The four-piece's commercial breakthrough came with the successful release of several singles from the album Bleed American (2001). Four singles from the album charted within the Top 20 positions of the Alternative Songs chart, with "The Middle" reaching the #1 position. Jimmy Eat World's follow-up album Futures (2004) featured another Alternative number one song, "Pain". The RIAA certified Bleed American platinum and Futures gold, rewarding the two albums for selling over one and a half million records between them. The band's sixth album, Chase This Light (2007), became their highest charting album, peaking at number five on the Billboard 200.
Discography:
1994 - Jimmy Eat World
1996 - Static Prevails
1999 - Clarity
2001 - Bleed American
2004 - Futures
2007 - Chase This Light
2010 - Invented
2013 - Damage
2016 - Integrity Blues
2019 - Surviving
Band members:
Jim Adkins – vocals, guitar
Zach Lind – drums
Tom Linton – guitar, vocals
Rick Burch – bass
http://www.jimmyeatworld.com/.
12.23.95
Jimmy Eat World Lyrics
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I didn't mean to leave you all alone
I didn't know what to say
I didn't know what to say
I didn't mean to leave you hanging on
I didn't mean to leave you all alone
I didn't know what to say
Merry Christmas, baby
(Merry Christmas, baby)
Merry Christmas, baby
(Merry Christmas, baby)
Merry Christmas, baby
(Merry Christmas, baby)
Merry Christmas
, baby is a song by American rock band Jimmy Eat World. The song is about a couple who broke up on December 23rd, 1995, hence the title. The lyrics revolve around the feelings of guilt and regret the singer feels towards his former lover about leaving her alone without any explanation. The repetition of the phrase "I didn't mean to leave you hanging on, I didn't mean to leave you all alone, I didn't know what to say" emphasizes the singer's feelings of confusion and uncertainty about their relationship.
The chorus is a contrast to the somber tones of the verses, with the band wishing the lover a Merry Christmas. The use of the word "baby" in the chorus makes it feel personal, as if the singer is directing it to his former lover. The repetition of the chorus intensifies the emotions and makes it clear that the singer's love for his former lover hasn't faded away.
Overall, Jimmy Eat World's 12.23.95 is a reflective song that beautifully captures the emotions of a difficult breakup during the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
I didn't mean to leave you hanging on
An apology by the singer to his loved one for leaving them hanging without any explanation
I didn't mean to leave you all alone
A sincere admission of regret for leaving their partner alone in a difficult situation
I didn't know what to say
An acknowledgement of the singer's inability to find the right words to say to their loved one in that situation
Merry Christmas, baby
A heartfelt wish for Christmas, which may symbolize a desire to reconcile and make things right with their partner
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JAMES CHRISTOPHER ADKINS, RICHARD E BURCH, THOMAS DARRELL LINTON, ZACHARY MICHEL LIND
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@ilyfrankh
Fun fact, 2023 is a repeat of 1995's calendar.
"This card, postmarked December 23.
The caption reads:"How does he do it?"
Ms. too bad he treats me like I'm dead.
Nothing works to make this easy.
No more lies.
The ones we live will work just fine.
So pick up the pieces.
Start again, start over Tuesday morning."
~Jimmy Eat World - Christmas Card
Merry Christmas.
@jargon999
Damn I remember this album coming out. Their best one by far
@Skipntosh
My bday is 12.23.85, so I listen to this every year in my bday. Merry Christmas baby, wherever you are. 💜
@netscape82
25 years that mark one of the (if not) greatest modern Christmas song of our time.
@Skipntosh
@netscape82 agreed! Wow, time flies!
@xmarkhimselfx
Happy birthday
@kyrun49
Happy birthday
@ce7406
ugh so beautiful 😭
@TheJetsetMike
I come back to this song every year ❤️
Happy 12.23.19
@yrantiquebrand
man this album is so fucking underrated.
@idlekind
One of my favorites! 😍😍😍