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I told you 10 times.
It's like any other day.
Gotta act like nothing happened.
Watch what you say.
Put the car in drive.
Move it out real slow.
And no one has to know.
You, you're gonna listen to me now.
Yeah you, you're gonna listen to me, you're gonna listen to me now.
You, you're gonna watch yourself this time.
You, you're gonna listen to me, you're gonna listen to me now.
I put my trust in you.
The way you trust in me.
Can you keep your head together?
Well let's just see.
No more tricks and no more lies.
Forget your dirty little secret.
Take my advice.
You, you're gonna listen to me, you're gonna listen to me now.
You, you're gonna listen to me, you're gonna listen to me now.
You, you better watch yourself this time.
You, you're gonna listen to me, you're gonna listen to me.
Oh the sun goes sleepy.
And the tears between us.
They make our hearts all dirty.
They never clean us.
Now don't get scared.
You've come this far.
You know what to say.
It's not so hard.
So you're waiting by the phone.
Think it's gonna turn around if you depend on them?
They're gonna let you down.
Tomorrow doesn't know.
What the past is all about.
Now can I keep a secret?
Well let's find out.
You, you're gonna listen to me now.
Yeah, you, you're gonna listen to me, you're gonna listen to me now.
You, you better watch yourself this time.
You, you're gonna listen to me, you're gonna listen to me now.
Listen to me!
The song "Listen" by Jensen Jane tells the story of a toxic relationship and the singer's efforts to break free from it. The lyrics reflect a sense of frustration and anger towards the partner who has repeatedly let the singer down with lies and secrets. The first verse sets the tone for the song with the line "Don't mess this up, I told you 10 times," emphasizing how important it is for the partner to get things right this time. The repeated mention of acting as if nothing has happened and watching what is said indicates that the couple is putting up a façade for others, while their relationship struggles behind closed doors.
The chorus of the song proclaims the singer's need for the partner to listen to them and take note of their warnings. The line "I put my trust in you, the way you trust in me" highlights the singer's vulnerability in the relationship and how it has been exploited by the partner. The mention of "dirty little secrets" and "no more tricks and no more lies" further emphasizes the theme of betrayal within the relationship.
In the final verse, there is a sense of hope that the singer will be able to move on from the toxic relationship. The repetition of "You're gonna listen to me" emphasizes the singer's strength and independence as they try to break free from their partner's influence. The final line, "Listen to me!" is a final plea for the partner to take notice of the singer and the need for change within the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't mess this up.
Don't ruin what we have.
I told you 10 times.
I've already warned you multiple times.
It's like any other day.
Act casual and don't let anyone know something is wrong.
Gotta act like nothing happened.
Stay composed in the face of potential chaos.
Watch what you say.
Be careful with your words.
Put the car in drive.
Get ready to leave.
Move it out real slow.
Don't attract unwanted attention.
We'll take off like bullets.
We'll leave quickly and efficiently.
And no one has to know.
We don't want anyone else to know what's going on.
You, you're gonna listen to me now.
You need to pay attention to what I'm saying.
Yeah you, you're gonna listen to me, you're gonna listen to me now.
I need you to focus and listen to what I'm saying.
You, you're gonna watch yourself this time.
You need to be careful and aware of your actions.
I put my trust in you.
I've trusted you with something important.
The way you trust in me.
I expect you to trust me too.
Can you keep your head together?
Can you stay calm and collected?
Well let's just see.
We'll find out if you're capable.
No more tricks and no more lies.
We need to be honest and straightforward.
Forget your dirty little secret.
We can't let secrets ruin things.
Take my advice.
Listen to what I'm telling you.
Oh the sun goes sleepy.
The day is ending.
And the tears between us.
The sadness and pain we share.
They make our hearts all dirty.
It corrupts us emotionally.
They never clean us.
We can't seem to escape it.
Now don't get scared.
Stay brave.
You've come this far.
We've made progress.
You know what to say.
You have the words necessary to handle the situation.
It's not so hard.
It's manageable.
So you're waiting by the phone.
You're hoping for a call or message.
Think it's gonna turn around if you depend on them?
Do you really think they'll fix everything for you?
They're gonna let you down.
You can't rely on others to solve your problems.
Tomorrow doesn't know.
The future is uncertain.
What the past is all about.
We have to leave past mistakes behind.
Now can I keep a secret?
Can I trust you with confidential information?
Well let's find out.
We'll see if you can be trusted.
Listen to me!
Pay attention to what I'm saying and trust me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CRAIG KAFTON, JANE JENSEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Thomas Replogle
No problem. There wasn't enough Jane Jensen so I figured I'd remedy that situation. Also, the "Comic Book Whore" album can be pretty difficult to find unused.