Totem
Jared Hart Lyrics
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Because I can't seem to sleep
With these fears underneath
My pillow back home
And I'm moving slow
Because I can't find the need
To rush the world at my feet
While you're tired I know
You're like a totem to me
You know I carry you around
Just like you told him to be
Every time I leave this town
You're like a totem to me
I know you carry me around
Can't bring back what used to be
It's like what's lost was never found
There are ghosts in these rooms
But they're all fine with me
Just as long as that means
You'll be hanging here too
There are men and there's fools
But when no one's to blame
Aren't we all just the same
As the ones and their twos?
You're like a totem to me
You know I carry you around
Just like you told him to be
Every time I leave this town
You're like a totem to me
I know you carry me around
Can't bring back what used to be
It seems the queen misplaced her crown
It's been a real harsh summer
You're like a totem to me
You know I carry you around
Just like you told him to be
Every time I leave this town
You're like a totem to me
I know you carry me around
Can't bring back what used to be
It's like what's lost was never found
It's been a real harsh summer
You were there when I got here
I can be there when you leave
The song "Totem" by Jared Hart is a powerful and introspective piece that speaks to the universal themes of fear, loss, and the constant search for meaning and purpose in our lives. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the struggles that the singer is going through in his personal life, as he finds himself unable to sleep because of the pervasive fears that haunt him. He moves slowly through life, feeling a sense of aimlessness and uncertainty, while at the same time carrying around the memory of someone who is like a totem to him - a symbol of strength, guidance, and inspiration.
In the second verse, the singer reflects that there are ghosts in the rooms he inhabits, but he considers this to be a good thing as long as it means that the memory of the person he carries with him is also present. He meditates on the idea that we are all just humans, prone to making mistakes and falling short of our goals, but that we are also capable of being sources of strength and support for one another.
Line by Line Meaning
And I walk alone
I am on my own, traveling through life without companionship
Because I can't seem to sleep
I am restless, unable to find peace or comfort
With these fears underneath
I have unspoken anxieties weighing heavy on my heart
My pillow back home
At my place of rest, rest evades me
And I'm moving slow
I'm taking my time, not rushing my pace in life
Because I can't find the need
I see no reason to hurry or force anything
To rush the world at my feet
I don't feel the need for domination or control
While you're tired I know
You're exhausted, and I can sympathize
You're like a totem to me
You are a symbol of love and support that I carry everywhere
You know I carry you around
I keep my love for you close to my heart
Just like you told him to be
I'm following your example by carrying a token of love with me
Every time I leave this town
As I depart from this place, I carry your love with me
I know you carry me around
I know you carry my love with you wherever you go
Can't bring back what used to be
Our old ways and memories can't be recreated, as time moves on
It's like what's lost was never found
Things that were once dear have now vanished like they were never there at all
There are ghosts in these rooms
There is an eerie presence in these areas
But they're all fine with me
I'm not afraid or bothered by them at all
Just as long as that means
As long as you're here with me
You'll be hanging here too
I'm not alone, your love will stay beside me
There are men and there's fools
There are wise people and those lacking wisdom
But when no one's to blame
In situations where no one should be held accountable
Aren't we all just the same
We are all equal under certain circumstances
As the ones and their twos?
We are all people, regardless of our status or rank
It's been a real harsh summer
The recent time has been tough and difficult for me
You were there when I got here
We were together right from the start
I can be there when you leave
I'll always be there for you, even when we're apart
Contributed by Alaina I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Spider Promotion
Jared is coming on tour this autumn, come ´round:
13.09.18 // Höxter // Tonenburg
14.09.18 // Trier // TUFA Trier
15.09.18 // Braunschweig // B58
16.09.18 // Berlin // Monarch Berlin
17.09.18 // Hannover // Lux LUX - Concerts
18.09.18 // Jena // Café Wagner Jena
19.09.18 // Leipzig // WERK2-Kulturfabrik
20.09.18 // Köln // die wohngemeinschaft
21.09.18 // Bochum // Die Trompete
22.09.18 // Göttingen // Nörgelbuff
26.09.18 // Edinburgh (Scotland) // Bannermann´s
27.09.18 // Glasgow (Scotland) // Broadcast
28.09.18 // Dumfries (Scotland) // The Venue
29.09.18 // Manchester (England) // The Peer Hat
30.09.18 // Peterborough (England) // The Ostrich Inn
01.10.18 // Brighton (England) // The Pipeline
Pindus
His voice is insane. Jesus. This is mind blowing <3
Christian Paolino
I love the whole album and looking forward to seeing him open for @Thebrianfallon on Saturday!
TheWilsons
ive just heard him play in Manchester....amazing!
Arms & Hearts
Hey!
I'm supporting him in manchester for his headline show..
https://www.facebook.com/events/909497102527247/
bedspringkiss
He’s such a special person. Wonderful musician and human. He deserves all the great things in life 💜
Kendal Nicole
My god, he is so talented. The emotion just pours out of him.
Anna Delavega
I seen him live in November and he performed run around and I only got a clip of the chorus and I asked him on twitter and he told me it was this, thankfully now I know, it's so good and his voice is amazing
Crystal Reyes
Jared puts all emotion into his music, I got chills man..
Spider Promotion
Best guy! Love it!
Verona T-kvist
Remember seeing Brian Fallon and Jared live in concert here in sweden like 4 or 5 years ago and Brian saying to Jared “You kinda sing like OoOoOoO and raspy on your newer stuff right?” Jared smiling and saying “Yeah i guess i do haha” then Brian continues “Yeah don’t do that tonite” And then everyone just burst out laughing 😆 love them together