Jesse James
Brazzaville Lyrics


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When he was runnin’ from the cops
He said, “Baby, I’m just 19
I’m as sexy as a ballerina in a magazine
Give me danger and a gun
You know I ain’t afraid of pain
I don’t wanna live your life
I wanna die like Jesse James
I wanna die like Jesse James…

“I grew up in a little trailer
On the edge of town
My daddy used to beat me raw
He used to beat me down
And one thing that I learned
When I was barely 17
Was how to kill a full-grown man
When he was half asleep

‘Cause I wanna die like Jesse James…

“So now I’m runnin’ from the cops
And Baby, I’m just 19
I’m as sexy as a ballerina on a TV screen
And I’m happy as a newborn baby
When he sees his mom
And I’m grateful to the bullet
That’s just about to take me home





‘Cause I wanna die like Jesse James…

Overall Meaning

The song "Jesse James" by Brazzaville is about a young man named Jesse James who is on the run from the police. He is portrayed as a rebellious and charismatic character who seeks danger and thrives on the adrenaline rush of living life on the edge. He wants to die like the infamous outlaw Jesse James, who died in a hail of gunfire while trying to escape the law.


In the first verse, Jesse James declares his fearlessness in the face of danger and his desire to embrace a life of thrill-seeking, which includes having a gun. He also rejects the notion of living a conventional life and wants to embrace his wild side. In the second verse, he reveals that he grew up in an abusive household and learned how to kill when he was only 17 years old. He implies that his upbringing led him down a path of violence and that he is now paying the price for the actions he has taken.


The final verse finds Jesse James coming to terms with his impending death. He is happy and at peace, believing that he will be reunited with his mother in the afterlife. He is even grateful for the bullet that will end his life, believing that dying like Jesse James is the only way to go out in a blaze of glory and be remembered for eternity.


Line by Line Meaning

When he was runnin’ from the cops
Jesse James was running from the police


He said, “Baby, I’m just 19
Jesse James claimed to be just 19 years old


I’m as sexy as a ballerina in a magazine
Jesse James thought he was attractive


Give me danger and a gun
Jesse James desired dangerous situations and a weapon


You know I ain’t afraid of pain
Jesse James was not scared of pain


I don’t wanna live your life
Jesse James did not want to live a regular life


I wanna die like Jesse James
Jesse James desired to die in a legendary way


I grew up in a little trailer
Jesse James grew up in a small mobile home


On the edge of town
Jesse James' home was located on the edge of town


My daddy used to beat me raw
Jesse James suffered from physical abuse from his father


He used to beat me down
Jesse James' father used to beat him until he was physically weak


And one thing that I learned
Jesse James learned a specific skill


When I was barely 17
Jesse James learned this skill when he was 17 years old


Was how to kill a full-grown man
Jesse James learned how to murder an adult male


When he was half asleep
Jesse James was able to kill males when they were not fully awake due to his skill


So now I’m runnin’ from the cops
Jesse James is evading the police


And Baby, I’m just 19
Jesse James still claims to be 19 years old


I’m as sexy as a ballerina on a TV screen
Jesse James still believes he is attractive


And I’m happy as a newborn baby
Jesse James is content


When he sees his mom
Jesse James is happy like a baby seeing their mother


And I’m grateful to the bullet
Jesse James is thankful for a bullet


That’s just about to take me home
Jesse James is anticipating dying in a legendary way


‘Cause I wanna die like Jesse James…
Jesse James still desires to die in a legendary way




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@oguzjames7384

when he was runnin’ from the cops
he said, “baby, i’m just 19
i’m as sexy as a ballerina in a magazine
give me danger and a gun
you know i ain’t afraid of pain
i don’t wanna live your life
i wanna die like jesse james
i wanna die like jesse james…
“i grew up in a little trailer
on the edge of town
my daddy used to beat me raw
he used to beat me down
and one thing that i learned
when i was barely 17
was how to kill a full-grown man
when he was half asleep
‘cause i wanna die like jesse james…
“so now i’m runnin’ from the cops
and baby, i’m just 19
i’m as sexy as a ballerina on a tv screen
and i’m happy as a newborn baby
when he sees his mom
and i’m grateful to the bullet
that’s just about to take me home
‘cause i wanna die like jesse james



All comments from YouTube:

@youthofyesterdayrecords

most underrated band of our era.

@Julia83960

Обожаю эту группу! Есть все их альбомы, спасибо !!!!

@saragadoury7206

I just listened to these guys LIVE <3!!! I got their autograph and a picture with them.
They're really sweet and they played for us in my sister's friend's living room!

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Очень классно! Спасибо за музыку!

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Finally, someone whose music I like who is alive.

@mracobesie666

А мне нравится) Мы завтра на их выступление идем.

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@oguzjames7384

when he was runnin’ from the cops
he said, “baby, i’m just 19
i’m as sexy as a ballerina in a magazine
give me danger and a gun
you know i ain’t afraid of pain
i don’t wanna live your life
i wanna die like jesse james
i wanna die like jesse james…
“i grew up in a little trailer
on the edge of town
my daddy used to beat me raw
he used to beat me down
and one thing that i learned
when i was barely 17
was how to kill a full-grown man
when he was half asleep
‘cause i wanna die like jesse james…
“so now i’m runnin’ from the cops
and baby, i’m just 19
i’m as sexy as a ballerina on a tv screen
and i’m happy as a newborn baby
when he sees his mom
and i’m grateful to the bullet
that’s just about to take me home
‘cause i wanna die like jesse james

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