For A Moment
Jesus Jones Lyrics


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Free for a moment, high above.
Just for a moment I am in the arms of love.

If I could be all that I want to be,
The greats of ths world would hang their heads in despair.
If you could hear what I want you to hear
You'd think you couldn't breathe without that sound.
And there's always something more that I should tell you;
More lost that I am found.
So I'm trying to clear my head so I'll be...

If I could say all that I want to say,
I'd hide in shame for years when I was done.

But there's always something more that I should tell you;
More lost than I am found.
So I'm trying to clear my head so I'll be...





And there's the rub in being human;
It'll get in the way of all your dreaming.

Overall Meaning

Jesus Jones’ song "For A Moment" is a reflective piece that explores the human experience of longing for freedom, being held in love, having an urge for greatness, and struggling to communicate one’s feelings. The opening verse “Free for a moment, high above. Just for a moment I am in the arms of love” creates the imagery of escaping one’s present circumstances and reaching a higher state where love and compassion rule. The artist suggests that even if it's just for a fleeting moment, that escape is worth seeking.


The second verse of the song is about ambition and the desire to be great. The lyrics “If I could be all that I want to be, The greats of this world would hang their heads in despair. If you could hear what I want you to hear, You'd think you couldn't breathe without that sound” present the idea that the artist has the potential to achieve greatness, but there is something standing in the way. The following line “And there's always something more that I should tell you; More lost that I am found” showcases this confusion. The artist is lost in their thoughts and feels the need to communicate something important but can't find the right words.


The final verse brings the song full circle, revealing the inherent conflict of the human experience. “And there's the rub in being human; It'll get in the way of all your dreaming” is a candid statement that human beings create obstacles for themselves. We desire freedom, love, greatness, and communication, but the baggage we carry, including shame and fear, often stands in the way. The song ends on this note of acceptance, acknowledging that being human means navigating the tension between longing and limitation.



Line by Line Meaning

Free for a moment, high above.
In this moment, I feel liberated and transcendent above my daily struggles.


Just for a moment I am in the arms of love.
During this brief moment, I feel embraced by love and all its warmth.


If I could be all that I want to be,
If I could fully embody my dreams and potential,


The greats of this world would hang their heads in despair.
I would surpass even the most accomplished and successful figures in society.


If you could hear what I want you to hear
If I could convey the depth of my emotions through words and music,


You'd think you couldn't breathe without that sound.
You would be so moved that it would feel like the sound is essential to your existence.


And there's always something more that I should tell you;
I constantly have more to express and confess to you,


More lost that I am found.
But I am still searching for clarity and meaning in my own life.


So I'm trying to clear my head so I'll be...
I am attempting to silence the noise in my mind so that I can be more present.


If I could say all that I want to say,
If I could communicate everything that I truly feel and believe,


I'd hide in shame for years when I was done.
I would feel vulnerable and exposed, and may even hide away from the world out of shame.


And there's the rub in being human;
This is the struggle of being human - the tension between our desires and fears, and the complexity of emotions.


It'll get in the way of all your dreaming.
Our humanity can prevent us from fully realizing our dreams and aspirations.




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