There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Tyler Jam… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Tyler James (born on 5 January 1982) is a British R&B singer–songwriter from east London.
2) Tyler James (born on 31 March 1982) is an American singer-songwriter from Nashville.

1. Tyler James (born Kenneth Gordon on 5 January 1982) is a British R&B singer–songwriter from Canning Town, East London. The Single Tear Songfacts reports that James signed to Island Records in 2003 after they heard a demo tape featuring his future debut single, "Why Do I Do?” The song reached #25 on the UK Singles Chart and its follow-up, "Foolish" did even better peaking at #16. His debut album 'The Unlikely Lad' was released only on digital download and did not chart and James slipped off the radar for several years. James was a close friend of Amy Winehouse who he collaborated with on his debut album, he also toured with her.
In 2012 he was chosen to audition and eventually became a finalist on the talent show The Voice UK. James auditioned with the song "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" by Otis Redding. Judges Jessie J and will.i.am took interest and James eventually opted to join will.i.am's team. His final song was a Higher Love, James performed the James Vincent McMorrow version of "Higher Love" by Stevie Winwood. Alongside singer Bo Bruce, James was announced as the series' runner-up behind Leanne Mitchell. Following his success on The Voice UK, James released his second album, A Place I Go, which peaked at number 47 on the UK Albums Chart.

2. Tyler James (born Tyler James Geertsma on 31 March 1982) is an American singer-songwriter from Nashville. He is known for his work as a solo recording artist, as keyboardist in Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, and as one half of the duo Escondido.

[for the American actor and rapper, see Tyler James Williams]

Stay Humble
Tyler James Lyrics

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It's for your own, It's for your own goodness sake
It's for your own protection from steps that you might take
I'm selfish, there I said it
It scares me when I see - that I can't deny what comes so naturally

Stay humble humble humble

It's for your own, it's for your own clear view

It's for your own efforts to hold on to what's true
My comfort and my glory - are shaken when I see -
That my life's not a story about me

Stay humble humble humble

Would someone please
Awaken me from my sleep, from my sleep
Would someone please
Awaken me from my sleep, from my sleep

If you would wipe the sleep from my eyes
I could die to myself tonight
But i've been asleep
I've been asleep

Stay humble humble humble
I'm trying to stay humble, humble, humble

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tyler James's song Stay Humble show a clear indication towards the struggle of an individual in refraining from being selfish and focusing only on their achievements or gratification. The lyrics serve as a reminder that it is crucial to remain humble in one's life to make progress towards their goal. Tyler James points out that being humble is not only for the benefit of those around you, but it also protects an individual from making potentially harmful decisions. Selfish behavior and a disregard for humility can lead to actions that can cause harm to oneself and others. The lyrics convey a sense of intentionality in the actions of the individual to strive towards a humble nature and to be aware of their actions in relating to others.

The lyrics also showcase the struggles of the individual in this process of self-discovery and growth towards humility. The lines "My comfort and my glory- are shaken when I see- that my life's not a story about me" show that the individual is aware of their tendencies towards selfishness and are trying to break free from its grip. The lines "If you would wipe the sleep from my eyes. I could die to myself tonight. But I've been asleep" portrays the theme of awakening or realization that is often required to change behavior, but it can be challenging to achieve. The lyrics express the difficulties of an individual in achieving their goals while staying humble and not letting the pride take over.

Line by Line Meaning

It's for your own, It's for your own goodness sake
I'm doing this because I care about you and want what's best for you.

It's for your own protection from steps that you might take
I'm trying to save you from making mistakes that could potentially harm you.

I'm selfish, there I said it
I admit that my motives are selfish and I'm aware of it.

It scares me when I see - that I can't deny what comes so naturally
I'm afraid of giving in to my natural tendencies that go against what's right.

Stay humble humble humble
Remember to stay grounded and not let ego overcome you.

It's for your own, it's for your own clear view
I'm helping you get a clearer and better perspective on things.

It's for your own efforts to hold on to what's true
I'm encouraging you to hold onto your values and beliefs.

My comfort and my glory - are shaken when I see - That my life's not a story about me
Realizing that life isn't just about personal achievements is challenging for me.

Would someone please Awaken me from my sleep, from my sleep
I need someone to help me snap out of my complacency and wake me up.

If you would wipe the sleep from my eyes I could die to myself tonight But i've been asleep I've been asleep
If I could truly see things clearly, I would be able to let go of my selfish ways and become selfless.

Stay humble humble humble I'm trying to stay humble, humble, humble
I'm reminding myself to stay humble and am trying to remain so.

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