Somewhere
The Jets; Tucker Smith Lyrics
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A baby being born to the overkill
Who cares what people say
We walk down love's motorway
Ambition and love wearing boxing gloves
And singing hearts and flowers
There is a star that shines for you
Silver splits the blue
Love will see it through
And somewhere in my heart
There is the will to set you free
All you've got to be is true
A star above the city in the northern chill
A baby being born to the overkill
No say no place to go
A t.v. and a radio
Amibition and love wearing boxing gloves
And singing hearts and flowers
Somewhere in my heart
There is a star that shines for you
Silver splits the blue
Love will see it through
And somewhere in my heart
There is the will to set you free
All you've got to be is true
But who could heal
What's never been as one
And our hearts have been torn
Since the day we were born
Just like anyone
From Westwood to Hollywood
The one thing that's understood
Is that you can't buy time
But you can sell your soul
And the closest thing to heaven is to rock and roll
Somewhere in my heart
There is a star that shines for you
Silver splits the blue
Love will see it through
And somewhere in my heart
There is the will to set you free
All you've got to be is true
The opening lyrics of the song "Summer in the city where the air is still, a baby being born to the overkill" suggest a city brimming with life and potential, where even in the midst of overpopulation and excess, something new and pure is created. The line "who cares what people say, we walk down love's motorway" points towards a sense of defiance, as if the singers of the song are rejecting societal norms in order to pursue something they believe in.
As the song progresses, the lyrics suggest a certain conflict between love and ambition, with the image of "ambition and love wearing boxing gloves" suggesting a struggle between these two powerful emotions. However, the song remains ultimately optimistic, with the lyric "love will see it through" reinforcing the idea that love can conquer even the most difficult of situations.
The repeated refrain of "somewhere in my heart" suggests a search for something intangible, something that the singers of the song are trying to connect with. This is reinforced by the imagery of "a star above the city in the northern chill", which is simultaneously out of reach and yet still shines down on the world below. The final lines of the song, "the closest thing to heaven is to rock and roll", suggest that the search for something more is linked to a desire for transcendence, for a sense of unity and release that can only be achieved through music.
Overall, the lyrics of "Somewhere" suggest a sense of optimism and hope, even in the face of difficult circumstances. The song seems to suggest that love and ambition can coexist, and that by pursuing something bigger than themselves, the singers of the song can find something greater.
Line by Line Meaning
Summer in the city where the air is still
It's hot and humid in the city, everything is stagnant
A baby being born to the overkill
People are being born into a world where things are overdone and excessive
Who cares what people say
It doesn't matter what others think or say
We walk down love's motorway
We are traveling down the path of love and it is the only way to go
Ambition and love wearing boxing gloves
Ambition and love can be opposing forces and it can be a struggle to balance them
And singing hearts and flowers
Despite the difficulties, we remain optimistic and hopeful
Somewhere in my heart
Deep within me, there is a feeling or desire
There is a star that shines for you
There is something special about you that is meant to be seen and appreciated
Silver splits the blue
Something beautiful or precious is cutting through the ordinary or mundane
Love will see it through
Love will be the guiding force and overcome any obstacles
And somewhere in my heart
Again, deep within me, there is a feeling or desire
There is the will to set you free
There is a desire or intention to make someone feel liberated or independent
All you've got to be is true
Being genuine and authentic is all that's needed
No say no place to go
Feeling trapped or stuck with no options
A t.v. and a radio
Distractions or sources of entertainment to cope with boredom or monotony
But who could heal
Who has the power to fix or mend something
What's never been as one
Something that has always been separate or disconnected
And our hearts have been torn
Our emotions have been deeply wounded or hurt
Since the day we were born
This pain or struggle has been with us since the beginning of our lives
Just like anyone
We are not alone in our struggle, everyone experiences pain and hardship
From Westwood to Hollywood
From one wealthy and privileged area to another
The one thing that's understood
One thing that is universally known or accepted
Is that you can't buy time
No matter how much money you have, time is a finite resource that cannot be bought or sold
But you can sell your soul
You can compromise your beliefs or integrity for financial gain
And the closest thing to heaven is to rock and roll
Music can provide a sense of euphoria or transcendence, akin to a religious experience
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: RODDY FRAME
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