Under The Bridge
Jet Fuel & Ginger Ales Lyrics
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Sometimes I feel like my only friend
Is the city I live in, the city of angels
Lonely as I am, together we cry
I drive on her streets 'cause she's my companion
I walk through her hills 'cause she knows who I am
She sees my good deeds and she kisses me windy
Well, I never worry, now that is a lie
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
I don't ever wanna feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
Yeah, yeah, yeah
It's hard to believe that there's nobody out there
It's hard to believe that I'm all alone
At least I have her love, the city, she loves me
Lonely as I am, together we cry
I don't ever wanna feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
I don't ever wanna feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, no, no-no, yeah, yeah
Love me, I say, yeah yeah
One time
Is where I drew some blood
(Under the bridge downtown)
I could not get enough
(Under the bridge downtown)
Forgot about my love
(Under the bridge downtown)
I gave my life away
Yeah, yeah
Oh, no, no-no-no, yeah, yeah
Oh, no, I said, oh, yeah, yeah
Where I stay
The lyrics of "Under The Bridge" by Jet Fuel & Ginger Ales explore feelings of loneliness, vulnerability, and the search for comfort and connection. The singer begins by expressing the feeling of not having a partner, feeling isolated and alone. However, they find solace in the city they live in, which is referred to as the city of angels, Los Angeles. The city becomes their companion, understanding their true self and witnessing their good deeds, providing them with a sense of belonging and reassurance.
The singer highlights the importance of finding a place they love, where they can escape from the past pain they experienced. They express the desire to never feel the same way they did on that specific day, wanting to be taken to the place they love all the way. The city becomes their sanctuary, offering love and comfort in their loneliness.
The bridge mentioned in the lyrics symbolizes a significant moment of vulnerability for the singer. They confess to having a painful experience under the bridge downtown, where they bled and lost themselves. It represents a moment of desperation and giving away their life in some way. Despite this, the city remains their home, where they find acceptance and love amidst their struggles.
Overall, "Under The Bridge" portrays the deep longing for connection and the solace one finds in their surroundings, particularly in a city that offers both loneliness and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I feel like I don't have a partner
Occasionally, I experience a sense of isolation and emptiness in my relationships
Sometimes I feel like my only friend
There are times when it seems like I have no one to truly rely on
Is the city I live in, the city of angels
The urban environment I reside in, known as the city of angels, serves as my companion
Lonely as I am, together we cry
Despite my feelings of loneliness, the city and I share a collective pain and emotional expression
I drive on her streets 'cause she's my companion
I navigate the city's roads as a means to find comfort and solace, recognizing it as my true companion
I walk through her hills 'cause she knows who I am
When I traverse the city's hilly landscapes, it feels as though the city truly understands and recognizes my identity
She sees my good deeds and she kisses me windy
The city bears witness to my acts of kindness, embracing me with the gentle touch of its winds
Well, I never worry, now that is a lie
Although I claim to have no concerns, it is an untruthful statement as worries still trouble me
I don't ever wanna feel like I did that day
I strongly desire to avoid reliving the emotional distress I experienced on a specific past day
Take me to the place I love, take me all the way
Transport me to the location that holds my affection, guiding me completely towards it
It's hard to believe that there's nobody out there
It becomes challenging to accept the idea that no one truly exists to support or understand me
It's hard to believe that I'm all alone
The notion of being completely isolated is difficult to comprehend
At least I have her love, the city, she loves me
However, I find solace in the love and affection I receive from the city, as if it genuinely cares for me
Oh, no, no-no-no, yeah, yeah
Expressing a mix of distress or disagreement along with affirmation or agreement
Where I drew some blood (Under the bridge downtown)
Referring to the location under the city bridge where I caused myself harm
I could not get enough (Under the bridge downtown)
I was unable to satisfy my craving or desire while beneath the city bridge
Forgot about my love (Under the bridge downtown)
During my time under the bridge, I neglected and lost sight of my affection or passion
I gave my life away
Metaphorically, I sacrificed or relinquished my existence
Where I stay
Referring to the place where I currently reside or remain
Contributed by Reagan R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.