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Not This Time
JLE Lyrics
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happiness nowhere around
rain still falling pound by pound
couldn't see through all the clouds
looking back i couldn't see how
i could not just up and leave
i should've had more faith in me
but i learned eventually
Nobody, nobody can stop me now
nobody, nobody can take my crown
nobody, nobody can pull me down
No not this time
nobody no matter what they say
nobody, nobody can ruin my day
happiness nobody can take it away
no not this time
Now that i know my true friends won't let this happen again
no way can i just let you win can't let you back in
but i'm happy now that i know you let your true colors show
you will reap just what you show
and i'm glad i let you go
Won't let it all get to me
cuz from now on your history
i'm sick of all this using me
won't let it be that your affecting me
so please believe that i gotta leave
The lyrics in JLE's song "Not This Time" convey a sense of perseverance and determination amidst difficult times. The initial lines speak about a person who has hit rock bottom, where happiness seems to be nowhere around. The metaphorical use of rain falling pound by pound suggests that the person is experiencing a prolonged period of sadness or hardship. Despite the oppressive clouds, the second stanza speaks of a realization where the person decides to have more faith in themselves and ultimately, they learn from their mistakes. The chorus is a triumphant declaration of independence and strength, where the person proclaims that nobody can stop them, take their crown or ruin their day. The repetition bolstered by the use of "no not this time" is a reassurance to the self that the person will not allow themselves to be affected by external circumstances.
The third and final stanza speaks of the aftermath of the hardship, where the person recognizes who their true friends are and will not let the same hurt happen again. There is a sense of closure as the person acknowledges that they made the right choice by letting go of whoever was causing them harm. There is an undertone of empowerment where the person speaks of how they will not allow themselves to be affected by that person anymore, as they are now history. The final line, "so please believe that I gotta leave" reiterates the person taking back control of their life and choosing to move past their pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Had me falling on the ground
The singer suffered a great emotional blow and felt defeated.
happiness nowhere around
The singer felt unhappy and couldn't find joy in anything.
rain still falling pound by pound
The miserable feeling persisted and was growing stronger.
couldn't see through all the clouds
The artist was unable to find any hope or positivity despite trying.
looking back i couldn't see how
In retrospect, the artist couldn't understand why they didn't leave the situation earlier.
i could not just up and leave
The singer found it difficult to walk away from the situation at that time.
i should've had more faith in me
The singer felt like they lacked self-confidence and should have trusted themselves more.
but i learned eventually
Despite the difficult experience, the artist gained knowledge and grew as a person.
Nobody, nobody can stop me now
The artist feels empowered and unstoppable.
nobody, nobody can take my crown
The artist is secure in their achievements and can't be discredited or dismissed.
nobody, nobody can pull me down
The singer won't let anyone bring them back down to a low place again.
No not this time
The artist won't make the same mistake as before.
nobody no matter what they say
The singer won't be swayed by others' negative opinions or comments.
nobody, nobody can ruin my day
The singer is in control of their emotions and won't let others' actions or words negatively affect them.
happiness nobody can take it away
The singer recognizes that true happiness comes from within and can't be taken away by external factors.
no not this time
The artist won't fall victim to the same negative influences as before.
Now that i know my true friends won't let this happen again
The artist's trusting relationships won't allow them to be in a similarly negative situation again.
no way can i just let you win can't let you back in
The singer won't allow the situation or person who previously caused them pain to have control over them again.
but i'm happy now that i know you let your true colors show
The singer is content knowing that the negative person revealed their true nature and is no longer in their life.
you will reap just what you show
The negative person will experience consequences for their actions and treatment of the artist.
and i'm glad i let you go
The artist is happy with their decision to walk away from the negative situation.
Won't let it all get to me
The artist won’t be negatively affected by the situation.
cuz from now on your history
The singer is done with the past and looks forward to the future.
i'm sick of all this using me
The artist is tired of being taken advantage of.
won't let it be that your affecting me
The singer won’t let the negative person influence them anymore.
so please believe that i gotta leave
The singer has made the decision to leave the negative situation behind for good.
Contributed by Jake D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Undeadsweater
I'm a girl but I totally agree with the one about girls wearing heels and then complaining that their feet hurt... If you can't walk in them or they hurt, don't where them out!
@ConnorBock
Thank you guys for taking the harsh realities in life and turning them into something extremely amusing and humorous. God bless you.
@ryodark
I'm a woman and I still burst out laughing through it!
@krissy042389
This was HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm a woman and I laughed so hard while watching this that tears were streaming down my face. "You can have all of our friends. . . you can have my parents too I just want out" was the funniest part of the video!
@atvchris1
I don't care what anybody says, you guys are hilarious. MAKE MORE RANTS PLEASE
@rocwilder85
incredibly smart video!!! i love this. thank you guys for making my day better from the dumb girl i had to put up with. watching this just did it for me!
@em85m
This was so great. I watched it five times. In a row.
@AmeliaGraywaters
LMAO! Now that is a wedding story that will bring your children to tears... as they all die of laughter! XD
@ParanoidToaster
Oh my God. I'm a girl and this makes so much more sense then the girl's perspective. Guy's we're not all that bad. Don't give up hope...
@musicmeistergirl
I'm a woman, and I agree with EVERYTHING they just said. Thank God I actually like hockey and LISTEN to what they have to say.