Do You Know Where You're Coming From
Jamiroquai Lyrics

Oh, do you know where you're coming from?
Asking if you truly understand your roots and background.

Hey, nothing is as clear!
Nothing is easily understood or straightforward.

Imagine in your mind, oasis.
Visualize a place of peace and tranquility.

Far awide beyond our living.
The place or concept of oasis is far beyond where we currently exist.

Sure enough I'm tired out trying
Expressing exhaustion and frustration from constantly trying to understand.

Hang on when this world is spinning
Hold on tight when life is chaotic and overwhelming.

I was left out
Feeling excluded or ignored.

There was no light
Feeling lost and confused.

There was no sound
Feeling silenced or unheard.

Here in the dark
Feeling alone and in the midst of uncertainty or confusion.

Fishing Around For Meaning
Searching and seeking for a deeper understanding or purpose.

But, I had to ask someone I knew
Asking someone whom you trust for guidance and direction.

Not so far away from where I was
Finding the guidance and answers close by, where you may not have expected them to be.

She said... Hey! Do you know Where you're comin' from?
The person being asked if they understand their roots and background.

Hey! Do you know... Now where you're going to?
Asking if the person knows their purpose or direction in life.

Hey! Have you been... Somewhere you've never ever been before?
Asking if the person has explored beyond their comfort zone to gain new experiences and perspectives.

Nothing is as clear!
Still feeling uncertain and unclear about things.

Nothing is as clear without Holding Hand to gently guide you.
Acknowledging that guidance and support is needed to gain clarity and understanding.

Once that disappeared, But it's so close now that I'm here beside you.
Although guidance may have been absent before, it is now readily available for support.

Oh, now nothing can ever be as clear.
Even with guidance and support, some things may never be fully understood or clear.