James supported Broods on their late 2014 tour, and Angus & Julia Stone on their February 2015 tour.[4] His debut headline tour commenced in April 2015 in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.[5] After the debut headline tour sold out, another tour in larger venues was confirmed for July 2015.[6]
On 24 July 2015, James announced that his debut studio album would be called Thirty One. It was released on 11 September 2015 and debuted at number 2 on the Australian charts. In the United States, a shorted Extended Play was released, with the album "Thirty One" scheduled for a January 2016 release.[7]
Problems
Jarryd James Lyrics
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We don't feel no pain
Pour me one more time
Lean on me again
Go straight to my veins
It won't make no difference
In another life
Lean on me again
We're running out of time and we're not gonna get it back
No, we're not gonna get it back
We never know enough, but we know what we cannot have
But we know what we cannot have
We're running out of problems, oh
We're never gonna get it, we're never gonna get it back
Getting to better days
Rush straight to my head
Know no better way
To calm my mind instead
We're running out of time and we're not gonna get it back
No, we're not gonna get it back
We never know enough, but we know what we cannot have
But we know what we cannot have
We're running out of problems, oh
We're never gonna get it, we're never gonna get it back
We're running out of time and we're not gonna get it back
No, we're not gonna get it back
We never know enough, but we know what we cannot have
But we know what we cannot have
We're running out of problems, oh
We're never gonna get it, we're never gonna get it back
When you think you know me
Do you really know me?
When it comes down, will ya
Will ya, will ya want me?
When you think you know me
Do you really know me?
When it comes down, will ya
Will ya, will ya, will ya, will ya
Will ya want me?
We're running out of time and we're not gonna get it back
No, we're not gonna get it back
We never know enough, but we know what we cannot have
But we know what we cannot have
We're running out of problems, oh
We're never gonna get it, we're never gonna get it back
We're running out of time and we're not gonna get it back
No, we're not gonna get it back
We never know enough, but we know what we cannot have
But we know what we cannot have
We're running out of problems, oh
We're never gonna get it, we're never gonna get it back
The song "Problems" by Jarryd James explores the concept of escapism through the use of substances to deal with emotional pain. The opening lines, "We both feel the same, we don't feel no pain, pour me one more time, lean on me again" imply a sense of numbness towards pain and a need for something to distract oneself from reality. The line "go straight to my veins, it won't make no difference" suggests a dependency on the substance, and the repeating line "lean on me again" emphasizes the desire for escape and reliance on the substance.
The chorus, "we're running out of problems, oh, we're never gonna get it back" reflects a feeling of hopelessness and resignation towards the situation at hand - that the problems will never go away and time is running out. The following lines, "we never know enough, but we know what we cannot have" indicate that the characters in the song are aware of their own limitations and the futility of their situation.
The bridge, "when you think you know me, do you really know me?" touches on a theme of self-discovery and questioning one's true self. Overall, "Problems" is a poignant and introspective commentary on the issues of addiction and emotional pain.
Line by Line Meaning
We both feel the same
Both of us are going through a similar experience
We don't feel no pain
We have become numb to the pain and are emotionally detached
Pour me one more time
Give me another drink to numb my pain
Lean on me again
Rely on me to provide emotional support
Go straight to my veins
The drink is so strong that it goes directly into bloodstream
It won't make no difference
Drinking more won't improve the situation
In another life
Things could have been different in a parallel universe
We're running out of time and we're not gonna get it back
We are losing time and cannot get it back
We never know enough, but we know what we cannot have
We lack the knowledge to understand everything, but we know what we can't possess
We're running out of problems, oh
Our problems are decreasing and becoming scarce
We're never gonna get it, we're never gonna get it back
We are never going to recover what we lost
Getting to better days
Trying to move forward towards a better future
Rush straight to my head
The drink is going to my head
Know no better way
This is the only way we know how to cope
To calm my mind instead
Trying to relieve our anxiety by drinking
When you think you know me
Do you really understand who I am?
Do you really know me?
Do you truly comprehend my feelings and my pain?
When it comes down, will ya
When things get difficult and challenging,
Will ya, will ya want me?
Will you still be there for me and support me?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jarryd James Klapper
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Marius Babuta
He's one of the best artists. Really appreciate everything he releases.
George Rainer
I've been following Jarryd 4 years, and every song he releases, is simply Brilliant!
Jason P. Lucas
great work as always, so much talent
E Point
Finally, another song that I can listen to endlessly :)
lisafx
You're amazing!! Your music is so well crafted and different from everything around. And your voice...ahhhhh...so soothing! Every time I hear a new song it just makes me crave for more :)
JOJ BOUK. MUSIC
Really cool production 🔥
Patricia Vaughan
How good is this!!!! I want a film clip to complete the experience. You've still got it Jarryd !
Daniela Larriam
Your voice and songs are a balm for my hurted soul. We are waiting for you here in Germany...pleaseee! Much love to you, Jarryd! 💖💝
Johnny Bing
Heard this for the first time literally seconds ago in target lol. Love it !
Oakbottle
god, another great song! and this one has some good vibesss