J recently teamed up with hit producers Phantom Boyz (Alexandra Burke โBad Boysโ Christina Aguilara โThe Beautiful Peopleโ) and has since released his 3rd independent original album โPhantom Boyz Presents: J Riceโ. He has grown on YouTube to over 165,000 subscribers and over 26,000,000 views. J is now working on producing and writing his own material for his 4th album along with writing and producing for other artists.His new album will be released in early 2013 by Omega Music Group/JCM Music Group INgrooves/Fontana.
At One
J Rice Lyrics
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When I don't have an answer I just play a couple chords
That's the only thing lately that I've been looking forward
life has gotten complicated, so hard to navigate
I lost my whole imagination when I lost you the day
And I've been drinking out the bottle of an old kombucha tea
Cuz I'll be waking up without you, you'll be waking without me
Going bout our day, trying to block those memories
Hook:
I just can't adult today
Some millennial told me that's what they say
I know I can't adult today
I've got so many things to do
it's hard when I think about you
And I know we're through
I just can't adult today..without you
Verse 2:
I guess I'm codependent, probably narcissistic too
my heart and lungs won't function..and it's all because of you
You were everything I wanted, that I never even knew
A body of a goddess, and demeanor of a dude
Hook:
I just can't adult today
Some millennial told me that's what they say
I know I can't adult today
I've got so many things to do
it's hard when I think about you
And I know we're through
I just can't adult today..without you
In the first verse, the lyrics describe how the singer copes with the difficulties and complexities of life. When faced with uncertainty and a lack of answers, the singer turns to playing music as a form of escapism and solace. However, the loss of a significant person in their life has taken away their ability to imagine and find joy in things. The lyrics also mention drinking kombucha tea, which is often associated with health benefits, but here, it symbolizes the attempt to find comfort and relief from the anxiety caused by thoughts of the future without the person they lost. They express the pain of waking up without the person and trying to go about their day while suppressing memories of them.
The hook "I just can't adult today" reflects a common sentiment among millennials, which is a humorous way of acknowledging the struggles and responsibilities of adult life. The singer acknowledges the truth in this phrase and admits that they are unable to fully function or take on their adult responsibilities at the moment. They highlight the overwhelming feeling of having numerous tasks to accomplish. The lyrics suggest that thinking about the lost person makes these tasks even more challenging. Despite the knowledge that the relationship is over, the singer still feels a strong connection and struggles to move forward without them.
In the second verse, the lyrics delve deeper into the singer's emotional state. They admit to having codependent tendencies and possibly being narcissistic. This self-reflection suggests that the end of the relationship has had a profound impact on their sense of self. The person they lost embodied everything they desired, yet they had never realized it before. The lyrics describe this person as having the physical beauty of a goddess and a personality that defied gender norms.
Overall, these lyrics convey the emotional turmoil and difficulty the singer is experiencing after the end of a significant relationship. They use music as an escape, but it only temporarily helps them cope with the complicated aspects of life. The lyrics also touch on the struggles of adulting, particularly when faced with the weight of memories and emotions associated with the lost person. Through these lyrics, J Rice provides a vulnerable and relatable portrayal of heartbreak and the challenges of moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
When I don't have an answer I just play a couple chords
In times of uncertainty, I find solace in expressing myself through music
That's the only thing lately that I've been looking forward
Amidst the challenges and difficulties, music is what gives me hope and anticipation
life has gotten complicated, so hard to navigate
The complexities of life have made it difficult for me to find my way
I lost my whole imagination when I lost you the day
Since we parted ways, I've also lost my ability to dream and imagine a better future
And I've been drinking out the bottle of an old kombucha tea
To ease my thoughts, I've resorted to drinking kombucha as a form of self-medication
Thinkin bout tomorrow gives me acute anxiety
Contemplating the future fills me with intense anxiety and unease
Cuz I'll be waking up without you, you'll be waking without me
Each day, we'll both wake up separately, facing the reality of our separation
Going bout our day, trying to block those memories
Despite the pain, we have to continue with our daily lives, attempting to suppress the memories of our time together
I just can't adult today
Today, I am overwhelmed and unable to handle the responsibilities and challenges of adulthood
Some millennial told me that's what they say
I heard from a fellow millennial that this phrase is commonly used to express feeling overwhelmed by adulthood
I know I can't adult today
I am aware that I am incapable of fulfilling adult responsibilities today
I've got so many things to do
There are numerous tasks and obligations that I need to attend to
it's hard when I think about you
Thoughts of you make it even more challenging for me to focus and handle my responsibilities
And I know we're through
I understand that our relationship has ended, and there is no way back
I just can't adult today..without you
Without you, it feels even harder for me to navigate through adulthood
I guess I'm codependent, probably narcissistic too
I've come to realize that I have a tendency to depend on others and may even exhibit narcissistic traits
my heart and lungs won't function..and it's all because of you
Since you left, my heart and lungs feel heavy and dysfunctional, attributing these feelings to the impact of our relationship
You were everything I wanted, that I never even knew
You fulfilled all my desires and needs, even those I never knew existed
A body of a goddess, and demeanor of a dude
You possessed an attractive physical appearance while also displaying a unique and captivating personality
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Written by: Joshua Rice
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Baby Abby
This song prevented me from commiting suicide back year 2012.
Thank you for the broken heart..
thank you for this song..
To all the guys out there who has the pain as of the moment.
Trust me move on. You will meet someone that will heal your heart.
Just be patient and trust god.
ozis sizo
Everything I know about love
I learned from you, from you
And everything I know about pain
I learned from you, you
You were my only
You were my first
You showed me lonely
And you took me in when I was hurt
But the most important thing you ever gave me
You was the one
That hurt the most
So thank you for the broken heart
Oh, yeah
And thank you for the permanent scar
'Cause if it wasn't for you
I might forget
How it feels to let go
And how it feels to get a brand new start
So thank you for the broken heart
I still remember when you called
And said that he didn't admit anything
How could you expect me to look at you (the same way)
You were my only
But not my last
You showed me lonely
And you made me put you in the past
The most important thing you ever
Gave me was the one that hurt the most
So thank you for the broken heart
Oh, yeah
And thank you for the permanent scar
'Cause if it wasn't for you
I might forget
How it feels to let go
And how it feels to get a brand new start
So thank you for the broken heart
And everytime I find myself alone in pieces
I find myself
I'll just remember when you hurt me and I made it
So thank you for the broken heart
And thank you for the permanent scar
'Cause if it wasn't for you
I wouldn't be here
With the love of my life
All my pain disappear
I've come so far
So thank you for the broken heart
I thank you
I thank you
For the broken heart
Oh, yeah, oh
Broken heart...
I never heard broken heart again
nicole labiste
Its 2022 lets see how many Legends listening this masterpiece โฅ๏ธ
Kerryann Travis
Still listening to it
Tora Lawrence
I found this @the end of 2022 and its a classic...well at least in my eyes
Cheng Hawj
march 2023
Ella Mae G. Genabe
Mee
Mary Bendera
For some and many reasons,this song is taking over my whole process of healing from a cheating boyfriend,thank you Jrice,the words in this song,its everything i needed to keep moving foward
mark Abileta
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J Rice
Sorry you had to go through the cheating. Iโm happy to hear my song is helping in some way.
Justine Timbal
I've been hearing this song for years but I haven't yet understood the meaning of this masterpiece until I ride a cab this afternoon and heard this music played, I'm not in a relationship but I felt the pain in this song, such a power.
-June 22, 2021
Sumayyah Trixah
When u r happy u listen n enjoy the music but when u r hurt,sad,,u listen to lyrics n understand the music