Rock Paper Scissors
JamisonParker Lyrics


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Don't look at me now
She said with eyes that I can hardly take
'Cause I'm stuck with a smile that doesn't fit me anymore
She said
Who wants a life that's filled with semesters
And useless knowledge and wasted credits
You can stay here tonight or maybe forever
And no one has to know
'Cause I wont let you go

And I can't wait to write you a letter for everyday that I can't bear
You can fill these moments with words like forever
But you gotta swear
Don't forget to remember me

She said with a smile
That screams of tears and not another word
Gunna spend my nights either sleepless or
Dreaming about you
She said
Who wants a life of lost adolescense
Thats filled wtih regrets and anti-depressants
I've said it before and you know that I meant it
You're all I want to know
And I wont let that go

And I can't wait to write you a letter for everyday that I can't bear
You can fill these moments with words like forever
But you gotta swear
Don't forget to remember me

Let's just hope that nothing happens
Wait forever not for me
Life-long problems and last kisses;
All you ever gave to me

And I cant wait to write you a letter for everyday that I can't bear
You can fill these moments with words like forever




But you gotta swear
Don't forget to remember me (x2)

Overall Meaning

The song "Paper Rock Scissors" by JamisonParker is a heart-wrenching exploration of the pain and uncertainty of a long-distance relationship. The song opens with the singer describing the way his lover's eyes look at him, conveying a sense of sadness and desperation. The singer seems to feel out of place in this situation, as though his smile no longer fits him. The lover asks him to stay, offering the hope of a secret life together, away from the rest of the world. The singer is torn between wanting to be with her and the reality of the distance between them. He expresses his desire to write her letters and fill the moments of their separation with words of love and commitment, but he also asks her to remember him and not let him fade away.


The second verse dives deeper into the lover's feelings and fears, expressing regret over the missed opportunities and unfulfilled dreams of youth. She sees the world as a bleak and hopeless place and finds comfort only in the presence of her beloved. The singer reassures her that she is all he wants and that he will never let her go, but their future together remains uncertain. The final lines of the song express a fear of what may come and a sense of resignation to their fate. Despite the pain, the singer knows that he will always remember her and hopes that she will do the same.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't look at me now
The singer does not want to be seen, most likely due to the emotional turmoil they are feeling.


She said with eyes that I can hardly take
The woman speaking has a very intense expression that is difficult for the man to bear.


'Cause I'm stuck with a smile that doesn't fit me anymore
The man is putting on a fake smile and is no longer able to authentically be happy.


Who wants a life that's filled with semesters
The woman is questioning the point of continuing with college and pursuing an education that feels burdensome and futile.


And useless knowledge and wasted credits
The woman believes that the content of her education is not useful and that she has spent time and money on a pointless endeavor.


You can stay here tonight or maybe forever
The woman is offering the man a place to stay, and potentially even a long-term relationship, in order to avoid confronting the issues they are facing.


And no one has to know
The woman wants to keep their relationship a secret from others around them.


'Cause I wont let you go
The woman is holding onto the man, unwilling to let their relationship end despite their difficulties.


And I can't wait to write you a letter for everyday that I can't bear
The man plans to write to the woman during times when he is struggling to cope without her.


You can fill these moments with words like forever
The man wants the woman to express her love and commitment in a way that will make him feel secure.


But you gotta swear
The man is asking the woman to make a promise, likely to be faithful to him and to maintain their relationship.


Don't forget to remember me
The man wants the woman to keep him in her thoughts and to remember him long after they are separated.


That screams of tears and not another word
The woman's smile is hiding deep sadness, and she cannot say anything more to the man.


Gunna spend my nights either sleepless or
The woman is struggling to cope with her emotions and is spending her nights either awake or dreaming.


Dreaming about you
The woman is dreaming about the man and their relationship.


Who wants a life of lost adolescense
The woman does not want to waste her youth on things that do not matter.


Thats filled wtih regrets and anti-depressants
The woman does not want to live a life full of regret and having to rely on medications for mental health.


I've said it before and you know that I meant it
The woman has likely professed her love and commitment to the man before, and he knows that she is sincere.


You're all I want to know
The woman only wants to be with the man and is not interested in pursuing any other relationships or paths in life.


And I wont let that go
The woman is firmly holding on to her love for the man and their relationship despite their difficulties.


Let's just hope that nothing happens
The man hopes that everything will work out between him and the woman and that there will be no major issues or obstacles in their path.


Wait forever not for me
The man does not want to be the one who is waiting forever for the woman to make a decision about their relationship.


Life-long problems and last kisses;
The relationship between the man and woman has the potential to be a source of lifelong problems and challenges, but also a lasting memory of love and connection.


All you ever gave to me
The man feels that the woman has given him everything in their relationship, for better or worse.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ken Andrews

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