The band is now centered in State College , PA, and mixes blues-rock roots with modern influences to make a genre-defying sound that can only be understood by listening for yourself. Danceable drum beats, solid bass lines, and fearless guitar work compliment the dominating voice - and dominating stage presence - of singer Alex Katos.
I Want To Know
Jimi Jive Lyrics
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Ohhh, ohhh I wanna know
Everyone's convinced it has to do with love
Ohhh, ohh I wanna know
I'll break all that's in my way
I'll run through the water
I'll break all that's in my way
I wanna wake up every morning
Without a doubt that it's worth living
Scared to death of the upholstered lifestyle
While others live without a bed to lay on
The masses sway to the push and pull of
Fortune luck and superstion
You're feelin like a wooden boy
Without a star to wish on
I'll run through the water
I'll break all that's in my way
I'll run through the water
I'll break all that's in my way
You get the feeling like you're pulling under
Murky and grabbing at your ankles
Lashing out at the weeds and mire
The icy grip of sunken tangles
Push and pull and pull you up to
A shining surface free of fog and
Murky water, cloudy water, muddy water
You've gotta push it to the surface
Come on and push it to the surface
You've gotta push it to the surface
Come on and push it to the surface
The opening lines of the song "How do I know when I've done enough, everyone's convinced it has to do with love" suggests the feeling of inadequacy and insecurity Jimi Jive is experiencing by comparing himself to others. He is questioning how much effort is enough to gain love and acceptance from society. The repeated line "I wanna know" emphasizes his desire for answers and for his efforts to be acknowledged.
The following lines are symbolic of Jimi's perseverance and determination to overcome any obstacle in his way. The metaphor of running through the water and breaking through barriers indicates his resilience and stubbornness. The lines "I wanna wake up every morning without a doubt that it's worth living" portrays his desire for a purpose in life and longing for stability.
The final lines of the song "You've gotta push it to the surface, come on and push it to the surface" suggests Jimi's willingness to overcome his struggles and take control of his life. He encourages himself to rise above the murky depths of his problems and find clarity and purpose in his everyday life.
Line by Line Meaning
How do I know when I've done enough
Expressing a desire to understand when an action or effort is sufficient
Ohhh, ohh I wanna know
Reiterating the desire to know
Everyone's convinced it has to do with love
Stating a belief that most people associate the unknown with love or relationships
I'll run through the water
Describing a willingness to push past obstacles
I'll break all that's in my way
Reinforcing the determination to overcome any hindrance
I wanna wake up every morning
Expressing a longing for a fulfilling life
Without a doubt that it's worth living
Desiring a sense of purpose or satisfaction in daily life
Scared to death of the upholstered lifestyle
Feeling apprehension towards a comfortable but unfulfilling life
While others live without a bed to lay on
Acknowledging the privilege of having basic needs met
The masses sway to the push and pull of
Observing how societal norms and beliefs influence individuals
Fortune luck and superstion
Highlighting some of the forces that shape societal beliefs
You're feelin like a wooden boy
Describing a sense of stiffness or lack of vitality
Without a star to wish on
Feeling a lack of hope or opportunity
You get the feeling like you're pulling under
Describing a sense of suffocation or being overwhelmed
Murky and grabbing at your ankles
Metaphorically depicting obstacles as watery and suffocating
Lashing out at the weeds and mire
Describing a desire to overcome obstacles or break free from suffocation
The icy grip of sunken tangles
Using vivid imagery to show how obstacles can feel paralyzing
Push and pull and pull you up to
Showing how the effort to overcome obstacles can lead to progress
A shining surface free of fog and
Depicting a state of clarity and success
Murky water, cloudy water, muddy water
Using water imagery to symbolize obstacles or the unknown
You've gotta push it to the surface
Encouraging oneself or others to persist in overcoming obstacles
Come on and push it to the surface
Giving a sense of urgency or motivation to overcome obstacles
Contributed by Tyler O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.