January
drown in tears Lyrics
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I see the sky your mind is already in paradise
I remember your melancholy your voice
I don't know what you think about our relation
I would like to say my feelings, about you
But i have lack of courage
Days after days i wish to focus your attention
WE ARE OFTEN FACED in daily with the choice
I cannot do that seriously i DROWN IN TEARS
My soul is not called by your sincerity
Everyday in the lies i closed my eyes
The regret of your knowledge the lost time with you
I'd rather not commit my self
I DROWN IN TEARS
The lyrics of the song "January" by Drown in Tears express the singer's longing to express their feelings to someone, but unable to do so due to a lack of courage. The opening line sets the tone of the song, describing how when the singer looks into the eyes of their love interest, they see paradise. The melancholic tone is apparent in the next line when the singer remembers the past and the voice of their love interest. The next few lines convey the singer's internal struggle about expressing their feelings.
The lyrics then shift to a more philosophical tone, discussing the daily choices that everyone faces between the good and the bad. However, the singer admits that they are unable to make a serious decision and instead, "drown in tears." This phrase conveys the depth of the singer's emotions and highlights their inability to cope with the situation emotionally. The last few lines express regret about lost time and knowledge, but the singer prefers not to commit themselves to expressing their feelings, which leaves them in a state of despair.
Overall, the song speaks to the difficulties and uncertainties that many people face when it comes to expressing their feelings to someone they care about. The lyrics explore themes of courage, regret, and emotional vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
When i look in your eyes
As I gaze into your eyes, I see the vast expanse of the sky, a reflection of your mind which is already in a blissful state of paradise.
I remember your melancholy your voice
I recall the sadness and sorrow I heard in your voice, along with the heavyheartedness that you carry deep within you.
I don't know what you think about our relation
I am uncertain of your thoughts and feelings about us and the connection we share, leaving me in a state of confusion and doubt.
I would like to say my feelings, about you
I wish to express my emotions and sentiments towards you, to let you know how much you mean to me.
But i have lack of courage
However, my inability to summon the courage to do so leaves me feeling subdued and defeated.
Days after days i wish to focus your attention
Every passing day, I yearn to grab your attention, to make you see the depth of my affection for you.
WE ARE OFTEN FACED in daily with the choice
Every day, we are challenged with the decision to make, between choosing to do what is right or what is wrong.
BETWEEN THE GOOD WAY OR THE BAD
We find ourselves standing at a crossroad, trying to make the right choice, whether to choose the path of righteousness or the path of wickedness.
I cannot do that seriously i DROWN IN TEARS
I find it difficult to make a serious decision as my emotions overwhelm me, leaving me feeling lost and drowning in my tears.
My soul is not called by your sincerity
Your genuineness fails to capture the attention of my soul, making it impossible for me to connect with you on a deeper level.
Everyday in the lies i closed my eyes
Every day, I am forced to face the harsh reality of the lies we tell each other but choose to ignore, closing my eyes to the truth in order to preserve the fantasy I have created.
The regret of your knowledge the lost time with you
I regret the time I have spent with you, for I have come to realize that I have wasted precious moments on something that was not meant to be.
I'd rather not commit my self
I choose not to pledge myself to you, as doing so would mean risking my heart and my all, leaving me vulnerable to heartbreak and disappointment.
I DROWN IN TEARS
All of these emotions leave me feeling overwhelmed and consumed by my tears.
Contributed by Kaelyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@geoffclark9271
He played the guitar as close to a human voice as I've ever heard. Nuance on every note, such amazing feel, always inventive - it's all there, the wailing, the humour, the tears, the joy, the 'yeah cos it's rock n roll mate', the lot. He was a True Master. Never played the same songs the same way twice and never failed to stop growing as a musician. Great band leader too. Love this cover, there aren't many that could have pulled it off, yet alone perform it like That. RIP Jeff the legend.
@aegirmeingott
what you wrote is absolutely right. jf didn‘t only play guitar, he had told us stories, feelings, poured tears in my soul with his excellent playing skills and musicality, a genius.
@HSTOZA
No one played the Stratocaster better than Jeff Beck. Not Clapton, not Hendrix. Beck was the master. For me, this performance captures everything that he was about musically. The stage presence, the way he replicates the voice, and his absolute dominance of the guitar. Don't knows what else to say really.
@pippipster6767
They are all exceptionally good in their own way. All of these great guitarists are in a category of their own virtually. And they can all do things that the others can’t quite do.
@dadmadforgot4050
Well said, couldn’t agree more 👍 it’s a sad loss.
@Boudica234
Well said. This performance really captured Jeff at the top of his game. The dynamics, the feel and the tonality are magnificent. The thing is I've heard so much blues over the decades that frankly I'm sick of it. I typically find it boring and repetitive. But not this performance. Jeff avoids every worn down blues cliche and manages to convey a voice and style that's so damn good and so damn unique. This is my fav Jeff Beck performance.
@David-mw3sb
I think Hendrix was "better".
@toddmcintosh83
While JB was certainly a master guitarist and a legend to be sure, and one of my all time favorite players, it’s futile to argue he was the greatest, over others that you mentioned. Suffice it to say he holds a place forever in guitar mastery!😉🙂✌️🎸😎
@davidklepinger4809
Absolutely jaw-dropping. This is one of my favorite songs of all time, and I’ll never hear it the same way again. RIP, Jeff Beck, a true master. We miss you!
@timothy3686
Mark my words, this is ONE OF THE GREATEST GUITARIST PERFORMANCES OF ALL TIME AND A COMPLETE DEMONSTRATION OF MUSICIANSHIP AND INSTRUMENT MASTERY.