Although Jared performs mainly in college market, his thought provoking lyrics and melodic vocals cross many genres as well as appeal to many demographics. The fans Jared gains are loyal and continually crash his website with an average of over 5,000 visitors a month. Following a very successful showcase performance at the 2006 NACA National Convention, Jared quickly became one of the hottest college acts in the country.
While laying this tremendous foundation, Jared has achieved a number of career milestones that include being chosen by MTV Books to record a track for the soundtrack of their short story collection “Lit Riffs.” Jared has shared the concert stage with national acts such as Jason Mraz, Gavin DeGraw, Journey, Matt Nathanson, Sister Hazel, and more. The celebration concert for the release of his first full length CD, “Rest Out”, sold out the 1,500 seat Forum Theater. This was a personal success for Jared, as this is a venue where Jared attended many concerts while he was growing up and always dreamed that someday he would be the one on the stage.
As Jared explains, his goal “is to have his music impact the lives of his listeners," whether it be a feel good song like “Only Getting Better” or a deeply-rooted song about overcoming life’s obstacles such as “Catch A Glimpse of Blue.” Although Jared’s recordings are mostly full band productions, Jared typically performs as a solo acoustic artist which affords him the opportunity to invite listeners into the depth of his songs. His debut EP “Where It All Begins” only hints at the depth of his songwriting ability which makes listeners not only discover who Jared is as a person but forces the listener to reflect on their own lives. “Rest Out” highlights Jared’s growth as a musician while the songs take his fans to another level – one that builds upon Jared’s continuing theme of not only entertaining but also provoking…
Whether Jared chooses to stay independent or take things to the next business level, the future will surely add to his already growing list of accomplishments.
Life Is Good
Jared Campbell Lyrics
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He's playing on a swing
And the only friends he's got
Are the folks that tuck him in
There's mom and his dad yeah
And they love him like he's gold
But no one else could care
If he gets left out in the cold
But he knows that it's going to be alright
Cause the love that he's got will keep him warm through the night
Life is good, life is good
And he wouldn't change a thing if he could
Cause life is good, life is good
And he's living it up just like I knew he would
Life is good
Life is good
There's a mom home alone
While her kids are all in school
And her husband passed away
Now she's just trying to make it through
And everyday these kids come home
With pictures that they've drawn
Well they draw themselves a mom and dad
And they even draw the dog
Well she knows she's going to be alright
Cause these little ones will keep her warm through the night
Life is good, life is good
Even though it's hard, life is good
Life is good, life is good
She's going to push on through just like I knew she would
Life is good, yeah
Life is good, oh yeah
There's a man
He plays guitar for a living
And he travels around going form city to city
And his friends and his family
They're all waiting back home
And this road that he's on
Well it can feel so alone
But he knows it's going to be alright
Cause this road will take him home at the end of the night
Life is good, life is good
And he wouldn't change a thing if he could
Oh life is good, life is good
And he's living it up just like I knew he would
Life is good, life is good
And I wouldn't change a thing if I could
Oh life is good, life is good
And I'm living it up just like I said I would
Life is good
Life is good
The song "Life Is Good" by Jared Campbell is a celebration of the small joys and victories that come amidst the struggles of life. The lyrics describe three different individuals, each facing their own challenges, but finding strength, love, and happiness in their own unique circumstances. The first verse tells the story of a young boy playing in a park, seemingly alone except for his parents. Despite this, he feels loved and supported by his family, and knows he will be alright because of their love. The second verse features a widow who is trying to raise her children on her own. Her children bring her joy even in the face of hardship, and their love keeps her going. The final verse is about a musician who spends much of his life on the road, far from his friends and family. Despite this, he knows that his loved ones are waiting for him when he comes home, and this thought keeps him going.
The overarching message of the song is that life is tough, but love and perseverance can get us through even the hardest times. It is a reminder to focus on the good in our lives, no matter how small, and to find joy in the people and moments that make life worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a kid in a park
The song starts by introducing a kid in a park who has limited friends and relies mostly on his parents for affection.
He's playing on a swing
The kid is happily playing on a swing in the park.
And the only friends he's got
The only friends the kid has are his parents.
Are the folks that tuck him in
The kid's parents are the only people who care for him and put him to bed at night.
There's mom and his dad yeah
The kid's mom and dad are the only people who care for him.
And they love him like he's gold
The kid's parents love him unconditionally.
But no one else could care
Other people in the park do not care about the kid.
If he gets left out in the cold
The kid may feel lonely and excluded from others in the park, but his parents' love keeps him warm.
But he knows that it's going to be alright
Despite feeling left out, the kid has faith that things will be alright thanks to his parents' affection.
Cause the love that he's got will keep him warm through the night
The love that the kid gets from his parents is enough to help him feel warm and secure during the night.
Life is good, life is good
The chorus asserts that despite the hardship, life is good.
And he wouldn't change a thing if he could
The kid is happy with his life and would not change anything about it even if he could.
Cause life is good, life is good
The theme of the song not to sweat the small stuff and to be grateful for life despite its hardships.
And he's living it up just like I knew he would
The kid is living his life with joy and enthusiasm, as the artist knew he would.
There's a mom home alone
The song introduces a mother whose husband has passed away.
While her kids are all in school
The kids are away at school, giving the mother time alone.
And her husband passed away
The mother is grieving the loss of her husband.
Now she's just trying to make it through
The mother is struggling, trying to cope with the loss of her husband.
And everyday these kids come home
The kids come home from school every day.
With pictures that they've drawn
The kids bring home artwork that they've made at school.
Well they draw themselves a mom and dad
The kids draw themselves with a mother and father.
And they even draw the dog
The kids draw their family, including their dog.
Well she knows she's going to be alright
Despite feeling the loss of her husband, the mother takes comfort in her children and their love.
Cause these little ones will keep her warm through the night
The love of her children is enough to keep her warm and comfort her during the night.
Even though it's hard, life is good
The mother acknowledges the challenges she's facing while still recognizing that life is good.
She's going to push on through just like I knew she would
The artist is certain that the mother will be resilient and continue to push through despite hard times.
Life is good, yeah
The song reinforces that life is good, even during the hard times.
Life is good, oh yeah
The artist doubles down on the message that life is good.
There's a man
The song introduces a man who travels around as a guitar player.
He plays guitar for a living
The man earns his living through playing guitar.
And he travels around going form city to city
The man travels from city to city for work.
And his friends and his family
The man's friends and family are waiting for him back home.
They're all waiting back home
The man's loved ones are eagerly awaiting his return.
And this road that he's on
The man is on the road traveling for work.
Well it can feel so alone
Traveling between cities can sometimes make the man feel lonely.
But he knows it's going to be alright
Despite the loneliness at times, the man remains confident and optimistic.
Cause this road will take him home at the end of the night
The man finds comfort in knowing that the road will eventually lead him back home to his loved ones.
And I'm living it up just like I said I would
The artist affirms that he himself as well as the characters from the story are all embracing life despite its difficulties.
Life is good
The song concludes with a final reminder that even though life can be hard, it's still good.
Life is good
The chorus repeats the song's theme one last time - life is good.
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