On Stage
Jubala Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴Sunlight crept in,
Disturbed my slumber this afternoon.
I missed work again,
I realized as I looked at the alarm clock that I never use.
Last night I got high.
Still movin' kinda slow.
Oh, my head is achin',
All the shit I'm takin', I got bills to pay and,
I can't find a way to get me out of this hole.
But up on the stage,
My worries are miles away.
It's like night and day.
All work and all play.
All I gotta do is let the music come and take me away.
Day after the show,
So damn tired I can hardly move.
Passed out on the floor.
Never made it to my room.
Every night I get high,
And it's starting to take it's toll.
And I'll regret every cigarette I smoke,
A promise broken,
I can't find a way to keep me under control.
But up on the stage,
My worries are miles away.
It's like night and day.
All work and all play.
All I gotta do is let the music come and take me away.
But up on the stage,
My worries are miles away.
It's like night and day.
All work and all play.
Up on the stage,
My worries are miles away.
All I gotta do is let the music come and take me away.
Lost in the music
It comes and it takes me away.
Overall Meaning
Jubala's song "On Stage" is a beautiful depiction of a musician's life, full of struggles and stress, but also full of solace and peace. The lyrics talk about how the singer wakes up after a hangover and misses work again, realizing that he has bills to pay but no way out of the hole he's in. He understands the impact of the "shit" he's taking, but he still couldn't find a way to keep himself under control. However, as soon as he steps on the stage, all his worries fade away like they don't exist. The stage becomes a cathartic escape for him, where he can forget about everything that is troubling him and let the music take over his being.
Despite the fear of not being able to thrive or develop as an artist, the stage is the only place where he can be himself, and the passion he has for music is undeniable. Even though he suffers from addiction and a careless lifestyle, he doesn't let that get in the way of his biggest dream; performing. The final verse suggests that the power of music is so strong that it can transport a person to an entirely new world. "Lost in the music, it comes and takes me away" is a reminder that the stage is the one place where he can be truly free, following his passion with boundless joy and energy.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunlight crept in,
The sun's light slowly entered the room where I was sleeping.
Disturbed my slumber this afternoon.
It interrupted my sleep in the afternoon.
I missed work again,
I didn't go to work once again.
I realized as I looked at the alarm clock that I never use.
I noticed the time on the alarm clock, which I never rely on.
Last night I got high.
I smoked drugs or got intoxicated the previous night.
Still movin' kinda slow.
I'm still feeling sluggish and slow from the drug usage.
Oh, my head is achin',
I have a headache.
All the shit I'm takin',
I'm taking all my problems and frustrations.
I got bills to pay and,
I have bills to pay.
I can't find a way to get me out of this hole.
I can't find a solution to my problems to get out of this difficult situation.
But up on the stage,
When I'm performing live on stage,
My worries are miles away.
All my problems seem to fade away.
It's like night and day.
The difference is stark and noticeable.
All work and all play.
I'm working but I'm also having a good time.
All I gotta do is let the music come and take me away.
All I need to do is focus on the music and let it transport me to another place.
Day after the show,
The day after my performance,
So damn tired I can hardly move.
I'm extremely exhausted and can barely move.
Passed out on the floor.
I fell asleep on the ground.
Never made it to my room.
I never made it back to my designated sleeping area.
Every night I get high,
Every night I use drugs or get drunk.
And it's starting to take it's toll.
It's starting to negatively impact me.
And I'll regret every cigarette I smoke,
I will feel remorse for every cigarette I smoke.
A promise broken,
I have broken a promise I made to myself.
I can't find a way to keep me under control.
I cannot control myself or my habits.
Lost in the music
I'm completely absorbed in the music,
It comes and it takes me away.
It has the power to transport me to another place.
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