Focus
L. Marshall Lyrics
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But I won't lose myself, yeah
It's your life, you can live how you want
But don't blame it on no one else
Mom told me it was over, but I didn't listen
Right until the end I kept being optimistic
Ten years could pass and I would feel no different
I wish you got to go to Barbados
Five stars, now they finally paid us
I'm working hard so that you see me winning
Mumsie, I will always miss you
Why do I have to have another angel on my side?
I can't work it out, no matter how many times I try
I can't work it out, no matter how many times I try
Said I might lose my way
But I won't lose myself, yeah
It's your life, you can live how you want
But don't blame it on no one else
We all lose some, win some
And sometimes we all need help
But do what you do
It's your life, you can live how you want
But don't blame it on no one else
Just another year, tryna be a billionaire
I tryna stay focus, while I'm filling with fears
Missing my mother, my father and brothers
My sister and friends
And every year it gets tougher
Stuck on the stairs, but I'm not good with prayers
So I wear a hat to cover up, my ginger hair 'cause
If they could see me, they'd see I'm receding
And that one step back, will knock you off your feet and
If you get up, well remember what's up, yeah
The reason you believe in losing all that you got
I gave my heart to another, now it's borrowed a lot
Been counting change in my pocket, never noticed I lost
Everything that I live for, everything that I was
Sometimes you never know what you've got
Until it's gone, until it's gone
Said I might lose my way
But I won't lose myself, yeah
It's your life, you can live how you want
But don't blame it on no one else
We all lose some, win some
And sometimes we all need help
But do what you do
It's your life, you can live how you want
But don't blame it on no one else
So why you focused on them?
And why you talking 'bout me?
You should be thinking 'bout you
Before it's too late to
Instead of thinking 'bout them
Instead of talking 'bout me
Maybe focus on you
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Said I might lose my way
But I won't lose myself, yeah
It's your life, you can live how you want
But don't blame it on no one else
We all lose some, win some
And sometimes we all need help
But do what you do
It's your life, you can live how you want
But don't blame it on no one else
Said I might lose my way
But I won't lose myself, yeah
It's your life, you can live how you want
But don't blame it on no one else
We all lose some, win some
And sometimes we all need help
But do what you do
It's your life, you can live how you want
But don't blame it on no one else
The lyrics of L. Marshall's song Focus carry a few different meanings, which blend together to create a sense of disorientation and frustration. The opening lines use a metaphor of losing one's face in a crowd to introduce the idea of feeling lost and disconnected. The idea of trying to call one's face back but only seeing the colors run into the sand suggests a sense of hopelessness and desperation in trying to regain one's identity or sense of self.
As the verse continues, the singer reflects on how they have worn this face before and looked through these "jaded eyes." This suggests that they have perhaps been through similar experiences of feeling lost or disconnected before and that they have developed a kind of numbness or cynicism as a result.
The chorus of "soft focus" repeats throughout the song, highlighting the idea of feeling blurred or out of focus. The imagery of watching oneself on a picture tube fading from black to grey suggests a sense of detachment or disassociation. The laughter in the darkened room and the way it seems to fade away when the singer enters create a sense of alienation and exclusion.
The final lines of the song use the image of headlights on a screen passing far away to suggest a distance or separation. The singer sees their eyes on the screen but feels unable to walk away, perhaps indicating a sense of being trapped in this cycle of feeling lost and disconnected.
Overall, the lyrics of Focus convey a sense of frustration and disorientation, using vivid imagery and metaphors to create a powerful emotional impact.
Line by Line Meaning
One day I lost my face in a crowd.
I felt lost and disconnected in a large group of people.
I tried to call it back, the colors ran into the sand.
I tried to regain my sense of identity, but it felt like I was losing it even more.
I'd worn this face before now, And looked out through these jaded eyes.
I've been in this situation before and felt disillusioned and tired.
Soft focus...soft focus... To watch the picture tube, and see me fade from black to grey.
I'm watching myself become increasingly lost and disconnected, as if in a haze.
Through the darkness I stumbled to, Laughter in the darkened room.
I felt disoriented as I tried to navigate through a dark and unfamiliar space, while others seemed to be having a good time.
Though when I came through the doorway, The laughter seemed to fade away.
As soon as I entered the room, the cheerfulness and joy disappeared.
Soft focus...soft focus... Oh can't you see me in this crowded room? God, can't you hear me in this...
I'm desperately seeking attention, but feeling like I'm drowning in a sea of people without anyone noticing me.
Headlights on the screen passing far away, I saw my eyes in the car, red light jumped on my face, On to the screen and left me here.
As I watched the images on the screen, I saw my reflection and felt trapped in my own reality.
I couldn't walk away...
I felt powerless to change my situation and escape my own thoughts.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TOMMY BAXTER, THOMAS ROSIJI GRIFFITH, ROBERT ROSIJI GRIFFITH, JOSEPH ROSIJI-GRIFFITH, DAVID KEIFFER JOHNSTON, ADAM MIDGLEY
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Samer Bakkar
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chillax4592
hope you guys get big, the world needs more Life of Dillon in it.
Sushil Poudel
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lightningjuanpepe
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kevin matherest
Dark forces from MTV and media are blocking it .
Lehtola
I mean it, you guys deserve more recognition. Surprises me that you're not world famous yet!
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I KNOW!
Nadia Rahman
so true Jake Paul's song its everyday bro is #2 on iTunes in just 1day but its a complete trash its not even a song and this song is not yet in top 10 and this is called actual music its sad how trash songs are getting the top and good music are always are last position like I am shook how cum this is not in top10 I hope this guyz make it big they should go for auditions in the voice
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