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[Jimmy Eat World] Lyrics
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Only just one time
Then be happy with the consequence
With whatever's gonna happen tonight
Don't think we're not serious
When's it ever not
The love we make is give and it's take
All I can say, I shouldn't say
Can we take a ride?
Get out of this place while we still have time
(Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh oh)
(Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh oh)
All the best DJs are saving their slowest song for last
When the dance is through it's me and you
Come on, would it really be so bad
The things we think might be the same
But I won't fight for more
It's just not me to wear it on my sleeve
Count on that for sure
All I can say, I shouldn't say
Can we take a ride?
Get out of this place while we still have time
You want to take a ride?
Get out of this place while we still have time
We still have time
(Oh oh, oh oh)
(Oh oh, oh oh)
(Oh oh, oh oh)
(Oh oh, oh oh)
Can't say I was never wrong
But some blame rests on you
Work and play they're never okay to mix
The way we do
All I can say, I shouldn't say
Can we take a ride?
Get out of this place while we still have time
You want to take a ride?
Get out of this place while we still have time
We still have time
(Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh oh)
(Oh oh, oh oh)
The song "Work" by Jimmy Eat World is an emotional narration of a passionate but forbidden relationship between two individuals who are willing to ignore all consequences just to be with each other. The singer pleads with his love interest to give him just one chance to prove to her that he is worth the risk, and that there might be a chance for a future together. He acknowledges the seriousness of their intentions and the fact that their love is a give and take affair. He suggests that they leave their current environment and explore outside the rules to enjoy life to the fullest. He also acknowledges that whilst he may have been wrong in the past, some of the blame also lies with his love interest.
Throughout the song, Jimmy Eat World employs the use of repetition for emphasis, and the inclusion of catchy sing-along lines, creating a feeling of introspection and reflection in the listener. The song is a plea for both parties to put their differences aside and focus on the love they share. The line "Can we take a ride?" is a clear indication of the singer's willingness to start afresh and embark on a new journey with the love of his life using music as an escape from their day-to-day struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
If you only once would let me
If you could just let me have this one thing
Only just one time
I'm not asking for much, just one time
Then be happy with the consequence
Let's just accept what happens and be content with it
With whatever's gonna happen tonight
Let's not worry about the future, let's just live in the moment
Don't think we're not serious
Don't underestimate the weight of this moment
When's it ever not
This is a serious moment for us, as it always is
The love we make is give and it's take
Our relationship is a give and take
I'm game to play along
I'm willing to participate and see where this takes us
All I can say, I shouldn't say
I know I might regret saying this later
Can we take a ride?
Can we escape this moment and live without consequences for a bit?
Get out of this place while we still have time
Leave our current situation while we still can
(Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh oh)
Instrumental
(Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh oh)
Instrumental
All the best DJs are saving their slowest song for last
The best moments come at the end, so let's live this moment to the fullest
When the dance is through it's me and you
When everything is over, it's just going to be the two of us
Come on, would it really be so bad
Is it really that bad of an idea to just let go and live in the moment?
The things we think might be the same
Our thoughts might be in sync
But I won't fight for more
But I won't push you for anything deeper
It's just not me to wear it on my sleeve
I'm not good at showing my emotions
Count on that for sure
You can trust that I won't change on this
(Oh oh, oh oh)
Instrumental
(Oh oh, oh oh)
Instrumental
(Oh oh, oh oh)
Instrumental
(Oh oh, oh oh)
Instrumental
Can't say I was never wrong
I have made mistakes in the past
But some blame rests on you
But I'm not entirely at fault
Work and play they're never okay to mix
We should avoid mixing work and pleasure
The way we do
But we have mixed them, and it's just the way things are
All I can say, I shouldn't say
Once again, I know I might regret what I say
Can we take a ride?
Can we find escape in each other one more time?
Get out of this place while we still have time
Let's not waste any more time here
You want to take a ride?
Are you willing to escape reality with me?
Get out of this place while we still have time
Let's just leave our worries behind
We still have time
We can still find moments of happiness
(Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh oh)
Instrumental
(Oh oh, oh oh)
Instrumental
Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: James Christopher Adkins, Richard E Burch, Thomas Darrell Linton, Zachary Michel Lind
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@francesfelix9213
Work, work, work, work, work, work
He said me haffi work, work, work, work, work, work
He see me do mi dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt
So me put in work, work, work, work, work, work
When you ah gon' learn, learn, learn, learn, learn?
Me nuh care if him hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt, hurting
Dry, me ah desert him
No time to have you lurking
Him ah go act like he nuh like it
You know I dealt with you the nicest
Nuh body touch me you nuh righteous
Nuh badda, text me in a crisis
I believed all of your dreams, adoration
You took my heart and my keys and my patience
You took my heart on my sleeve for decoration
You mistaken my love I brought for you for foundation
All that I wanted from you was to give me
Something that I never had
Something that you've never seen
Something that you've never been, mmh
But I wake up and act like nothing's wrong
Just get ready fi work, work, work, work, work, work
He said me haffi work, work, work, work, work, work
He see me do mi dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt
So me put in work, work, work, work, work, work
Na, na, na, na, na, na
When you ah gon' learn, learn, learn, learn, learn, learn?
Before the tables turn, turn, turn, turn, turn, turn
Beg you something, please
Baby don't you leave
Don't leave me stuck here in the streets, uh huh
If I get another chance to
I will never, no never neglect you
I mean who am I to hold your past against you?
I just hope that it gets to you
I hope that you see this through
I hope that you see this true
What can I say?
Please recognize I'm tryin', babe
I haffi work, work, work, work, work, work
He said me haffi work, work, work, work, work, work
He see me do mi dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt
So me put in work, work, work, work, work, work
When you ah gon' learn, learn, learn, learn, learn
Me nuh care if him hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt, hurting
Yeah, okay
You need to get done, done, done, done at work, come over
We just need to slow the motion
Don't give that away to no one
Long distance, I need you
When I see potential I just gotta see it through
If you had a twin, I would still choose you
I don't wanna rush into it, if it's too soon
But I know you need to get done, done, done, done
If you come over
Sorry if I'm way less friendly
I got niggas tryna end me, oh, yeah
I spilled all my emotions tonight, I'm sorry
Rollin', rollin', rollin', rollin', rollin'
How many more shots until you're rollin'?
We just need a face to face
You could pick the time and the place
You spent some time away
Now you need to forward
And give me all the work, work, work, work, work, work
He said me haffi work, work, work, work, work, work
He see me do mi dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt
So me put in work, work, work, work, work, work
When you ah gon' learn, learn, learn, learn, learn
Me nuh care if him hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt, hurting
Mmmh
Mmmh
Work, work, work, work, work, work
Mmmh
@marwingillett1452
The fact that this is 8 years old is so wild.
I hate how fast time flies π
@Kucing-ustadZ-epep
Same
@Andrefane32
Same
@graciatumba1994
Me too π₯Ί
@KiaraBaros
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@captaing6481
frr
@lmPeely
Its April 2024, let's see how many legends are listening to this incredible songπ§
@oceanebleunuit
Meeeeee !!!
@zinebamadah6097
bro the song is still fireπ₯
@trillian8844
meπ