Jesse is also the name of the project fronted by Frankie Stubbs of Leatherface fame that released three singles and one self-titled album between 1995 and 1998.
Despite all that Jesse is also a Finnish retro electronica band.
Drama
Jesse Lyrics
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And you can put me down but you gotta pick me up, mhm
Yeah, and you can poke fun but I might not like it much, no
Pull on my strings, whatever brings you joy, mhm
And we can play around but I'm gonna get serious
Sooner or later I'm gonna get anxious again
I'll get creative and come up with ways to be happy (Smiling)
And you could keep praying but nobody's safe from the end
Not you, not me, not anyone
Hey! Shoot ya gun at the sun, hit and run now (Right now)
Yeah, you should ruin the fun for everyone, just kill us all now
Hey-ahh, hey, hey-ahh
And once in a while you might see me smile and laugh (Ha, ha, ha)
But I'm in denial or probably just high off my ass
I'll get creative and come up with ways to ignore it, mhm
And you could keep praying but nobody's safe from the end
Hey-ahh, hey, hey-ahh
The lyrics to Jesse's song "Drama" explore the complexities of relationships and the turbulent emotions that come along with them. The opening line, "And you can put me down but you gotta pick me up" highlights the push and pull of a relationship dynamic where partners can hurt one another but are also responsible for picking each other back up. The lines "you can poke fun but I might not like it much" and "pull on my strings, whatever brings you joy" further shows the give and take of a relationship where sometimes sacrifices have to be made.
The chorus of "Hey! Shoot ya gun at the sun, hit and run now" takes on a more reckless tone, suggesting that sometimes it may seem easier to give up and end things rather than endure the drama. However, the lyrics continue to emphasize that even if someone were to "ruin the fun for everyone" by causing chaos, "nobody's safe from the end."
The second verse explores the idea of trying to put on a happy front, even when feeling anxious or in denial about the issues at hand. The lyrics "you could keep praying but nobody's safe from the end" highlights the inevitability of change and the fact that even relationships that once seemed unbreakable can come to a close. Overall, "Drama" captures the tumultuous nature of relationships, and the lyrics serve as a reminder that while it may not always be easy to work through issues, it's important to try and pick each other up and find ways to be happy.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey-ahh, hey, hey-ahh, hey
The song's opening, no particular meaning
And you can put me down but you gotta pick me up, mhm
You can insult or belittle me but you'll have to raise my spirits later
Yeah, and you can poke fun but I might not like it much, no
You have the liberty to tease me but I don't necessarily have to enjoy it
Pull on my strings, whatever brings you joy, mhm
Do what pleases you, even if it means manipulating me
And we can play around but I'm gonna get serious
We may joke, but I will eventually become serious
Sooner or later I'm gonna get anxious again
Anxiety always comes back to haunt me
And I tried to fake it but I'm not the greatest at that, no
I have attempted to pretend but I am no expert at deception
I'll get creative and come up with ways to be happy (Smiling)
I will find ways to maintain happiness despite any struggles
And you could keep praying but nobody's safe from the end
Praying cannot change the inevitable; we will all meet our end
Not you, not me, not anyone
No one is excluded from facing death
Hey! Shoot ya gun at the sun, hit and run now (Right now)
Engage in reckless behavior that will harm yourself and others
Yeah, you should ruin the fun for everyone, just kill us all now
You should put an end to the joy of others by causing destruction
And once in a while you might see me smile and laugh (Ha, ha, ha)
Occasionally, I may display happiness outwardly
But I'm in denial or probably just high off my ass
Either I'm actively avoiding confronting my troubles or I'm intoxicated
I'll get creative and come up with ways to ignore it, mhm
I will think of ways to distract myself from my problems
And you could keep praying but nobody's safe from the end
Even if you pray, you can't avoid death
Hey-ahh, hey, hey-ahh
The song's concluding, no particular meaning
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dylan Brady, Jesse Rutherford
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mirunavartic2750
just in case you wanna sing along
[intro]
(Ooo-ahh, hey, hey-ahh, hey)
[Verse 1]
And you can put me down but you gotta pick me up, mhm
Yeah, and you can poke fun but I might not like it much, no
Pull all my strings, whatever brings you joy, mhm
And we can play around but I'm gonna get serious
Sooner or later I'm gonna get anxious again
And I tried to fake it but I'm not the greatest at that, no
I'll get creative and come up with ways to be happy (smiling)
And you could keep praying but nobody's safe from the end
Not you, not me, not anyone
[Bridge]
Hey! Shoot your gun at the sun, hit and run now (right now)
Yeah, you should ruin the fun for everyone, just kill us all now
(Ooo-ahh, hey, hey-ahh)
[Verse 2]
And once in a while you might see me smile and laugh (ha, ha, ha)
But I'm in denial or probably just high off my ass
I'll get creative and come up with ways to ignore it, mhm
And you could keep praying but nobody's safe from the end
[Outro]
(Ooo-ahh, hey, hey-ahh)
@allanromanov6026
[Intro]
(Ooo-ahh, hey, hey-ahh, hey)
[Verse 1]
And you can put me down but you gotta pick me up, mhm
Yeah, and you can poke fun but I might not like it much, no
Pull all my strings, whatever brings you joy, mhm
And we can play around but I'm gonna get serious
Sooner or later I'm gonna get anxious again
And I tried to fake it but I'm not the greatest at that, no
I'll get creative and come up with ways to be happy (smiling)
And you could keep praying but nobody's safe from the end
Not you, not me, not anyone
[Bridge]
Hey! Shit, you [?] the sun, hit and run now (right now)
Yeah, you should ruin the fun for everyone, just kill us all now
(Ooo-ahh, hey, hey-ahh)
[Verse 2]
And once in a while you might see me smile at last (ha, ha, ha)
But I'm in denial or probably just high off my ass
I'll get creative and come up with ways to ignore it, mhm
And you could keep praying but nobody's safe from the end
[Outro]
(Ooo-ahh, hey, hey-ahh)
@whattimeisitadventui
And you can put me down but you gotta pick me up, mhm
Yeah, and you can poke fun but I might not like it much, no
Pull on my strings, whatever brings you joy, mhm
And we can play around but I'm gonna get serious...
Sooner or later I'm gonna get anxious again
And I tried to fake it but I'm not the greatest at that, no
I'll get creative and come up with ways to be happy (smiling)
And you could keep praying but nobody's safe from the end
Not you, not me, not anyone
Hey! Shit, you gun, out the sun, hit and run now (right now)
Yeah, you should ruin the fun for everyone, just kill us all now
And once in a while you might see me smile and laugh (ha, ha, ha)
But I'm in denial or probably just high off my ass
I'll get creative and come up with ways to ignore it, mhm
And you could keep praying but nobody's safe from the end
@maeblakeman6226
to everyone talking about the autotune: it's a stylistic choice! some artists use it almost as an instrument, if that makes sense. it's just the vibe he wants to give out
@stillwater5053
Exactly, but not everyone understands that.
@stardewvi
Finally someone who understands it, thanks god
@lindseyc98cape77
True shit cuz this fucker can actually sing
@phoenixalms1166
TheWearyWarlord then go listen to something else 🤦🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️
@totallynoticarus
@TheWearyWarlord Then go listen to the songs in which he proves that or go listen to live performances.
@iloveomarapollo
Jesse, i love you and your solo songs but pls never leave the band
@onlinem0m
Melanie 💞
@pinkertxn
x2
@manuelcarrizal1272
x3