That's Life
Joe Lyrics
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The secrets I keep
I live by the night
Don’t want it all, just the shit that gives me life
I’ve been waiting and now is the time
If I’m gonna survive
I’ll stay out all night
Don’t want it all, just the shit that gives me life
The comfort they bring
At the end of the night
Don’t want it all, just the shit that gives me life
A journey to the end of the sun
Through the gold dark night
To blue morning light
A journey to the end of the sun
Through the gold dark night
To blue morning light
Don’t want it all, just the shit that gives me life
Don’t want it all, just the shit that gives me life
Don’t want it all, just the shit that gives me life
Don’t want it all, just the shit that gives me life
In the song 'That's Life', Joe talks extensively about the reality of his life, as he waits to make moves until everyone else is asleep, indicating that there are secrets that he keeps away from the public. He then reveals that he lives for the night and not simply for everything, but only for the "shit that gives" him "life". He has been waiting for the opportunity for survival, which seems to come at night when he can stay out; this could be in the form of survival from his problems or challenges.
The chorus provides Joe with the comfort he seeks - this could be from the reassuring support that he receives from his loved ones or even the joy that music brings him. He goes on to mention the 'journey to the end of the sun' which is an abstract, metaphorical depiction of his journey or struggle through life through the dark, bleak nights to the warm, radiant mornings. Joe concludes the song by repeating his earlier assertion that he isn't looking to have it all, just the things that bring life to him.
In summary, Joe's 'That's Life' is a song about the things that keep him going in life - survival through the night, the comfort from his loved ones, and music, as well as his realization that he does not need everything, only the things that give him life.
Line by Line Meaning
Gotta wait ’til everybody’s asleep
I need privacy and solitude to share my secrets without getting judged
The secrets I keep
I have some hidden stories that I don't want to share with others
I live by the night
I am a nocturnal person and enjoy the peace of the night
Don’t want it all, just the shit that gives me life
I don't need everything in life, just the things that make me truly happy
I’ve been waiting and now is the time
I have been waiting for the right opportunity to do what I love
If I’m gonna survive
Doing what I love is essential for my survival
I’ll stay out all night
I'm willing to stay up all night to enjoy my passion
I’m holding out for the chorus to sing
I am eagerly waiting for the moment when I can join others and sing together
The comfort they bring
The supportive environment created by the chorus brings me comfort
At the end of the night
The night brings an end to my struggles and brings me peace
A journey to the end of the sun
I am embarking on a metaphorical journey towards my goal, going through the darkness and obstacles
Through the gold dark night
I am ready to face the challenges of life with strength and resilience
To blue morning light
I am hopeful that my journey will lead me to a better tomorrow
Don’t want it all, just the shit that gives me life
I repeat this to emphasize that I am not looking for materialistic things, but only things that give me genuine happiness
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Joseph Boyd
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