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You can't sell me incense
My world smells good enough to eat
So let's not eat, just smell the good and longing
Not owning
We'll circle like insects
Incensing the grieve liquored herd
Have you heard an encouraging word from them
They pretend

To be so above it all
Or so they would have you think
I think, no one thinks at all

You might show some interest
You're world looks good enough to eat
I see the ghost of a better world
Living in the disbelief in ghosts
Everyone tells me they're crazy
Well crazy people aren't so fucking boring
Wake me when your through being cool, cause I'm snoring
And hoping

To see you beside yourself
Show me the rose stuff of you
Would you
Do it for yourself

Or for me
We both need a change
Your fear or normalcy is hardly strange
Let's be freaks, plain clothes police
Let's be deliberate, because it's obvious to me
Weird is pretty obvious

So color me obvious




I just want to be happy half the time
And blue only when I have the time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jawbreaker's song Unlisted Track have a coherent theme running throughout them, although it may seem to be a fragmented collection of thoughts at first. The song is about people's attempts to be something they are not and the realization that they do not need to constantly strive for more in order to find happiness. The first verse says that the world is already good enough as it is and there is no need for material possessions or the latest trends to enhance this goodness. The next verse continues to explore this idea, with the line "Living in the disbelief in ghosts" suggesting that people cling onto things that don't really exist, such as wealth and success, rather than appreciating the simple things in life. The third verse is an invitation to embrace one's weirdness and to reject the norms of society, with the line "Let's be freaks, plain clothes police".


However, throughout the song, there is a sense of longing for something more. The singer wants to see the "rose stuff" of people and desires change, although it is unclear whether this change is for oneself or for others. The final lines of the song are particularly poignant, as the singer expresses a desire to be happy but acknowledges that it is not always possible. The line "And blue only when I have the time" suggests that sadness or depression is something that must be scheduled into one's life, rather than just being an intrinsic part of it.


Overall, Unlisted Track reflects on the concept of happiness and what it means to be content with one's life. It encourages listeners to reject materialism and embrace their individuality, but also recognizes that life can be difficult and that it is okay to feel sad sometimes.


Line by Line Meaning

You can't sell me incense
I'm not interested in religious or spiritual experiences


My world smells good enough to eat
I am content with my life as it is


So let's not eat, just smell the good and longing
Let's enjoy the beauty of life without trying to change it


Not owning
Not being attached to material possessions or societal norms


We'll circle like insects
We'll live like small, insignificant creatures


Incensing the grieve liquored herd
Trying to awaken people from their unhappy and drunken existence


Have you heard an encouraging word from them
Is there anything positive to be said about their way of life?


They pretend
They pretend to be something they're not


To be so above it all
To act superior to others


Or so they would have you think
Or they want others to believe that


I think, no one thinks at all
I believe that people tend to follow the crowd without thinking critically


You might show some interest
You might be curious about my way of thinking


You're world looks good enough to eat
You seem to be satisfied with your life


I see the ghost of a better world
I envision a better world than the one we live in


Living in the disbelief in ghosts
Choosing not to believe in supernatural or mystical phenomena


Everyone tells me they're crazy
Others label unconventional or non-conformist individuals as crazy


Well crazy people aren't so fucking boring
People who challenge societal norms can be more interesting than those who conform


Wake me when your through being cool, cause I'm snoring
I'm not impressed with people who try to appear trendy or fashionable


And hoping
I still have hope for a better world


To see you beside yourself
To see you expressing your true self


Show me the rose stuff of you
Show me your true nature, your beauty and strength


Would you
Are you willing to do that?


Do it for yourself
Do it for your own happiness and fulfillment


Or for me
Or for me to see and appreciate


We both need a change
We both want to break free from societal expectations


Your fear or normalcy is hardly strange
It's normal to be afraid of stepping out of the norm


Let's be freaks, plain clothes police
Let's be unconventional and not conform to mainstream society


Let's be deliberate, because it's obvious to me
Let's be intentional about our actions and choices


Weird is pretty obvious
Being strange or unique is evident and noticeable


So color me obvious
I want to embrace my uniqueness


I just want to be happy half the time
I want to enjoy life and be content with what I have


And blue only when I have the time
I want to allow myself to feel sadness or melancholy at times, without dwelling on it




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Comments from YouTube:

@Sharter189

i didn't know of them before the story so far not gonna lie.. but i like this version way more after learning it on guitar! 

@daraarktotis4612

Sharter189 have you got the video how to play it? can you please share it with me?)

@penuts17

Jets to Brazil too mane

@flashholt4562

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@penuts17

Yes this is a tune of a lifetime

@penuts17

Still is :)

@robertthomas9126

I don't comment on videos too often but I didn't want the shithead who doesn't like jawbreaker to be the only comment. What an underrated band that deserves any praise they get.

@bennubyrd

i see myself in this songwriter(s) because i am a good songwriter but whenever i play my songs they have this raw sound that makes you think of the song as a form... a certain kind of aesthetic

@plkhggthfgtgfyghfhjhllhg2719

Great song!

@gybsinparris6426

Crazy people aren't so fucking boring too true

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