I Typed For Miles
Jets to Brazil Lyrics
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must keep writing
if I'm to be better than everyone else
like figure skating
like asphyxiating
on your own seeping fumes
you're just waiting
living in a hotel
but I'm not traveling
between two points, in mid air,
I'm levitating
above the earth
beneath the sky
eyes like static
in my three feet
from bed to wall
there sleeps a genius
leave me here to my devices
the call could come at any time
they're playing love songs on the radio tonight
I can't relate to that right now
note so self : no one cares. your voice is average
in worried piles I typed for miles and no one noticed
I will begin
I will put right
this morning terror
I have been kissed
between the ears
by human error
leave me here to my devices
I need a word to change my life
I've tied my ankles to the table legs with wire
he can't write so much as type
leave me here to my devices
I can't think with all this noise
they're playing love songs on your radio tonight
I don't get those songs on mine
you keep fucking up my life
In Jets to Brazil's "I Typed for Miles," the singer is a writer who is staying in a hotel and struggling to find inspiration. He feels the pressure to write and fears not standing out from everyone else, as if writing is a competition like figure skating. The imagery in the lyrics is striking and poignant, as the writer describes feeling as if he is suffocating on his own fumes, waiting for the call that may never come. He describes his static eyes and genius sleeping just three feet away. The writer is tormented by self-doubt and the fear that his work will go unnoticed, as he has typed for miles without anyone paying attention.
The song suggests that the singer is struggling to find meaning and purpose in his life, and he struggles to relate to the love songs playing on the radio. The lyrics hint at a deeper existential crisis, as the singer is unable to connect with others or find fulfillment in his work. He states that he needs a word to change his life, but the noise surrounding him is too great, and he is unable to think. He is tied to his desk by wire, unable to escape the pressure to create.
The lyrics are a powerful statement about the creative process and the struggle to find inspiration. The singer's feelings of inadequacy and fear of failure will resonate with anyone who has tried to create something new. The song is a warning about the dangers of self-doubt and the importance of perseverance in artistic pursuits.
Line by Line Meaning
I live in a hotel
My life is like living in a hotel, where every day is a temporary stay and I await the next move.
must keep writing
In order to be better and superior to everyone else, I must keep writing and improving myself like a performer practicing their craft.
if I'm to be better than everyone else
I'm driven to surpass others and be the best like a figure skater aiming to get the gold medal.
like figure skating
I am striving for excellence and perfection in my craft like a figure skater in a competition.
like asphyxiating
My obsession with success and improvement feels suffocating and overwhelming.
on your own seeping fumes
My passion and ambition feel like toxic fumes that I am consuming on my own.
you're just waiting
I am simply waiting for the validation and recognition of my hard work.
living in a hotel
My constant pursuit of improvement and success feels like I am stuck and living in one place, never truly making it anywhere.
but I'm not traveling
Despite my efforts, I feel stagnant and not making any progress, like I'm not actually moving forward.
between two points, in mid air,
I am suspended in between two states, neither here nor there, and I am stuck in a limbo of uncertainty and confusion.
I'm levitating
Despite my aimlessness, there’s a sense of emancipation and liberation that comes with it, feeling weightless and free.
above the earth
I am disconnected with reality and the world, detached from what's below and only focused on what's beyond.
beneath the sky
My head is in the clouds, dreaming and hoping for something greater beyond my limited vision of the world.
eyes like static
I am restless and frenzied, unable to focus or remain calm, my eyes like the visual distortion of static on TV.
in my three feet
I am trapped in a small confine of space, unable to move or expand beyond the boundaries of my room.
from bed to wall
The distance between my bed and the wall parallel my life, confined and limited in between two fixed points.
there sleeps a genius
Despite my limitations, I am a genius at work, and my potential can only be unleashed if I'm left to my own devices.
leave me here to my devices
Let me be, give me space and freedom, for it is in solitude that I can strive and do great things.
the call could come at any time
I am waiting for my opportunity to arise, to seize my chance at greatness, and my phone could ring with possibilities at any time.
they're playing love songs on the radio tonight
The world is moving on with their lives, looking for love and happiness, while I am consumed by my own obsession with success and improvement.
I can't relate to that right now
I am so consumed by my own desire for greatness that I can't relate to anything else in the world.
note so self : no one cares. your voice is average
I am berating myself, doubting my own abilities and wondering if my hard work is worth it, as I feel invisible to the rest of the world.
in worried piles I typed for miles and no one noticed
I pour all my passion and dedication into my work, hoping that it will be noticed and appreciated, but I go unnoticed and unseen.
I will begin
Despite my setbacks and doubts, I will keep starting anew, keep trying and pursuing my dreams.
I will put right
I will fix what's wrong and make the necessary changes to improve and better myself.
this morning terror
The anxiety and fear that I feel in every new day and the pressure to succeed that accompanies it.
I have been kissed
I have been touched and inspired by my own creativity and drive, it is the only love and affection that I know.
between the ears
My creative talent and potential are not readily noticeable, for they reside in the space between my own ears.
by human error
Despite my difficulties, I know that I am human and make mistakes like anyone else.
I need a word to change my life
I am seeking some inspiration or insight that will help me break through my obstacles and make something great of my life.
I've tied my ankles to the table legs with wire
I am my own worst enemy, tying myself down with doubts and insecurities that prevent me from fully succeeding in my craft.
he can't write so much as type
Those who don't understand the depth and passion of my work underestimate its value, reducing it to just another typed sentence on a screen.
I can't think with all this noise
The distractions and disruptions of the world are preventing me from thinking clearly and focusing on my work.
they're playing love songs on your radio tonight
The world is obsessed with love and relationships, while I am consumed by my own desire for success and improvement.
I don't get those songs on mine
The love and happiness that others experience seem foreign and unattainable to me.
you keep fucking up my life
Others' carefree and simple lives seem to constantly interfere and distract me from my own ambitions, causing frustration and anger.
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Laura Goldenberg
I live in a hotel, I must keep writing
If I'm to be better than everyone else
Like figure skating, like asphyxiating
On your own seeping fumes, you're just waiting
Living in a hotel, I'm not traveling
Between two points, in midair I'm levitating
Above the earth, beneath the sky, with eyes like static
In my three feet from bed to wall sleeps a genius
Leave me here to my devices
The call could come at any time
They're playing love songs on the radio tonight
I can't relate to that right now
Note to self: no one cares, your voice is average
In worried piles I typed for miles, you just stood there
I will begin, I will put right this morning terror
I have been kissed between the ears with human error
Leave me here to my devices
I need a word to change my life
I've tied my ankles to the table legs with wire
He can't write so much as type
Leave me here to my devices
I can't think with all this noise
They're playing love songs on your radio tonight
I don't get those songs on mine
You keep fucking (messing) up my life
You keep fucking (messing) up my life
You keep fucking (messing) up my life
You keep fucking (messing) up my life
Sam Wright
I remember listening to this through an old analog television with a friend in a small trailer park room in a bad part of Florida.
Thomas Hendon
Sam Wright Sounds familiar
HolubovskyInc
Gang. I'm 40 from tn and have I very similar story
J Guzman
Why do I feel like this was the beginning of a story?? Like what happened next.....😉
I'm a die hard old school Jawbreaker fan so I had all albums
Steve Perry
Anyone still listening in 2021?
The best song of an amazing album
Joey Nelson
Its 2022 and this is still a fave
Some guy you don't know Or maybe you do
2023 now
cockbroker
one of the best written albums ive heard,genius.full stop.
In My Angelhood
...people are so close-minded. You're listening to one of the greatest song ever... why wasting your time comparing this song to Nirvana?? Enjoy the listening and thank Jets to Brazil for its wonderful songwriting...
BCsongs
at 2:00 your heart can't help but start racing