Just a Little Bit
The Jacks Lyrics


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I was in an accident in 1997
Thought I was spared for something bigger than life
But everything I've done since then has been for nothing
I watch movies just to fill up the time
Chances wasted all I do is survive

And if you say you wanna hurt me
Get in line it's been on my mind
A thought broke in through an open window
While I'm giving her another like

And a little bit of compassion goes a long way
And a little bit of caring and I'd love to stay
But I've got a little bit of rage
And a little bit of despair
And it's that little bit of self-hate that will push you away

I can't commit every decision is an endless task
Stuck in an hourglass without any sand
I'll do my laundry check my phone and wonder when I died
I'll catch the raincloud floating over my bed
I'll set the table time to do it again

And I believe in never after
A flash of sunlight that's all we are
Instead I'll smile for whatever brought me
To this pantomime of a life

And a little bit of compassion goes a long way
And a little bit of caring and I'd love to stay
But I've got a little bit of rage
And a little bit of despair
And it's that little bit of self-hate that will push you away

Dropped my feelings on the way
I snuff the candle and I take myself to bed
Before I wake

And a little bit of compassion goes a long way
And a little bit of caring and I'd love to stay
But I've got a little bit of rage




And a little bit of despair
And it's that little bit of self-hate that will push you away

Overall Meaning

The Jacks's song, "Just a Little Bit," is a powerful ballad that encourages listeners to rise up from the challenges they face in life. The song opens with the lyrics, "And it will take a little bit of extra time, to make it shine, to make it shine. And it will take a little bit of extra care, to bring it where you think it's there." This line is an encouragement to not give up when things get tough, but to keep pushing forward and to take the time and care to reach your goals.


The lyrics also address the idea that anyone can be "the one" that will bring success and happiness into your life. The line "Anyone you see, Anyone you meet, Someone at your feet, anyone could be that one" implies that the person you may be looking for could be anywhere, and it takes effort and patience to find them. The song also touches on the idea of self-reflection and growth, as the lyrics state "And it will take a little bit of all you've got, to get a shot, get a shot."


Line by Line Meaning

And it will take a little bit of extra time
It will require additional time to perfect it.


To make it shine, to make it shine
To improve it so that it looks amazing.


And it will take a little bit of extra care
It will require extra attention to detail.


To bring it where you think it's there
To achieve what you have been working towards.


And there's no one else around
There is no one to assist you.


This is what I've found
It's what I have discovered through my experiences.


Anyone you see
Anyone who you come across.


Anyone you meet
Anyone who you have an encounter with.


Some one at your feet
Someone who is in close proximity to you.


Anyone could be that one
Any individual has the potential to be the ideal match.


Anyone you know
Any individual who you are familiar with.


Anywhere you go
In any place you might visit.


Some one in a show
A person performing on a stage.


Could be that one
They may be the individual you are looking for.


And it will take a little bit of all you've got
You will need to go all out.


To get a shot, get a shot
To have a chance at success.


And there's nowhere else to go
There are no other options available.


This is what I know
I am confident in this fact.


Everywhere you look
In all directions you look in.


Pages of a book
In the contents of a book.


All the years it took
After all the time it's taken.


Everything got you down
All the things have had an adverse effect on you.


And it will take a little while to get back home
It will take some time to return to your place of origin.


The road is long, the road is long
The journey is quite lengthy.


And it will take a little work to get it back
It will require some effort to get back on track.


To mend the cracks, to bridge the gaps
To repair what is broken and fill in the gaps.


Could feel the same
May have experienced similar emotions.


Maybe you'd complete
Perhaps you are the missing piece.


Never let it keep you down
Do not allow it to negatively impact you.


Holding out for used
Finding hope in what was once overlooked.


Broken up and bruised
Hurt and beat up.


Losable to lose
You are at risk of losing what you have.


Think it doesn't show
You believe it is not visible to others.


Everybody knows
Everyone is aware.


Some one at you feet
Someone who is nearby.




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Written by: Juan Uzcategui

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Comments from YouTube:

@kevinm8916

I be speeding on the road listening to this song

@ryandevid3449

Damn I wish I could find the original version this was my favorite song by them😕

@skipst1

I still have good taste in music even though I’m now 55 years old. Yeah, I dig your beats.

@Rickgoetz

The lyrics of this song should be on t-shirts

@Tennfatmatt

Man, I thought they were...

@Jmarss44

THIS SONG DESERVES MORE LISTENERS

@OrdinarilyBob

Cool song.

@dog5424

I actually really liked the last version, any chance of getting it back on Spotify?

@kerem3652

Same

@Maenug

I noticed it last week that it was replaced on Apple Music, too, and it made me quite sad. The last version was much more rock n roll :(

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