Born in Winslow, Maine, Jeremy had music in his blood. Both of his grandfathers were in music, his mother was a singer and his father was signed to a country music label. However, his life was far from ideal. His father left when he was a child and his mother struggled with substance abuse issues. When Jeremy was ten years old, a choir teacher discovered his natural talent and offered him the musical lead in a school production. His performance in the play, whose plot eerily mirrored his life, intensely moved his mother, motivating her to seek treatment. “That’s when I first realized the power of music,” Jeremy remembers.
Sadly, his mother’s continued setbacks forced Jeremy into the foster care system, where he was shuffled between group homes and shelters from the age of 14. During these troubled times, he used music to escape from the harsh realities of life, listening to Jackson Five, Boyz II Men and Tony, Toni Toné. At 18, Jeremy decided to pursue his dream of becoming a singer. He aspired to make music an outlet for his emotions, thoughts and beliefs. “One night I prayed for the power to express myself through songwriting. I woke up at 4am and wrote my first song.”
Over 70 songs later, Jeremy has cultivated a style all his own that ranges from heartfelt songs of love to driving dance grooves. Deeply inspired by R&B and soul music of the past and present, Jeremy counts Usher, Montell Jordan and Brian McKnight among his musical influences. Jeremy expresses himself with youthful energy and passion, without ignoring the street-smart edge he acquired in his youth. His brand of R&B is infused with a hip hop edge, creating a contemporary urban sound. Drawing from his troubled personal life, he crafts songs with meaningful lyrics that explores the themes of love and passion as well as spirituality.
Jeremy is dedicated to helping the community through his music. He regularly volunteers with underprivileged children at the Boys and Girls Center. “A lot of kids have had a hard life. I love talking with them and showing them there are options. Trust me, I’ve been there. I know what it’s like.” In 2002, Jeremy organized a September 11th benefit in his hometown where he premiered his moving ballad “That’s When I Stop Missing You.”
Murder
Jeremy Greene Lyrics
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That it was easy (uh huh)
Would you believe me (uh huh)
Girl would you believe me (uh huh)
And all ya take from me (uh huh)
Would you be cool
If we were to do it again
By the rules
You shouldn't do anything that I let you
Make a decision that your heart won't admit to
Girl you know what it was when I met ya
This shouldn't be anything to regret to
You should of never put it all on the table
Gamblin' with your heart on the line
You double down now that nothing can save you
I'm gonna take you for everything you got
Whoa-oh-oh
I'd rather kill you then to tell you the truth, yeah
Whoa-oh-oh
I'd rather kill you then to tell you the truth, yeah
Whoa-oh-oh
Don't want to be a murder
Don't want to be a murder
Don't want to be a murder
Don't want to be a murder
I think you're crazy, baby (uh huh)
Out of your mind (uh huh)
To stick around, baby (uh huh)
Just wastin' time (uh huh)
I'll never change girl (uh huh)
Not for the world
I'll just do it all again, yeah
To another girl
You shouldn't do anything that I let you
Make a decision that your heart won't admit to
Girl you know what it was when I met ya
This shouldn't be anything to regret to
You should of never put it all on the table
Gamblin' with your heart on the line
You double down now that nothing can save you
I'm gonna take you for everything you got
Whoa-oh-oh
I'd rather kill you then to tell you the truth, yeah
Whoa-oh-oh
I'd rather kill you then to tell you the truth, yeah
Whoa-oh-oh
Uh huh, uh huh, uh huh, uh huh
You should of never put it all on the table
Gamblin' with your heart on the line
You double down now that nothing can save you
I'm gonna take you for everything you got
Whoa-oh-oh
I'd rather kill you then to tell you the truth, yeah
Whoa-oh-oh
I'd rather kill you then to tell you the truth, yeah
Whoa-oh-oh
Don't want to be a murder
Don't want to be a murder
Don't want to be a murder
Don't want to be a murder
Be a murder, be a murder
Don't, be a murder, be, be a murder
The lyrics of "Murder" by Jeremy Greene depict a toxic relationship where the singer is unwilling to be honest with their partner. At the beginning, the singer asks if their partner would believe them if they said that doing things right is easy. The implication here is that they have done things wrong in the past, probably in their relationship with the said partner. The singer admits to leading their partner on and advises them against making decisions their hearts cannot bear. The chorus of the song reveals the singer's true feelings. He admits that he would rather kill his partner than be honest with them. This could be interpreted metaphorically or literally in the song.
The second verse of the song features the singer insulting the partner and accusing them of being crazy for sticking around. He makes it clear that he has no plans of changing his ways and will continue to hurt people in the future. The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing the singer's dangerous mindset. The final verse features a repetition of the chorus and the lyrics "don't want to be a murder," possibly implying that the singer recognizes the severity of their words.
In the end, the song "Murder" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of deceit and the damage it can cause to a relationship. The singer's willingness to harm their partner not only speaks to their own emotional instability but the potential danger that can arise from dishonesty in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl if I told ya (uh huh)
That it was easy (uh huh)
Would you believe me (uh huh)
Girl would you believe me (uh huh)
And all ya take from me (uh huh)
Would you be cool
If we were to do it again
By the rules
The singer questions the willingness of his partner to believe that their relationship can be fixed and reignited. He wonders if she would still be willing to try again under the right circumstances.
You shouldn't do anything that I let you
Make a decision that your heart won't admit to
Girl you know what it was when I met ya
This shouldn't be anything to regret to
The singer warns his partner against blindly following his lead and making decisions that go against what she truly wants. He reminds her that their relationship was based on clear terms and there should be no regret for accepting them.
You should of never put it all on the table
Gamblin' with your heart on the line
You double down now that nothing can save you
I'm gonna take you for everything you got
Whoa-oh-oh
The singer accuses his partner of being reckless with her heart by investing too much in their relationship. He implies that he intends to hurt her by taking everything she has once he has drained her emotionally.
I'd rather kill you then to tell you the truth, yeah
Whoa-oh-oh
I'd rather kill you then to tell you the truth, yeah
Whoa-oh-oh
The singer would rather harm his partner than tell her the truth, indicating that he may be hiding something very significant and painful.
Don't want to be a murder
Don't want to be a murder
Don't want to be a murder
Don't want to be a murder
The singer acknowledges that the path he is on is a destructive one and expresses remorse for his actions.
I think you're crazy, baby (uh huh)
Out of your mind (uh huh)
To stick around, baby (uh huh)
Just wastin' time (uh huh)
I'll never change girl (uh huh)
Not for the world
I'll just do it all again, yeah
To another girl
The singer deems his partner insane for still wanting to stay and waste her time with him despite his lack of commitment. He acknowledges that he is not capable of changing and will only repeat his destructive behavior with another girl.
Uh huh, uh huh, uh huh, uh huh
Repetitive interlude with no significant meaning on its own.
Contributed by Landon G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.