Gotta Find You
Joe Jonas/Demi Lovato Lyrics


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Every time I think I'm closer to the heart
Of what it means to know just who I am
I think I've finally found a better place to start
But no one ever seems to understand

I need to try to get to where you are
Could it be you're not that far
You're the voice I hear inside my head
The reason that I'm singing
I need to find you
I gotta find you
You're the missing piece I need
The song inside of me
I need to find you
I gotta find you
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah

You're the remedy I'm searching hard to find
To fix the puzzle that I see inside
Panting all my dreams the color of your smile
When I find you it will be alright

I need to try to get to where you are
Could it be you're not that far

You're the voice I hear inside my head
The reason that I'm singing
I need to find you
I gotta find you
You're the missing piece I need
The song inside of me
I need to find you
I gotta find you
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah

Been feeling lost, can't find the words to say
Spending all my time, stuck in yesterday
Where you are is where I wanna be
Oh next to you
And you next to me
Oh, I need to find you
Yeah

You're the voice I hear inside my head
The reason that I'm singing
I need to find you
I gotta find you
You're the missing piece I need
The song inside of me
I need to find you
I gotta find you
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah

You're the voice I hear inside my head
The reason that I'm singing
I need to find you
I gotta find you
You're the missing piece I need
The song inside of me
I need to find you
I gotta find you
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah





Yeah, yeah, I gotta find you

Overall Meaning

In Joe Jonas's song "Gotta Find You," the lyrics express someone who is on a journey of self-discovery, and they feel that finding their missing piece is crucial. They have been struggling to find their voice and to understand their identity. This search for self-discovery is expressed through the use of metaphors such as "puzzle" and "color of your smile," which represent the complex nature of the journey. The lyrics suggest that the person's journey is incomplete without finding another person, possibly a romantic partner, who can provide them with the missing component they need to feel whole. The desperation to find this person is reflected in the repeated chanting of "I need to find you, I gotta find you."


The song's message is not only about finding someone else but also accepting oneself. It reflects the idea that one's identity can be supported by finding someone else but also that it must begin with self-love and acceptance. The use of the phrase "every time I think I'm closer to the heart" suggests that the journey towards self-discovery is ongoing and that it will take some time before finding the missing piece. The lyrics are reflective, emotional, and relatable to anyone on a self-discovery journey.


Line by Line Meaning

Every time I think I'm closer to the heart
Each time I believe that I am getting closer to truly understanding myself


Of what it means to know just who I am
The understanding of my own identity


I think I've finally found a better place to start
I have located a better starting point for my journey


But no one ever seems to understand
Unfortunately, it seems that no one else can relate or comprehend


I need to try to get to where you are
I must endeavor to reach the location where you are currently situated


Could it be you're not that far
Perhaps you may be nearer than I originally thought


You're the voice I hear inside my head
You are the internal voice that resonates within my mind


The reason that I'm singing
The motivation behind my musical expression


You're the missing piece I need
You are the key that is necessary for my fulfillment


The song inside of me
The inherent melody contained within my being


You're the remedy I'm searching hard to find
You are the cure that I am diligently seeking


To fix the puzzle that I see inside
To resolve the intricate enigma that lies within me


Painting all my dreams the color of your smile
You bring a vibrant and positive aura to my aspirations


When I find you it will be alright
Once I locate you, everything will be okay


Been feeling lost, can't find the words to say
I am experiencing confusion and an inability to communicate effectively


Spending all my time, stuck in yesterday
I am dwelling in the past and finding it difficult to move on


Where you are is where I wanna be
My ideal location is by your side


Oh next to you
In close proximity to you


And you next to me
With you situated adjacent to me


Yeah, yeah, I gotta find you
I am completely determined to locate you




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANDREW CREIGHTON DODD, ADAM WATTS

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@melvamonar890

Una pequeña traducción en español Cada vez que pienso
Estoy más cerca del corazón ...
de lo que significa
para saber quién soy.
Creo que finalmente encontré un mejor lugar para empezar.
Pero nadie parece entenderlo nunca.
Necesito intentar llegar a donde estás.
Podría ser
no estas tan lejos?
Tú eres la voz
Escucho dentro de mi cabeza la razón por la que estoy cantando.
Necesito encontrarte.
Tengo que encontrarte.
Eres la pieza que falta. Necesito la canción dentro de mí.
Necesito encontrarte.
Tengo que encontrarte.



@user-gc1hg5xw1o

Every time I think I'm closer to the heart
Of what it means to know just who I am
I think I've finally found a better place to start
But no one ever seems to understand

I need to try to get to where you are
Could it be you're not that far?

You're the voice I hear inside my head
The reason that I'm singing
I need to find you
I gotta find you
You're the missing piece I need
The song inside of me
I need to find you
I gotta find you
Oh yeah
Yeah, yeah

You're the remedy I'm searching hard to find
To face the puzzle that I see inside
Betting all my dreams, the color of your smile
When I find you it will be alright

I need to try to get to where you are
Could it be you're not that far?

You're the voice I hear inside my head
The reason that I'm singing
I need to find you
I gotta find you
You're the missing piece I need
The song inside of me
I need to find you
I gotta find you

Been feeling lost
Can't find the words to say
Spending all my time stuck in yesterday
Where you are is where I want to be
Oh, next to you and you next to me
Oh, I need to find you
Yeah

You're the voice I hear inside my head
The reason that I'm singing
I need to find you (I need to find you)
I gotta find you
Yeah, yeah
You're the missing piece I need
The song inside of me
I need to find you
I gotta find you (I gotta find you)

You're the voice I hear inside my head
The reason that I'm singing
I need to find you (I need to find you)
I gotta find you (I gotta find you)
You're the missing piece I need
The song inside of me
I need to find you
I gotta find you
Yeah, yeah
I gotta find you



All comments from YouTube:

@ShEwHyLL

I was so in love with Joe when I was 14, and now that I’m 26, I realize I still am.

@rebecaangelicahernandezara7628

Haha same here 🙋‍♀️

@litalazizzada9356

Me too😍

@AlexandraM689

Oh absolutely

@xXXXSelGomezXXXx

26 here .. me too 🤚❤😄

@25thRev

Same with demi

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@MrDestroyedSoulx

This song is soooo nostalgic for me, even 12 years later. I watched this movie live the day it aired on the Disney channel. My middle school girlfriend and I watched it together, but on the phone. I've never been able to forget that time in my life. In grade 8, I had one of the best years of my life. I often forget things that happen these days pretty fast, but I somehow can recall moments from over a decade ago with such clarity. Memory is such a strange thing. I still love Demi Lovato and the Jonas Brothers to this day <3

@MrDestroyedSoulx

@Rachel Castillo Yep haha. Now I feel old xD

@claudiaw9097

I was 10 and had no idea my favourite singer and band did a movie together and to this day I absolutely love this movie

@camilacoutinho7675

😁😊

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