Midnight Marauders
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 song I Can See by Jazzanova feat. Ben Westbeech portrays a person who is silently enduring pain and trying to hold on while waiting for a change. The lyrics "Silently, I'm suffering, Hidden by an incidental smile" indicate that the person is hiding their true emotions behind a fake smile. The line "Holding on for something else to come along and make my life worthwhile, 'Till it comes, I'm going to be okay" suggests that they are hoping for something to come into their lives to give them purpose and meaning. However, they are also resigned to waiting for it to come and trying to be okay until then.
The lyrics "Every night I'm gonna be alright, The demons come and take care of my plight" suggest that the person is dealing with some form of mental health issue, symbolized by the demons. It could be depression, anxiety, or any number of other conditions. The line "Slowly life will take its toll, I don't want to lose control" implies that the person is struggling to hold onto their sense of self as life throws its challenges at them.
The chorus "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" suggests that the person is confiding in someone, possibly a loved one or a friend. They can see in the other person's eyes that they know what's going on and that they aren't surprised. The repetition of the line indicates a sense of resignation, as if the person has accepted their situation and the inevitability of what's to come.
Line by Line Meaning
Silently, I'm suffering
I'm going through a tough time, but keeping it to myself
Hidden by an incidental smile
I'm pretending to be happy
Holding on for something else
I'm waiting for something good to happen
To come along and make my life worthwhile
So that I can feel fulfilled and happy
'Till it comes
Until that good thing happens
I'm going to be okay
I'm doing my best to cope
Slowly waiting for the end of days
I'm just passing time, waiting for something to change
Every night I'm gonna be alright
I have my own ways of coping and getting through each day
The demons come and take care of my plight
I rely on unhealthy coping mechanisms to deal with my problems
I can see in your eyes
I sense something from you
That what's coming ain't a big surprise
I have a feeling that what's going to happen is not unexpected
Over time
As time goes by
People change
Others around me evolve and develop different priorities
Slowly their wealth will rearrange
Their financial situation will change over time
All the while
Meanwhile
I keep holding on
I try to persevere
Trying to find the will to carry on
I'm struggling to keep going
I just wanna know
I have questions
Please, just let me know
I'm seeking answers from you
I want to know
I desire clarity
I'll do anything for you girl
I'm appealing for your help
Slowly life will take its toll
Over time, life will have its impact on me
I don't want to lose control
I'm afraid of what might happen if I lose my grip
Life is green
Life is new and fresh
Alone for me
I feel isolated and lonely
Ever since you walked right through the door
I haven't felt the same since I met you
Please believe that things will change
I'm imploring you to have faith with me
But you said you've heard it all before
You're skeptical of my promises given recent history
I can see, oh in your eyes
I detect a sense of understanding from you
That what's coming ain't a big surprise
You're not caught off guard by what we're experiencing
I can see, oh, in your eyes
Once again, I feel like I can see what you're thinking
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