Jen
Jimmy Eat World Lyrics


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Jen, don't be scared, no don't be shy
You used to do this all the time
You know it, Jen
Jen, we could be happy now
So jet across the coast and country

Jen, and sometimes Jennifer
You think for too long then your chance is gone
The choice we're meant to make
Is one we'll never take
All you have to do is say

Jen, no don't be scared, don't be shy
You know you used to do this all the time
Yeah, yeah, you know it Jen
It's you and me
What could that mean?
You can't pretend we're only friends then walk away

Jen, I think you're tryin just a little hard
Acting like something that you're not
Jen, I wanna make you feel the way you should
You have to let things go to keep them close
What we do today
Already has an end
It's anything but a mistake

Jen, don't be scared no, don't be shy
We used to do this all the time
yeah, yeah, you know it Jen
it's you and me what could that mean?
We can't pretend we're only friends
then walk away.

No one's looking now
Take a chance come now
You could do anything you want.

Jen, put your arms around someone soft
Take it as it comes, trust your heart
Trust me, you know it Jen.

Put your arms around someone soft
Take it as it comes, trust your heart
Trust me, you know it Jen.

Put your arms around someone soft
Take it as it comes, trust your heart




Trust me, trust you heart, trust me
you know it Jen.

Overall Meaning

The song Jen by Jimmy Eat World is about a person named Jen who is hesitant and scared when it comes to taking chances and making important decisions. The lyrics encourage Jen to let go of her fear and trust her heart when it comes to making choices. The song is a conversation between the singer and Jen, where he is trying to convince her to take a chance and not walk away from their relationship.


The singer is trying to make Jen see that they could be happy together if she let go of her hesitation and fear. He reminisces about how she used to take chances and try new things all the time, hinting at a lost sense of adventure that he feels should be rekindled. He goes on to tell her that they cannot pretend to be only friends and then walk away, hinting at a possible romantic relationship that has been ignored.


The lyrics suggest that Jen is overthinking things and that she might miss out on her chance for happiness if she continues on this path. The song culminates in a call to action where the singer urges Jen to take a chance and trust her heart when it comes to making decisions.


Line by Line Meaning

Jen, don't be scared, no don't be shy
Assuring Jen not to be scared or shy


You used to do this all the time
Reminiscing Jen's past experience with it


You know it, Jen
Encouraging Jen and showing confidence in her


Jen, we could be happy now
Highlighting the potential for happiness between them


So jet across the coast and country
Suggesting they take a trip together for a fresh start


Jen, and sometimes Jennifer
Using Jen's full name for emphasis


You think for too long then your chance is gone
Warning Jen not to overthink things or she may miss her chance


The choice we're meant to make
Highlighting the significance of their decision


Is one we'll never take
Implies that they may not ever make the final decision


All you have to do is say
Encouraging Jen to voice her opinion


Yeah, yeah, you know it Jen
Reinforcing the confidence and faith in Jen


It's you and me
Making it clear that they are in this together


What could that mean?
Questioning the possibilities of their relationship


You can't pretend we're only friends then walk away
Making it clear that they can't ignore their feelings and pretend it's just friendship


Jen, I think you're tryin' just a little hard
Pointing out that Jen is putting in a lot of effort


Acting like something that you're not
Implying that Jen is trying to change herself


Jen, I wanna make you feel the way you should
Expressing a desire to make Jen feel happy and fulfilled


You have to let things go to keep them close
Highlighting the need for letting go of fears to build a strong relationship


What we do today
Emphasizing the importance of their present actions


Already has an end
Stressing the fact that all things must come to an end eventually


It's anything but a mistake
Emphasizing that their decision is not a mistake


No one's looking now
Suggesting they can be themselves without judgment


Take a chance come now
Encouraging Jen to take a chance on their relationship


You could do anything you want.
Implying that their relationship has potential to be great


Put your arms around someone soft
Encouraging Jen to be physically intimate


Trust your heart
Advising Jen to listen to what her heart tells her


Trust me, you know it Jen.
Reinforcing the relationship and their trust for each other


Trust me, trust your heart, trust me
Emphasizing the theme of trust in their relationship


You know it Jen.
Reinforcing the idea that Jen knows what she wants




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JAMES CHRISTOPHER ADKINS, RICHARD E BURCH, THOMAS DARRELL LINTON, ZACHARY MICHEL LIND

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Comments from YouTube:

BrendanVlogs4You

"We could do anything you waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaant....."

Later used on 'All The Way (Stay)', the first single off of their 10th studio album, "Surviving".

Jonathan Gonsalves

Yes! I noticed that too

LloyD Letherman

I forgot about this song !!!

Banjobeans

I can't believe I didn't notice this!!

Alex

Futures is the best album!

Jesus Gomez

I remembered this song today for some reason.

meow !

same

SkySplitterInk

This sounds so much like Weezer I love it!

Adrian Jaworski

why isn't this song on album?

Kevin Connor

They left it off because they thought it sounded too much like the song "Pop Goes the World" by Men Without Hats. And the melodies do sound awfully similar.

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