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.
Sanctuary
Jay Smith Lyrics
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Now it's time to go, out into the snow
The only thing I know, is my life and my show
I'll try to understand, learn to be a man
Lady Fortune please, won't you smile at me, set me free
The only way to lose the shame is to play the game
Somewhere to sleep, somewhere to hide
For someone to see through all of my lies
And I've got to go, before I die
And maybe I'm weak, but I'm gonna try
Til the end
How long did I sleep, which friends did I keep
I followed a downward spiral right into the deep
The only way to lose the shame is to play the game
And show me...
Somewhere to sleep, somewhere to hide
For someone to see through all of my lies
And I've got to go, before I die
And maybe I'm weak but I'm gonna try
Til the end
The song Sanctuary by Jay Smith tells a story about a person who is trying to find their place in the world. The first stanza describes the singer's determination to make a name for themselves even though they have nothing but their life and show to offer. They ask Lady Fortune to smile at them and set them free. The singer reflects on their past mistakes and admits that the only way to lose their shame is to play the game. The song then takes a turn towards the singer's desire for somewhere to sleep, somewhere to hide and for someone to see through their lies. They acknowledge their weakness but express their determination to try until the end.
The song's lyrics can be interpreted in different ways. The first stanza can be seen as a reflection of the singer's past failures and the second as their determination to make amends. The line, "The only way to lose the shame is to play the game," can be interpreted as the singer's realization that they need to participate in society to make a living. The song also touches upon the themes of hope, perseverance, and redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
Now it's time to go, out into the snow
It's time for me to face the cruel realities of the world.
The only thing I know, is my life and my show
I only have knowledge about my own life experiences and performance skills.
I'll try to understand, learn to be a man
I'll make efforts to comprehend things and grow into a responsible man.
Lady Fortune please, won't you smile at me, set me free
I'm pleading for luck to work in my favor and bring me relief.
The only way to lose the shame is to play the game
The only solution to overcome embarrassment is to actively participate in life.
And show me...
And demonstrate to me the right path.
Somewhere to sleep, somewhere to hide
I need a safe haven to rest and recuperate from life's difficulties.
For someone to see through all of my lies
I wish for someone to see through my deceptions and truly understand me.
And I've got to go, before I die
I have important things to accomplish before my time is up.
And maybe I'm weak, but I'm gonna try
Despite my perceived weaknesses, I'm still determined to give it my best shot.
Til the end
Until the very last moment of my life.
How long did I sleep, which friends did I keep
Reflecting on the amount of time I've wasted and the friendships I've maintained.
I followed a downward spiral right into the deep
I've been going through a series of negative situations, leading me towards a deep, dark place.
Contributed by Molly L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@breastoftheredrobinprocrea23
"Been listening to this music by this man for 5yr. now... Always pleasing, to listen to him sing...
"Keeping you alive"!!!
@Melody303
I love this song.
@sofiabengtsson875
Amazing voice, hope to see you on ATG next year. Love it love it
@helenawahlgren4015
En helt fantastisk låt som rör mig in långt in i hjärtat <3
@morganhedberg793
Otroligt vacker låt, fan vilken känsla. Älskade den, slog mig hårt.
@andreloureiro9538
a great voice a great singer
rock and roll
@mikeysmith3779
this is amazing
@Riberaberubu
En saknad länk i modern musik! Så jävla äkta till skillnad ifrån det mesta på radion idag!
@jeanetteguner4428
Wonderful ❤️❤️❤️🎶🎶🎶❤️❤️❤️❤️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@timeytimes
Wow! I wasn't expecting to be utterly blown away...