Ten
Jimmy Eat World Lyrics
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So it seems we slow down.
Meet me with a way out through the lies.
Nowhere, going nowhere in the fake yellow light.
The feelings change so fast.
Safety scares them away.
I can't bring myself to say it's my own advice I need.
Nowhere and then nowhere.
Living trapped inside the chase.
Our weakness is the same.
We need poison sometimes.
So take another drink with me.
Blame no one.
Look in my eyes and blame no one.
The first few lines of Jimmy Eat World's "Ten" tell a story of a couple who has left the busy world behind, perhaps to take a break from the hustle and bustle. The line "So it seems we slow down" implies that they have found a sense of peace in their slowness. However, the next line "Meet me with a way out through the lies" suggests that they may be hiding something from the world or each other, and are looking for a way out. The couple seems to be going nowhere, stuck in the "fake yellow light" which could symbolize an artificial or false sense of safety.
The lyrics "The feelings change so fast, safety scares them away" indicate that the couple may have trouble opening up emotionally or trusting each other, perhaps because of past experiences. The singer admits that they need advice, but cannot bring themselves to ask for it. The couple seems to be trapped in a cycle of chasing something that is unattainable, and their weakness is the same. They need poison, which could represent alcohol or drugs, to momentarily forget their problems.
However, the final message of the song is one of acceptance and shared responsibility. The last two lines "Blame no one, look in my eyes and blame no one" suggest that the couple needs to stop blaming each other for their problems, and instead look within themselves for solutions. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the implication that the couple can overcome their obstacles if they work together.
Line by Line Meaning
We left behind the busy crowd.
We decided to distance ourselves from the overwhelming hustle-bustle of society.
So it seems we slow down.
We commenced to slow down and enjoy life at a more moderate pace.
Meet me with a way out through the lies.
Join me in finding a path beyond the deceitful things surrounding us.
Nowhere, going nowhere in the fake yellow light.
We are stuck in an aimless direction under artificial, yellow illumination.
The feelings change so fast.
Our emotions alter quickly, and constantly.
Safety scares them away.
Comfort and security make us uneasy, and we rather prefer taking risks.
I can't bring myself to say it's my own advice I need.
I am reluctant to admit I require the same wisdom I often give to others.
Nowhere and then nowhere.
We go from nowhere to nowhere, without any actual purpose or direction.
Living trapped inside the chase.
We are engulfed by the relentless race of life, without any opportunity to escape.
Our weakness is the same.
We share the same vulnerability, imperfections and shortcomings.
We need poison sometimes.
We occasionally require harmful substances or behaviors in order to cope with life's difficulties.
So take another drink with me.
Let's have another drink together, in order to alleviate our stresses and concerns.
Blame no one.
We should not hold others accountable or responsible for our own shortcomings or failures.
Look in my eyes and blame no one.
I implore you to gaze straight into my eyes, and hold no one else liable for my own faults or insecurities.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JAMES CHRISTOPHER ADKINS, RICHARD E BURCH, THOMAS DARRELL LINTON, ZACHARY MICHEL LIND
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