Jade
Chemical Club Lyrics

In Chemical Club's song "Jade", the lyrics describe the contrasting cities of New York and Los Angeles. The first verse starts with the line "New York's bleeding, I'm not leaving until it's drained", which could be interpreted as the singer's devotion to the city despite its imperfections and struggles. The next line "New York's gorgeous in the evening in the rain", suggests a certain beauty in the city's grittiness and urban landscape. The singer feels a sense of powerlessness in the face of the city's collapse, "I can't find a tourniquet, the city's falling and I'm falling with it". The chorus features the repetition of "Jade walking the line living inside, falling in love for a feeling", possibly alluding to the idea of being caught between two worlds or identities, and searching for a sense of fulfillment or passion.

The second verse shifts to Los Angeles, with the line "LA's burning, I'll ignore it until I'm in flames". Here, the singer seems to be acknowledging the city's faults, but choosing to turn a blind eye to them until they become personally affected. The next line "LA's gorgeous in the morning catching rays" suggests the superficiality of the city's beauty and the idea of 'living for the moment'. The chorus repeats again, with the idea of 'falling in love for a feeling' and the juxtaposition of Jade's 'holding her breath thinking about death'. The final lines of the song repeat the phrase 'falling asleep but not dreaming', which could symbolize a sense of resignation or acceptance of one's reality.

Overall, the lyrics to "Jade" highlight the dualities of city life, and the search for meaning and connection in an often fragmented and unstable environment.