Ace of Spades
Jesse Ruben Lyrics


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You laugh at all my jokes
Even after they get old
Drink every drop of coffee
Even when it's cold
This is what I love about you

Your calendar pages
Are hastily ripped off
You tell me you're not sick
With a fever and a cough
This is what I love about you

I won't stop meaning what I say
If you're lonely I'm only a phone call away
If relationships are playing cards
You're my ace of spades
I need you like shades of red
On Valentine's Day

The shadow of your bus
As it pulls away is shrinking
I take comfort in the thought
Of knowing what you're thinking
This is what I love about you

And we could talk for hours
About how the worlds corrupt
You have no idea what you are gonna be
When you grow up
This is what I love about you

I wont stop meaning what I say
If you're lonely I'm only a phone call away
And if relationships are playing cards
You're my ace of spades
I need you like shades of red
On Valentine's Day





I hope you don't forget,
Cause baby you can bet

Overall Meaning

that I will always remember
The moments we share


Jesse Ruben's "Ace of Spades" appears to be a love song to a special someone. The song depicts the singer's admiration for the person's endearing qualities, from finding the singer's jokes entertaining even when they're past their prime to drinking coffee, even when it's cold. The lyrics reveal that the singer is in a long-distance relationship with this special someone, as the shadow of the person's bus shrinking away is described. Despite the distance between them, the singer seems to be confident about their relationship and expresses a willingness to be there for the person whenever they are needed.


Ultimately, the lyrics of "Ace of Spades" suggest that the singer is placing the special someone at the center of their life, most likely as their partner. The person is described as belonging to the "ace of spades" slot in the singer's relationship "playing cards," portraying the individual as the most valuable asset in the singer's life. The overall message is one of appreciation, adoration, and unwavering commitment.


Line by Line Meaning

You laugh at all my jokes
You appreciate and find humor in everything that I do, even if they start to become repetitive.


Even after they get old
Even when my jokes become overused or outdated, you still find them amusing.


Drink every drop of coffee
You savor and finish all coffee, regardless of its temperature.


Even when it’s cold
Even when the coffee has become cold, you still drink it all, proving your dedication and commitment.


This is what I love about you
These actions, among others, are what make me appreciate and adore you as an individual.


Your calendar pages
You focus and commit to your schedule and goals.


Are hastily ripped off
You move through your days swiftly and without hesitation.


You tell me you’re not sick
You assure me that you are healthy, even if you display physical symptoms like a cough or fever.


With a fever and a cough
Despite the physical evidence of sickness, you try to ease my worries by insisting that you are okay.


This is what I love about you
This carefree attitude and concern for my feelings are what cause me to appreciate and adore you even more.


I won’t stop meaning what I say
My words are genuine and always truthful, and I promise to continue being honest with you.


If you’re lonely I’m only a phone call away
I will always be here for you, no matter the distance or time of day, and I promise to listen and provide support when you need it.


If relationships are playing cards
If love is a game, and we are assigned a card to represent ourselves,


You’re my ace of spades
You are indispensable to me, possessing a value and level of importance above all others, like an ace of spades in a deck of cards.


I need you like shades of red
Your importance to me is like the varying, distinct hues of the color red, necessary and essential for occasions such as Valentine's Day.


On Valentine’s Day
On a day traditionally devoted to love and romance.


The shadow of your bus
The fading reminder of your departure.


As it pulls away is shrinking
As the bus moves farther away, the visible image becomes smaller.


I take comfort in the thought
Your memory and influence brings me solace and security.


Of knowing what you’re thinking
The idea of being able to understand and know your thoughts provides a sense of closeness and emotional connection.


And we could talk for hours
Our conversations are able to last for extended periods of time.


About how the worlds corrupt
We can discuss controversial or sensitive topics like the flaws and issues in the world.


You have no idea what you are gonna be
Despite uncertainties, doubts, and fears that come with the future, we remain supportive and encouraging of each other.


When you grow up
As you continue to mature and develop as an individual.


I hope you don’t forget,
I wish for you to always remember, regardless of the future.


Cause baby you can bet
Because I am certain, and confident in the strength of our bond and love for each other.




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