I Can See
Jazzanova Lyrics
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Hidden by an incidental smile
Holding on for something else
To come along and make my life worthwhile
'Till it comes
I'm going to be okay
Slowly waiting for the end of days
Every night I'm gonna be alright
I can see in your eyes
That what's coming ain't a big surprise
I can see, oh, in your eyes
That what's coming ain't a big surprise
Over time
People change
Slowly their wealth will rearrange
All the while
I keep holding on
Trying to find the will to carry on
I can see in your eyes
That what's coming ain't a big surprise
I can see, oh, in your eyes
That what's coming ain't a big surprise
I just wanna know
Please, just let me know
I want to know
I'll do anything for you girl
Slowly life will take its toll
I don't want to lose control
Life is green
Alone for me
Ever since you walked right through the door
Please believe that things will change
But you said you've heard it all before
I can see, oh in your eyes
That what's coming ain't a big surprise
I can see, oh in your eyes
That what's coming ain't a big surprise
I can see, oh in your eyes
That what's coming ain't a big surprise
I can see, oh, in your eyes
Silently, I'm suffering
The lyrics to Jazzanova's "I Can See" appear to be about someone who is secretly struggling with something in their life but trying to put on a happy face for others. The first stanza describes the singer's suffering, hidden behind a smile, and their hope that something will come along to make their life worthwhile. The second stanza talks about people changing over time while the singer holds on, trying to find the strength to carry on. The chorus repeats the idea that what's coming isn't a big surprise, perhaps indicating that the singer knows that their struggles are not unique and that they are not alone in their suffering.
The bridge of the song has the singer begging for some understanding from a partner or loved one, promising to do anything for them in exchange. However, the partner seems to have heard it all before, and the singer is left feeling alone and misunderstood once again. The final chorus repeats the idea that the partner is not surprised by what's coming and that the singer can see this in their eyes.
Overall, "I Can See" is a melancholy song with a sense of resigned acceptance of present circumstances, but also a glimmer of hope that things might change in the future. It speaks to the experience of feeling isolated in one's struggles, even when surrounded by others who seem not to understand.
Line by Line Meaning
Silently, I'm suffering
I am experiencing pain and distress without expressing it vocally or physically
Hidden by an incidental smile
Suppressing my inner turmoil by putting on a smile to hide it
Holding on for something else
Trying to keep hope alive for a better future
To come along and make my life worthwhile
Waiting for a significant event or person that will give meaning and purpose to my life
'Till it comes
Until that moment arrives
I'm going to be okay
I will manage to survive through this phase
Slowly waiting for the end of days
Patiently enduring pain and troubles until the inevitable end of my existence
Every night I'm gonna be alright
Despite the struggles during the day, I will find solace at night
The demons come and take care of my plight
My inner demons help me cope with my situation, although they may not always be healthy
I can see in your eyes
I perceive through your gaze
That what's coming ain't a big surprise
I am not taken aback by the future events that you allude to
Over time
As time elapses
People change
Individuals undergo transformation
Slowly their wealth will rearrange
Gradually their fortunes will realign
All the while
During this entire process
I keep holding on
I try to hold firm and persevere
Trying to find the will to carry on
Attempting to locate the strength to continue living
I just wanna know
My chief desire is to ascertain
Please, just let me know
I implore you to inform me
I want to know
I crave to be aware
I'll do anything for you girl
I am prepared to do whatever it takes to please the woman I care for
Slowly life will take its toll
Gradually, existence will have its negative impact on me
I don't want to lose control
I am determined to maintain command of my faculties
Life is green
Life has much vitality and exuberance
Alone for me
Alone is how I find myself
Ever since you walked right through the door
My life changed significantly since you entered it
Please believe that things will change
I urge you to have faith that circumstances will improve
But you said you've heard it all before
You express skepticism since you have been told similar things in the past
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ALEXANDER BARCK, AXEL REINEMER, BENJAMIN JOHN WESTBEECH, CLAAS BRIELER, STEFAN LEISERING, VON JUERGEN KNOBLAUCH
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@taikang
This world is so bizarr: Whilst total trash is popular beyond imagination, true genius tracks keep existing in the shadow. One of the top 100 underrated tracks of all times.
Jazzanova at their best.
Masterpiece.
@sterntaler64
I agree... 😁
@coolbud456
This is really good! Haha it must've been fun to film. Sure looks like you all had tons of fun!
@arthur1995dep
This song is amazing! I just can't classify it in a specific genre haha
@MariamiMaaar
♫ Brilliant! Can't stop listening again and again :) good luck Jazzanova ♥♥♥
@MilanSchere
Great song and awesome video, guys!!
@normanelizondo
You guys are incredibly talented!
@edgarlovemmakola6729
Guys your music is mesmerizing me, I love I love. Great work and keep it up.
@kitsontuli2713
totally underrated
@hotroddudelowridergrunt6006
Ben westbeech is a legend hes doing a genius music