Her solo career began in earnest in 2002, when a demo version of the song "Finally Woken" was played on the LA radio station, KCRW. The track became one of the most listener-requested songs at the station, landing her in their top 5 played artists, and all prior to any record label being attached. As a result, she signed to Dave Matthews' ATO Records label.
Along with electronic producer Guy Sigsworth (Björk, Frou Frou), she wrote the song Nothing Fails, which was later reworked by Madonna and appeared on her 2003 album, American Life.
Jem released the moderately successful EP It All Starts Here in autumn 2003, followed by the debut album Finally Woken in March 2004. The first single They became her most successful single to date, peaking at #6 on UK Singles Charts.
Her second album Down to Earth was released on 16 September 2008, preceded by the single It's Amazing.
Jem's music featured on various movies (Closer, Eragon, Sex and the City, Monster-in-Law, The Prince and Me), trailers (Ultraviolet, Closer), ads (Lexus), and TV series (The OC, Six Feet Under, Gossip Girl, Smallville, 90210).
Keep On Walking
Jem Lyrics
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'Cause this pain in my heart is taking everything from me
If it's true that love makes the world go round
Please give some love to me
'Cause I'm feeling so alone right now, it's suffocating me
God, give me strength to keep on walking
God, give me strength to keep on, keep on
God, give me strength to keep on, keep on
The air's got so thick, I find it hard to breathe
And never before have I felt so desperately in need
I know that I must start listening to the voice inside of me
The truth is that when I speak to You, I hope to speak to me
God, give me strength to keep on walking
God, give me strength to keep on, keep on
God, give me strength to keep on walking
God, give me strength to keep on, keep on
Ooh, ooh, my darling
God is You, God is You
God, give me strength to keep on walking
God, give me strength to keep on, keep on
God, give me strength to keep on walking
God, give me strength to keep on, keep on
God, give me strength to keep on walking
(God, keep on giving me strength)
God, give me strength to keep on, keep on
(God, keep on, keep on giving me strength)
God, give me strength to keep on walking
(God, keep on giving me strength)
God, give me strength to keep on, keep on
(God, keep on, keep on giving me strength)
God, give me strength to keep on walking
(God, keep on giving me strength)
God, give me strength to keep on, keep on
(God, keep on, keep on giving me strength)
God, give me strength to keep on walking
(God, keep on giving me strength)
God, give me strength to keep on, keep on
(God, keep on, keep on giving me strength)
God, give me strength to keep on walking
(God, keep on giving me strength)
God, give me strength to keep on, keep on
(God, keep on, keep on giving me strength)
God, give me strength to keep on walking
(God, keep on giving me strength)
God, give me strength to keep on, keep on
(God, keep on, keep on giving me strength)
God, give me strength to keep on walking
(God, keep on giving me strength)
In the first verse of Jem's song "Keep On Walking," the singer describes her current state of mind as dark and painful. She admits to feeling lonely and suffocated. Then she begs for love, hoping that it would make her feel less alone. The chorus provides some much-needed hope; the singer prays for strength from God to keep on walking. She repeats this plea throughout the song, emphasizing her desperation and need for divine guidance.
The second verse reveals that Jem's pain has turned into physical discomfort. She once again turns to God and acknowledges that she needs to listen to the voice inside her to find the answers she seeks. The singer then affirms that, through prayer, she hopes to hear from God and, in turn, understand herself more genuinely. The chorus is repeated to close the song, echoing Jem's sentiments of hope and faith in the face of perceived darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
World's got so dark I need some guidance to see
The situation around me has become so dark and complex that I require guidance to navigate it.
'Cause this pain in my heart is taking everything from me
The emotional pain I am experiencing is so intense that it is consuming everything else in my life.
If it's true that love makes the world go round
Love is often depicted as the fundamental force that drives life forward.
Please give some love to me
I long for love and affection in my life.
'Cause I'm feeling so alone right now, it's suffocating me
My loneliness has made everything seem unbearable and suffocating.
God, give me strength to keep on walking
I pray to God for the strength to persevere even when things seem difficult and insurmountable.
The air's got so thick, I find it hard to breathe
The environment around me is so overwhelming that I'm finding it difficult to cope.
And never before have I felt so desperately in need
I have never felt so vulnerable and in need of help as I do now.
I know that I must start listening to the voice inside of me
In order to overcome my difficulties, I must start listening to my own inner voice and intuition.
The truth is that when I speak to You, I hope to speak to me
I pray to God with the hope that in communicating with him, I can start to understand myself better.
God is You, God is You
God is the divine force that I pray to for guidance and strength.
God, give me strength to keep on, keep on
I repeat my request to God for strength to keep moving forward.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JEFFREY IRWIN BASS, JEM GRIFFITHS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Núria Bartrolí
World's got so dark I need some guidance to see
'Cause this pain in my heart is taking everything from me
If it's true that love makes the world go round
Please give some love to me
'Cause I'm feeling so alone right now, it's suffocating me
God, give me strength to keep on walking
God, give me strength to keep on, keep on
God, give me strength to keep on walking
God, give me strength to keep on, keep on
The air's got so thick, I find it hard to breathe
And never before have I felt so desperately in need
I know that I must start listening to the voice inside of me
The truth is that when I speak to You, I hope to speak to me
God, give me strength to keep on walking
God, give me strength to keep on, keep on
God, give me strength to keep on walking
God, give me strength to keep on, keep on
Ooh, ooh, my darling
God is You, God is You
God, give me strength to keep on walking
God, give me strength to keep on, keep on
God, give me strength to keep on walking
God, give me strength to keep on, keep on (x7)
God, give me strength to keep on walking
(God, keep on giving me strength)
Sofia
ADAPTACIÓN ESPAÑOL
Si el mundo va mal, lo importante es seguir
Y duele que mi corazón ya no quiera latir
Si el amor puede todo en realidad
Dame un poco a mi
Por qué estoy al borde de saltar, ya no puedo seguir
Ya, dímelo tu por qué sigo aquí
Ya, dimelo tu, para qué sigo
Ya, dímelo tu por qué sigo aquí
Ya, dimelo tu, para qué sigo
The air's got so thick, I find it hard to breathe
And never before have I felt so desperately in need
I know that I must start listening to the voice inside of me
The truth is that when I speak to You, I hope to speak to me
God, give me strength to keep on walking
God, give me strength to keep on, keep on
God, give me strength to keep on walking
God, give me strength to keep on, keep on
Ooh, ooh, my darling
God is You, God is You
God, give me strength to keep on walking
God, give me strength to keep on, keep on
God, give me strength to keep on walking
God, give me strength to keep on, keep on
God, give me strength to keep on walking
(God, keep on giving me strength)
God, give me strength to keep on, keep on
(God, keep on, keep on giving me strength)
God, give me strength to keep on walking
(God, keep on giving me strength)
God, give me strength to keep on, keep on
(God, keep on, keep on giving me strength)
God, give me strength to keep on walking
(God, keep on giving me strength)
God, give me strength to keep on, keep on
(God, keep on, keep on giving me strength)
God, give me strength to keep on walking
(God, keep on giving me strength)
God, give me strength to keep on, keep on
(God, keep on, keep on giving me strength)
God, give me strength to keep on walking
(God, keep on giving me strength)
God, give me strength to keep on, keep on
(God, keep on, keep on giving me strength)
God, give me strength to keep on walking
(God, keep on giving me strength)
God, give me strength to keep on, keep on
(God, keep on, keep on giving me strength)
God, give me strength to keep on walking
(God, keep on giving me strength)
Kyanne V.
{ Letras 🇧🇷, Lycris}
The world's got so dark I need
some guidance to see
'cause this pain in my heart is
taking everything from me.
It is true that love makes the
world go round
Please give some love to me
'cause I'm feeling so alone
right now, it's suffocating me.
God give me strength
to keep on walking
God give me strength
to keep on, keep on
God give me strength
to keep on walking
God give me strength
to keep on, keep on
The air's got so thick I find
it hard to breathe
And before have
I felt so desperately in need
I know that I must start listening
to the voice inside of me.
The truth is that when I speak to
you, I hope to speak to me.
God give me strength,
to keep on walking
God give me strength,
to keep on, keep on
God give me strength,
to keep on walking
God give me strength,
to keep on, keep on
Oooh, oooh, my darling
God is you
God is you
God give me strength,
to keep on walking
God give me strength,
to keep on, keep on
God give me strength,
to keep on walking
God give me strength,
to keep on, keep on
God give me strength,
to keep on walking
[God, keep on, keep on giving
me strength]
God give me strength
to keep on, keep on.
God, keep on, keep on giving
me strength.
(repeat)
Bruno Almeida
some guidance to see
'cause this pain in my heart is taking everything from me
If it's true that love makes the world go round
Please give some love to me
'cause I'm feeling so alone right now, it's suffocating me
God give me strength, to keep on walking
God give me strength, to keep on, keep on
God give me strength, to keep on walking
God give me strength, to keep on, keep on
The air's got so thick I find it hard to breath
And never before have I felt so desperately in need
I know that I must start listening to the voice inside of me
The truth is that when I speak to you, I hope to speak to me
God give me strength, to keep on walking
God give me strength, to keep on, keep on
God give me strength, to keep on walking
God give me strength, to keep on, keep on
Oooh, oooh, my darling
God is you
God is you
God give me strength, to keep on walking
God give me strength, to keep on, keep on
God give me strength, to keep on walking
God give me strength, to keep on, keep on
God give me strength, to keep on walking
(God, keep on giving me strength)
God give me strength, to keep on, keep on
(God, keep on, keep on giving me strength)
God give me strength, to keep on walking
(God, keep on giving me strength)
God give me strength, to keep on, keep on
(God, keep on, keep on giving me strength)
Kyanne V.
Pqp, que música boa
Orange is the new Black 🖤
Majessty
I don't care how you knew about this song. If you liked it the first time you heard it, you have good taste in music (at least that's what I would assume) period.
nobody
You're #1
My mind astray
Exactly.
PerceptionVsReality333
True.
Adam Sukenick
I'll never get why this wasn't a hit?
Núria Bartrolí
World's got so dark I need some guidance to see
'Cause this pain in my heart is taking everything from me
If it's true that love makes the world go round
Please give some love to me
'Cause I'm feeling so alone right now, it's suffocating me
God, give me strength to keep on walking
God, give me strength to keep on, keep on
God, give me strength to keep on walking
God, give me strength to keep on, keep on
The air's got so thick, I find it hard to breathe
And never before have I felt so desperately in need
I know that I must start listening to the voice inside of me
The truth is that when I speak to You, I hope to speak to me
God, give me strength to keep on walking
God, give me strength to keep on, keep on
God, give me strength to keep on walking
God, give me strength to keep on, keep on
Ooh, ooh, my darling
God is You, God is You
God, give me strength to keep on walking
God, give me strength to keep on, keep on
God, give me strength to keep on walking
God, give me strength to keep on, keep on (x7)
God, give me strength to keep on walking
(God, keep on giving me strength)
insel
...why why why do people feel the need to copy and paste the lyrics and put em in the comments???
SEVAN
@insel some ppl want to know the lyrics
loveinspired7
"Damages" brought me to the song!
Glenn Close was a BEAST on that show! I wish it was still on the air!