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
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In the Same Room
Jimmy Eat World Lyrics
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You always wrote for me, ego.
Risk worth taking risk worth leaving.
Seems I'm still afraid to promise.
Too big to stop too big to hold on to.
Trade up for the fast ride.
Trade your friends.
Train passes us.
Cancel plans, cancel them all.
Check your breath for cold and hold on.
Please hold on.
No pictures left to burn good-bye to.
The smell of ash and white walls blank.
Phase passes us.
Horizontal lines and button up.
The drawers of paper all say one thing.
Like music boxes custom made.
Time passes us.
Don't move.
Be still.
Be silent.
The song 'In the Same Room' by Jimmy Eat World explores the feelings of fear, uncertainty and the desire for change in a relationship. The opening lines "Fingers in, listen what voices say. You always wrote for me, ego" suggests that the singer is struggling to listen to their own intuition due to their ego or pride. They are aware of the voices around them, but don't want to admit that they may need to change direction.
The next line "Risk worth taking risk worth leaving" highlights the internal conflict the singer is facing. They acknowledge that taking risks can lead to both positive and negative outcomes, but they are still afraid to make a promise or commitment. The lines "Too big to stop too big to hold on to. Trade up for the fast ride. Trade your friends. Train passes us" suggest that the singer is aware of the consequences of their actions but feels like they have no choice but to move forward.
The following lines describe a sense of isolation and distance from others. "Pulling your teeth you push away. Cancel plans, cancel them all" suggests that the singer is pushing people away and sabotaging their own plans. However, the final plea "Please hold on" shows that they are aware that their actions may hurt those around them and they are asking for forgiveness or understanding.
Overall, the song appears to be about the challenges of making important decisions and taking risks in a relationship. The singer is aware of the potential consequences but is struggling to find the courage to make a commitment or take action.
Line by Line Meaning
Fingers in, listen what voices say.
Listen closely to the subtle messages being conveyed.
You always wrote for me, ego.
Your writing was done solely for your own ego.
Risk worth taking risk worth leaving.
The risk of leaving is just as worthy as the risk of taking a chance.
Seems I'm still afraid to promise.
Despite everything, there is still a fear of commitment.
Too big to stop too big to hold on to.
The situation is too complex to either let go of or hold onto.
Trade up for the fast ride.
Trade the stability of the past for the excitement of the present.
Trade your friends.
Sacrifice friendships for other gains.
Train passes us.
We are being left behind as things continue to progress and move on.
Pulling your teeth you push away.
You're struggling internally to reject something despite wanting it.
Cancel plans, cancel them all.
Reject all plans and commitments without discrimination.
Check your breath for cold and hold on.
Keep a watchful eye on things and don't let them slip away.
Please hold on.
A plea to keep holding onto hope.
No pictures left to burn good-bye to.
There are no more memories left to be rid of and so, it's time to say goodbye.
The smell of ash and white walls blank.
The remnants of what once existed are represented in a way that is empty and sterile.
Phase passes us.
Each phase in life passes us by and cannot be held onto forever.
Horizontal lines and button up.
Conformity in dress and behavior is being upheld.
The drawers of paper all say one thing.
The writings are all the same and lack substance.
Like music boxes custom made.
Each experience is unique and like a custom-made music box, it plays its own tune.
Time passes us.
Time continues to tick by and we are unable to keep it from doing so.
Don't move.Be still.Be silent.
Embrace the stillness and silence in moments of peace.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JAMES CHRISTOPHER ADKINS, RICHARD E BURCH, THOMAS DARRELL LINTON, ZACHARY MICHEL LIND
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