Jacqueline
Dylan Jakobsen Lyrics
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Spent her time dressing up and going to bars,
Lost herself in the city looking for fame,
Gave up all that she had, Jacqueline's her name
It's a long way home,
From your somber soul,
It's a long way home,
Jacqueline, Where do you go,
When the world leaves you spinning,
You're out on your own,
You mean so much more than you'll ever know,
Jacqueline oh where do you go
Waiting on the day to come to find an easy way out,
Breaking water with a stone and watch it rain to the clouds,
Running from a world you know and never saying bye,
Setting foot across these towns, beyond county lines
Jacqueline, Where do you go,
When the world leaves you spinning,
You're out on your own,
You mean so much more than you'll ever know,
Jacqueline oh where do you go
Jacqueline oh oh oh Jacqueline
Jacqueline oh oh oh Jacqueline
I know you hurt,
Jacqueline don't cry,
You've got your whole life on the line,
And I know you'll find yourself
Jacqueline oh oh oh Jacqueline
Jacqueline, Where do you go,
When the world leaves you spinning,
You're out on your own,
You mean so much more than you'll ever know,
Jacqueline oh where do you go
Jacqueline oh oh oh Jacqueline
Jacqueline oh oh oh Jacqueline
Jacqueline oh oh oh Jacqueline
The song "Jacqueline" by Dylan Jakobsen tells the story of a small town girl who left home to pursue her dreams of becoming a star. However, she finds herself lost in the city and struggling to make a name for herself. In the process, she gives up everything she had back home and is now known simply as Jacqueline. The song expresses a sense of concern and empathy for this young woman and asks the question: where does she go when the world leaves her spinning?
The lyrics suggest that Jacqueline is trying to find an easy way out, trying to escape from the challenges she faces in the city. She may feel like she has lost herself and is struggling to hold on to her identity in the face of the pressures of fame and fortune. The song seems to suggest that Jacqueline is searching for something deeper than just success or recognition, and that she is capable of much more than she may realize.
Line by Line Meaning
Small town girl on her way to being a star,
A girl from a small town who aspires to become famous.
Spent her time dressing up and going to bars,
She spends her time going out and preparing for her future career.
Lost herself in the city looking for fame,
She traveled to the city where she lost her identity searching for fame.
Gave up all that she had, Jacqueline's her name
She left everything behind to pursue her dreams of becoming famous, her name is Jacqueline.
It's a long way home,
The journey back is challenging.
From your somber soul,
It's emotionally draining.
Don't you know
The singer is encouraging her not to give up, and asking if she knows how difficult the road back home will be.
Jacqueline, Where do you go,
The singer is asking where Jacqueline goes when she is feeling overwhelmed.
When the world leaves you spinning,
When life becomes too much for her to handle.
You're out on your own,
She has no one to turn to.
You mean so much more than you'll ever know,
She has value and is important to someone.
Jacqueline oh where do you go
The singer is repeating his earlier question, where does Jacqueline go when she is lost.
Waiting on the day to come to find an easy way out,
The singer is asking if Jacqueline is hoping for an easy way out of her situation.
Breaking water with a stone and watch it rain to the clouds,
Attempting to create something out of nothing.
Running from a world you know and never saying bye,
Leaving everything behind without closure.
Setting foot across these towns, beyond county lines
Traveling from one town to another, leaving everything she knows behind.
I know you hurt,
The singer is acknowledging her pain.
Jacqueline don't cry,
The singer is reassuring Jacqueline that everything will be okay.
You've got your whole life on the line,
Jacqueline has everything to gain or lose.
And I know you'll find yourself
The singer has faith that in the end, Jacqueline will discover her true identity.
Jacqueline oh oh oh Jacqueline
Repetition of her name, possibly indicating that she is searching for her true self.
Contributed by Savannah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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