Just Like Anything
Jackson C. Frank Lyrics


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Just like anything
To sing
To sing
To sing
Is a state of mind
Sunlight dances slowly on a drum beats broken rhyme
I speak in answers only to see them in my mind
If I had a penny I'd throw it in the sea
To see if would float away
Or grow of any tree
I play the fool of rhythm
To speak of what is sane
I never think of singing to those who feel the same
See how high the rain falls
See the color in my hair
Hunt for golden pourage bowls
Hear the paper tear
Just like anything
To sing
To sing
To sing
Is a state of mind
Death gives no reason
So why should I
Death has no season
So I know I'll never die
Just like anything
To sing
To sing




To sing
Is a state of mind

Overall Meaning

In Jackson C. Frank's song "Just Like Anything", the lyrics seem to touch upon the introspective nature of a creative mind. The opening lines, "Just like anything, to sing, to sing, to sing, is a state of mind", suggests that singing is not just a physical action, but a mental one as well. The imagery of "Sunlight dances slowly on a drum beats broken rhyme" creates a scene of contradiction, suggesting that creativity often arises from a paradoxical combination of elements. The mention of "answers" that the singer speaks, only to see the answers in their own mind, could be interpreted as a nod to the idea that creative expression can be a form of self-discovery, as the artist uncovers their own thoughts and emotions through their work.


The rest of the lyrics seem to wander through a series of loosely connected ideas and sensory details, suggesting that the song is less concerned with a cohesive narrative or theme, and more focused on capturing the fleeting impressions of an artistic mind. Lines like "I play the fool of rhythm / To speak of what is sane" or "Death gives no reason / So why should I" offer glimpses into the singer's worldview, suggesting a certain rebelliousness or questioning attitude towards societal norms and values. Overall, the lyrics suggest that creativity is a mysterious and possibly indefinable force that arises from within, and that its power can be difficult to fully comprehend or articulate.


Line by Line Meaning

Just like anything
Singing is like anything else


To sing
To sing


To sing
To sing


To sing
To sing


Is a state of mind
It's a mental activity


Sunlight dances slowly on a drum beats broken rhyme
The sun shines on an uneven rhythm


I speak in answers only to see them in my mind
I only speak in response to my own thoughts


If I had a penny I'd throw it in the sea
I don't care about money


To see if would float away
To observe the penny's movement


Or grow of any tree
It doesn't matter what happens to the penny


I play the fool of rhythm
I'm not good at following a beat


To speak of what is sane
To talk about the rational


I never think of singing to those who feel the same
I don't sing to please others


See how high the rain falls
Notice the height of the rainfall


See the color in my hair
Observe the color of my hair


Hunt for golden pourage bowls
Search for valuable objects


Hear the paper tear
Listen to the sound of tearing paper


Death gives no reason
Death is inexplicable


So why should I
So why should I worry?


Death has no season
Death can happen at any time


So I know I'll never die
I won't worry about death


Just like anything
Singing is similar to any other activity


To sing
To sing


To sing
To sing


To sing
To sing


Is a state of mind
It's a mental activity




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