Jitter
Grace Mitchell Lyrics


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Want to see you jitter
Want to, want to, w-want to jitter
Want to, want to, w-want to
Want to, w-want to
Jitter, jitter, want to, want to, w-Want to see you jitter
Want to, want to, w-want to jitter
Want to, want to, w-want to
Want to, w-want to
Jitter, jitter, want to, want to, w-want to jitter
Jitter, jitter, want to, want, want, want, want
Want to see you jitter
Want to, want to, w-want to jitter
Want to, want to, w-want to
Want to, w-want to
Jitter, jitter, want to, want to, w-want to jitter
Jitter, jitter, want to, want, want, want, want

I didn't lose my focus when you caught me so off guard like that
Tryin' not to look in the direction where you're standin' at
The tension in here is like a short little fuse
And I'ma light this up, I ain't got nothin' to lose, do you feel me?

I couldn't be more turnt when I am over here
Just dancin' with my girls, we're knockin' over chairs
And rippin' at our shirts, gettin' so slizzard
While we dishing up this dirt

And we don't care if we'll be seen
Everyone's jittering
Voulez-vous danser avec moi?
Do you wanna mix with me?
(Tout le monde est jittering)
I like what you got goin' on

Want to see you jitter
Want to, want to, w-want to jitter
Want to, want to, w-want to
Want to, w-want to
Jitter, jitter, want to, want to, w-want to jitter
Jitter, jitter, want to, want, want, want, want

Woah it got crazy really quick
All these kids are lunatics
Got the jitters up in this
And I might have to call it quits
Don't know how I'm gettin' home
Can somebody ring my phone?
Now I lost you, where'd you go?
And damn that girl looks like a...
Can't find my crew, I was lookin' at you
And the DJ's at it again
Well I lost all my shit in your bag of tricks
And I wish I could find a pen
To write my name on your hand
Take my number, ladies' man
Dance with me

I couldn't be more turnt when I am over here
Just dancin' with my girls, we're knockin' over chairs
And rippin' at our shirts, gettin' so slizzard
While we dishin' up this dirt

And we don't care if we'll be seen
Everyone's jittering
Voulez-vous danser avec moi?
Do you wanna mix with me?
(Tout le monde est jittering)
I like what you got goin' on

You say nothing's wrong with growing up too fast
The more you speak, the more you act like being young won't last
And I won't ever forget the day you told me how I should behave
I'm gonna make my own dance cause I'm not too old for that

Want to see you jitter
Want to, want to, w-want to jitter
Want to, want to, w-want to
Want to, w-want to
Jitter, jitter, want to, want to, w-want to jitter
Jitter, jitter, want to, want, want, want, want
Want to see you jitter
Want to, want to, w-want to jitter
Want to, want to, w-want to
Want to, w-want to
Jitter, jitter, want to, want to, w-want to jitter
Jitter, jitter, want to, want, want, want, want

You say nothing's wrong with growing up too fast
The more you speak, the more you act like being young won't last
And I won't ever forget the day you told me how I should behave
I'm gonna make my own dance cause I'm not too old for that

Want to see you jitter
Want to, want to, w-want to jitter
Want to, want to, w-want to
Want to, w-want to




Jitter, jitter, want to, want to, w-want to jitter
Jitter, jitter, want to, want, want, want, want

Overall Meaning

The Grace Mitchell song "Jitter" seems to be about enjoying the moment and letting go of inhibitions, which is further emphasized by the repetition of "Want to see you jitter". The song seems to be about breaking free from expectations and societal norms and indulging oneself in a moment of reckless abandon. The line, "I'm gonna make my own dance cause I'm not too old for that" reinforces this idea of self-expression and living in the moment.


The first verse sets up the atmosphere of a club or a party, where the singer is trying to avoid looking at someone and the tension is palpable. The second verse shows the singer and her friends enjoying themselves and creating their own fun while disregarding societal norms. The bridge seems to be a commentary on growing up too fast and not enjoying youth while it lasts. The repetition of the chorus seems to reinforce the idea of wanting to see people enjoy themselves and letting go of responsibility.


One interpretation of the song might be that it's about the importance of self-expression and enjoyment in life. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes this idea, along with the reference to making one's own dance moves. The song might also be interpreted as a commentary on the expectations of society and the pressure to conform to these expectations. Overall, "Jitter" seems to be a catchy, upbeat song about breaking free from societal expectations and enjoying the moment.


Line by Line Meaning

Want to see you jitter
The singer wants to see someone dance and move with nervous excitement


Want to, want to, w-want to jitter
The singer really wants to see this person jitter and move


Want to, want to, w-want to
The singer desires to see this person move with excitement


Want to, w-want to
The singer wants this person to move with excitement


Jitter, jitter, want to, want to, w-Want to see you jitter
The singer reiterates that they want to see the person jitter and move with excitement


I didn't lose my focus when you caught me so off guard like that
The singer didn't get distracted even though the person surprised them


Tryin' not to look in the direction where you're standin' at
The singer is avoiding looking at the person while they focus on their dance


The tension in here is like a short little fuse
The atmosphere is full of stress and could explode at any moment


And I'ma light this up, I ain't got nothin' to lose, do you feel me?
The singer is going to ignite the party atmosphere and they don't care about the consequences


I couldn't be more turnt when I am over here
The singer is feeling so hyped up and excited


Just dancin' with my girls, we're knockin' over chairs
The singer is dancing with friends and their excitement is causing them to accidentally push furniture around


And rippin' at our shirts, gettin' so slizzard
The singer and their friends are so excited that they are tearing their clothes and getting very drunk


While we dishing up this dirt
The singer and their friends are talking about gossip and secrets while they dance


And we don't care if we'll be seen
The singer and their friends don't care if people notice their partying


Everyone's jittering
All the people around them are dancing and moving with excitement


Voulez-vous danser avec moi?
The singer is asking if someone wants to dance with them


Do you wanna mix with me?
The singer is asking if someone wants to party with them


(Tout le monde est jittering)
Everyone is dancing and moving with jittery excitement


I like what you got goin' on
The singer admires the person's moves and the way they party


Woah it got crazy really quick
The party atmosphere escalated very fast


All these kids are lunatics
The people at the party are very wild and behave like crazy people


Got the jitters up in this
The excitement at the party is making everyone jittery


And I might have to call it quits
The singer is considering leaving the party because of how wild it is


Don't know how I'm gettin' home
The singer is unsure about how they will get home from the party


Can somebody ring my phone?
The singer needs someone to call their phone to help them find it


Now I lost you, where'd you go?
The singer lost track of someone they were talking to


And damn that girl looks like a...
The singer sees an attractive girl but doesn't finish the sentence


Can't find my crew, I was lookin' at you
The singer got distracted and lost track of their friends while looking at someone


And the DJ's at it again
The DJ is playing music again


Well I lost all my shit in your bag of tricks
The singer lost all their belongings in someone's bag of tricks or surprises


And I wish I could find a pen
The singer wants to find a pen to write something down


To write my name on your hand
The singer wants to write their name on someone's hand as a way of remembering them


Take my number, ladies' man
The singer is giving their phone number to someone who they think is attractive


You say nothing's wrong with growing up too fast
The singer is addressing someone who thinks it's okay to grow up too quickly


The more you speak, the more you act like being young won't last
The person the singer is addressing speaks as if being young isn't important and won't last


And I won't ever forget the day you told me how I should behave
The singer remembers when someone told them how to behave and they won't forget it


I'm gonna make my own dance cause I'm not too old for that
The singer is going to dance and have fun in their own way and doesn't care about being too old for it




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Cass C

This is so good, my god. This needs more views now.

Liziemtrak

this was my fav song back in 2015. Just remember now and found it. Feeling blessed 🙌🏻

Guilherme Dantas

Same here!

Tali Ramirez

This is a fantastic song and I love it so much, the feeling I get from it is almost like the ups-and-downs of dancing at a bar or a club which is fantastic and I love the feeling it gives me of dancing but also losing myself a little in the music. This song just managed to capture that feeling of losing yourself in the music and then turn that feeling into music! Fantastic 12/10, I'd love to hear more music like this because this is honestly probably my favorite song of this year and it's a tragedy I only accidentally stumbled upon it on the indie radio station months after it got released!

Abbzey

I like how unique this is. Thank you, buzzfeed :)

Carlos Antonio Páez Cuba

This is what we in the trade call a Perfect Pop Moment™

Chris Miller

c'mon this should have over 100k views at least

Jeffrey Atkinson

This has got to become a huge hit.

MdudeCY

This song is wicked!! Cool lyric video too!

Yita Voh

Holy shit! I love this song . So much rhythmic variety .

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