2) Jens, full name Jens Mahlstedt, is a german artist best known for his big hit Loops & Tings. Aside from producing music, Jens is also a popular DJ.
3) Jens can also refer to Jens Unosson, most well known as a member of Swedish psychedelic band The Spacious Mind. He has released one album titled If You´ve seen me lately, please tell me where I´ve been.
Someone Else
Jens Lyrics
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I said, "Someone should make a pamphlet called
'So You Think You're in Love with Jennifer?'"
They're all guys with steady girlfriends
Panicing at where they're at.
Jenny, please, let's never become like that
Become like that, become like that
Like a sinking rock tied to the leg of a person
I'd rather be a flat stone skipping across the ocean
When the Melbourne summer is endless
And the warm wind leaves you helpless
Life's too good to become someone else's
Become someone else's, become someone else's
Become someone else's, become someone
Else than this hopeless young fool
What Tracey sang about me is true
It all depends what lens you're looking through, maybe
But all I know about love, I learned from you, Tracey
Bats are sucking on cherries, dangling from the trees
Hasn't anyone told you what your fangs are for, little buddies?
That lonesome feeling, and what it tells us
Sleeping on my arm till it becomes someone else's
Sleeping on my arm till it becomes someone else's
Becomes someone else's, becomes someone else's
Becomes someone else's, becomes someone else's
Becomes someone else's, becomes someone else's
In "Become Someone Else" by Jens Lekman, the singer Jennifer informs him about her latest admirer, who is one of many guys in relationships who seem to be questioning their commitment. The singer imagines a brochure called "So You Think You're in Love with Jennifer?" for these guys, suggesting that they are panicking about where they are in their relationships. The singer pleads with Jennifer, asking her to not let them become like that. He then repeats "Become like that" over and over, as if warning himself and others not to become just another confused guy in a relationship.
The singer then shifts focus to himself, stating that he would rather be a flat stone skipping across the ocean than a sinking rock tied to someone else's leg. He implies that love can make you feel helpless and vulnerable, especially during a Melbourne summer. He insists that life is too good to become someone else's, and repeats "Become someone else's" over and over, perhaps to reaffirm his commitment to himself and his own happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Jennifer called, told me about her latest admirer
My friend Jennifer called to tell me about a guy who is interested in her
I said, "Someone should make a pamphlet called
'So You Think You're in Love with Jennifer?'"
I joked that there should be a pamphlet made for guys who think they are in love with Jennifer
They're all guys with steady girlfriends
Panicking at where they're at.
All the guys who are interested in Jennifer already have girlfriends and are worried about their current stage in life.
Jenny, please, let's never become like that
Become like that, become like that
Become like that, become like that
I don't want us to end up like those guys, and I repeat this in the chorus multiple times.
Like a sinking rock tied to the leg of a person
I'd rather be a flat stone skipping across the ocean
I don't want to be weighed down by someone else, I want to be free like a flat stone skipping on the water.
When the Melbourne summer is endless
And the warm wind leaves you helpless
Life's too good to become someone else's
Life is too good to be tied down to someone else, especially in the endless summertime.
Become someone else's, become someone else's
Become someone else's, become someone
I repeat the phrase 'become someone else's' in the chorus to emphasize my fear of being tied down to someone else.
Else than this hopeless young fool
What Tracey sang about me is true
It all depends what lens you're looking through, maybe
But all I know about love, I learned from you, Tracey
I feel like a hopeless young fool, and I remember what Tracey sang about me. Love can be interpreted differently, but I learned about love from Tracey.
Bats are sucking on cherries, dangling from the trees
Hasn't anyone told you what your fangs are for, little buddies?
Bats are eating cherries from trees, but isn't it odd that no one told them what their fangs were for?
That lonesome feeling, and what it tells us
Sleeping on my arm till it becomes someone else's
Sleeping on my arm till it becomes someone else's
The feeling of loneliness tells us something important. I accidentally fall asleep on my arm so much that it starts to feel like someone else's.
Becomes someone else's, becomes someone else's
Becomes someone else's, becomes someone else's
Becomes someone else's, becomes someone else's
I repeat the phrase 'becomes someone else's' in the outro to emphasize the idea of losing touch with my own body and becoming something else entirely.
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Segi gise
jens lekman - become someone else's
10/12/2019
"The bats are sucking on cherries dangling from the trees
Hasn't anyone told you what your fangs are for, little buddies
That lonesome feeling
And what it tells us
Sleeping on my arm 'til it becomes someone else's"
and a quick note: this may not be my favorite jens song (but like, is that important? i always trouble myself with rankings and stuff, first world problems right? let's stay on the course here) - but that 2:02 part always makes me fall in love. so sweet and tender, human before anything, the music that really had the most impact on how i see the world, people, my own selfish ego sometimes, love, relationships, beauty and lust for life (im sounding cheesy) that can be found in vulnerability and sadness - jens lekman's music is on that list for sure (HERE I AM AGAIN WITH RANKINGS)
JENS <3!
Steven Doe
I love his lyrical response to Tracey Thorn's song "Oh Jens, Oh Jens Your songs seem to look through a different lens You're still so young Love ends just as easy as it's begun".
xfm1973
Beautiful song! lovely orchestration! great piano! great violin! great bass! and the delicate voice of Jans Lekman! perfect!!
ini odar
Goshhh has it really been more than a decade ago? 😭😭😭😭 I remember this song playing endless on my phone after I woke up in the morning, while preparing a mental battle with a job that I abhorred but well paid 😂😂
Joe Bragel
Being a diehard fan of Morrissey's, I think it pays true homage to Jens' song writing ability if by listening to his lyrics you are reminded of Manchester's finest.
Gina Kaulbach
Bouncy and soothing at the same time. Keep up the good work. Love it! :-)
goloher _
I adore his music
Segi gise
jens lekman - become someone else's
10/12/2019
"The bats are sucking on cherries dangling from the trees
Hasn't anyone told you what your fangs are for, little buddies
That lonesome feeling
And what it tells us
Sleeping on my arm 'til it becomes someone else's"
and a quick note: this may not be my favorite jens song (but like, is that important? i always trouble myself with rankings and stuff, first world problems right? let's stay on the course here) - but that 2:02 part always makes me fall in love. so sweet and tender, human before anything, the music that really had the most impact on how i see the world, people, my own selfish ego sometimes, love, relationships, beauty and lust for life (im sounding cheesy) that can be found in vulnerability and sadness - jens lekman's music is on that list for sure (HERE I AM AGAIN WITH RANKINGS)
JENS <3!
irkf
honest to god one of my favorite songs of all time
hamanhamful
high praise !!
Simone
such nostalgic lyrics... of someone else. lovelyy!