It is notable that J.C. made history with the song "Telephone Love." It became the first Reggae song to successfully crossover to the Hip Hop and R&B markets in the U.S. and go to #1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. It became a major radio hit in large cities such as New York. "Home Is Where The Hurt Is" became her other hit song to see similar mainstream success Stateside. J.C. has continued to her career, becoming known around the world for her unique voice and music. She has toured such far away places as Japan several times.
She also is an accomplished painter and actress. Her works have been exhibited in Kingston art galleries. She also has acted in several theatre productions. J.C. Lodge is currently recording for the Greensleeves Record label. Learn more at her official www.jclodge.com and http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/jclodge
Let Me Down Easy
J.C. Lodge Lyrics
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Don't let me down again
Don't let me down (phoenix, phoenix)
Don't let me down again
My passions been passive lately
Pass the ball, calling me average lately
My fire's ash and all I have is daily
Doubts about the path I'm taking
Imagine a life containing everything you ever wanted
And the only thing that stopped it was that you was never bothered
Common case for Connor Hayes I'm past complaining
I just wanna rap creative lyrics on a beat and then have them playing
Plaster all my past pain then seize the ceiling and raise it
Don't let me down (phoenix, phoenix)
Don't let me down again
Don't let me down (phoenix, phoenix)
Don't let me down again
Ay
I'm doing something new to me
Seizing an opportunity
Stop dreamin', time to move my feet
Glued to seats? Yeah, I used to be
I've been through defeat
And beautifully resurrected
The phoenix can't be perfected
The message is finally getting through to me
Pass the ball back, I'm ready to shoot for hoops
I'm heavy and super bruised
But I'll never remain on mute
I'll forever be burdened with words in my head
So it's time to turn them into something that'll never hurt again
It's time to work the pen
Don't let me down (phoenix, phoenix)
Don't let me down again
Don't let me down (phoenix, phoenix)
Don't let me down again
Don't let me down (phoenix, phoenix)
Don't let me down again
Don't let me down (phoenix, phoenix)
Don't let me down again
The lyrics of J.C Lodge’s Let Me Down Easy hints that the singer had been through some tough times in her life. It can be interpreted that the singer had acted out with aggression, gotten into trouble and learned to keep anonymous to keep others guessing about her life. She had kept to herself and let no one in for fear of being let down once again. The singer had hoped for parental guidance but it never came and instead faced many losses in her life which led her to believe that she was not ready for a win. She had asked God for help and prayed to wipe the frown from her face but the hurt and betrayal she faced from others had only left her more isolated and lost.
The singer had felt let down and abandoned by others in her life and had learned to push people away, a natural coping mechanism after facing so much pain and betrayal. She does not want to open up again and risk being betrayed. Instead, she spends her time writing rhymes and keeping her thoughts to herself. The lyrics also touch upon the singer’s frustration with people who had hurt her and how she does not want to give them any love, stating that she will keep her distance until she gets some close-ups. The overall tone of the song is of someone who is hurting and disillusioned but is still trying to find a way to cope with the pain.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember actin out with straight aggression
Thinking back, I was often confrontational and aggressive
I was in all kinds of trouble so I had to learn my lesson
Due to my misbehavior, I was frequently in trouble and had to learn from my mistakes
I learned to stay anonymous to keep these bitches guessing
To avoid being judged, I learned to keep my true thoughts to myself and remain mysterious
Anyone that fell in love with me I told them get to stepping
When someone started to fall for me, I pushed them away and ended the relationship
It seemed like time and time again
Repeatedly and consistently
I kept looking for parents, but I never let them in
I longed for nurturing but never allowed anyone to get close enough to provide it
My momma tried and tried to make amends
My mother made many efforts to reconcile with me
I took so many losses, wasn’t ready for a win
I experienced many setbacks and wasn't prepared for success
And I tried to wipe the frown
I attempted to appear happier and more content than I truly felt
But it was hard cause they let me down
It was difficult to maintain a positive attitude because people disappointed me so often
I acted out in many ways
I expressed my anger and frustration through various troublesome behaviors
So I asked god to help me pray
I turned to religion to find solace and guidance
I’m tired of getting my hopes up
I'm exhausted from repeatedly being disappointed after getting my hopes up
I’ll stay keeping my distance till I get some close ups
I'll avoid getting too close to people until I can evaluate their true intentions
And the ones that’s been fake to me ain’t getting no love
I have no affection for those who have been insincere with me
Cause I went out my way, and not one of y’all showed up
I made an effort to be present for others but they did not reciprocate
I wasn’t really focused on the grind
I lacked dedication and direction
I was always smoking always was wasting all my time
I frequently engaged in unproductive activities
I was skipping classes man my life was on decline
I was neglecting my education and my life was headed in a negative direction
Till momma got locked up and I started writing rhymes
After my mother was incarcerated, I found comfort in writing music
I am really not one to express
I am not comfortable sharing my feelings and thoughts with others
I’d rather be quiet and save my breathe
I prefer to remain silent and conserve my energy
I don’t want no company man I don’t want the stress
I do not want to be around others because it causes me anxiety and tension
Cause Y’all let me down too much so wat did y’all expect
Because people have disappointed me repeatedly, I am not surprised by their lack of support
These people had me stuck with aggravation
Certain individuals have caused me significant frustration and annoyance
Telling me that I’m gon be living in someones basement
People have made condescending and belittling comments about my future
Well we live in Florida so what you fuck you saying replace him
Given that we live in a warm and sunny location, I see no reason to follow their limited expectations
Cause imma turn yo hate to motivation
I will use people's negativity as motivation to succeed
Comes naturally to push people away
I have a tendency to push others away from me in order to protect myself from hurt
That’s just how I deal with all my problems and the pain
My coping mechanism for emotional pain is to isolate myself from others
Cause I was abandoned and I was given away
I have experienced feelings of rejection and being unwanted
I don’t want to open up just to be betrayed
I am reluctant to share my innermost thoughts and feelings because I fear being hurt and let down again
So now I just sit up in my bed
I spend a lot of time alone in my bed
Jotting down all these thoughts that’s in my head
I write down my thoughts and feelings to cope with them
And I know yeah I know
I am aware and conscious of my actions and feelings
I hurt your feelings, but how bout mine though
Although I know I have caused others pain, I am also hurting inside
They let me down
I have been let down by others
They let me down
I have been let down by others
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Written by: Connor Hayes
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