There is more than one artist by the name of Jay Smith:
1) Jay Jon Chri… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist by the name of Jay Smith:
1) Jay Jon Christopher Smith (born in Helsingborg, Sweden on April 29, 1981) is a Swedish singer and guitarist with English ancestry.
2) Jay Smith (died March 27, 2013) was a Canadian guitarist who played in the band Matt Mays & El Torpedo and was formally a member of Rock Ranger.

1. Jay Jon Christopher Smith (born in Helsingborg, Sweden on April 29, 1981) is a Swedish singer and guitarist with English ancestry. He won the Swedish Idol 2010 title, beating Minnah Karlsson in the December 10, 2010 final in the Ericsson Globe Theater.
He also plays in the rock band Von Benzo, who released an album in 2009.
Smith's first solo single was Dreaming People. He released his debut album, the self-titled Jay Smith (featuring the best songs from his time in Idol) on 19 December 2010. The album shot straight to #1 in its first week of release in the Swedish Albums Chart.
Smith also appears on the two compilation album from Idol 2010, singing the song "All I Need Is You".

2. From Cape Breton, Jay Smith (died March 27, 2013) played in the band Matt Mays & El Torpedo and was formally a member of Rock Ranger. A great guitar player who transitioned into a singer/songwriter and showed off his talent with new releases. The songs were very laid back and easy to listen too, while grasping your attention and taking you along for the ride..the raw vocals blend well with the Gordie Sampson Esq flow.

King of Man
Jay Smith Lyrics

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King of man

King of man tell me you secrets
Shout it loud so I know it's you
Wake the past and have my future
I wanna see if what I saw was true

Inside of me I heard her whisper

She told me, boy don't slow down
So I ran but I couldn't get past
Can't you see that my future is done

I said sing, sing, sing, sing for this moment
Cause all we need is right here and now
And don't wait, wait, wait, don't wait for tomorrow
Cause I will always bring a smile to your face
So sing, just sing with me
(Until I'm done)

King of man now I'll show you my secrets
Come real close so you can see that it's me
Hear my voice and forget the future
And I will show you a way to be free

I said sing, sing, sing, sing for the moment
Cause all we need is right here and now
And don't wait, wait, wait, don't wait for tomorrow
Cause I will always bring a smile to your face

So sing, just sing with me
(Until I'm done)

Overall Meaning

In "King of Man," Jay Smith addresses the titular character, presumably a ruler or a powerful figure, asking them to share their secrets with him. Smith wants to know if what he saw before, perhaps visions or signs, were true. He then describes hearing a whisper from inside him, urging him not to slow down, and stating that his future is already decided. In response, he sings about living in the moment and not waiting for tomorrow, for he can always bring a smile to someone's face through his music.

The lyrics suggest a feeling of uncertainty about the future and a desire for knowledge and direction. Smith seeks guidance from someone powerful, perhaps viewing them as holding the answers to his questions. He also emphasizes the importance of cherishing the present and not being bogged down by worry about tomorrow. The song's message is ultimately about embracing life, enjoying the present, and seeking answers to understand what's going on in one's life.

Line by Line Meaning

King of man tell me your secrets
I want to know your deepest thoughts and desires, reveal them to me with all your might and power.

Shout it loud so I know it's you
I need to hear your voice and feel your presence so that I know it is truly the king of man speaking.

Wake the past and have my future
Bring back memories and experiences from the past and show me what the future holds.

I wanna see if what I saw was true
I want confirmation that what I believed before aligns with your secrets and visions.

Inside of me I heard her whisper
A voice inside me spoke quietly and softly.

She told me, boy don't slow down
The voice advised me not to stop or hesitate.

So I ran but I couldn't get past
I tried to move forward, but something was blocking my way.

Can't you see that my future is done
I feel like there is no hope for my future.

I said sing, sing, sing, sing for this moment
Let us sing and revel in the present moment, for it is all that truly matters.

Cause all we need is right here and now
We don't need to worry about the past or future, what we have now is enough.

And don't wait, wait, wait, don't wait for tomorrow
We shouldn't put off happiness and joy until some future time, it's important to appreciate the present.

Cause I will always bring a smile to your face
I will always be there to bring you happiness and make you smile.

So sing, just sing with me
Join me in singing and embracing the moment, let us forget our troubles together.

(Until I'm done)
Continue singing with me until the song is over and our worries and fears have vanished.

King of man now I'll show you my secrets
Now it's my turn to share my deepest thoughts and desires with the king of man.

Come real close so you can see that it's me
I want the king of man to be able to see and recognize me as I reveal my secrets.

Hear my voice and forget the future
Listen to my words and don't worry about what's to come, just stay present in the moment.

And I will show you a way to be free
By sharing my secrets, I hope to help the king of man find a way to be liberated and unburdened.

Contributed by Adalyn V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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