Busy
Jawbreaker Lyrics


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When all the consoling places
Lose their charm and change their faces
The world becomes too cruel to bear
And something in you starts to tear
When nothing seems to be quite worth it
And sleep becomes the only sure thing
I'm here to help you out of it
Come and see me for a lift
We're all close to the end
Don't you need a friend?
Honor your allegiances
Everyone is drowning in sand
Couldn't you use a hand!
Please don't make a guess
When changes make the world a stranger
No one calls and yout life's in danger
If the money's gone without a trace
And your longing for a familiar face
Cars collide and people die
You begin to shake 'til you start to cry
If disasters only start to multiply
My door is open drop on by
Sad again you're sad again
Hey you're breaking down
Your eyes betray your new smile
When keeping up is killing you
And you need a ruling without a clue
When cool means being dead
And your better thoughts are better left unsaid
If you're sad to see your gun's unloaded
Tried to drown but you only floated
If the world is only getting colder




I'd like to offer you a dry shoulder
Whoah!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jawbreaker's song Busy is about offering a helping hand and a friend to someone who is struggling with life's challenges. The opening lines paint a picture of a person who is overwhelmed by the harshness of the world and is tearing apart. The singer invites the person to come to him for a lift, indicating that he is ready to help the person with whatever they are facing. The chorus echoes this sentiment, emphasizing the need to honor our allegiances and be there for each other.


The second verse presents more specific scenarios where someone might need help, from feeling like the world is a stranger after a significant change to experiencing a financial loss or feeling alone in the face of tragedy. The bridge repeats the song's theme of being willing to offer support and comfort to someone in need, even when they feel like they are at their lowest point.


Overall, the lyrics of Busy offer a message of hope and friendship, reminding us that we all need each other when we're at our lowest. It is a reminder that tough times don't last, and that there is always someone, even a stranger, willing to offer a helping hand.


Line by Line Meaning

When all the consoling places
When all the comforting places and people fail you


Lose their charm and change their faces
When these places and people no longer have any appeal or usefulness to you


The world becomes too cruel to bear
The harshness and cruelty of the world becomes overwhelming and unbearable


And something in you starts to tear
Something inside you begins to break apart


When nothing seems to be quite worth it
When nothing in life seems worthwhile or meaningful


And sleep becomes the only sure thing
When sleep is the only escape or relief from reality


I'm here to help you out of it
I'm here to offer comfort and assistance in getting through tough times


Come and see me for a lift
Come to me for support and encouragement


We're all close to the end
Life is fleeting and time is running out for us all


Don't you need a friend?
Don't you need someone to lean on and confide in?


Honor your allegiances
Stay true to your values, beliefs, and loyalties


Everyone is drowning in sand
Everyone is struggling and sinking in their own problems and issues


Couldn't you use a hand!
Don't you need a helping hand to guide you through these challenges?


Please don't make a guess
Don't make a hasty or uncertain decision


When changes make the world a stranger
When changes and transitions make the world unfamiliar and uncomfortable


No one calls and yout life's in danger
When you feel abandoned and your life is in peril


If the money's gone without a trace
If you've lost all your money without explanation or recourse


And your longing for a familiar face
And you yearn for the comfort and familiarity of someone you know


Cars collide and people die
When tragedies and accidents occur


You begin to shake 'til you start to cry
When you're so overwhelmed with emotion that you begin to tremble and cry


If disasters only start to multiply
If one misfortune leads to another and another


My door is open drop on by
My door is always open for you to come and seek comfort and support


Sad again you're sad again
You're feeling sad again, as if stuck in a cycle


Hey you're breaking down
You're falling apart emotionally


Your eyes betray your new smile
Your eyes reveal the sadness behind your forced smile


When keeping up is killing you
When the pressure to keep up appearances and maintain a certain image is overwhelming and detrimental to your well-being


And you need a ruling without a clue
When you need guidance or direction but don't know where to turn


When cool means being dead
When being indifferent or apathetic is seen as desirable or admirable


And your better thoughts are better left unsaid
When your positive and hopeful thoughts and feelings are dismissed or ignored


If you're sad to see your gun's unloaded
If you're sad to see that you're powerless or helpless


Tried to drown but you only floated
When you tried to escape your problems but were unsuccessful


If the world is only getting colder
If the world seems increasingly unforgiving and unkind


I'd like to offer you a dry shoulder
I'm here to offer you a listening ear and support, without judgment or criticism


Whoah!
Expressing surprise, wonder, or emotion




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