Thanks
J. A. Smith Lyrics


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I'm nothing special, in fact I'm a bit of a bore
If I tell a joke, you've probably heard it before
But I have a talent, a wonderful thing
Cause everyone listens when I start to sing
I'm so grateful and proud
All I want is to sing it out loud

So I say
Thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing
Thanks for all the joy they're bringing
Who can live without it, I ask in all honesty
What would life be?
Without a song or a dance what are we?
So I say thank you for the music
For giving it to me

Mother says I was a dancer before I could walk
She says I began to sing long before I could talk
But I've often wondered, how did it all start?
Who found out that nothing can capture a heart
Like a melody can?
Well, whoever it was, I'm a fan

So I say
Thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing
Thanks for all the joy they're bringing
Who can live without it, I ask in all honesty
What would life be?
Without a song or a dance what are we?
So I say thank you for the music
For giving it to me

I've been so lucky, I am the girl with golden hair
I wanna sing it out to everybody
What a joy, what a life, what a chance!

So I say
Thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing
Thanks for all the joy they're bringing
Who can live without it, I ask in all honesty
What would life be?
Without a song or a dance what are we?




So I say thank you for the music
For giving it to me

Overall Meaning

In J. A. Smith's song "Thanks," the singer, who considers themselves nothing special and a bit of a bore, expresses their gratitude for music and the role it has played in their life. While they may not have many talents, they recognize the power of their voice and the ability it has to captivate an audience when accompanied by melody. The singer's mother even claims that their love of music goes back to before they could even walk or talk. The lyrics question how anyone could live without music, stating that it brings joy and a sense of purpose to life. The singer's appreciation for music is clear, and they acknowledge the impact it has made in their own life.


The lyrics suggest that music has a universal appeal and can be enjoyed by anyone regardless of background or personal qualities. The singer describes themselves as ordinary, yet they have found a way to stand out through their love of music. They see music as a gift that has been given to them, and they express their thanks for this gift through the lyrics. The singer's gratitude for music is infectious, and it encourages the listener to reflect on their own appreciation for music and the ways in which it has impacted their life.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm nothing special, in fact I'm a bit of a bore
I am an ordinary person without any exceptional traits.


If I tell a joke, you've probably heard it before
I do not possess a knack for humor; my jokes have been reused and heard by many.


But I have a talent, a wonderful thing
However, I possess a distinct ability that distinguishes me.


Cause everyone listens when I start to sing
When I perform my unique skill, everyone around pays attention and enjoys it.


I'm so grateful and proud
I am highly thankful and satisfied with my capability.


All I want is to sing it out loud
All I aspire for is to express and showcase my talent publicly.


Mother says I was a dancer before I could walk
My mother believes that I have always been fond of dancing since childhood.


She says I began to sing long before I could talk
She also suggests that I began singing fluently even before I could proficiently converse.


But I've often wondered, how did it all start?
However, occasionally, I do question the origin of my talent.


Who found out that nothing can capture a heart
I am curious as to know who identified that nothing is as captivating as a melody.


Like a melody can?
Melodies having the power to captivate one's heart and soul.


Well, whoever it was, I'm a fan
Regardless of who discovered this concept, I am an admirer and grateful beneficiary of it.


I've been so lucky, I am the girl with golden hair
I consider myself fortunate to have an exceptional talent, which makes me stand out like a girl with golden hair.


I wanna sing it out to everybody
I aspire for singing and performing my skill to all I know.


What a joy, what a life, what a chance!
I feel extremely joyous and content with life as I have received the opportunity to express and perform my unique ability, which has added meaning and purpose to my life.


So I say Thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing Thanks for all the joy they're bringing Who can live without it, I ask in all honesty What would life be? Without a song or a dance what are we? So I say thank you for the music For giving it to me
In conclusion, I wholeheartedly express my gratitude towards music, the songs I sing, and the joy it brings to life as it adds meaning and purpose, and without it, life would cease to be complete. So I thank everyone who has played a part in shaping my talent and providing me with the invaluable opportunity to share it with the world.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, EMI MUSIC PUBLISHING FRANCE
Written by: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus

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