Jamie
Dashboard Confessional Lyrics


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Jamie
What you doin now
What you doin now girl
Please, please tell me

'Cause I need to
I need to know now
When I was down
Came to me

And promised to always be
By my side
Now you're gone
And I'm waiting patiently

Jamie
I want you to know
Jamie oh Jamie
I'm so glad your mine (so glad you're mine)

We'll together a long time
Jamie
What you doin now
I'm dialin your car phone

So please, please be true
You know that I trust you
To that which you must do
When I was down

Came to me
And promised to always be
By my side
Now you're gone

And I'm waiting patiently
Jamie
I want you to know
Jamie oh Jamie

I'm so glad you're mine (so glad you're mine)
We'll be together a long time
You've got the beach boys
You're friends got the stones (they've got the stones)

But I know you won't leave me alone
Sometimes it seems
You're not with me
It hurts me so much

It hurts me so much
Sometimes it seems
You're not with me
It hurts me so much

It hurts me so much
You are the most
You're so bad
You're so fresh and I'm so glad

I am yours you are mine
Show me where and I will sign
When I was down
Came to me

And promised you'd always be
By my side
Now you're gone
And I'm waiting, waiting

Jamie oh Jaime
I'm so glad your mine (so glad you're mine)
We'll be together a long time
Jaime believe me

I won't let you down
'Cause you are the best lawyer in town
Sometimes it seems you're not with me
It hurts me so much

It hurts me so much
Sometimes I seems you're not with me
It hurts me so much
It hurts me so much





It hurts me so much
It hurts me so much

Overall Meaning

The song "Jamie" by Dashboard Confessional is a love song about a person named Jamie who promised to always be by the singer's side when he was down. The lyrics suggest that Jamie is no longer with the singer and he is patiently waiting to hear from her about what she is doing now. He expresses his love for her and how glad he is that she's his, acknowledging that they will be together for a long time. The singer is uncertain about Jamie's whereabouts, so he calls her car phone to find out. He trusts Jamie and promises not to let her down because she is the best lawyer in town.


The song's lyrics are open to interpretation. Some fans believe that Jamie is a metaphor for music, while others think the song is about a real person. Lead singer Chris Carrabba has not revealed who Jamie is, but he has said that he writes songs based on personal experiences.


The song features a catchy melody and guitar riffs that match the singer's emotional state. Carrabba's trademark emotive vocals add to the song's rawness and vulnerability. Overall, "Jamie" is a relatable and heartfelt song about love, loss, and patience.


Line by Line Meaning

Jamie
Addressing the person named Jamie


What you doin now
Asking what Jamie is currently doing


What you doin now girl
Asking what Jamie, a female, is currently doing


Please, please tell me
Requesting Jamie to tell me what she is doing


'Cause I need to
Explaining that the reason for asking is because the artist needs to know


I need to know now
Emphasizing the urgency of needing to know right away


When I was down
Referring to a difficult time the singer has gone through


Came to me
Someone (presumably Jamie) came to help the artist during that difficult time


And promised to always be
Jamie promised to always be there for the artist


By my side
Jamie promised to always be with the artist for support


Now you're gone
Jamie is no longer with the singer


And I'm waiting patiently
The artist is waiting for Jamie's return


I want you to know
Expressing a desire for Jamie to understand something


Jamie oh Jamie
Addressing Jamie in an affectionate manner


I'm so glad your mine (so glad you're mine)
Expressing happiness and gratitude for Jamie being in the singer's life


We'll be together a long time
Expressing a desire for a long-lasting relationship with Jamie


I'm dialin your car phone
The artist is attempting to call Jamie's car phone


So please, please be true
Requesting Jamie to be honest and faithful


You know that I trust you
The singer trusts Jamie


To that which you must do
Allowing Jamie to do what she needs to do


You've got the beach boys
Referencing a popular music group


You're friends got the stones (they've got the stones)
Referring to another popular music group that Jamie's friends like


But I know you won't leave me alone
Believing that Jamie will always be there for the singer


Sometimes it seems
Acknowledging that at times, Jamie's presence may feel distant


You're not with me
Noticing that Jamie is not around the singer


It hurts me so much
Expressing emotional pain from being without Jamie


You are the most
Complimenting Jamie and expressing admiration


You're so bad
Slang term used to compliment someone's coolness or toughness


You're so fresh and I'm so glad
Expressing happiness to be with Jamie, who is considered unique and cool


I am yours you are mine
Declaring mutual commitment


Show me where and I will sign
Willingness to commit to a relationship


Jaime believe me
Asking Jamie to trust the artist


I won't let you down
Promising to not disappoint Jamie


'Cause you are the best lawyer in town
Using a metaphor to say that Jamie is the best partner the artist could have




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Comments from YouTube:

Drewupanew1

This is on the "weezer tribute" album as well as dashboards version of "say it aint so" which is also a great cover

Roy Jameson

Actually Further Seems Forever his old band covers say it ain't so.. both such great covers, ever check out the Vacant Andy's that's his old band before FSF or Dashboard

Justin C

Chris do a remake remake with Kim Wexler.

Kdu Araujo

Pé na bunda: A
Nós: bota um Dashboard aí

Kinanti Sabrina

Biarkan aku kembali ke 20 taun lalu, mengenang dia yg waktu itu pindah sekolah, tak apa toh keyakinan kami beda, sekarang aku telah bersama orang lain dengan nama yg sama dengannya, dengan profesi yg sama dengan profesi papahnya, dan aku bahagia, terimakasih telah mengajariku memanaje perasaan ketika berpisah denganmu

Jeffrey Salak

nice cover

JAYMEE RaY_RaY

I feel so special lol..
Um I'm JAMIE; thx guys !! Love u 2

Roy Jameson

Who rocks out to the Vacant Andy's these days???

Tyler Dyck

Where can I find this song on I tunes ??

J PM

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