Johnny
October Project - Lyrics
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Small time
He was thinner than a razor, Johnny in a small town
Living with his finger on the trigger, wishing he could be just a little
Bit bigger
Bored to the heart of himself
He was trouble in the making, trouble in the keeping, history repeating
He was walking into danger, Johnny in a small town
And doubting if the sun'll shine to the heart of himself
And he tells himself it'll be all right, happiness is just around the
Corner
And he tells himself it'll be okay, happiness is just a life away
She was pretty as a picture, shining in a window, everybody said so
What did Johnny have to give her, Johnny in a small town
Putting on a suit he had borrowed, knowing she would probably leave him
Tomorrow
Leave him alone with himself
And he tells himself it'll be all right, happiness is just around the
Corner
And he tells himself it'll be okay, happiness is just a life away
Everything is different but it's all the same to him
Everything is nothing like it was, before she came, before she stayed,
And went away
She left Johnny like a stranger, waiting in a small town, measuring the
Small time
Nights were longer than the days were, living in a small town
Looking for a door he could open, hoping that he wouldn't break
Until he'd broken free to the heart of himself
And he tells himself it'll be all right, happiness is just around the
Corner
And he tells himself it'll be okay, happiness is just a life away
The song "Johnny" by October Project speaks about a man named Johnny who lives in a small town and is struggling with his own emotions. He is living on the edge and is always on the verge of self-destruction. His insecurities and doubts about his life are evident in the lyrics, which suggest that he is searching for happiness, trying to find a way out of the darkness that surrounds him. Despite his efforts, he just can't seem to find the light, and he remains stuck in his troubled state of mind. The song ends with Johnny looking for a way out, hoping that one day he will finally be able to find true happiness.
The lyrics of the song are very poetic and capture the essence of human emotions in a beautiful way. The words create an atmosphere of sadness and melancholy, suggesting that Johnny is trapped in a web of his own making. The song conveys the message that life is not always easy, and sometimes we need to face our fears and overcome our inner demons to find happiness. This is a universal message that can resonate with anyone who has ever felt lost, alone, or misunderstood.
Line by Line Meaning
There was Johnny like a stranger, living in a small town, measuring the Small time
Johnny felt out of place and trapped in a small town that he didn't belong in, feeling like he was wasting his time.
He was thinner than a razor, Johnny in a small town Living with his finger on the trigger, wishing he could be just a little Bit bigger
Johnny was struggling with his self-image and had a lot of pent-up frustration and anger, wanting to be more but feeling incapable of change.
Bored to the heart of himself He was trouble in the making, trouble in the keeping, history repeating
Johnny was deeply unhappy with his life and was on a path that would likely lead to trouble and more disappointment, feeling stuck in a cycle of repeating the same mistakes.
He was walking into danger, Johnny in a small town Looking for a light in a tunnel, creeping in the dark And doubting if the sun'll shine to the heart of himself
Despite knowing the dangers and risks of his actions, Johnny felt lost and desperate for something to give him hope and direction, but was unsure if he would ever find it.
And he tells himself it'll be all right, happiness is just around the Corner And he tells himself it'll be okay, happiness is just a life away
Even though he was struggling, Johnny tried to hold onto the hope that things would get better and that he would eventually find happiness.
She was pretty as a picture, shining in a window, everybody said so What did Johnny have to give her, Johnny in a small town
Johnny was drawn to a beautiful woman who seemed to have everything, but he felt inadequate and wondered what he could offer her in return.
Putting on a suit he had borrowed, knowing she would probably leave him Tomorrow Leave him alone with himself
In an attempt to impress the woman and hold onto her, Johnny tried to change himself by borrowing a suit, but deep down he knew the relationship was unlikely to last and feared being left alone with his own thoughts and feelings.
Everything is different but it's all the same to him Everything is nothing like it was, before she came, before she stayed, And went away
Despite the changes that came with the relationship, Johnny still felt stuck and hopeless, and everything seemed to blend together without any real purpose or direction.
She left Johnny like a stranger, waiting in a small town, measuring the Small time Nights were longer than the days were, living in a small town
When the woman left, Johnny felt like a stranger once again and was back to feeling trapped and bored in the small town, with days that seemed to drag on and on.
Looking for a door he could open, hoping that he wouldn't break Until he'd broken free to the heart of himself
Desperately searching for a way out of his current situation, Johnny sought a way to escape without losing himself completely, hoping to rediscover who he truly was and what he wanted out of life.
And he tells himself it'll be all right, happiness is just around the Corner And he tells himself it'll be okay, happiness is just a life away
As before, Johnny held onto hope that things would get better and that he would eventually find fulfillment and happiness in his life.
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