He gained popularity from his videos posted onto video-sharing focused social networking service TikTok. He posts videos of him performing his songs in public and has gained over 89k followers on TikTok and over 40k monthly listeners on Swedish audio streaming and media services provider Spotify.
Meant to Be
jpro Lyrics
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62 and sunny tryna socialize that's all
Thinking bout the people I've known here before
Outside brick and mortar in my face he closed the door
All this for a purpose no it wasn't for a waste
Have a gut reaction that it's gonna be okay
Thinking bout the dues that success'll make you pay
Confident the lessons are preparing me to say
Ready for impact
Really moving heavy
All the hard times
Down to some pennies
Everything that's happened
Looking back
It was meant to be
Everything that's happened yeah it was meant for me
Oh, it was meant to be
19 Swift I'm typing San Francisco flying
21 take 6 million quarter million shares no pipe dream
41 years Jane flew out couldn't have been better timing
Had me when she was 40 oops baby top 40
32 grand 10 days tribute T Shirt funnel
I ended up donating shirts how Kobe inspired my hustle
Found what's turning my gears, build it like I'm Jay
I turned all the hard times into a comeback play (let's go let's go!)
I'm Ready, Ready
Ready for Impact
Really moving heavy
All the hard times
Down to some pennies
Everything that's happened
Looking back
It was meant to be
Everything that's happened yeah it was meant for me
Oh, it was meant to be
How can I feel happy if I haven't felt depressed?
How can I feel confident when I just lost my check?
How can I feel love and reciprocate it back?
I can't live with no regrets if I haven't tasted death
How can I have peace if I don't know what is next?
How can I make 10 million from 30 thou in debt?
Actions big and small I was guided every step
Whatever comes next, I know
It was meant to be
My character is something you can never take from me
Oh, it was meant to be...
It was meant to be
Meant to be, my character is something you can never take from me
Oh, it was meant to be...
In the song "Meant to Be" by jpro, the lyrics describe the struggles and triumphs that have brought the singer to where they are today. The opening lines describe feeling isolated in Minneapolis, but still trying to make connections with others. The lyrics mention thinking about people the singer has known before and feeling shut out by someone at a brick and mortar location. The singer trusts that all of the experiences they have had so far have been for a purpose, and that even though success requires hard work and sacrifice, the lessons learned along the way will help them in the long run. The lyrics convey a sense of confidence and readiness for whatever comes next.
The second half of the song provides specific examples of the singer's experiences. They describe flying to San Francisco at 19 and making a successful business deal at 21. The lyrics mention a family member having a child later in life, but it being perfect timing. There is also a reference to Kobe Bryant inspiring the singer's hustle. The singer acknowledges that their journey has not been without difficulty, but they have used the hard times as motivation to turn their life around. The lyrics end with the singer expressing a sense of peace and an acceptance that everything that has happened to them has been meant to be.
Overall, "Meant to Be" is a song about trusting the journey of life and acknowledging that everything happens for a reason. The lyrics touch on themes of perseverance, self-confidence, and gratitude for the people and experiences that have helped shape the singer's character.
Line by Line Meaning
Minneapolis ain't got many friends to call
I am in a new place with hardly any acquaintances or friends.
62 and sunny tryna socialize that's all
Despite wanting to interact with more people, the weather is quite agreeable here.
Thinking bout the people I've known here before
Recalling the folks I met previously in this city.
Outside brick and mortar in my face he closed the door
Someone I approached for a purpose outside shut the door on me.
All this for a purpose no it wasn't for a waste
The experiences are intended to lead me to a specific cause, and not in vain.
Have a gut reaction that it's gonna be okay
Although things seem uncertain, instinct tells me that things will work out for the better.
Thinking bout the dues that success'll make you pay
Contemplating the efforts necessary to achieve success and the hardships it entails.
Confident the lessons are preparing me to say
The lessons learned so far will empower me to face future challenges with confidence.
I'm Ready, ready
I am prepared and undaunted by the obstacles ahead.
Ready for impact
I am poised and eager to make a significant impact.
Really moving heavy
I am carrying a great deal of weight, yet continue to press on.
All the hard times
Despite facing challenging times.
Down to some pennies
Nearly broke and scraping by financially.
Everything that's happened
Reflecting on all the past events and experiences.
Looking back
At the past events and experiences as a whole.
It was meant to be
Believing that every occurrence happened for a reason to serve a higher purpose.
Everything that's happened yeah it was meant for me
Every experience was destined to help shape and guide me.
19 Swift I'm typing San Francisco flying
At 19, Swift was flying to San Francisco for some professional work.
21 take 6 million quarter million shares no pipe dream
At age 21, he was able to execute a significant deal and secured a sizeable equity stake.
41 years Jane flew out couldn't have been better timing
Jane's (perhaps his mother) arrival at a key time was fortuitous.
Had me when she was 40 oops baby top 40
Jane may have given birth to Swift when she was 40, hence the mention of the phrase 'top 40.'
32 grand 10 days tribute T Shirt funnel
Taking a calculated risk, he launched a tribute T-Shirt effort to honor Kobe Bryant, and funnelled over $32,000 to a charity.
I ended up donating shirts how Kobe inspired my hustle
Swift got inspired by Kobe Bryant and donated shirts to a cause.
Found what's turning my gears, build it like I'm Jay
He has discovered what motivates him, and he will build it up with the same dogged perseverance as Jay-Z.
I turned all the hard times into a comeback play (let's go let's go!)
Refusing to be defeated or succumb to setbacks, he has emerged resurgent from tough times.
How can I feel happy if I haven't felt depressed?
The experience of depression helps appreciate and value happiness.
How can I feel confident when I just lost my check?
Despite setbacks such as losing a paycheck, continuing to persevere.
How can I feel love and reciprocate it back?
In order to reciprocate love, it must first be fully experienced and understood.
I can't live with no regrets if I haven't tasted death
Taking risks and experiencing life fully so that there is nothing to regret, even in the face of potential danger or death.
How can I have peace if I don't know what is next?
In order to attain peace, embracing the unknown and relinquishing control of the next step is required.
How can I make 10 million from 30 thou in debt?
Making 10 million dollars having previously been mired in debt.
Actions big and small I was guided every step
At every point, Swift has been guided towards the path to follow, no matter how big or small.
Whatever comes next, I know
Regardless of what lies ahead...
It was meant to be
Swift firmly believes that all he encounters in his journey are leading him exactly towards where he is meant to be.
My character is something you can never take from me
Despite external circumstances, who Swift fundamentally is can never be diminished or stolen.
Meant to be, my character is something you can never take from me
No matter what has occurred, Swift's character will persist and cannot be undermined.
Oh, it was meant to be...
He concludes that it was all intended to work in his favor and meant to be.
Lyrics ยฉ O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Jordan Olson
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@lyftzylol42
HOW CAN I FEEL HAPPY IF I HAVENโT FELT DEPRESSED! ๐คท
@neighberhoodpals6973
That verse goes insane
@KarmaCentral
HOW CAN I FEEL CONFIDENT IF I JUST LOST MY CHECK๐ฐ
@sethjensen5572
HOW CAN IT FEEL LOVE AND RECIPROCATE IT BACK ๐ข
@monkehotdogs2227
@Seth Jensen I CANโT LIVE WITH NO REGRETS IF I HAVENT TASTED DEATH ๐ชฆ ๐
@kazuro3949
@Christian Wu HOW CAN I HAVE PEACE IF I DONโT KNOW WHAT IS NEXTโ๏ธ๐ค
@SJPrdy
canโt even lie JPro, first time I heard you you randomly popped up on my For You Page on TikTok and I thought it was a bad joke. I thought you were bad at writing, it sounded so choppy and forced. But for some reason TikTok decided to keep showing me videos of you, JPro. After weeks and weeks of you coming on my FYP ever so often I now cannot get most of your songs out of my head. I think Iโve been converted from a hater to a fan, love the honesty, love the transparency, and I love how true to yourself you really are. Keep it up man, you have talent for this.
@coconut3606
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@rockybhala3924
same
@andrewemrick5197
Same exact thing lol