Born in Tijuana, Mexico, he was raised between the borderlines of Southern California and Mexico. He began writing songs at 14.
BRUISEBOY
Jean Dawson Lyrics
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(Like no way)
(Everytime I come around you-)
You stole my dreams and you saw your face
Like no way
Everytime I come around you, you-
Like no way
Everytime I come around you, you-
You stole my dreams and you saw your face
Like no way
Everytime I come around you, you-
You stole my dreams and you stole my dreams
And like no way, way, way, way
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way
You, you, you
And then I be up, said I'm on the grind
My bones paper thin, get you paper cut
Sitting sideways on a highway
My face pull up blue dye maize, may
I might light switch main
I might fake Brick Lane
I might save this pain
I might jump off out the plane with my main bitch
You stole my dreams and you saw your face
Like no way
Everytime I come around you, you-
You stole my dreams and you saw your face
Like no way
Everytime I come around you, you-
You stole my dreams and you saw your face
Like no way
Everytime I come around you, you-
You stole my dreams and you stole my dreams
And like no way, way, way, way
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way
You, you, you
Boy, oh boy, I'm just a boy
Inside your dreams, I'm all you need
I got this sitting in your subconscious
Boy, oh boy, I'm just a boy
Inside your dreams, I'm all you need
I got this sitting in your subconscious
You stole my dreams and you saw your face
Like no way
Everytime I come around you, you-
You stole my dreams and you saw your face
Like no way
Everytime I come around you, you-
You stole my dreams and you saw your face
Like no way
Everytime I come around you, you-
You stole my dreams and you stole my dreams
Like no way, way, way, way
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way
You, you
The lyrics of Jean Dawson's "BRUISEBOY" explore a theme of lost dreams and the feelings of helplessness that come with it. The repetition of the line "you stole my dreams and you saw your face" suggests the betrayal of trust and the impact it has on one's sense of self-worth. The use of the phrase "Like no way" adds a layer of disbelief, as if the situation is too surreal to believe. The repetition of this phrase throughout the song emphasizes the singer's disbelief.
The second verse provides more context to the emotion behind the lyrics. The line "My bones paper thin, get you paper cut" illustrates the singer's vulnerability and the ease with which they can be hurt. The use of the imagery of "sitting sideways on a highway" and "jumping off out the plane" perhaps indicates the singer's desire to escape their current circumstances, but also suggests the extreme measures they're willing to take to do so.
The chorus is repeated multiple times, suggesting an almost obsessive need to come to terms with what has happened. The final lines, "Boy, oh boy, I'm just a boy / Inside your dreams, I'm all you need / I got this sitting in your subconscious," perhaps imply the singer's inner turmoil and the haunting nature of their lost dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
You stole my dreams and you saw your face
You took away my aspirations and you only focused on yourself.
Like no way
I cannot believe what you did to me.
Everytime I come around you, you-
Whenever I am near you, it brings back negative feelings and memories because of what you did to me.
You stole my dreams and you stole my dreams
You not only took away my hopes and dreams once, but you continuously do so.
Boy, oh boy, I'm just a boy
I am just a young man, vulnerable to the cruel actions of others.
Inside your dreams, I'm all you need
In your subconscious mind, I represent the positivity and ambition you desire, but you took it away from me in reality.
I got this sitting in your subconscious
You know deep down that taking away my dreams was wrong and that I represented something valuable to you.
Writer(s): Jean Dawson
Contributed by Micah T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TheForkU
Mr. Dawson, I think you landed on planet earth way too early or way too late.
Your music reminds me of my lost youth back at 90s
and help me to finally find and accept what happened to me back in days.
You are amazingly talented for the current generation.
Hope we as whole accelerate ourselves to appreciate you fully and sincerely.
Thank you for your existence and your music.
@ssscout
top song
edit: & top visuals
@JamesSmith-by9id
If you listen to Jean Dawson lets be friends
@keojy
I agree
@modan99problems
hi
@Lanfeust777
why not
@jersfreedom
James Smith drop @@@@
@Max_Le_Groom
Hi there, You're absolutely right
@carsontucker6975
i swear in a years time jean gonna be one of the biggest artists
@emorobloxianyt
yep
@MerpOT
Most definitely