Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players travel the country, performing more than 200 concerts a year at venues ranging from school classrooms and community halls to major theaters and festivals. In the 1990s Roberts led the band Pimentos for Gus.
Discography
Great Big Sun (1997)
Yellow Bus (2001)
Not Naptime (2003)
Way Out (2004)
Meltdown! (2006)
Pop Fly (2008)
Song for You
Justin Roberts Lyrics
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Hoping that you're ok
I know the kinds of things we fall into
And oh, my little avocado
You take the time to grow
You never have to carry it alone
Cause I just want to say
I've got the world for you
when you don't know what to do
I'll take the grey skies make them blue
Cause I got the world for you
And hey, I'm sure you might like to stay
But, it's gonna be ok
There's no need to rush into this race
And oh, I just want to see you so
I can just let you know
That when you finally fall into this place
And there will be moments
when we're all just singing together
And there will be moments
When we are all just falling apart
But I won't forget
That the moment we met
I just held you so close in my arms
And you don't have to carry it
All by yourself
Cause I've got the world for you
And hey, my little turtle dove
I'm calling to stars above
Cause I just want to hold you night and day
So I can finally say:
I've got the world for you
I'll turn the grey skies into blue
When you don't know what to do
I've got the world for you
The lyrics to "Song For You" by Justin Roberts express love, support, and reassurance to someone who may be going through a difficult time. The singer of the song is calling from afar, hoping that the recipient of the message is okay. The singer acknowledges that life can get difficult and that we often fall into negative thought patterns or situations, but they're there to say that they can help. The metaphor of the "avocado" is used to express that growth takes time, and that the recipient never has to carry their burdens alone.
The chorus is the most striking part of the song, where the singer declares that they have the world for the recipient of the message. They'll take the grey skies and make them blue, indicating that they can help make things better. The second verse speaks to the idea that life can be hectic and that it's okay to take things slow. The singer mentions that when the recipient finally falls into a good place, they'll be there to sing and fall apart with them. The song ends with the repeated refrain of "I've got the world for you," emphasizing the message of love and support.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, I'm calling from miles away
I am reaching out to you from a great distance
Hoping that you're ok
I am wishing and praying for your well-being
I know the kinds of things we fall into
I understand the struggles we face in life
And oh, my little avocado
My dear and cherished friend
You take the time to grow
You have patience and perseverance to develop and mature
You never have to carry it alone
You don't have to face your problems by yourself
Cause I just want to say
I simply want to express
I've got the world for you
I have everything you need
when you don't know what to do
when you are lost and unsure
I'll take the grey skies make them blue
I will uplift and bring joy to your life
And hey, I'm sure you might like to stay
I know you might want to stay where you are
But, it's gonna be ok
But don't worry, everything will be alright
There's no need to rush into this race
There's no reason to hurry and compete with others
And oh, I just want to see you so
And I simply desire to be in your presence
I can just let you know
So I can inform you
That when you finally fall into this place
That when you eventually arrive at your destination
And there will be moments
There will be times
when we're all just singing together
when we are all collectively joyful
And there will be moments
And there will also be times
When we are all just falling apart
When we are all struggling and breaking down
But I won't forget
But I will remember
That the moment we met
The instant we first encountered each other
I just held you so close in my arms
I embraced and comforted you
And you don't have to carry it
And you don't have to bear the burden
All by yourself
Alone
Cause I've got the world for you
Because I have the means to provide and support you
Hey, my little turtle dove
My dear and beloved companion
I'm calling to stars above
I am reaching out to the heavens
Cause I just want to hold you night and day
Because I simply desire to embrace and comfort you at all times
So I can finally say:
So I can ultimately express
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Justin Roberts
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