Christmas Card
Jimmy Eat World Lyrics
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Are you looking at or past me?
Worry.
Simple symptoms won't leave you this underweight or red in the eyes.
No more rules, the ones we make don't last the night.
So pick up the pieces.
Start again, start over Tuesday morning.
Conscience clean.
This card, postmarked December 23.
The caption reads:"How does he do it?"
Ms. too bad he treats me like I'm dead.
Nothing works to make this easy.
No more lies.
The ones we live will work just fine.
So pick up the pieces.
Start again, start over Tuesday morning.
Conscience clean, alone.
I hope you figure out what it is you want.
The Jimmy Eat World song "Christmas Card" is a melancholic and introspective piece that tells the story of a troubled relationship. The first lines of the song establish a sense of disconnection between the two people involved, as the singer perceives that the little girl he's looking at is gazing past him. He then mentions her worrying, indicating that there might be some issues between them that are causing her distress. The lyrics go on to suggest that the girl might be suffering from an eating disorder or some other ailment that is draining her strength and leaving her with red eyes.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey still staring little girl,
Addressing someone (presumably the listener) and questioning their gaze towards the singer
Are you looking at or past me?
Asks the listener if they are truly seeing the singer or not noticing them at all
Worry.
Tells the listener to be concerned about a certain issue or problem
Simple symptoms won't leave you this underweight or red in the eyes.
Implying that the root of someone's problems may be much deeper than what can be seen on the surface
No more rules, the ones we make don't last the night.
Rules and promises made in the moment won't hold up long-term
So pick up the pieces.
Encouragement to find a way to start over
Start again, start over Tuesday morning.
A specific suggestion on when to start over; a new beginning
Conscience clean.
Feeling good with the choices made in the previous situation
This card, postmarked December 23.
A specific card being referred to, sent a couple of days before Christmas day
The caption reads: "How does he do it?"
Text written on the card, pertaining to someone's Christmas spirit or holiday cheer
Ms. too bad he treats me like I'm dead.
A reference to a previous situation where someone was treated poorly or ignored
Nothing works to make this easy.
Despite efforts, the situation is still difficult and unaffected
No more lies.
Deceit and false promises will no longer be accepted or tolerated
The ones we live will work just fine.
Honesty and sincerity will be a better approach to life moving forward
Conscience clean, alone.
Feeling good about the choices made in the previous situation, but being by oneself
I hope you figure out what it is you want.
A sincere hope for clarity of mind and decision-making for the listener
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES CHRISTOPHER ADKINS, RICHARD E BURCH, ZACHARY MICHEL LIND, THOMAS DARRELL LINTON
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