2018 saw much growth for the budding star. “Nobody Knows” follows the Summer 2018 release of singles “Cocaine,” “Kiss You Good” and “Come and Go (featuring ROME),” which have received millions of streams across platforms since release and received acclaim from the likes of Billboard, Complex and more. He’s cleared the decks for his upcoming album that melds his honest perspective and gritty L.A. roots into new sonic heights.
He spent the Fall on a 21-date North America tour, in support of Azizi Gibson, taking his energetic live show to venues such as Baby’s All Right in New York City and The Roxy in Los Angeles. He possesses a riveting live show that has seen him open for the likes of Chance The Rapper and B.o.B, and share the stage with Kanye West, J.Cole, G-Eazy (whom he has also collaborated with) at festivals around the world, and more. This past summer, he opened for rapper NONAME in the U.K. and performed at the HYPE Festival in Germany. Along with his own music, Jez Dior runs an imprint, Funeral Crew, which has signed a slew of like-minded artists.
Dior’s music has amassed over 45 million global streams overall, and in 2018 his music was streamed for over 1 million hours on Spotify alone. Now with his upcoming album, 2019 is poised to be Jez Dior’s biggest year yet.
Parachutes
Jez Dior Lyrics
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You don't know my latest
I swear I've been hazy on it
But this high is the greatest
I'm headed to another breakdown Mind and body falling through clouds
Mind and body falling through the clouds
I drop my parachute
No one's around
I drop my parachute
I drop my parachute when no one's around
No one's around
Yeah, who goin' catch me now Yeah, who goin' catch me now, when I come down
When I come down, I hit the ground
Yeah, and I stay on it ‘cause I need it
You need me on this cloud, and you know that I won't repeat it, nah
Welcome to Hollywood
Everybody's no one here
I'm just feeling so alone, but everybody showed up here
Yeah, I guess your life is how you wear it
And my designer jackets got pockets full of generics, uh
My life is hectic, kept pockets where I'm embarrassed
And I see my old friends look at our pockets and compare it
I'm, living my dreams
Giving up things that I really miss
No one ever coached me, nothing for what this life really is
Hard days and cold nights turn to cold, hard cash
But that means nothing when this whole car crash
I've been around you long enough, so you should know that I'm sad
But you don't know nothing, so I open my bag
Yeah, you only love me when I'm coming down
I drop my parachute when no one's around, it go...
I taste you and you inhale, said I taste you and you inhale
Taste like everything
But I know better
Shit, I know better
That I'm in hell
And you said you goin' quit this
Passion
But every hour you take trips to the bathroom
Please tell me how it's all gone and I'm so gone/wrong, yeah
I'm chain smoking these cigarettes
Brain broken, you've been the mess
It's not the way to end this stress, nah
Said I heard this song before you comatose, almost overdosed
Face down up on the floor
But you fuck better when you on them pills, when you on them pills
I do wanna feel, I just wanna feel
Yeah, girl, I'm sick and twisted like you
But tell me, what's the point of living shit if I ain't got my parachute?
I drop my parachute when no one's around
No, no, no one's around
I drop, I drop my parachute
I drop my parachute when no one's around
No one's around
The song "Parachutes" by Jez Dior speaks about his struggle with addiction, loneliness, and the pressure of fame. He talks about how his memories have faded and how he has been feeling hazy lately. However, he also acknowledges that he feels high, which he believes is the greatest feeling. He describes how he is heading towards another breakdown; his mind and body are falling through the clouds. He then drops his parachute when no one is around, indicating that he has given up on the world and doesn't care about what people think anymore.
Moreover, Jez Dior mentions that he feels alone in Hollywood, where everybody is no one. He is living his dream life but misses the little things that he gave up on. He also talks about his designer jackets full of generics, which show that fame and money cannot buy happiness. Jez Dior feels that nobody understands him, and he is sad, but people only care when he is coming down. He even compares himself to his girlfriend, saying that they are both sick and twisted, but he doesn't see the point of living if he doesn't have his parachute.
In the end, the song talks about Jez Dior's struggle with addiction and his dependency on drugs. He talks about how he has become comatose, almost overdosed, and how he feels helpless. He chain smokes cigarettes to cope with the stress and feels like he's losing his mind. But he still wants to feel, and he wishes he had his parachute with him all the time. The song is honest, raw, and vulnerable, and it reflects the artist's innermost feelings.
**Interesting facts about the song "Parachutes":**
* Jez Dior wrote the song while he was in rehab, struggling with addiction and mental health issues.
* The song was released on May 27th, 2014, on Jez Dior's SoundCloud page.
* "Parachutes" was produced by Danny Score, who also helped Jez Dior with his previous songs.
* The song features haunting vocals from female singer Jade Taylor, who adds another dimension to the chorus.
* The song's music video was shot in black and white and directed by Ben Wolin.
* The music video features Jez Dior walking around with a parachute strapped to his back, depicting his desire to escape from himself.
* The song was received positively by critics, who praised Jez Dior's honesty and vulnerability.
* Jez Dior has said in interviews that he believes that being honest and vulnerable in his music is essential.
* The song has over six million plays on SoundCloud and has been streamed on various platforms.
**Chords:**
Chords for "Parachutes" are not available as the song is produced electronically.
Line by Line Meaning
My memories faded from there
I am struggling to remember certain events in my life.
You don't know my latest
You are not aware of my current state.
I swear I've been hazy on it
It is difficult for me to recall some details.
But this high is the greatest
However, I feel good in this moment.
I'm headed to another breakdown Mind and body falling through clouds
I am on the verge of a mental and physical breakdown, feeling like I am falling through clouds.
I drop my parachute
I let go of something that makes me feel safe and relieved.
I drop my parachute when no one's around
I do this in secrecy, when nobody can see me.
Yeah, who goin' catch me now
I wonder who will help me if I fall.
When I come down, I hit the ground
I know that I will eventually face the consequences.
Yeah, and I stay on it ‘cause I need it
I continue doing something because it helps me.
You need me on this cloud, and you know that I won't repeat it, nah
You rely on me to stay in this happy and carefree state.
Welcome to Hollywood
This is what it is like in the entertainment industry.
Everybody's no one here
Everyone here is treated like they are not important.
I'm just feeling so alone, but everybody showed up here
Despite the crowd, I feel isolated and disconnected.
Yeah, I guess your life is how you wear it
Perception can change the way you view your life.
And my designer jackets got pockets full of generics, uh
I might look luxurious, but I have a lot of generic things in my pockets.
My life is hectic, kept pockets where I'm embarrassed
My life is busy, and I carry things in my pockets that make me feel ashamed.
And I see my old friends look at our pockets and compare it
My old friends judge me based on what I have.
I'm, living my dreams
I am living the life I have always wanted.
Giving up things that I really miss
However, there are things that I have had to sacrifice in order to do this.
No one ever coached me, nothing for what this life really is
I had no guidance, and I did not know what life really had in store for me.
Hard days and cold nights turn to cold, hard cash
My struggles and obstacles eventually led to financial success.
But that means nothing when this whole car crash
However, my success cannot make up for everything that has gone wrong.
I've been around you long enough, so you should know that I'm sad
I have been with you for a while, so you should know that I am not happy.
But you don't know nothing, so I open my bag
You do not understand my situation, so I reveal my vulnerabilities.
Yeah, you only love me when I'm coming down
You only seem to care about me when I am struggling.
I taste you and you inhale, said I taste you and you inhale
I am caught up in a relationship where we are both using drugs.
Taste like everything
Our drug use makes everything seem better.
But I know better
However, I am aware of the negative consequences.
Shit, I know better
In fact, I am really aware of the negative consequences.
That I'm in hell
I feel like I am trapped in a cycle of pain and addiction.
And you said you goin' quit this
You told me you were going to stop using drugs.
Passion
However, you are still caught up in the addiction.
But every hour you take trips to the bathroom
I see you sneak away to use drugs multiple times a day.
Please tell me how it's all gone and I'm so gone/wrong, yeah
I am losing control, and I am not sure how to fix things.
I'm chain smoking these cigarettes
I am trying to manage my stress by smoking cigarettes.
Brain broken, you've been the mess
I am struggling to think clearly, and you have been a source of chaos.
It's not the way to end this stress, nah
However, I know this is not a healthy way to cope.
Said I heard this song before you comatose, almost overdosed
I have heard about people dying from overdoses of drugs like the ones we are using.
Face down up on the floor
I have seen you pass out on the floor from using drugs.
But you fuck better when you on them pills, when you on them pills
However, our drug use has led to a heightened sexual experience.
I do wanna feel, I just wanna feel
Despite the negative consequences, I still want to feel good.
Yeah, girl, I'm sick and twisted like you
I acknowledge that I am also part of this toxic cycle.
But tell me, what's the point of living shit if I ain't got my parachute?
However, I feel like everything is pointless if I do not have my safety net.
Contributed by Chloe L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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(Intro)
My memories faded from there
You don’t know my latest
I swear I’ve been hazy on it
But this high is the greatest
I’m headed to another breakdown (x2)
Mind and body falling through clouds
Mind and body falling through the clouds
(Hook)
I drop my parachute
I drop my parachute when no one’s around
No one’s around
I drop my parachute
I drop my parachute when no one’s around
No one’s around
Yeah, who goin' catch me now (x2)
Yeah, who goin' catch me now, when I come down
When I come down, I hit the ground
(Verse 1: Jez Dior)
Yeah, and I stay on it ‘cause I need it
You need me on this cloud, and you know that I won’t repeat it, nah
Welcome to Hollywood
Everybody’s no one here
I’m just feeling so alone, but everybody showed up here
Yeah, I guess your life is how you wear it
And my designer jackets got pockets full of generics, uh
My life is hectic, kept pockets where I’m embarrassed
And I see my old friends look at our pockets and compare it
I’m, living my dreams
Giving up things that I really miss
No one ever coached me, nothing for what this life really is
Hard days and cold nights turn to cold, hard cash
But that means nothing when this whole car crash
I’ve been around you long enough, so you should know that I’m sad
But you don’t know nothing, so I open my bag
Yeah, you only love me when I’m coming down
I drop my parachute when no one’s around, it go...
(Hook)
(Verse 2: OneCue)
I taste you and you inhale (x2)
Taste like everything
But I know better
Shit, I know better
That I'm inhale
And you said you goin' quit this
Passion
But every hour you take trips to the bathroom
Please tell me how it's all gone and I'm so gone/wrong, yeah
I'm chain smoking these cigarettes
Brain broken, you've been the mess
It's not the way to end this stress, nah
Said I heard this song before you called and told me you overdosed
Face down up on the floor
But you fuck better when you on them pills, when you on them pills
I do wanna feel, I just wanna feel
Yeah, girl, I'm sick and twisted like you
But to me, what's the point of living shit if I ain't got my parachute?
(Hook)
(Outro)
I drop my parachute when no one's around
No, no, no one's around
I drop, I drop my parachute
I drop my parachute when no one's around
No one's around (x3)
@spetsenvoduud
I don't understand how something like this isn't way more popular ?
This is pure art. But no, the world rather listens to Anaconda from Nicki Minaj which is a disgrace to the music industry.
Keep on doing what you do Jez Dior. Listening to your music is like catching a fresh breath.
@lazybutfuny7267
So true man the world listen to nicki minaj and shit when there is the real music. I will never understand
@robsublibk768
My gramna tho!
@FlowcastYT
Robsu Blibk *grammar
@SkoomaTheConsumer
I agree Zazorah
@BySwizhy
absolutely in-love with this song, jez never disappoints me!
@JakeSord
2 of my favorite artists together.. Perfect.. Great song yall.. thanks for keeping us alive with this ish
@oneillsurfer23
Jez I really hope you read this but honestly your going to be extremely famous, your music is on a whole nother level,and thank you for this song
@amazeeclan6475
Can't believe how far you have come jezzy, keep it up👌
@TylersPvP
Jez Dior is on another level. The Lyrics are crazy good.