Jonathan Rhys Meyers (born 27 July 1977) is an Irish actor, model, and musi… Read Full Bio ↴Jonathan Rhys Meyers (born 27 July 1977) is an Irish actor, model, and musician. He is known for his roles in Velvet Goldmine, Match Point, Bend It Like Beckham, Elvis: The Miniseries, and August Rush. A self-taught singer and guitarist, Rhys Meyers has flourished in musical roles. Most recently, in August Rush, Rhys Meyers performed on-screen and is credited for four songs on the soundtrack; of the four, This Time and "Break" were considered in the Best Original Song category of the 80th Academy Awards. "This Time" was not released as a single but peaked at #84 of the Canadian Hot 100.

He has modeled for Club Monaco, Versace, and Hugo Boss and currently plays King Henry VIII on the Showtime series The Tudors.

Elgar / Something Inside
Jonathan Rhys Meyers Lyrics

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When the one thing you're looking for
Is nowhere to be found
And you back stepping all of your moves
Trying to figure it out
You wanna reach out
You wanna give in
Your head's wrapped around what's around the next bend
You wish you could find something warm

'Cause you're shivering cold
It's the first thing you see as you open your eyes
The last thing you say as your saying goodbye
Something inside you is crying and driving you on
It's the first thing you see as you open your eyes
The last thing you say as your saying goodbye
Something inside you is crying and driving you on

'Cause if you hadn't found me
I would have found you
I would have found you

So long you've been running in circles
'Round what's at stake
But now the times come for your feet to stand still in one place
You wanna reach out
You wanna give in
Your head's wrapped around what's around the next bend
You wish you could find something warm

'Cause you're shivering cold
It's the first thing you see as you open your eyes
The last thing you say as your saying goodbye
Something inside you is crying and driving you on
It's the first thing you see as you open your eyes
The last thing you say as your saying goodbye
Something inside you is crying and driving you on

'Cause if you hadn't found me
I would have found you
I would have found you

It was your first taste of love
Living upon what you had

It's the first thing you see when you open your eyes
The last thing you say as your saying goodbye
Something inside you is crying and driving you on

'Cause if you hadn't found me
I would have found you
I would have found you

I would have found you
I would have found you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jonathan Rhys Meyers's song Elgar / Something Inside express the feeling of being lost and searching for something that seems out of reach. The opening lines describe the frustration of not being able to find what one is looking for, and feeling stuck in a pattern of back stepping and trying to figure things out. The desire to reach out and give in to something positive is strong, but the uncertainty of what's around the next bend makes it difficult. The line "you wish you could find something warm 'cause you're shivering cold" is particularly poignant, conveying a sense of vulnerability and the need for comfort.

The song's chorus repeats the lines "it's the first thing you see as you open your eyes, the last thing you say as you're saying goodbye, something inside you is crying and driving you on." These lines embody the central theme of the song, which seems to be the driving force of something internal that propels us to keep moving forward, even when it feels like we're running in circles. The idea that "something inside you is crying and driving you on" suggests that there is a deeply emotional aspect to this search, a longing or a need that cannot be easily articulated.

The song closes with the lines "it was your first taste of love, living upon what you had." These lines seem to offer a glimmer of hope, a sense that even when we feel lost and unsure of ourselves, we can find the strength to keep going by drawing on the memories of past experiences, particularly those that were filled with love and positive energy.

Overall, the lyrics of Elgar / Something Inside are deeply introspective and impactful, reflecting on the human experience of longing and searching in a way that is both universal and deeply personal.

Line by Line Meaning

When the one thing you're looking for Is nowhere to be found
When you can't find the thing you're searching for

And you back stepping all of your moves Trying to figure it out
You're retracing your steps, trying to find answers

You wanna reach out You wanna give in Your head's wrapped around what's around the next bend
You want to give up and reach out to someone for help, but you're unsure of what's to come

You wish you could find something warm 'Cause you're shivering cold
You are feeling lost and alone, wishing for comfort

It's the first thing you see as you open your eyes The last thing you say as your saying goodbye Something inside you is crying and driving you on
You are constantly feeling emotional and driven, no matter what time of day

'Cause if you hadn't found me I would have found you I would have found you
If we hadn't met, I would've found you eventually

So long you've been running in circles 'Round what's at stake
You've been going in circles, unsure of what's at stake

But now the times come for your feet to stand still in one place
It's time for you to stop running and confronting the issue

It was your first taste of love Living upon what you had
You experienced love for the first time and lived off of that experience

I would have found you I would have found you I would have found you I would have found you
I am certain that I would've found you, no matter what

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