Reminders Defeats
Jesse Marchant Lyrics
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Plain in the firelight
Nothing new, just happening again
Stiffened and paralyzed
In the sheets
Don't give me a line
I know the change when it comes
Own the streak
It ain't nothing
And I don't need anyone
To have to explain to that
Everyone's got to carry their own
You got fucked on your way
Well I ain't to blame
For whatever ain't done to you right
And whatever's done to you wrong
You pull your life on a chain
Well it all will have passed
And it all will have done
With you what it may
You can tell both of your parents
That they got it wrong
Pushing you aside
All that anger they left you
Now with their pain
Did you end up with all the rise
From the city that you wanted
You were onto it fast
When I had to face
That somehow I'd never know
Any form of it right
Just it running away
That I couldn't take
Well they're onto you now
And you've idled in swamp
I'm done drowning
In the ways that I can't escape
Somehow I feel it like a sting
Somehow I feel it wrong
The lyrics in Jesse Marchant's song "Reminders Defeats" tells a story of someone who is reflecting on their past and taking accountability for their actions. The opening lines "See it now it is passing you, plain in the firelight" creates an image of someone looking at their life and realizing that time is slipping away. They acknowledge that the events that are happening in their life are not new, but it is just a repetition of their past mistakes. They are feeling stagnant and helpless, paralyzed by their own thoughts.
The lyric "Don't give me a line, I know the change when it comes" suggests that this person knows that change is possible and they are looking for a way out of their current situation. They talk about taking ownership of their life and not needing anyone else to explain it to them. The line "You pull your life on a chain" implies that they feel trapped and burdened by their own past mistakes or missed opportunities.
In the second half, the song talks about the experiences of the people that this person was close to, specifically their parents. They acknowledge that their parents had their own issues and projecting their pain onto their child, causing them to feel pushed aside and angry. The lyric "Did you end up with all the rise from the city that you wanted" suggests that this person is questioning their own achievements and comparing them to the success of others. Ultimately, the song closes with the message that everything will pass and it's up to each individual to make the most of their life.
Line by Line Meaning
See it now it is passing you
You are missing this moment. It is clear to see in the bright light of the fire.
Nothing new, just happening again
This is not a new experience. It is one that has repeated before.
Stiffened and paralyzed
You are frozen, unable to move or take action.
In the sheets
You are lying down, possibly in bed.
Don't give me a line
I don't want to hear your explanation or excuse.
I know the change when it comes
I am aware of the change that is coming.
Pick all your prizes, get it right
Select all your rewards and win them correctly.
Own the streak
Embrace your winning streak.
It ain't nothing
This is not a big deal.
And I don't need anyone
I can handle this on my own.
To have to explain to that
I do not want to have to explain this to anyone else.
Everyone's got to carry their own
Each person is responsible for their own actions and consequences.
You got fucked on your way
You were taken advantage of or treated unfairly at some point.
Well I ain't to blame
I am not responsible for what happened to you.
For whatever ain't done to you right
I am not responsible for anything that was done to you unfairly.
And whatever's done to you wrong
I am not responsible for anything that was done to you incorrectly or unfairly.
You pull your life on a chain
You are in control of your own life and decisions.
Well it all will have passed
This moment will soon be over.
And it all will have done
This experience will soon be completed.
With you what it may
You will have to deal with the results of this experience however they turn out.
You can tell both of your parents
You can share this experience with your parents.
That they got it wrong
They made a mistake or did not understand the situation.
Pushing you aside
They ignored or neglected you.
All that anger they left you
Their actions caused you to feel angry.
Now with their pain
They are now experiencing suffering or sadness.
Did you end up with all the rise
Did you successfully achieve what you set out to do?
From the city that you wanted
Did you get what you desired from that city?
You were onto it fast
You quickly recognized what was happening.
When I had to face
At a time when I had to confront something difficult.
That somehow I'd never know
I realized that I would never truly understand.
Any form of it right
I could not comprehend the situation or experience fully.
Just it running away
The experience felt like it was constantly slipping away from me.
That I couldn't take
I was unable to handle the situation emotionally.
Well they're onto you now
Others are now aware of what you are doing or experiencing.
And you've idled in swamp
You have become stuck or complacent in a situation that is unpleasant or difficult.
I'm done drowning
I am finished with feeling overwhelmed or consumed by this situation.
In the ways that I can't escape
I am unable to find a way out of this situation.
Somehow I feel it like a sting
The pain or discomfort of this experience is palpable.
Somehow I feel it wrong
This experience feels uncomfortable or incorrect.
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Written by: Jesse Marchant
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Great interpretation of a deeply emotional and introspective song!