Reach Out
Jeff St. John Lyrics


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Nothing changes with the moon
only the shades of emptiness within the room
and dark to light,
morning never comes too soon

I see the sunlight in your hair
I see you smile as you move without a care
and the morning,
becomes much brighter with you there

But the cold wind comes
and a cold wind blows
you feel so scared because you're so alone
and like a frightened child
you call my name, you call my name

But you only had to reach out
to reach out and I'll be here
reach out, reach out and take my hand.

The past it haunts you like a ghost
comes rushing back at you like waves
upon the coast
threatens what you are
and who you love the most

And when the cold wind comes
and a tru wind blows
and you feel so scared because you're all alone
like a frightened child, you call my name
you call my name, you call my name





And you only had to reach out

Overall Meaning

Jeff St. John's song "Reach Out" is a heartfelt ballad about the comfort of reaching out to someone in times of need. The opening lines suggest that the physical world may not change much, but the inner world can be tumultuous and full of emotions like emptiness and fear. The singer acknowledges the brightness and joy that the presence of their loved one brings. The chorus repeats the sentiment that the person in need only has to reach out to the singer, and they will be there to lend a hand.


The second verse delves deeper into the past, acknowledging the ways in which it can come back to haunt and threaten us. The singer acknowledges that feeling of fear and isolation that can come with confronting one's past traumas or mistakes. However, once again the chorus reminds the listener that help is only a reach away.


The repetition of the chorus and the use of emotionally charged metaphors like calling someone's name when frightened give the song a sense of urgency and desire for connection. The lyrics suggest that reaching out to someone you trust can make all the difference in the world during difficult times.


Line by Line Meaning

Nothing changes with the moon
The phases of the moon do not affect the environment


only the shades of emptiness within the room
The loneliness and sadness in the surroundings may differ


and dark to light, morning never comes too soon
The transition from night to day is slow and peaceful


I see the sunlight in your hair
I am mesmerized by your beauty and radiance


I see you smile as you move without a care
You appear blissful and carefree in your movements


and the morning, becomes much brighter with you there
Your presence adds joy and positivity to the day


But the cold wind comes
Unexpected challenges arise


and a cold wind blows
Difficulties and hardships arise without warning


you feel so scared because you're so alone
Loneliness intensifies during trying times


and like a frightened child you call my name, you call my name
You seek comfort and safety in my companionship


But you only had to reach out
You only needed to ask for help


to reach out and I'll be here
I am willing to support and assist you


reach out, reach out and take my hand.
I encourage you to take action and reach out to me


The past it haunts you like a ghost
Your past experiences continue to impact you emotionally


comes rushing back at you like waves upon the coast
Memories and emotions overwhelm you like powerful waves


threatens what you are and who you love the most
The past jeopardizes your sense of identity and the relationships you cherish


And when the cold wind comes
During difficult times


and a tru wind blows
When adversity persists


and you feel so scared because you're all alone
You experience heightened fear and helplessness due to loneliness


like a frightened child, you call my name
You seek my reassurance and support as if you were a vulnerable child


you call my name, you call my name,
You repeatedly reach out to me for help


And you only had to reach out
All you needed to do was ask for help




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