IAMDYNAMITE are Christopher Martin (Guitar, Vox) and Chris Phillips (Drums/Vox). They honed their sound and vision while coming up in the rock scene of Detroit, MI and with countless college shows throughout the midwest. In the Fall of 2011 the band set out on their first coast to coast tour.
Ms. Jones
IAMDYNAMITE Lyrics
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Ms. Jones, what have you done?
Seen you standing over your son
I stand aside
The father when he comes
I said "It ain′t
Alright
Bobby come outside"
Light
A fire
Keep it burning high
Dig
A grave
For the poor child
Who's A-mother loves
But I swear was
What she want is what she get
And what she get is what she want
What she want is what she get
And what she get is what she want
I don′t even care
I would never go
I don't even like it
But I know that I would
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Mama, what you say
If you had not passed away?
I still see your face
When I close my eyes
And pray
I said "It ain't
Alright
Bobby come outside"
Light
A fire
Keep it burning high
Dig
A grave
For the poor child
Who′s A-mother loves
But I swear was
What she want is what she get
And what she get is what she want
What she want is what she get
And what she get is what she want
I don′t even care
I'd never go
I don′t even like it but I know that I never will
What she want is what she get
And what she get is what she want
What she want is what she get
And what she get is what she want
What she want is what she get
And what she get is what she want
What she want is what she get
And what she get is what she want
I don't even care
I′d never go
I don't even like it
But I know that I would
Anywhere I go
I know, I know
I swear to God
And the Devil down below
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The song "Ms. Jones" by IAMDYNAMITE tells a story of a troubled family. The singer sees Ms. Jones standing over her son, and the father is expected to come soon. There is something dark going on in their household, and the singer suggests that it's time for Bobby to come outside. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "what she wants is what she gets, and what she gets is what she wants," indicating a cycle of unhealthy behavior. The second verse seems to be a conversation with the singer's deceased mother, asking what she would say if she were still alive, and the chorus repeats again.
The repetition of the chorus throughout the song emphasizes the idea that Ms. Jones always gets what she wants, regardless of the consequences. The lyrics suggest there is something wrong in the family dynamic, and Ms. Jones may be responsible for it. The repeated phrase "I don't even care" could demonstrate the singer's apathy towards the situation, but also a deep sadness and frustration in feeling powerless to help them.
Overall, "Ms. Jones" is a dark, haunting song that tells a story of a family in crisis. The lyrics suggest that there is something deeply wrong in their household, and the chorus reflects the idea that Ms. Jones always gets what she wants, no matter the cost.
Line by Line Meaning
Ms. Jones, what have you done?
The singer is questioning Ms. Jones about her recent actions.
Seen you standing over your son
The singer witnessed Ms. Jones standing over her son.
I stand aside
The singer didn't intervene or take any action.
And people look out for
Others are watching and waiting for the father to come.
The father when he comes
Referring to the boy's father coming to the scene.
I said "It ain′t
The singer is expressing disagreement with someone.
Alright
The situation is not okay or acceptable.
Bobby come outside"
The singer is calling out for someone named Bobby to come outside.
Light
The singer is requesting for someone to light something.
A fire
The singer wants a fire lit - for what reason is unclear.
Keep it burning high
The singer wants the fire to be kept burning high.
Dig
The singer is asking someone to dig something.
A grave
The singer wants a grave dug - for whom is unclear.
For the poor child
The grave is for a child.
Who's A-mother loves
The child's mother loves the child, but something has happened to them.
But I swear was
Unclear what the singer is swearing to.
What she want is what she get
Ms. Jones gets what she wants.
And what she get is what she want
What Ms. Jones receives is what she desires.
I don′t even care
The singer doesn't care about the situation or the consequences of it.
I would never go
The singer would never want to experience what is happening.
I don′t even like it
The singer finds the situation unpleasant.
But I know that I would
Despite not liking it, the singer knows they would still do it.
Mama, what you say
The singer is asking their mother about something.
If you had not passed away?
The singer is wondering what their mother would say if she were still alive.
I still see your face
The singer still remembers their mother's face.
When I close my eyes
They remember her when they close their eyes.
And pray
The singer is praying for something or to someone.
Anywhere I go
The singer can't escape what they know or feel.
I know, I know
The singer is confident in their knowledge or understanding of something.
I swear to God
The singer is making a solemn promise.
And the Devil down below
Referring to the Devil in a religious context.
Writer(s): Martin Christopher Charles, Phillips Christopher Ryan
Contributed by Nathaniel K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.