Jasper
Bay Faction Lyrics

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Pissed off and hungry I stood pacing on my bedroom floor
Imagining coyotes clawing at your bedroom door
I hear them howl it reverberates through city streets
Jasper's wildlife never really let me sleep
Oh no, oh no

I guess I never really knew how cold this house could get
Without the alcohol and people helping me forget

I'm so guilty man I stayed in bed like that whole week
Jasper's wildlife never really let me sleep

How could you all see this coming
But still be so unprepared?
Honestly I felt nothing but that all changed when I walked up those hallway stairs
I saw you crying, father, bury your face into your sheets
Since I've been spying on you, father, it's ok to confide in me

I guess I never really knew how cold this house could get
Without the alcohol and people helping me forget
I'm so guilty man I stayed in bed like that whole week
Jasper's wildlife never really let me sleep

I guess I never really knew how cold this house could get
Without the alcohol and people helping me forget
I'm so guilty man I stayed in bed like that whole week
Jasper's wildlife never really let me sleep

I guess I never really knew how cold this house could get
Without the alcohol and people helping me forget

I'm so guilty man I stayed in bed like that whole week
Jasper's wildlife never really let me sleep

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bay Faction's song "Jasper" depict a sense of frustration, longing, and a struggle with personal demons. The singer of the song feels angry and hungry, pacing in their bedroom while imagining the chaos outside. The mention of coyotes clawing at someone else's bedroom door serves as a metaphor for the wild and unpredictable nature of life itself. The line "Jasper's wildlife never really let me sleep" implies that the singer is constantly haunted by their own inner struggles, unable to find peace or rest.

The second verse reveals a deeper layer of the singer's emotions. Without the crutches of alcohol and other people to help them forget their problems, they come face to face with the cold reality of their house, which symbolizes their inner emotional state. The guilt they feel for staying in bed for a week, avoiding the world and their responsibilities, further highlights their struggles with mental and emotional well-being.

The chorus repeats the theme of not fully comprehending the extent of their personal struggles until being confronted with them head-on. The intense emotions and vulnerability shown by a crying father, burying his face into his sheets, suggests a personal loss or tragedy that has deeply affected the singer. The final lines of the song convey a message of reassurance, as the singer declares that it is okay for the father to confide in them, suggesting a bond and understanding between them.

Overall, "Jasper" explores themes of internal turmoil, the impact of personal struggles on relationships, and the journey towards self-awareness and acceptance.

Line by Line Meaning

Pissed off and hungry I stood pacing on my bedroom floor
In a state of anger and hunger, I anxiously walked back and forth in my bedroom

Imagining coyotes clawing at your bedroom door
Fantasizing about coyotes scratching at your door

I hear them howl it reverberates through city streets
Their howls resonate and echo across the city streets

Jasper's wildlife never really let me sleep
The untamed nature of Jasper never truly allowed me to rest

Oh no, oh no
Expressing a sense of concern or worry

I guess I never really knew how cold this house could get
I realized that I had underestimated how cold this house could become

Without the alcohol and people helping me forget
When there is no alcohol or others to help me escape my thoughts

I'm so guilty man I stayed in bed like that whole week
I feel an immense sense of guilt for staying in bed for an entire week

Jasper's wildlife never really let me sleep
The wild environment of Jasper constantly prevented me from getting proper sleep

How could you all see this coming
I struggle to understand how everyone could have predicted this situation

But still be so unprepared?
Yet, no one seemed to be prepared for it

Honestly I felt nothing but that all changed when I walked up those hallway stairs
Initially, I felt indifferent, but everything changed when I climbed the stairs in the hallway

I saw you crying, father, bury your face into your sheets
I witnessed my father crying, burying his face in his sheets

Since I've been spying on you, father, it's ok to confide in me
Because I have been observing you, father, it is acceptable to share your feelings with me

I guess I never really knew how cold this house could get
Once again, I realized that I had underestimated the chilling atmosphere of this house

Without the alcohol and people helping me forget
Without the aid of alcohol and others who can make me forget

I'm so guilty man I stayed in bed like that whole week
I feel overwhelming guilt for spending the entire week in bed

Jasper's wildlife never really let me sleep
The wild nature of Jasper continuously disturbed my sleep

I guess I never really knew how cold this house could get
Once more, I realized that I had not fully comprehended how cold this house can become

Without the alcohol and people helping me forget
When there is a lack of alcohol and others to aid in forgetting

I'm so guilty man I stayed in bed like that whole week
I am burdened with guilt for spending an entire week confined to my bed

Jasper's wildlife never really let me sleep
The wildlife of Jasper consistently disrupted my sleep

I guess I never really knew how cold this house could get
Once again, I realized my lack of understanding regarding the extreme coldness within this house

Without the alcohol and people helping me forget
When there is an absence of alcohol and individuals who assist in suppressing memories

I'm so guilty man I stayed in bed like that whole week
I am consumed by guilt for remaining in bed throughout the entire week

Jasper's wildlife never really let me sleep
The wild environment in Jasper persistently deprived me of sleep

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Bay Faction, James McDermott

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