Jonny Diaz - There Lyrics + Chords
Lyrics
Verse 1
Friends on Instagram
Throwing back to cool places that they've been
Seaside selfies and a summer ? I want that
Why can't that be me?
Rolling through life like a VIP
Living like a ? celebrity, I want that
Chorus
I wanna be there
'Cause everyday, it's a new highlight
When you're living the postcard life
I wanna be there
Verse 2
Am I the only one
Wanna have to have time for all that fun
Do the ever work of the always on vacation
'Cause in my day to day
Where there's mouths to feed and there's bills to pay
While they're makin' it rain, I'm just tryin' to make it
Chorus 2
I wanna be there
'Cause everyday, it's a new highlight
When you're living the postcard life
I wanna be there
I wanna be where
I can finally live the dream
Nowhere else that I wanna be
I wanna be there
Bridge
When I get home
My kids come running down the hall
They laugh and jump into my arms
And I put down my phone
Reminding me that I've got everything I need
And there's no better life for me
Than my own right here
Instrumental
Chorus 3
I wanna be here
'Cause everyday is a new highlight
It might not be a postcard life
But I wanna be here
I wanna be here
Yeah, I'm living my wildest dreams
There's nowhere else that I wanna be
I wanna be here
Outro
I wanna be here
I'm living my dreams
I wanna be here
I'm living my dreams
I want to be here
Video
Jonny Diaz - "There" (Official Audio Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Jonny Diaz's "There," released as part of the *Sweetness & Sorrow - EP* on June 8, 2018, offers a profound exploration of contentment rooted in a Christian worldview. The song opens with a relatable yearning for a life seemingly depicted on social media, a constant barrage of curated "highlight reels" and "postcard lives" that can foster a sense of inadequacy. This initial sentiment taps into the universal human desire for more, a feeling amplified in our digitally connected age where comparisons are easily made. Diaz articulates this desire with stark honesty, expressing a longing to be "there," in those seemingly perfect, carefree existences.
However, the true brilliance of "There" lies in its redemptive arc, a journey from covetousness to profound gratitude. The turning point arrives with the bridge, where the singer returns home and is met by the unadulterated joy of his children. This intimate scene serves as a powerful, tangible reminder of what truly matters. It’s in these simple, authentic moments—the laughter, the embraces—that the illusion of the "postcard life" fades, replaced by the rich reality of God's blessings. This realization echoes the wisdom found in Proverbs 15:17, which states, "Better a dinner of herbs where love is than a fattened ox and hatred with it." The song masterfully illustrates that true fulfillment isn't found in external accolades or possessions, but in the love and presence of family, a gift from above.
The shift in the chorus from "I wanna be there" to "I wanna be here" signifies a powerful spiritual transformation. Diaz realizes that his "wildest dreams" are not to be found in the fabricated perfection of others, but in the life God has meticulously crafted for him. This recalibration of perspective aligns with biblical teachings on contentment, as seen in Philippians 4:11-13: "I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength." The song becomes an anthem for recognizing God's abundant provision in our ordinary days, transforming them into the true highlights. It's a reminder that the most fulfilling life is not the one we chase, but the one we embrace with thankful hearts, recognizing that "every good and perfect gift is from above" (James 1:17). The ultimate message is one of profound peace found not in striving for an imagined ideal, but in cherishing the divine reality of our present.