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Jane
GuardRail Lyrics

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Well I can’t believe a whole year’s gone by
I guess I never really was good with time
There’s so many things I never got to say
I’m sure I’ll let you know one of these days
You wore your war paint with a smile
We lost the battle but you made the fight worthwhile
We all have our time eventually
You’ll always be with us in our memories

So goodbye for now
Over and out
I guess I’ll see you around
I’ll see you around
Well another year has come and gone
It’s been a rough one but we’re still pressing on
I found a photograph of us last night
I know wherever that you ended up you’ll be alright
I still have war paint on my eyes
Your short time here meant more than you’d ever realize
We all have our time eventually
You’ll always be with us in our memories
So goodbye for now
Over and out
I guess I’ll see you around
I’ll see you around
I wrote a letter addressed to you
Condolences for all you’ve been through
Told you I missed you and I’m sure we’ll meet again
Then I struck a match, set it ablaze
Engulfed the anger and the pain
But it shed some light the same way that you did for me
Way back when
We all have our time eventually
You’ll always be with us in our memories
So goodbye for now
Over and out
I guess I’ll see you around

I’ll see you around
I’ll see you around

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to GuardRail's song "Jane" express feelings of loss and remembrance for someone who has passed away. The opening lines suggest that a year has gone by since this person's departure, and the singer reflects on their struggles with time and the regret of not expressing certain things while the person was alive.

The mention of "war paint" suggests that Jane, the person being remembered, faced battles and challenges with a brave face and a positive attitude. Despite losing the battle, their presence was impactful and made the fight worthwhile. The lyrics convey a sense of admiration for Jane's resilience and the lasting impact they had on those around them.

As the chorus repeats, the singer bids farewell to Jane, acknowledging that their time together has ended for now, but expressing the belief that they will meet again in the future. The song captures the bittersweetness of saying goodbye to someone while holding onto the hope that they will be reunited someday.

Overall, "Jane" is a heartfelt tribute to someone who has passed away, celebrating their strength and the lasting impact they had on the lives of others.

Line by Line Meaning

Well I can’t believe a whole year’s gone by
I am amazed that an entire year has passed since our last encounter

I guess I never really was good with time
I have always struggled to keep track of and manage time effectively

There’s so many things I never got to say
There are numerous thoughts and feelings that I never had the opportunity to express

I’m sure I’ll let you know one of these days
I am confident that I will eventually find a way to communicate my thoughts and feelings to you

You wore your war paint with a smile
You faced challenges and adversity with a brave face, masking your struggles

We lost the battle but you made the fight worthwhile
Although we may not have achieved victory, your efforts and determination made the struggle meaningful

We all have our time eventually
Every individual has their own period of existence before passing away

You’ll always be with us in our memories
Even though you are no longer physically present, your presence will continue to live on in our thoughts and recollections

So goodbye for now
Farewell for the time being

Over and out
This communication is now concluded

I guess I’ll see you around
I anticipate encountering you again in the future

Well another year has come and gone
Yet again, a year has passed since our last interaction

It’s been a rough one but we’re still pressing on
This year has presented numerous challenges, but we continue to persevere

I found a photograph of us last night
Recently, I discovered a picture capturing a moment shared between us

I know wherever that you ended up you’ll be alright
I am confident that regardless of your current situation or location, you will be fine

I still have war paint on my eyes
I continue to carry the mark of struggle and adversity in my gaze

Your short time here meant more than you’d ever realize
Although your presence was brief, its significance surpasses what you may have comprehended

I wrote a letter addressed to you
I penned a message specifically intended for you

Condolences for all you’ve been through
I offer my sympathies for the hardships and challenges you have endured

Told you I missed you and I’m sure we’ll meet again
I expressed my longing for you and my certainty that we will reunite in the future

Then I struck a match, set it ablaze
Subsequently, I ignited a match, causing flames to engulf the contents of the letter

Engulfed the anger and the pain
The fire consumed not only the paper but also the negative emotions and suffering within me

But it shed some light the same way that you did for me
Ironically, the burning letter illuminated my path just as you once did, offering guidance and understanding

Way back when
Referring to a time in the past, long ago

I’ll see you around
I will encounter you again in the future

Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Kevin Konieczny

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