Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Sir can you tell me how to get to Jerusalem
‘Cause I have kinda lost my way
Sir will you help me get there as fast as I can
Tomorrow might be too late
‘Cause things ain't what they used to be
My love for life is gone you see
Am I fighting things I cannot see
People always tellin' me how sweet and simple life could be
They say you might as well live before you die
[Chorus:]
But one thing I know for sure
I am a danger to myself, how come
Yeah one thing I know for sure
I need some guidance, to get me out of this hellhole
Jerusalem, can you help me find my way back to Jerusalem, yeah
It took me quite a while to get into Jerusalem
´Cause I had kinda lost my way
I want to save me from myself so here I am
I hope it's not too late
´Cause things ain't what they used to be
My love for life is gone you see
Am I fighting things I cannot see
I am so afraid to love
´Cause of the way I've been hurt before
I think by now it's time for me to leave
[Chorus]
Jerusalem, can you help me find my way back to Jerusalem
Jerusalem, can you help me find what I have lost
Things ain't what they used to be
My love for life is gone you see
Am I fighting things I cannot see
I don't want to die this way
Wishing that I could turn back time
Wasted time, there is work to be done
[Chorus]
Jerusalem, can you help me find my way back to Jerusalem
Jerusalem, can you help me find what I have lost, yeah yeah
Alright
Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Jerusalem
‘Cause I have kinda lost my way
Sir will you help me get there as fast as I can
Tomorrow might be too late
‘Cause things ain't what they used to be
My love for life is gone you see
Am I fighting things I cannot see
People always tellin' me how sweet and simple life could be
They say you might as well live before you die
[Chorus:]
But one thing I know for sure
I am a danger to myself, how come
Yeah one thing I know for sure
I need some guidance, to get me out of this hellhole
Jerusalem, can you help me find my way back to Jerusalem, yeah
It took me quite a while to get into Jerusalem
´Cause I had kinda lost my way
I want to save me from myself so here I am
I hope it's not too late
´Cause things ain't what they used to be
My love for life is gone you see
Am I fighting things I cannot see
I am so afraid to love
´Cause of the way I've been hurt before
I think by now it's time for me to leave
[Chorus]
Jerusalem, can you help me find my way back to Jerusalem
Jerusalem, can you help me find what I have lost
Things ain't what they used to be
My love for life is gone you see
Am I fighting things I cannot see
I don't want to die this way
Wishing that I could turn back time
Wasted time, there is work to be done
[Chorus]
Jerusalem, can you help me find my way back to Jerusalem
Jerusalem, can you help me find what I have lost, yeah yeah
Alright
Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Jerusalem
Lyrics submitted by queenofquiet23
Jerusalem Lyrics as written by Anouk Teeuwe Remon R Stotijn
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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One of her best songs. Not seeing "If I Go". :| Which is like her best.