Silver lining
Jacob Banks Lyrics


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I'm a wrecking ball at best
A big house with empty photographs
You are my only souvenir
You are my silver lining

I'm that song that no one ever knows
A big gold chandelier but no one's home
You're the reason I am never letting go
You are my silver lining
You are my silver lining

I'm a train about to crash
But you take me as I am
Through it all, I know the sun will rise again
You are my silver lining

You are magic, my amazing grace
Full of wonder, please just stay the same
Stand by me, don't you fade away
You are my silver lining

I'm a train about to crash
But you take me as I am
Through it all, I know the sun will rise again
You are my silver lining

Don't think about it too hard
It's true
Don't think about it too hard
It's true
It's gotta be love, baby
Yes, it's gotta be love
It's gotta be love, baby
Yes, it's gotta be love
It's gotta be love, baby
Yes, it's gotta be love
It's gotta be love, baby
Yes, it's gotta be love
It's gotta be love, baby
Yes, it's gotta be love
It's gotta be love, baby
It's gotta be love
It's gotta be love, baby
Oh, it's gotta be love
It's gotta be love, baby, yeah




Oh, it's gotta be love
You are my silver lining

Overall Meaning

Jacob Banks's song "Silver Lining" is a heartfelt expression of gratitude and devotion to a loved one who is the source of light in a dark world. The lyrics compare the singer's brokenness to a wrecking ball, an empty house, an unknown song, and a train about to crash, emphasizing that without his lover, he is lost and falling apart. However, through all the hardships, the lover is the one constant, a "silver lining" that gives him a reason to keep going.


The chorus is especially powerful, repeating the line "You are my silver lining" and reminding listeners of the importance of having someone who makes life worth living. The bridge also expresses the idea that the lover is magical and full of wonder, and begs them not to fade away, suggesting that this love is worth fighting for and holding on to.


Overall, the lyrics evoke a bittersweet feeling, conveying both the pain of vulnerability and the joy of finding someone who makes it all worthwhile. The song shows how love can be a beacon of hope in a world that often feels dark and uncertain.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm a wrecking ball at best
I feel like I am causing damage to everything around me, and the best I can do is to be a wrecking ball.


A big house with empty photographs
My life looks great on the outside, but inside, it's empty and not as good as it seems.


You are my only souvenir
You are the only good thing that I've got left in my life, and I want to hold on to you.


You are my silver lining
You are the hope and the positive aspect of my life that keep me going despite everything else.


I'm that song that no one ever knows
I feel like I am a nobody, and nobody knows who I am, what I feel or what I am going through.


A big gold chandelier but no one's home
I look impressive and significant, but there is nothing meaningful or valuable within me, and nobody is paying attention to me.


You're the reason I am never letting go
Because you are the only good thing in my life, I want to hold on to you and never let go.


I'm a train about to crash
I feel like I am losing control and about to crash and burn.


But you take me as I am
Despite my faults and problems, you accept me unconditionally for who I am.


Through it all, I know the sun will rise again
Even though I go through hard times, I know there is always tomorrow, and there is always hope for a better future.


You are magic, my amazing grace
You are magical to me, and you provide me with hope and strength through my hardships.


Full of wonder, please just stay the same
You are an amazing and wonderful person, and I want you to stay the same, never changing and always being there for me.


Stand by me, don't you fade away
Please stay with me and never leave me because I need you in my life to help me through my hard times.


Don't think about it too hard
Don't overthink it; just follow your heart.


It's gotta be love, baby
I am in love with you, and there is no doubt about it.


Yes, it's gotta be love
I am certain that what I feel for you is love.


You are my silver lining
You are my hope and my source of positivity in my life. You keep me going through the hard times, and I am grateful to have you.




Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jacob Akintayo Akinoso, Nayla Emmanuel Nyassa

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@cindym1676

I'm a wrecking ball at best
I make house with empty photographs
You are my only souvenir
You are my silver lining
I'm that song that no one ever knows
A big load to deliver, no one's home
You're the reason I am never letting go
You are my silver lining
You are my silver lining
I'm a train about to crash
But you take me as I am
Through it all I know the sun will rise again
You are my silver lining
You are magic, my amazing grace
Full of wonder, please just stay the same
Stay by me, don't you fade away
You are my silver lining
I'm a train about to crash
But you take me as I am
Through it all, I know the sun will rise again
You are my silver lining
Don't think about it too hard (it's you)
Don't think about it too hard (it's true)
Oh my my my
It's gotta be love baby
Yes, it's gotta be love
It's gotta be love baby
Oh it's gotta be
it's gotta be love baby
It's gotta be love
It's gotta be love baby
Oh it's gotta be love
It's gotta be love baby, baby
It's gotta be love
It's gotta be love baby (oh it's gotta be love)
It's gotta be love
Oh it got to be love
It's gotta be love baby
It's gotta be love
It's gotta be love baby
Oh it's gotta be love
You are my,
Silver lining



All comments from YouTube:

@suzannegoetz9125

I just heard this song for the first time on second act the movie it's beautiful I know a lot of the comments are years old but if anybody sees this I'm praying that you're all doing well now I too suffer from a lot of disorders but music is everything to me blessings to all that love this song ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🎄✝️✝️

@tinasaner4880

That's where I heard it too. Great Song ❤

@angelastafford675

This song gives so much

@farringtonmeriweather8420

What movie is it?

@tinasaner4880

@@farringtonmeriweather8420 Second Act with Jennifer Lopez

@writtenbyConnie

I just heart it too. STOPPED the movie to look up the Song! 😮 LOVE IT!

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@matildatilly4469

2020 Anybody?
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South Africa Stand up! we are here

@lbvhood618

Not SA but am here lol

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jozi we up

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