"Gonna Have To Try"

music & lyrics by John Raymond Barker

cinematography by Jared R Pike

So many questions
So many choices
Such expectations
From different voices
They're always telling me to just be strong
And carry on

There's so much pressure
From different places
Too much rejection
Indifferent faces
Despite the hope it all just seems so lame
This stupid game

Since as a child I've always had these dreams
But then reality's not what it seems
And I don't know if I possess the skill
To strength my will

This force inside me
It keeps me going
Despite the struggles
And never knowing
If all this time my hopes have been in vain
If life was wasted could I go insane
Do you just view it from a higher plane

Deep down inside I know someday
I'm gonna touch the sky
I'd say it's easy but I can not lie
It's difficult but I'm gonna have to try

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[jmet69]

everyone who agrees that this mans music should be on itunes or at least try out for the next season of american idol please copy and repost the following. " John Raymond Barker is an amazing singer and it is about time he has his big break, Whether it should be itunes or idol Give this man His big break he deserves it." i know you might think it is alot to repost but please repost it it is so worth it.

[JerbyVids]

You are too sweet! But I'm too old for Idol! lol

Vote me onto The Big Gay Sketch Show! That would be cool. :)

[patrickometry]

I sense a personal connection with the lyrics. Yah know, lots of people aren't able to achieve the specifics of the dreams they hold in their mind, especially especially in the performing arts. But don't believe the lie pushed that the failure happens due to lack of commitment. Very very often the problem lies in statistics: too much talent trying for too few gigs. The challenge is to expand your vision of who you are so that you can step onto new paths without regret. Be a bigger container. :)

[JerbyVids]

That's beautifully said. And, I am definitely doing that. Trying to be open to whatever possibilities are meant for me. :)

[DianaJarboe]

Very poignant keep up the great work, this video was very moving to me and I love the way you shot this.

[kaijuman]

Wow, you've got a great voice! You're definitely a talented soul!

Beautiful video!

[LOVEEET]

OMG I love Miss California isn't she awesome!!!!

[Dano853]

touching song... seems to be needing a chorus tho... no?

[xdjamila]

oh I love this one ! :D

[theogore]

Stunning song. Great chords. Very rough, but compelling. I think my friend might want to cover this. He has your range...

[JerbyVids]

I dunno.

I'm an actor/singer who is trying to make his break in NYC.

[JerbyVids]

Oh no--a mover. I'm not much of a dancer! :)

[michaelsiewert]

Your voice is an amazing instrument!

[Me242008]

very good:D so true too.