Hope
Jack Johnson
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Your shadow walks faster than you You don't really know what to do Do you think that you're not alone? You really think that you are immune to It's gonna get that the best of you It's gonna lift you up and let you down It will defeat you then teach you to get back up After it takes away all that You learn to love Your reflection is a blur Out of focus But in confusion The frames are suddenly burnt At in the end of a roll of delusion A ghost waiting its turn Now I see can right through It's a warning that nobody heard It will teach you to love what you're afraid of After it takes away all that You learn to love But you don't Always Have to hold to your head Higher than your heart You better hope you're not alone You better hope you're not alone You better hope you're not alone You better hope you're not alone You better hope you're not alone You better hope you're not alone You better hope you're not alone You better be hoping you're not so, Du du du Hope you're not alone Hm hm hum Your, Your echo comes back out of tune Now you can probably get used to it Reverb is just a room The problem is that there's no truth It fading way too soon Your shadow is on the move And maybe you should be moving too Before it takes away all that you learned to love It will defeat you then teach you to get back up Cause you don't Always Have to hold your head Higher than your heart You better hope you're not alone You better hope you're not alone You better hope you're not alone You better be hoping you're not alone You better hope you're not alone You better hope you're not alone You better hope you're not alone You better hope you're not so, Du ru ru ru ru Hope you're not alone Hm hm hm Better hope Hu hu hm Better hope you're not alone Hu hu hm Hope
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Written by: JACK HODY JOHNSON, ZACH ROGUE
Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING, Bubble Toes Publishing, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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15 facts about this song
Songwriting"Hope" is written by American singer-songwriter Jack Johnson. It appears on his third studio album, "Sleep Through The Static".
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Genre AnalysisThe song features folk-rock music and soft rock elements, with Johnson's iconic blend of laid-back acoustics and rhythmic flow.
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Release Details"Hope" was released in 2008, under the label Brushfire and Universal.
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Album SuccessThe album "Sleep Through The Static" debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, showing high popularity.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Hope" was directed by award-winning film director, animator, and illustrator Steve Gordon. It features surreal animation and Johnson's unique visual style.
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Lyric ThemeThe lyrics of "Hope" reflect Johnson’s musings on life, expectation, and disappointment, wrapped up in his signature positive spin.
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Live PerformanceJack Johnson has been known to include "Hope" in many of his concerts due to its popularity among fans.
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Environmental ConsciousnessSimilar to his other songs, "Hope" also reflects Johnson’s commitment towards environment, as he is known for his environmental activism.
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Song Duration"Hope" runs for 3 minutes and 42 seconds, fitting into the average length of his other tracks.
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PlacementsThe song was included in several playlists and compilations, highlighting Johnson’s ability to create catchy, meaningful tunes.
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Production Credits"JP Plunier" served as the producer for the song.
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InspirationsJohnson's simple and relaxed lifestyle in Hawaii is often a significant influence in his songwriting, as seen even in "Hope".
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Critical Reception"Hope" and its parent album received generally positive reviews from music critics, praising Johnson’s quiet, introspective songwriting.
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AwardsWhile "Hope" didn’t win any individual awards, Johnson’s album "Sleep Through The Static" received major recognition, further boosting the profile of the songs within it.
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Sound ElementsSimilar to most of Jack Johnson’s work, "Hope" features an acoustic-driven arrangement with gentle percussion and soft, soothing vocals.
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