Rihanna
James Joint Lyrics
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Whenever we breathe
Everytime you kiss me
Don't say that you miss me
Just come get me
Don't know why just know I want to
Don't know why just know I want you
I'd rather be breaking things
Cause we can't see
We're too busy kissing
Just making scenes
Here come the police
They know about your history
How you live and love like "fuck rules"?
Don't care why, just know I love you
The lyrics of "James Joint" by Rihanna can be interpreted as an ode to the intoxicating effects of love and the desire to escape reality through the use of marijuana. The line "I'd rather be smoking weed whenever we breathe" suggests that the singer finds a sense of calm and escape from the stresses of life through the use of marijuana. The mention of kissing in the following line, "Every time you kiss me, don't say that you miss me, just come get me" implies that the singer associates the act of being high with the romantic moments shared with their partner.
The second verse of the song shows a state of mind where the singer prefers breaking things instead of seeing reality. The line "Here come the police, they know about your history" could be interpreted as the repercussions and consequences of such behavior. However, the line "Don't care why, just know I love you" indicates that the singer is accepting of their partner's flaws and unconventional behavior. It shows that they are willing to love them unconditionally, even if it means breaking the law.
Overall, "James Joint" conveys a sense of liberation and reckless abandon that arises from an intense and all-consuming love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd rather be smoking weed
I prefer to get high on weed
Whenever we breathe
Every time we inhale and exhale
Every time you kiss me
When you keep smooching me
Don't say that you miss me
Don't verbalize your longing for me
Just come get me
Just come and take me with you
Don't know why just know I want to
I don't have a reason but I have a strong urge to
Don't know why just know I want you
I can't explain it, but I crave you
I'd rather be breaking things
I find pleasure in destroying objects
Cause we can't see
It's hard to visualize due to low lighting
We're too busy kissing
We're preoccupied making out
Just making scenes
Attracting attention with our behavior
Here come the police
Law enforcement is approaching us
They know about your history
They are aware of your past actions
How you live and love like 'fuck rules'?
You disregard societal norms when it comes to living and loving
Don't care why, just know I love you
I can't explain why I have deep affection for you
Contributed by Juliana M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.