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Al Bakovi - Guitar/… Read Full Bio ↴Alternative, Rock, Indie, Grunge
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Al Bakovi - Guitar/Vocals
Lukes - Guitar/Vocals
JR - Bass/Vocals
Red Legs - Drums
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Jack and I
Bellevue Days Lyrics
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Everyone's growing up or falling apart
I'm sitting here hoping no one forgets me
I guess I find it hard to understand
That all my days
Are falling behind me
Everyone's going out, they're going hard
I don't know why but he's [?]
It's summertime, I thought you said you'd be out
We could be hanging out instead of hanging around
I can't think why I feel so alone, alone
I'll just blame myself for everything
And get drunk whether or not
We lay in the park
And pretend everything's okay
I'll just blame myself for everything
And get drunk whether or not
We lay in the park
Pretend everything's okay
I'll just blame myself for everything
And get drunk whether or not
We lay in the park
Pretend everything's okay
Pretend everything's okay
I'll just blame myself for everything
And get drunk whether or not
We lay in the park
The lyrics of Bellevue Days's song "Jack and I" present a poignant reflection on growing up and feeling left behind, while struggling to come to terms with the inevitability of change. The first stanza paints a stark picture of the singer's anxieties as they observe their peers moving on with their lives, while they feel stuck in place. The lines "I'm sitting here hoping no one forgets me/ I guess I find it hard to understand/ That all my days/ Are falling behind me" capture the singer's feelings of isolation and frustration with the passage of time. The second stanza introduces the character of Jack, who seems to be a source of comfort and companionship for the singer. However, even this friendship is tinged with a sense of melancholy, as the singer wonders why they are the only ones left hanging out in the park. The repetition of the lines "It's just me and Jack hanging in the park/ I don't know why but he's [?]" highlights the singer's confusion and uncertainty about their place in the world. The final stanza is perhaps the most heartrending, as the singer takes on the burden of self-blame and seeks solace in alcohol and denial. The repetition of the lines "I'll just blame myself for everything/ And get drunk whether or not/ We lay in the park/ Pretend everything's okay" reinforces the singer's feelings of hopelessness and resignation.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a little scared about the future
The singer is feeling anxious about what's to come
Everyone's growing up or falling apart
People around the singer are either maturing or experiencing problems
I'm sitting here hoping no one forgets me
The singer doesn't want to be left out or abandoned by others
I guess I find it hard to understand
The singer is struggling to comprehend the situation
That all my days
The singer realizes that time is passing by
Are falling behind me
The singer feels like they're missing out
Everyone's going out, they're going hard
Others are venturing out and having fun
It's just me and Jack hanging in the park
The singer is spending time with their friend, Jack
I don't know why but he's [?]
The singer is unsure why Jack is there
It's summertime, I thought you said you'd be out
The singer expected Jack to be occupied with other things during summer
We could be hanging out instead of hanging around
The singer suggests they do something else together
I can't think why I feel so alone, alone
The singer is lonely despite being with their friend
I'll just blame myself for everything
The singer takes responsibility for their emotions
And get drunk whether or not
The singer is going to drink, regardless of the outcome
We lay in the park
The singer and Jack are relaxing in the park
And pretend everything's okay
The singer is putting up a facade to cope with their feelings
Pretend everything's okay
The singer is trying to convince themselves that everything is alright
Contributed by Kylie N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.