24 Hours
J. W. Smith Lyrics


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24 hours alone
I got 24 hours alone
Waiting for you
Waiting alone
Baby will you find me
Baby will you save me
If I start acting crazy
Just know you’re not a maybe
24 hours alone
I got 24 hours alone
Waiting for you
Waiting alone
Maybe’s all I’ve had lately
Intricate words to sate me
Burdened you with the world
It’s us against the problems we are facing
24 hours alone
I got 24 hours alone
Waiting for you
Waiting alone
Motives to stay inside
You pulled me aside
Opened me up
You’re building me up, but when you are gone I fall
24 hours alone
I got 24 hours alone




Waiting for you
Waiting alone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to J.W. Smith's song "24 Hours" speak of the singer's longing for someone's presence and their vulnerability when left alone. The repetition of the line "24 hours alone" emphasizes the duration of time spent by themselves, which creates a strong sense of isolation and longing. The singer pleads for the person they are waiting for to find and save them, indicating that their emotional well-being depends on this person's presence.


The lyrics also reflect the singer's insecurities and uncertainties about their relationship. They mention that all they have had lately are "maybes," suggesting that they are uncertain about the commitment and reliability of their partner. The line "intricate words to sate me" implies that the singer seeks reassurance and affirmation from their partner, but at the same time, they feel burdened by the weight of the world, suggesting that they rely heavily on their partner to alleviate their problems.


The chorus "You're building me up, but when you are gone I fall" reveals the singer's sense of dependency on their partner. It implies that the partner has the power to boost their confidence and lift them up, but when separated, the singer feels a sense of emptiness and vulnerability. Overall, the lyrics of "24 Hours" convey themes of longing, dependence, and insecurity within a relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

24 hours alone
I have a whole day to myself without you


I got 24 hours alone
I have 24 hours by myself without you


Waiting for you
Anticipating your arrival


Waiting alone
Waiting in solitude


Baby will you find me
Will you come to find me?


Baby will you save me
Can you rescue me?


If I start acting crazy
If I become irrational


Just know you’re not a maybe
Understand that you are certain


Maybe’s all I’ve had lately
Recently, uncertainty has been all I've experienced


Intricate words to sate me
Complex words to satisfy me


Burdened you with the world
I've loaded you with the weight of the world


It’s us against the problems we are facing
We are united in facing the challenges


Motives to stay inside
Reasons to remain indoors


You pulled me aside
You took me away from others


Opened me up
You made me vulnerable


You’re building me up, but when you are gone I fall
You are helping me grow, but in your absence, I lose my strength


24 hours alone
I have a whole day to myself without you


I got 24 hours alone
I have 24 hours by myself without you


Waiting for you
Anticipating your arrival


Waiting alone
Waiting in solitude




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Written by: Jacob Valencia, Phabian Maldonado

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