New Day
Jamie Owens-Collins Lyrics
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Be light, be gentle now
Grow older with your head resting on another's shoulder
That road seemed easy
But the nights grow colder now
Searching for a spirit who can brave this life with me
The lights shine brighter
And I start to lose myself
And I get my hopes up
Giving you the best of me
Cause I can't believe
That holding back would ever get me where I want to be
And no one ever thinks to warn you that it isn't easy
To open up without a doubt of what he stands to gain
Reinventing every word into a good intention
Goes unmentioned
But there could be a bright new day
Right beyond the life I always thought I'd lead
There could be a bright new day
Waiting when I start to trust in what I feel
So I've made my mind up
Not to waste my life away
Thinking I could make you someone that would make me happy
Did you think that I would wait for you
After everything you put me through
I don't see how you think that you're the reason that I breathe
And no one ever thinks to warn you it'll only hurt you
To open without a doubt of what he stands to gain
Reinventing every word into a good intention
Won't lead to
A bright new day
Right beyond the life I always swore I'd lead
There could be a bright new day
Somewhere where I'm holding on to what I see
There could be a bright new day
A bright new day
A bright new day
I'm gonna make a bright new day
The song 'New Day' by Jamie Owens-Collins talks about the journey of finding oneself and the challenges that one can face while doing so. The first verse talks about how the world wants us to be light and gentle, but as we grow older, life becomes challenging, and we look for a partner who can face these challenges with us. The second verse talks about how we try to fit into society's norms and compromise our true selves to appear happier than we are. The chorus talks about how it's not easy to open up and be vulnerable without a guarantee of a positive outcome, but there's hope for a new day that lies beyond the life we thought we'd lead. The bridge talks about how reinventing words into good intentions won't lead to a bright new day, but holding on to what we see can lead to a new, brighter day.
Overall, the song talks about finding oneself, being true to oneself, and holding on to hope for a brighter future. The lyrics are relatable, and the melody is catchy, making it an empowering and inspiring song.
Line by Line Meaning
The world has told me
I have been influenced by what society expects of me
Be light, be gentle now
I have been conditioned to be kind and empathetic
Grow older with your head resting on another's shoulder
I have been taught that love and companionship are important in life
That road seemed easy
Following the norms of society seemed like the easy option
But the nights grow colder now
However, life becomes difficult and lonely sometimes
Searching for a spirit who can brave this life with me
I am looking for someone to share my struggles and joys with
The lights shine brighter
As I move forward, things start to seem more hopeful
And I start to lose myself
But in the process of trying to be positive, I lose my true self
Faking all these smiles when they don't come naturally
I put up a facade to fit in with society's expectations
And I get my hopes up
In my efforts to find happiness, I become optimistic
Giving you the best of me
I put in my all to make a relationship work
Cause I can't believe
I refuse to accept that holding back is the best option
That holding back would ever get me where I want to be
Suppressing my true feelings and desires won't help me achieve my dreams
And no one ever thinks to warn you that it isn't easy
People don't tell you that being true to yourself is a rough road
To open up without a doubt of what he stands to gain
Being honest about my feelings without any expectations can be tough
Reinventing every word into a good intention
In the process of communicating, I try to frame everything positively
Goes unmentioned
But this aspect of communication is often ignored
But there could be a bright new day
Despite the challenges, there is still hope for a better future
Right beyond the life I always thought I'd lead
The future might hold something different from what I had envisioned
Waiting when I start to trust in what I feel
But I need to listen to my inner voice and trust my instincts
So I've made my mind up
I have decided to take control of my life
Not to waste my life away
I refuse to waste my life living a lie
Thinking I could make you someone that would make me happy
I realize that I can't force someone to fit my expectations
Did you think that I would wait for you
I won't wait for someone who doesn't value me
After everything you put me through
Especially if they have caused me pain in the past
I don't see how you think that you're the reason that I breathe
I understand that my worth and happiness don't depend on others
And no one ever thinks to warn you it'll only hurt you
People don't caution you about the consequences of being too trusting
Won't lead to
Reinventing words for positive communication won't help in all situations
A bright new day
But despite this, I remain optimistic about the future
Somewhere where I'm holding on to what I see
I believe that the future holds promise for those who stay true to themselves
A bright new day
And I am determined to create a better future for myself
A bright new day
A bright new day full of hope and possibilities
I'm gonna make a bright new day
I am committed to taking action to make this hope a reality
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Mary Collins
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