Taking a few years away from the music scene to work on new material, Jennifer released her second studio album, Positively Somewhere, in September 2001. This album featured a more mature pop-rock sound, but went virtually unnoticed in the U.S. after its release due to lack of promotion on her label's part. It wasn't until its European and Asian release in the summer of 2002 that it achieved some success, thanks to the modest hit "Stranded", a cover of the Plumb song. Following the release of this album, Paige parted ways with her label, Edel. As a result, her former label released a compilation record in 2003 called Flowers - The Hits Collection, which comprised all of Paige's singles alongside a selection of other material lifted from her first two albums.
It wasn't until April 2008 that Jennifer Paige released her follow-up album, Best Kept Secret. Released in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in 2008 through her new label GLOR Music Production GmbH, it included the singles "Wasted", "Underestimated", and the Nick Carter collaboration "Beautiful Lie".
A few years later, Paige collaborated with Coury Palermo for a couple of EPs but returned to her solo ventures for her first Christmas album, Holiday. Released in November 2012, it featured original seasonal material along with reworkings of old classics.
Following a successful kickstarter campaign, Paige released her fifth studio album in March 2017. Originally called Daydreamer, it was eventually renamed Starflower, and includes the single "The Devil's in the Details".
You Get Through
Jennifer Paige Lyrics
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My defenses activated
Like a heart that was laminated
And completely sealed
But you're just like a beam of freedom
Pure white light in faded jeans
I love the way you see me baby
You, you get through
Even with my walls in place
Even with my poker face
And all those little girl games I play
You, you get through
And you never let me down
Never disappointed
With the love you've found
You get through
Not in my wildest imagination
Did I have this expectation
Now I'm having the revelation
I am not immune
Cause when you hold me I surrender
I am yours
Yours forever
I love the way you love me baby
The things you do, you do
You, you get through
Even with my walls in place
Even with my poker face
And all those little girl games I play
You, you get through
And you never let me down
Never disappointed
With the love you've found
You get through
From the bottom of the heart of me
I feel this love
Every single little part of me
Is opening up
You, you get through
Even with my walls in place
Even with my poker face
And all those little girl games I play
You, you get through
And you never let me down
Never disappointed
With the love you've found
You get through
The song is about opening up to love and overcoming the defense mechanisms one puts up to avoid getting hurt. The singer describes herself as having been in pain and closed off, having laminated her heart to protect it. However, the person she is addressing is able to penetrate her defenses like a beam of freedom, and she loves the way they see and make her feel. The chorus repeats that this person is able to get through to her even when she has walls up, and never disappoints with the love they've found.
The lyrics convey a universal human struggle of wanting to be loved but also wanting to protect oneself from pain. The singer acknowledges that she never expected to find someone who could break through her barriers, but the love they share is worth the vulnerability. This song is an encouragement to be open to love and the possibility of being hurt, as it can be ultimately rewarding.
Line by Line Meaning
Thought my pain could not be penetrated
I believed that no one could understand or heal my hurt.
My defenses activated
I became guarded and built barriers to shield myself from further pain.
Like a heart that was laminated
My heart was covered and protected with layers of material, making it tough for my emotions to get through.
And completely sealed
It was tightly shut and inaccessible to others, except for me.
But you're just like a beam of freedom
You're like a ray of hope and liberty that breaks through the darkness and gives me a new kind of courage.
Pure white light in faded jeans
Your genuine, unadulterated nature illuminates my life even when you're dressed in a casual manner.
I love the way you see me baby
I love how you regard me with undiluted admiration, without judgment or bias.
The way you make me feel
You evoke a sense of contentment, peace, and joy in me that I didn't anticipate experiencing again.
You, you get through
You break past my protective layers and reach the core of who I am.
Even with my walls in place
Despite my efforts to safeguard myself from hurt, you still manage to touch my heart.
Even with my poker face
Even when I try to hide my true feelings, you're able to discern my emotions and connect with me.
And all those little girl games I play
The manipulative tactics and behaviors I use to test you or protect myself don't deter you from your purpose or your love for me.
And you never let me down
You never fail to show up for me, support me, and love me unconditionally.
Never disappointed
You never leave me feeling disillusioned, empty, or hurt.
With the love you've found
With the type of love and acceptance you possess, I'm able to find healing and wholeness in myself.
Not in my wildest imagination
I never conceived that I would experience this amount of love and acceptance, especially when I thought myself immune to receiving or giving it.
Did I have this expectation
I never had a real notion that I could feel this way, even though I hoped for it.
Now I'm having the revelation
Now I'm discovering that what I hoped for is what I'm receiving, and it's a realization that I don't take lightly.
Cause when you hold me I surrender
When you embrace me, I let go of my fears, doubts and insecurities, and trust you to take care of me.
I am yours
I'm all-in with our relationship, and I'm devoted to loving and supporting you as you love and support me.
Yours forever
Our love is forever, and nothing can change that.
The things you do, you do
The actions that you perform for me come from a place of genuine love and care, and I never take that for granted.
From the bottom of the heart of me
From the deepest and most significant part of me, where my love and affection originate, I feel this bond with you.
I feel this love
I feel the intensity of my emotions, and I acknowledge the passionate connection that is between us.
Every single little part of me
Even the smallest parts of me recognize, respond to, and reciprocate our relationship.
Is opening up
I'm allowing my vulnerable and sensitive side to show, and I'm letting you in to this side of me.
Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ARNOLD ROMAN, RUSSELL A. DE SALVO, JENNIFER PAIGE
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