Led by vocalist/acoustic guitarist Ashley Dudukovich, Chasing Jonah explores the vulnerability, passion, and jealousy that can arc between otherwise reasonable people in relationships. Instrumental support from bandmates Tony Ficarrotto (electric guitar), Champ Kelley (drums), and Chandler Cook (bass) produces a sound that draws freely from folk, jazz, rock, and indie influences. Together, their honest and intimate shows sound almost like a cross between Regina Spektor, Iron and Wine, Angus and Julia Stone, Band of Horses and Death Cab For Cutie.
The first incarnation of Chasing Jonah was created in 2005, when Ashley was a mere 15 years old. Playing with friends for parents and pastors eventually gave rise to paying gigs and professional aspirations. Today, the members of Chasing Jonah are united with the goal of playing beautiful, sincere music that stands testament to peoples' ability to grow, live and love regardless of their obstacles.
War Paint
Chasing Jonah Lyrics
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Can you see I don't want to be here anymore?
I want out of the darkness
in my mind but what if they don't find me in time
what am I gonna with all this war paint?
I'm running out of battles with my name
what am I gonna with all this war paint?
Did you hear I lost my mind again?
I had tried to find it in the medicine
it's been known to kill everything else
but sometimes nothing is better than the things that I have felt
what am I gonna with all this war paint?
I'm running out of battles with my name
what am I gonna with all this war paint?
I'm tired of searching ready for something to go wrong
I'm tired of searching out of habit
I'm tired of searching out of habit
What am I gonna do with all this war paint?
I'm tired of searching out of habit
ready for something to go wrong
The lyrics to Chasing Jonah's song War Paint depict a conflicted individual who is struggling with their mental health. The opening lines, "Can you tell I've been hiding from the storm? Can you see I don't want to be here anymore?" suggest that the singer is feeling overwhelmed and wants to escape the difficulties they are facing. They talk about wanting to be out of the darkness in their mind but fear that they may not be able to get the help they need in time.
The chorus "What am I gonna do with all this war paint? I'm running out of battles with my name" is a metaphor for the singer's personal battles with mental illness. They are exhausted from fighting and feel as though they are running out of strength to continue. The line "ready for something to go wrong" suggests that the singer is anticipating failure, feeling as though they are a failure, and therefore predicting that everything will go wrong for them.
In the second verse, the singer mentions having lost their mind and turning to medicine to find it. They acknowledge that while medication can help, it can also have negative impacts. They describe the struggle of trying to find the right balance of medication to manage their mental health.
Overall, the lyrics of War Paint beautifully depict the emotional turmoil that comes with battling mental illness. The singer is struggling to cope with their internal struggles and is tired of fighting a war that never seems to end.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you tell I've been hiding from the storm?
I've been trying to avoid facing my problems and fears.
Can you see I don't want to be here anymore?
I'm feeling lost and hopeless and want to escape my current situation.
I want out of the darkness in my mind but what if they don't find me in time
I'm struggling with my mental health and I'm unsure if I'll be able to get help in time.
what am I gonna with all this war paint?
I've been through so many battles and struggles, what do I do with all the emotional pain that's left?
I'm running out of battles with my name
I'm getting tired of constantly having to fight for everything and feeling like I'm not making any progress.
I'm tired of searching ready for something to go wrong
I'm exhausted from trying to find a way out of my problems and I'm constantly waiting for something to go wrong.
Did you hear I lost my mind again?
I've been struggling with my mental health and it's starting to affect me again.
I had tried to find it in the medicine
I've been relying on medication to help manage my mental health.
it's been known to kill everything else
The medication has some harmful side effects and can negatively impact other areas of my life.
but sometimes nothing is better than the things that I have felt
Despite the risks of medication, sometimes feeling nothing at all seems better than dealing with the intense emotions I've been experiencing.
I'm tired of searching out of habit
I've been so used to trying to find solutions to my problems that it's become a habit, even though it's not helping.
What am I gonna do with all this war paint?
I'm feeling overwhelmed with the emotions and pain I'm carrying and I don't know how to move on from it.
ready for something to go wrong
I'm constantly expecting the worst to happen and it's making it difficult to cope.
Contributed by Emily T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@danielc.breeze274
Just heard this on the most recent episode of Lucifer in January 2017 on the CW... I'm in love with your voice, I've commented on another song you released on March 15th, and this is your best song so far! It's very marketable and definitely different, great choice in pairing with a hit tv show... your voice is so huantingly beautiful, it immediately connected to my inner soul putting me in an emotional state. Brought me to my knees I'm so weak from the power in your amazing voice! Thank you for creating your art.
@chasingjonah
Wow that's intense! Well I'm glad you made the choice to look us up! It's nice to virtually meet you Daniel! Thank you!
@slh8627
Really nice voice, songs are great and I am waiting for more :). You have my subscription. It is really nice to see something different than half-naked people shaking on the screen. Big thumbs up!
@chasingjonah
Ha thank you @slh86
@Stepz2k9
I couldn't have said it better, pal...
@SnakeEyes4505
Lucifer has the best music !
@asdasdadas1
My love will never die >
@pietrovrezinski5048
@@asdasdadas1 Tether me
@akarahmad149
Lucifer Gangs , rise Your hands
@akashdeshpande4437
o/