Dear John
Jessie James Lyrics


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Dear John, I think that I could fall in love with you
Dear John, I'm sorry I didn't stay with you
But my stupid mouth, said some things I didn't mean
And looking back now, I just needed clarity
This is my love song for someone

Dear John, I could be your wonderland
Dear John, baby some back to bed
Cause I'm dreaming with a broken heart
And I knew it from the start
Wanna try again, I could let you tuck me in

Dear John, dear John.
Stop waiting on the world to change
Gravity is pulling me your way
Stop waiting on the world to change
Say what you need to say
Dear John.

Dear John, I'm bigger then my body.
Dear John, lets be friends, lovers, or noting.
Cause you'll never find another me, making it so hard to breathe.
Baby, can we slow dance while this room is burning?

Dear John, dear John,
Stop waiting on the world to change
Say what you need to say
Just a girl from Georgia
Telling you why we could both be living it right

Dear John, dear John
Stop waiting on the world to change
Gravity is pulling me your way
Stop waiting on the world to change
Say what you need to say




Dear John,
Stop waiting on the world to change

Overall Meaning

In Jessie James's song Dear John, she sings about a past relationship with someone named John. She expresses how she feels like she could fall in love with him and apologizes for not staying with him. She acknowledges that her actions and words may have caused confusion and regrets not being clearer with him. She explains that this song is her love letter to someone and tells John that he could be her wonderland and that she's willing to try again. James also touches on the idea of waiting for the world to change and encourages John to speak his mind and say what he needs to say. She talks about how she's bigger than her body and that they can be friends, lovers or nothing. The song ends with her asking if they could slow dance while the room is burning and encouraging him once again to stop waiting for the world to change and to live life right.


Line by Line Meaning

Dear John, I think that I could fall in love with you
I believe I am capable of loving you sincerely; I am contemplating a romantic relationship with you.


Dear John, I'm sorry I didn't stay with you
I apologize for not continuing to be in a relationship with you.


But my stupid mouth, said some things I didn't mean
I regret the hurtful and insincere things I said to you and wished things would have been different.


And looking back now, I just needed clarity
Reflecting on our past relationship, I realize I lacked the comprehension of what I wanted and needed, and that hindered our relationship.


This is my love song for someone
This song is a melodic expression of love for an individual.


Dear John, I could be your wonderland
I could provide a magical, fantastic experience of love to you.


Dear John, baby some back to bed
Please come back to bed with me.


Cause I'm dreaming with a broken heart
I am hurting from a past relationship but still longing for love.


And I knew it from the start
I was aware of the possible heartbreak before giving my heart away.


Wanna try again, I could let you tuck me in
I am open to the idea of rekindling our relationship and letting you hold and comfort me in bed.


Dear John, dear John.
Addressing John and indicating that the song is directed and dedicated to him.


Stop waiting on the world to change
Quit anticipating the world to get better; instead, take action towards a positive transformation.


Gravity is pulling me your way
I am naturally drawn towards you, and it feels like irresistible attraction.


Say what you need to say
Communicate with honesty and openness. Don't hold back your feelings and emotions.


Dear John.
Addressing John by name once again before continuing the song's message.


Dear John, I'm bigger then my body.
I am more significant than just my physique; I have a vastness of emotions, thoughts, and desires.


Dear John, lets be friends, lovers, or noting.
We can either have an amiable platonic relationship, a romantic affair, or nothing at all.


Cause you'll never find another me, making it so hard to breathe.
I am a unique individual who significantly impacts his life; the thought of losing me is overwhelming and suffocating.


Baby, can we slow dance while this room is burning?
Amidst the chaos and turmoil, can we cherish one another's presence and slow dance together?


Just a girl from Georgia
Introducing herself and letting the listener know where she's from.


Telling you why we could both be living it right
Explaining why they could be perfect for each other and could build an ideal life together.




Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: NATHAN LAMAR BARLOWE, JESSICA ROSE JAMES, NIKKI WILLIAMS

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Comments from YouTube:

brittanyblythe

imagine writing this song about a dude you never dated.

Maria Vasilopoulos

Super cringeee!!!!!

Tara Peterson

Right!? So cringe!

unicuri

as vezes penso que sou o único br aqui que ama esse musica, to sad

Liliane Rodrigues

queria tanto ela no Spotify

eduardo martins

Musica linda

Liliane Rodrigues

não só vc

Mayk Sanches

tamo junto aqui haha queria tanto na Deezer

Juliano Cesar Albuquerque

Muito linda essa música 😍

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Joan Gillette

I think it's funny that her and Taylor Swift both wrote songs called Dear John...about the same guy.

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