The Entertainer
Jordan Sartor Lyrics
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Got me in a trap
I don't give a fuck
One step away from your own grave
That's where I will lay
(I am a slave to your fucking game)
I (I)
Made a big mistake
(Why)
Don't I know my place
You have the key straight to my heart
Which has been laced
But it's no big deal
It's no big deal
That I can't separate
Between what's fake or real
Soul's on fire
(I feel you coming after me)
For your desires
(Can't use my own eyes to see)
Sometimes, I put a bullet through my brain
Anything just to keep you entertained
These apparitions of my old ways
Are trading places
With new demons in my head
Familiar faces
(Familiar faces)
Familiar road
I have taken you before
Am I stranded here for life
Or do I have so much to explore
Familiar road
Oh, whatever did I do
For you to lure me in and keep me
Crawling back to you
Soul's on fire
(I feel you coming after me)
For your desires
(Can't use my own eyes to see)
Sometimes, I put a bullet through my brain
Anything just to keep you entertained
Anything just keep your little bitch ass
Entertained
Soul's on fire
(I feel you coming after me)
For your desires
(Can't use my own eyes to see)
Sometimes, I put a bullet through my brain
Anything just to keep you entertained
(Anything just to keep you entertained)
Anything just to keep you entertained
I'm so sick of being in your spotlight
I regret everything I've done
So imma break the fucking
Shackles that bind me
And head on over towards the rising sun
I'm not your entertainer anymore
Now entertain me
The lyrics of "The Entertainer" by Jordan Sartor revolve around themes of being trapped, feeling controlled, and the desperate measures one is willing to take just to keep someone else entertained. The song reflects on the power dynamics in a toxic relationship where one person holds the key to the other person's heart, manipulating and dictating their actions.
The first paragraph portrays a sense of being trapped and losing control. The singer doesn't care anymore and feels like they are one step away from their own grave. They acknowledge that they are a slave to the other person's game and have made a big mistake by not understanding their place in the relationship. The use of the phrase "if I keep playing this game" suggests that they recognize the destructive nature of this dynamic.
In the chorus, the singer tries to downplay the situation, telling themselves that it's no big deal that they can't differentiate between what's fake and real. This line suggests that the person has been manipulated and deceived so much that they struggle to distinguish between truth and falsehood. They are aware that their soul is on fire, feeling pursued by the other person's desires, which they cannot see for themselves.
The second verse introduces the concept of battling one's own demons. The singer acknowledges that their old ways are being replaced by new ones, indicating a constant struggle within themselves. The familiar road symbolizes returning to the same patterns and being unable to break free. They question if they are destined to be stuck in this cycle or if there is something more they can explore. The feeling of being lured and continuously drawn back to the other person creates a sense of helplessness.
In the final verse, the singer expresses their dissatisfaction with being in the spotlight and regrets their past actions. They decide to break free from the chains that bind them and move towards a brighter future symbolized by the rising sun. The concluding lines imply that the person no longer wants to be the other person's entertainer; they have had enough and now demand to be entertained instead, signifying a shift in power dynamics.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Entertainer" delve into the emotional turmoil of being controlled and manipulated in a toxic relationship. The singer expresses feelings of being trapped, struggling to differentiate reality from deception, and the desperate measures they are willing to take just to please the other person. The song also highlights the internal battle of breaking free from destructive patterns and reclaiming their own sense of self-worth.
Line by Line Meaning
(Anything just to keep you entertained)
I will do whatever it takes to keep you amused or satisfied.
Got me in a trap
I am trapped or ensnared by something.
I don't give a fuck
I don't care at all.
One step away from your own grave
I am dangerously close to causing my own destruction.
That's where I will lay
That's where I will end up or find myself.
If I keep playing this game
If I continue with this behavior or situation.
(I am a slave to your fucking game)
I am completely controlled or manipulated by your actions or choices.
I (I)
This is emphasizing the first-person perspective or self-awareness.
Made a big mistake
I have committed a significant error or wrong choice.
(Why)
This expresses confusion or questioning.
Don't I know my place
I am unaware of my proper position or role.
You have the key straight to my heart
You possess direct access to my deepest emotions or vulnerabilities.
Which has been laced
It has been tainted or contaminated in some way.
But it's no big deal
It is not a significant or important matter.
That I can't separate
I am unable to distinguish or differentiate.
Between what's fake or real
I struggle to discern what is genuine or authentic from what is false or artificial.
Soul's on fire
My soul is burning or consumed by intense emotions.
(I feel you coming after me)
I sense your pursuit or attack on me.
For your desires
To fulfill your wishes or wants.
(Can't use my own eyes to see)
I am unable to rely on my own perception or judgment.
Sometimes, I put a bullet through my brain
Occasionally, I harm myself or engage in destructive behavior.
These apparitions of my old ways
These mirages or manifestations of my past habits or actions.
Are trading places
They are exchanging positions or roles.
With new demons in my head
Now, I am haunted by different negative thoughts or influences.
Familiar faces
These are recognizable or known individuals.
(Familiar faces)
This line is repeated to emphasize the recurrence of familiar influences.
Familiar road
This is a path or journey that I have taken before.
I have taken you before
I have walked or traveled along this familiar road in the past.
Am I stranded here for life
Am I stuck or abandoned in this place indefinitely?
Or do I have so much to explore
Is there still a great deal for me to discover or experience?
Oh, whatever did I do
What actions or choices have I made?
For you to lure me in and keep me
To entice or attract me and then maintain control over me.
Crawling back to you
Returning to you, often in a vulnerable or submissive state.
I'm so sick of being in your spotlight
I strongly dislike being constantly under your attention or scrutiny.
I regret everything I've done
I feel remorse or sorrow for all of my past actions.
So imma break the fucking
I am going to completely shatter or destroy.
Shackles that bind me
The restraints or limitations that confine or control me.
And head on over towards the rising sun
I will move forward and embrace new opportunities or beginnings.
I'm not your entertainer anymore
I am no longer here to amuse or please you.
Now entertain me
Now it is your turn to captivate or interest me.
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Written by: Jordan Sartor
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