Keep On Trying
James Cottriall Lyrics


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You know you gotta keep on trying
To hold onto yourself
'Cause there's no point denying
Even when you feel like there's no-one else.
You've gotta keep on trying
To let that light shine into your soul
'Cause all you need is love,
Love, love
Love, love
Love, love
Love, love

Sometimes in life it seems
Nobody says quite what they mean
And it makes you feel so low.

And when you think that there's no chance
That you're never gonna find romance
And there's no place left to go

You've gotta keep on reaching for the sky.
Gotta keep your hope and spirit high.

You know you gotta keep on trying
To hold onto yourself
'Cause there's no point denying
Even when you feel like there's no-one else.
You've gotta keep on trying
To let that light shine into your soul
'Cause all you need is love,
Love, love
Love, love
Love, love
Love, love

We all have those rainy days
When nothing ever seems to go our way
And the tears run down your face.
I believe that the end is near
There's nothing left for you to fear
It'll all fall into place, into place.

You know you gotta keep on trying
To hold onto yourself
'Cause there's no point denying
Even when you feel like there's no-one else.
You've gotta keep on trying
To let that light shine into your soul
'Cause all you need is love,
Love, love
Love, love




Love, love
Love, love

Overall Meaning

The song "Keep on Trying" by James Cottriall is a message of hope and encouragement that emphasizes the importance of never giving up, even when life seems overwhelming. The lyrics suggest that keeping one's spirit high and reaching for the sky is the key to letting light shine into one's soul. The song urges listeners to stay true to themselves and never deny their feelings, even when it seems like no one else understands them. The chorus emphasizes the importance of love, which is all one needs to hold onto oneself and find happiness.


In the first verse, Cottriall sings about how it's crucial to keep trying, even if it feels like no one else is there or cares. He follows up with the statement, "You've gotta keep on trying/To let that light shine into your soul." This sentence suggests that holding onto oneself is essential to finding happiness and that shining light on one's soul encourages that happiness. The chorus then repeats the phrase "all you need is love," indicating that love is essential to happiness.


In the second verse, Cottriall acknowledges how life can be challenging and how words can be deceiving. However, he reminds listeners that the end is never near and that they should keep trying, no matter how bleak life may appear. The song builds towards the end, repeating the chorus to remind the listener to keep reaching for the sky when life is challenging.


Line by Line Meaning

You know you gotta keep on trying
Never give up and always make an effort to move forward, even when things get hard.


To hold onto yourself
To maintain a strong sense of self and personal identity, despite any external struggles and pressures.


'Cause there's no point denying
Avoiding or ignoring the truth or reality of a situation is pointless and won't lead to progress or resolution.


Even when you feel like there's no-one else.
In times of isolation or loneliness, it's important to remember that you are not truly alone and to keep pushing on nonetheless.


You've gotta keep on trying
Reinforcing the message to persevere in the face of hardship and adversity.


To let that light shine into your soul
To open yourself up to positivity and allow the inner qualities that make you unique and special to flourish and shine through.


'Cause all you need is love,
Reminding us that at the end of the day, love is what truly matters and can get us through even the toughest of times.


Love, love
Repeating the message to emphasize the importance of love and its transformative power.


Sometimes in life it seems
Acknowledging that life is not always easy and there are times when the road ahead can appear unclear or difficult.


Nobody says quite what they mean
Communication can be tricky and people may have difficulty expressing their true intentions or emotions at times.


And it makes you feel so low.
Feeling misunderstood or disconnected from those around you can have negative emotional effects and drag down your mood and energy.


And when you think that there's no chance
In moments of hopelessness or despair, it's easy to give up or lose sight of the possibility of a positive outcome.


That you're never gonna find romance
A metaphor for any situation in life where success or fulfillment feels out of reach or unattainable.


And there's no place left to go
When it feels like you've hit a dead end and all options have been exhausted.


You've gotta keep on reaching for the sky.
Encouraging us to aim high and continue striving for success and happiness, even when circumstances seem less than ideal.


Gotta keep your hope and spirit high.
Maintaining a positive outlook and attitude, even during challenging times, can help keep us feeling motivated and resilient.


We all have those rainy days
Recognizing that everyone experiences difficult times and that it's a natural part of the human experience.


When nothing ever seems to go our way
In moments of frustration or disappointment, it can feel like everything is going wrong and as though there is no end in sight.


And the tears run down your face.
An emotional reaction to despair or sadness and an indication that there is a need for healing and a new direction forward.


I believe that the end is near
Offering optimism and hope that despite current circumstances, there is a brighter future ahead.


There's nothing left for you to fear
Implying that once we let go of fear and focus on positivity and hope, there is nothing standing in the way of success and fulfillment.


It'll all fall into place, into place.
Offering reassurance that things will eventually come together and work out in a way that feels right and fulfilling.




Lyrics © SCHUBERT MUSIC PUBLISHING INC.
Written by: JAMES COTTRIALL

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