Kangaroo
Sananda Maitreya Lyrics


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I've got a woman I can't explain
But I can't complain
Will I ever learn to jump like you?
I've got some pains that I can't explain
But I can't complain
Will I ever learn to jump like you?

(And Kangaroo says):
And all those roads that do not lead to Rome
Still they lead you safely back home
And all those millions that you left behind
Still there are many millions to find

I've got a feeling I can't explain
But I can't complain
Will I ever learn to jump like you?
I gave it all and I gave it well
But it went to hell
Will I ever learn to jump like you?

(And Kangaroo says):
And all those roads that do not lead to Rome
Still they lead you safely back home
And all those ladies whose faith you broke apart
They left you with a soft spot in your heart

I've got a son who breaks my balls
But I'd give him all
Will I ever learn to jump like you?
I've got a life I can't explain
But I can't complain
Will I ever learn to jump like you?
Will I ever learn to jump like you?
Will I ever learn to jump like you?

I've got a woman I can't explain




I've got a woman I can't explain
I've got a woman I can't explain

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sananda Maitreya's song Kangaroo seem to be about a person's struggles in life, but they can't complain. The chorus repeats the same line, questioning whether they will ever learn to jump like a kangaroo. The Kangaroo is acting like a wise mentor, saying that the roads that don't lead to Rome still lead you home safely, and all the people you've left behind or hurt, there are still so many others to find. The Kangaroo's advice is to keep moving forward, to keep jumping.


The verses reveal snippets of the singer's life - a woman they can't explain, pains they can't explain, a feeling they can't explain, but they can't complain. They've given it all and it went to hell, but they still want to learn to jump like the kangaroo. The last verse mentions the singer's son who breaks their balls (meaning gives them a hard time), but they still love him and would give him everything. The singer still can't explain their life, but again, they can't complain. The repetition of "I've got a woman I can't explain" at the end seems to suggest that this woman might be the cause of some of their struggles.


Line by Line Meaning

I've got a woman I can't explain
There is a woman in my life whom I cannot fully comprehend or describe.


But I can't complain
Despite not fully understanding this woman, I am not dissatisfied with her.


Will I ever learn to jump like you?
Will I ever be able to handle certain situations as expertly as you, like a kangaroo can jump?


I've got some pains that I can't explain
There are some physical or emotional discomforts that I am experiencing but cannot articulate.


Will I ever learn to jump like you?
Will I ever be able to handle these pains as expertly as you, like a kangaroo can jump?


And all those roads that do not lead to Rome
There are many paths in life that do not necessarily lead to the ultimate goal or destination.


Still they lead you safely back home
However, sometimes these divergent paths may still lead one to safety and security.


And all those millions that you left behind
In life, there may be many opportunities or experiences that are missed or not pursued.


Still there are many millions to find
Despite past missed opportunities, there are still countless opportunities to be discovered and pursued.


I've got a feeling I can't explain
There is a certain emotion or intuition that I am experiencing but cannot fully describe.


But I can't complain
Despite not being able to fully articulate this feeling, I am not dissatisfied with it.


And all those ladies whose faith you broke apart
In the past, there may have been women who I let down or disappointed by failing to meet their expectations or faith.


They left you with a soft spot in your heart
However, even though these past experiences may have been painful or regretful, they have left a lasting impact on my emotional well-being.


I've got a son who breaks my balls
My son can be demanding or frustrating at times.


But I'd give him all
Despite these challenges, I would still give him everything and be there for him.


I've got a life I can't explain
There is a certain complexity or unexplainable aspect to my existence.


But I can't complain
Despite this complexity, I am still content with my life.


Will I ever learn to jump like you?
Will I ever be able to handle the various complexities and challenges of life as expertly as you, like a kangaroo can jump?


Will I ever learn to jump like you?
Will I ever be able to handle the various complexities and challenges of life as expertly as you, like a kangaroo can jump?


Will I ever learn to jump like you?
Will I ever be able to handle the various complexities and challenges of life as expertly as you, like a kangaroo can jump?


I've got a woman I can't explain
There is a woman in my life whom I cannot fully comprehend or describe.


I've got a woman I can't explain
There is a woman in my life whom I cannot fully comprehend or describe.


I've got a woman I can't explain
There is a woman in my life whom I cannot fully comprehend or describe.




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Sanada Maitreya has been a long time favorite. Legend.

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I love the song, actually I love the whole CD. The video reminds me of something from the 1980s that would be on heavy rotation on MTV. That's not a bad thing.............I like it.

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Great song. Beautiful voice, beautiful man.

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Love this one

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Deeply fresh soulful inviting vibe

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