Vanity
Jack Larsen Lyrics


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I ain't myself
I'm on a spiral down
Broke with no job
Girlfriend gonna kick me out
Momma just called
Asked if I'm gonna figure it out
I better be in bed by 11 or 3 a.m.
This time around

And I run for miles, miles, miles
And I run for miles, miles, miles
And I run for miles, miles, miles
And I run for miles, miles, miles

Breathe
I search for 22 and now I'm feeling incomplete
Breathe
I swear I'm not ready for all I can be

Just another neck and neck
Looks like I'll never finish
The race to find my gravity
There's one more minute left for me
Just another neck and neck
Looks like I'll never finish
The race to find my gravity
There's one more minute left for me
Just another neck and neck
Looks like I'll never finish
The race to find my gravity
There's one more minute left for me
Just another neck and neck
Looks like I'll never finish
The race to find my gravity
There's one more minute left for me
Just another neck and neck
Looks like I'll never finish
The race to find my gravity
There's one more minute left for me
Just another neck and neck
Looks like I'll never finish




The race to find my gravity
There's one more minute left for me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jack Larsen's song "Vanity" describe a young man's struggle to find purpose and direction in his life. He feels lost and disconnected, facing financial difficulties and relationship problems. The opening lines, "I ain't myself, I'm on a spiral down," convey a sense of despair and hopelessness. The singer is overwhelmed by his situation and doesn't know how to move forward.


The chorus of the song, "And I run for miles, miles, miles," expresses the singer's desire to escape his problems and find a way out. He feels like he's running towards something but doesn't know what that something is. The repetition of the phrase emphasizes the urgency and the endlessness of his search.


The second verse of the song features the lines, "Just another neck and neck, looks like I'll never finish, the race to find my gravity." Here, the singer compares his life to a race that he can't seem to win. He's struggling to find his place, his identity, and his inner strength. At the same time, he also realizes that time is running out, as he only has "one more minute left" to figure things out.


Overall, "Vanity" is a poignant and introspective song that captures the sense of confusion and uncertainty that many young people experience. It touches upon themes of identity, ambition, and the pressure to succeed in the modern world.


Line by Line Meaning

I ain't myself
I am not feeling like my true self


I'm on a spiral down
I am going down a negative path


Broke with no job
I am experiencing financial difficulties because I have no job


Girlfriend gonna kick me out
My girlfriend is planning to end our relationship and ask me to leave


Momma just called
My mother recently contacted me


Asked if I'm gonna figure it out
She asked if I have any plans to improve my situation


I better be in bed by 11 or 3 a.m.
I should ensure that I am asleep by either 11pm or 3am for my own wellbeing


And I run for miles, miles, miles
I try to escape my problems by running away but this only takes me further away


Breathe
I am reminding myself to take a moment to breathe and relax


I search for 22 and now I'm feeling incomplete
I am searching for something I believe will make me feel whole but I am still left feeling incomplete


I swear I'm not ready for all I can be
I doubt my ability to reach my full potential


Just another neck and neck
I am in a close competition with others who are also struggling


Looks like I'll never finish
I am losing hope and feel like I will not succeed


The race to find my gravity
I am trying to figure out what grounds me and gives me a sense of purpose and stability


There's one more minute left for me
I am running out of time to achieve my goals




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOHN RICHARD LARSEN

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i really admire your visual direction. its seems like youre extremely confident with what you want to make and how you want it to look. excited to see new things from you

@minutemaid1987

1/28/2024
Still one of my favorite songs of all time and I don’t say that lightly.

Thank you Jack 🤞🏼

@natesims

brought the music to life

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