Jeremy's Song
City Lights Lyrics
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That you didn't believe in me when you had the chance
Did you really think
That was the last bullet in my clip
Well you were dead wrong
Why is it that the closest of friends
Sometimes are first to lose faith
What happened to the trust that you had in me
Was there something I did that caused you not to believe
I never gave up, can't say the same thing for you
I've got more left in me than I ever knew
You never payed me respect
I never was good enough for a second glance
I took it out on myself
But it wasn't me who deserved all the blame
It was you who abandoned me
Why is it that the closest of friends
Sometimes are first to lose faith
And the first to betray
Think twice before you talk down to me
I'll make you sorry you ever did
(I'll make you sorry you ever did)
What happened to the trust that you had in me
Was there something I did that caused you not to believe
I never gave up, can't say the same thing for you
I've got more left in me than I ever knew
You don't deserve all that you've been handed
Now it's time to pay for when you took me for granted
You don't deserve all that you've been handed
Now it's time to pay for when you took me for granted, yeah
You took me for granted, yeah
You took me for granted
You don't deserve all that you've been handed
Now it's time to pay for when you took me for granted
I'll make you see
That I'm all I cracked up to be
(And the first to betray)
What happened to the trust that you had in me
Was there something I did that caused you not to believe
I never gave up, can't say the same thing for you
I've got more left in me than I ever knew
The lyrics of City Lights' "Jeremy's Song" express the singer's frustration with a friend who has betrayed him. He says that he will make his friend regret not believing in him when he had the chance. He then questions why close friends are sometimes the first to lose faith and the first to betray. He asks what happened to the trust that his friend had in him and wonders if there was something he did to cause his friend not to believe. He claims that he never gave up, while his friend did. He says that he has more left in him than he ever knew.
The lyrics reveal the singer's hurt and disappointment at being abandoned by someone he thought was a friend. He is angry that his friend didn't believe in him and frustrated that he was never good enough for a second glance. He took his friend's lack of respect out on himself, but now realizes that it was his friend who deserved the blame. The singer tells his friend that he doesn't deserve all that he has been handed and that it's time for him to pay for taking the singer for granted. In the end, the singer promises to make his friend see that he's all he cracked up to be.
Overall, "Jeremy's Song" is a powerful and emotional song that deals with themes of betrayal, hurt, and overcoming adversity. The lyrics speak to anyone who has been let down by a friend and who has had to work hard to prove themselves to others.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna make you regret
I'm going to make you feel sorry for not believing in me.
That you didn't believe in me when you had the chance
You had the opportunity to believe in me, but you didn't.
Did you really think
Are you really so naive to believe?
That was the last bullet in my clip
Do you think that was all I had to give?
Well you were dead wrong
You were completely mistaken.
What happened to the trust that you had in me
What caused you to lose faith in me?
Was there something I did that caused you not to believe
Did I do something wrong that made you doubt me?
I never gave up, can't say the same thing for you
I didn't give up despite your lack of faith in me, but you gave up.
I've got more left in me than I ever knew
I have more potential and strength than I realized.
You never payed me respect
You never showed me respect.
I never was good enough for a second glance
You never gave me a second look because you didn't think I was good enough.
I took it out on myself
I blamed myself for your lack of faith in me.
But it wasn't me who deserved all the blame
It wasn't my fault that you didn't believe in me.
It was you who abandoned me
You left me behind and didn't support me.
Think twice before you talk down to me
You should reconsider before you speak to me in a condescending manner.
I'll make you sorry you ever did
I will make sure you regret speaking to me disrespectfully.
(I'll make you sorry you ever did)
I will make sure you regret speaking to me disrespectfully.
You don't deserve all that you've been handed
You don't deserve everything you've received because you didn't believe in me.
Now it's time to pay for when you took me for granted
Now you will face consequences for underestimating and ignoring me.
You took me for granted, yeah
You didn't appreciate me and what I had to offer.
I'll make you see
I'll make you realize and understand.
That I'm all I cracked up to be
That I am everything I claimed to be and even more.
(And the first to betray)
Sometimes the closest friends are the ones who betray you first.
Writer(s): Oshie Bichar
Contributed by Annabelle D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Anibal Perez Vasquez
THIS! and Promises are fucking great. Can't say the same thing for Leaving Here, but still my hopes for this album are 200% <3 Go City Lights, I know you'll be known out there pretty soon!
sertafolife
Wait for the remastered version. Wait for the album in it's entirety. It represents everything and more in pop-punk, breaking both personal and scenic grounds/strides. Wait gleefully; one week.
Ryan J
Matty was the perfect choice for a guest spot in this song! It's absolutely perfect!
Karli Law
I love City Lights, and Matty as guest vocals was an awesome choice!
Alex Kaufman
By far one of my favorite bands to keep up on from the start. Super stoked for the new album!!!! :-D Glad they havent changed their style like so many others do now with each release
JstKeepBreathng
Love it! Great lyrics!
Presley Brown
I love this song, its my favorite song by them.
Goose
Love it! Got me even more pumped for the whole record ahahah
Moist Riffs
New album is gonna be rad. Great sound from these guys.
Kris Jones
Best song yet. Soooo well written.