Fuck you!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "The Voice" by J.W. Pepper delve into the singer's personal journey of self-discovery and overcoming the negative influences in their life. The opening verses depict a sense of uncertainty and struggle, as the singer reflects on their past and the challenges they faced. They admit to not having a firm grasp on their life, going through various jobs and schemes without a true sense of purpose. However, they also reveal their determination, working behind the scenes and preparing for the day when they would be recognized for their potential and talent.

The chorus represents a turning point, symbolizing the singer's awakening and newfound strength. They declare their readiness to rise above the internal voice that always led them to make fearful choices, driven by rationality rather than passion. They express frustration towards this voice, as it has consistently put them down and caused them to waste precious years of their life. The repetition of the phrase "always talking shit in other peoples voices" emphasizes their refusal to be influenced by negative external opinions anymore.

Despite the constant presence of these inner voices, the verses remind us of the enduring spirit and creativity within the singer. The imagery of embers glowing in the coldest night signifies the persistence of their passion and love for music. They are reminded of their true calling, as the faint melody of their dreams calls them to a place called Music Falls, urging them to embrace their musical path and come back home to where they truly belong.

The final repetition of the chorus highlights a sense of triumph and liberation. The singer proudly reaffirms their refusal to be swayed by the negative voices, defiantly saying "fuck you" to their detractors. The overall message of the song is one of self-empowerment and resilience, as the singer ultimately finds the strength to rise above the doubts and criticisms that have plagued them, and fully embrace their true voice and passion.

Line by Line Meaning

I was born under a summer sun
I came into this world with warmth and vitality

Forged in the fires of hate of love
Shaped and molded by the intense emotions of both hatred and love

Never quite knowing where I fit
Always feeling uncertain about my place in the world

Thinking I had my shit together when I barely had a grip
Believing I had everything under control, but in reality, barely holding on

I was so lost for so long
I wandered aimlessly, without direction, for an extended period of time

Following whatever whim
Chasing after fleeting desires

Whatever scheme I had cooking
Whatever plan or scheme I had in mind

Drifting from job to job
Moving from one job to another without a sense of stability

Almost always doing something
Engaging in various activities

But never really doing nothing
Yet never truly accomplishing anything substantial

While in the shadows I worked and worked
Silently and persistently working in the background

Preparing for the day when I was sure
Getting ready for the moment when I would be confident

What I had was fire, And any deniers Would clearly be delusional
Knowing that my talent and potential were unquestionable, and those who disagreed were simply not seeing the truth

Welcome to that day!
Finally arriving at that long-awaited day

The day that I rise
The day when I elevate and stand out

The day that I claim what's mine
The day when I assert my ownership and entitlement

The day that I find the courage inside to be exactly who I wanna be in this life
The day when I discover the bravery within me to be my true self

The day that I fight the inner voice that always makes me make my choice Out of fear rather than clear rational logic, mothafucka stop it
The day when I confront the internal voice that consistently leads me to make decisions based on fear, rather than logical reasoning

I'm so tired of your shit
I am exhausted from dealing with your negativity

All you do is put me down
You continuously belittle and criticize me

I'm through with you
I am done with allowing you to have power over me

You've ruined too many years of my life
You have destroyed a significant amount of time in my existence

Voices in my head crowd around shouting down Any thoughts that I could be more than what I am right now
Internal voices overwhelm me and prevent me from considering the possibility of surpassing my current state

Yet the fire never dies Embers still glow
Nevertheless, the passion within me never fades, and tiny sparks of it still remain

Even on the coldest night when the frigid winds blow
Even in the harshest and most challenging times

Still in the air I can hear the songs call That faint melody calling me to Music Falls
I can still hear the enticing call of music, softly beckoning me towards a place where it thrives and flourishes

ooh, come home come home
Oh, return to where you truly belong

ooh, this is where you belong
Oh, this is the place where you truly belong

Always talking shit in other peoples voices
Consistently spreading negativity using the voices of others

Fuck you!
I express my strong dislike and contempt towards you

Voices
Internal voices

While in the shadows I worked and worked
Silently and persistently working in the background

Preparing for the day when I was sure what I had was fire And any deniers would clearly be delusional
Getting ready for the moment when I would be confident in my talent, and anyone who doubted it would be considered delusional

Welcome to that day!
Finally arriving at that long-awaited day

Always talking shit in other peoples voices
Continuously spreading negativity using the voices of others

Fuck you!
I express my strong dislike and contempt towards you

Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Jeremy Donahue

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