Minutes
Jebediah Lyrics


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Don't take my love away
It's the only thing I've got.
Take this throat instead,
Coz it isn't worth a lot.

And I'll write it in the sand,
Just so you understand
That the ground that I walk on
Won't be here when you're gone,
And I'll fall into a hole
Failing without you, No matter what you do.
(Repeat)

Minutes to Midnight
The stars are out, the feeling's right.
Minutes to happiness
To you, my truth I must confess.
(Repeat)

Don't take my love away
It's the only thing I've got.
Take this throat instead,
Coz it isn't worth a lot.

And I'll write it in the sand,
Just so you understand
That the ground that I walk on
Won't be here when you're gone,




And I'll fall into a hole
Failing without you, No matter what you do.

Overall Meaning

The song "Minutes" by the Australian band Jebediah is a heartfelt plea to a lover not to take away the only thing that the singer has left in life: their love. The lyrics are poignant and express the fear of losing someone close to them. The singer is willing to sacrifice anything to hold on to this special bond, even suggesting that their own throat is worth less than their love. The repetition of the chorus, "Don't take my love away," emphasizes the importance of this relationship to the singer, who is begging their lover not to leave them and take away the only meaning they have left in life.


The second verse of the song is almost romantic, with the singer describing the beautiful moment at night when they are together, and everything feels right. But this happiness is fleeting, and the singer knows that confession must be made. The chorus is repeated once again with even more conviction, as the singer states that the ground they walk on won't be there when their love is gone, and they will fall into a deep hole, failing without their lover, no matter what they do.


Overall, "Minutes" is a powerful representation of the deep and complex emotions that are experienced in a loving relationship. It captures the fear, the happiness, and the hope that come with being with someone and showcases how much love and the loss of love can impact a person's life.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't take my love away
Love is Jebediah's only precious possession and he is pleading to not have it taken away.


It's the only thing I've got.
Jebediah is emphasizing how important love is to him and he has nothing else to offer.


Take this throat instead,
Jebediah is willing to offer something seemingly of little value, like his throat, instead of losing his love.


Coz it isn't worth a lot.
Jebediah is acknowledging the insignificance of his throat in comparison to his love.


And I'll write it in the sand,
Jebediah wants to make sure you understand his message very clearly, and uses a visual method that can be quickly erased or forgotten.


Just so you understand
Reiterating the importance of the message being comprehended clearly and fully.


That the ground that I walk on
The foundation that he stands on, his values, being jeopardized by his love being taken away.


Won't be here when you're gone,
Jebediah conveys that a huge part of his life will be destroyed. Everything he's built around his love for this person will crumble once they're gone.


And I'll fall into a hole
Jebediah will be isolated, and feels he will struggle to regain a sense of passion for life.


Failing without you, No matter what you do.
Whether intentional or not, Jebediah is leaving the decision of whether his relationship will thrive or perish solely to his partner.


Minutes to Midnight
The clock is ticking and Jebediah is running out of time to convince his partner of his love's worth.


The stars are out, the feeling's right.
The time is perfect to declare his true feelings and Jebediah is ready to let his partner know.


Minutes to happiness
Jebediah sees happiness slipping away and the window of time is closing fast.


To you, my truth I must confess.
Jebediah is being vulnerable and confessing his love to his partner in hopes of saving their relationship.




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