Ronny Jordan (born Ronald Laurence Albert Simpson on November 29, 1962 in L… Read Full Bio ↴Ronny Jordan (born Ronald Laurence Albert Simpson on November 29, 1962 in London, England) is a guitarist at the forefront of the acid jazz movement at the end of the twentieth century.

He came to prominence after being featured on Guru's tour de force, Jazzmatazz, Vol. 1, which saw release in 1993. He was also one of the artists whose recordings are featured on Stolen Moments — a compilation album released in 1994 to benefit the Red Hot Organization.

Ever since the release of 1992's Antidote, recordings from Jordan have been a mainstay on a variety of Billboard charts. He has also been the recipient of a slew of awards, including The MOBO Best Jazz Act Award as well as Gibson Guitar Best Jazz Guitarist Award. His 2000 release, A Brighter Day, was nominated for a Grammy award in the Best Contemporary Jazz Album category.

Keep Your Head Up
Ronny Jordan Lyrics

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Overcast future and the past riding on a dime
No control ever will hold of my life
But inside the darkest night is the day
So listen to the words of life that I heard my father say (he said)
[Chorus]
Keep your head up to the sky don't be shy
Trust in what you know is right and I?ll provide -repeat
can't find a job for money will rob or do I have to sling (don?t mean a thing)

Question fate who do I have to hate in order to be great
But if love is the key what else to I need to be a success (I want to be blessed)
Believing in the one is how I've begun to be great

[Chorus]
[Bridge]
You know in life we go through so much
Will all get there if we don't give up
Live life like you won't know tomorrow

And you might lose all of your pain and sorrow
[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

In Ronny Jordan's song Keep Your Head Up, he talks about the struggles he faced in life and how he found a way to overcome them. The first verse talks about the challenges he has faced in the past and how he has no control over his life. However, he finds hope in the darkest moments of his life and remembers the words of wisdom his father said to him. The chorus urges the listener to keep their head up and trust in what they know is right because there is always a way out of difficult situations.

The second verse talks about the reality of financial struggles and how people can resort to illegal activities for money. He questions fate and wonders if he has to hate someone in order to be successful. However, he concludes that love is the key to success. Believing in oneself is crucial, and it is how he has started to become great.

The bridge emphasizes that life is full of challenges, but it is important not to give up. One should live life like there is no tomorrow and try to let go of their pain and sorrow. The chorus is repeated again, reminding the listener to keep their head up and have faith that things will work out.

Line by Line Meaning

Overcast future and the past riding on a dime
The future looks uncertain, and the past seems to be having an effect on my present circumstances, but I have limited control over that.

No control ever will hold of my life
I cannot be controlled by external forces or other people, I am the only one who can make decisions about my life.

But inside the darkest night is the day
Even when everything seems bleak and hopeless, there is always a chance for a positive outcome.

So listen to the words of life that I heard my father say (he said)
I take guidance and inspiration from the words of wisdom that my father imparted to me.

Keep your head up to the sky don't be shy
Stay optimistic and look towards a brighter future without hesitation or fear.

Trust in what you know is right and I'll provide
Believe in yourself and your own judgement, and the universe will provide for you.

Can't find a job for money will rob or do I have to sling (don't mean a thing)
If I can't find a legit way to make money, I won't resort to illegal activities - that's not a viable option.

Question fate who do I have to hate in order to be great
I refuse to succumb to the fatalistic view that my life is predestined - I won't let hate or negativity hold me back from achieving greatness.

But if love is the key what else to I need to be a success (I want to be blessed)
If I prioritize love and compassion in my life, I know that I'll find true success and inner peace.

Believing in the one is how I've begun to be great
My belief in myself and my capabilities is what's driving me towards greatness.

You know in life we go through so much
We all face struggles and hardships in life.

Will all get there if we don't give up
Perseverance and determination will enable us to overcome any obstacle and reach our goals.

Live life like you won't know tomorrow
Live every day to the fullest and make the most of every opportunity, as we can never predict the future.

And you might lose all of your pain and sorrow
By living in the present and enjoying life, we can alleviate our suffering and find inner peace.

Lyrics © EDWIN A. LUGO DBA LOVE KISS MUSIC
Written by: LUGO MARTINEZ

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