I Keep Tryin'
Jay-Jays Lyrics
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Feel like I can touch the clouds
Look for friends who should be there
Before I step into the air
I keep waiting
Don't want to lose this high
I keep waiting
As life moves swiftly by
Miss and God knows where I'll land
Leap into the danger zone
Suddenly I feel alone
I keep waiting
For someone else to fall
I keep waiting
For destiny to call
All my life spent on the ground
Wishing that my home was in the sky
Falling free without a sound
Briefly I believe that I can fly
I keep waiting
To reach the other side
I keep waiting
Courage is my guide
Have to choose with no regret
Take my chance without a net
Fall through space like summer rain
Can't wait to begin again
I keep waiting
I keep waiting
I keep waiting
I keep waiting...
In "I Keep Tryin'" by Jay-Jays, the singer is standing above the crowd, feeling invigorated and ready to take a leap of faith. However, he is hesitant to do so until he finds his friends who are supposed to be there for him. As time passes, he begins to feel the pressure of life moving on without him, and begins to struggle to find someone to fall with him. He reaches out for a passing hand, but misses and finds himself alone in the danger zone. Despite this, he persists in his waiting, hoping for destiny to call or for someone else to fall with him.
The singer has spent his life wishing he lived in the sky, and as he leaps he briefly believes he can fly. He knows that he has to make his choice with no regret, and takes his chance without a safety net. Falling freely, he feels like summer rain, but knows that he can't wait to begin again. His courage is his guide as he waits for someone to join him in his leap of faith.
This song is ultimately about taking chances, and the uncertainty and fear that comes with it. The singer is waiting for his friends to join him, but ultimately learns that he has to take the leap on his own. He realizes that he can't wait for someone to join him, and that he has to have the courage to take the risk alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing high above the crowds
Feeling euphoric and confident, elevated above others.
Feel like I can touch the clouds
Feeling invincible.
Look for friends who should be there
Seeking support from those who should be dependable.
Before I step into the air
Before taking a leap of faith.
I keep waiting
Hesitating and delaying, unable to take action.
Don't want to lose this high
Afraid of losing the uplifting feeling.
As life moves swiftly by
Feeling left behind as time passes quickly.
Reach out for a passing hand
Trying to grab onto something stable.
Miss and God knows where I'll land
Fearful of the unknown consequences of failure.
Leap into the danger zone
Taking a risk.
Suddenly I feel alone
Realizing the lack of support.
For someone else to fall
Wishing for others to fail instead of taking action.
For destiny to call
Hoping for fate to intervene instead of taking control.
All my life spent on the ground
Feeling confined and dissatisfied with the status quo.
Wishing that my home was in the sky
Longing for something greater than the current reality.
Falling free without a sound
Taking a leap of faith quietly.
Briefly I believe that I can fly
Feeling a temporary sense of empowerment.
To reach the other side
To achieve the desired outcome.
Courage is my guide
Having the bravery to take risks.
Have to choose with no regret
Making a decision without hesitation or doubt.
Take my chance without a net
Taking a risk without a safety net.
Fall through space like summer rain
Falling gracefully and without fear.
Can't wait to begin again
Eager to take another risk.
I keep waiting
Continuing to hesitate and delay taking action.
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Written by: Jay Ducharme
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