Sammy J currently resides in Brisbane. Born and bred in Aussie he describes himself as a 'Mozzie' but proud and confident in his identity and embraces his maori and Polynesian heritage and roots which influenced his perspective on life.
Sammy J works in youth mentoring and travel between Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney working predominately with Maori and Pacific youth.
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Sammy Johnson Lyrics
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That wakin up to gold woulda made me blue
And here I am thinking everything's all good
I took you for granted, girl
I used and abused
And in the end, it costed me you
It's just the way you make me feel
I can't describe
Nor can i hide
Baby believe me
When you find that one
Don't you let him go
(When you find that one)
Cus' girl you are the missing piece of my soul
I took you for granted, girl
I used and abused
And in the end, it costed me you
It's just the way you make me feel
I can't describe
Nor can i hide
Oh, girl, I hope
You come back home
You're perfect for me
Just what I need
And it's something bout
The way you do the things you do, baby
It's just the way you make me feel
I can't describe
Nor can i hide
It's just the way you make me feel
I can't describe
(I can't describe it)
Nor can i hide
(Nor can I hide it)
It's the way you make me feel
(Describe)
I can't describe it
(Hide)
(Way you make me feel)
(Describe)
(Nor can I hide it)
(Way you make me feel)
The song "The Way" by Sammy Johnson talks about the singer realizing too late the worth of his significant other. He mentions the feeling of waking up to gold but feeling blue, which means that he finally hit a milestone in his life that he always wanted but feels sad because his partner is no longer there to celebrate with him. He admits to using and abusing his girlfriend, but now that she has left him, he realizes how important she was to him. He wishes for her return and acknowledges that she was the missing piece of his soul. The lyrics suggest that she had a special power over him, which he cannot describe or hide.
The song captures the helplessness and regret that comes with the aftermath of a broken relationship. The singer begs for his girl's return, admitting his mistake and acknowledging her worth. However, the lyrics also imply that he lost her because of his own actions and that she might not come back.
Line by Line Meaning
No one told me
I didn't know that waking up to success and wealth would actually make me unhappy
That wakin up to gold woulda made me blue
I thought that getting everything I wanted would bring me joy, but it actually made me sad
And here I am thinking everything's all good
I thought that having material possessions would make me happy, but I was wrong
I took you for granted, girl
I didn't realize how important you were to me
I used and abused
I treated you badly and didn't appreciate you
And in the end, it costed me you
My behavior caused me to lose you
It's just the way you make me feel
Your presence and effect on me is indescribable
I can't describe
The impact you have on me is so strong, I can't put it into words
Nor can i hide
I can't conceal my emotions for you
Baby believe me
I want you to trust me
When you find that one
When you find someone special
Don't you let him go
Hold onto them tightly
(When you find that one)
Referring back to finding someone special
Cus' girl you are the missing piece of my soul
You are the part of me that makes me whole
Oh, girl, I hope
I have a strong desire for
You come back home
I want you to return to me
You're perfect for me
I feel complete with you
Just what I need
You are everything I want and need
And it's something bout
There is something special and unique about
The way you do the things you do, baby
The way you act and treat others is very special
It's the way you make me feel
Your effect on me is the reason why I feel the way I do
(Describe)
Referring back to the impact she has on him
I can't describe it
It's so strong and unique that I can't quite explain it
(Hide)
Referring back to not being able to conceal his emotions
(Way you make me feel)
Referring back to the effect she has on him
(Describe)
Referring back to the impact she has on him
(Nor can I hide it)
Referring back to not being able to conceal his emotions
(Way you make me feel)
Referring back to the effect she has on him
Contributed by Ella H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.