Vocal Chords
Jr. Jr. Lyrics
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I was tired, out of gas
Talk about, taking breaks
Life's too short to play it safe
And in every way, you know I just want you to stay
Beats something else, you know i never worry about myself
And in every way, I know that you still want to stay
For awhile (for awhile)
I was stuck (I was stuck)
I'll admit I was short on luck
You were bright, like a new day
All my troubles, went away
And in every way you know I just want you to stay
Beats something else, you know I never worry about myself
And in every way, i know you still want to stay
And that's got to be the way it is
I am your love
There is no other voice
I want to hear but yours
Whispering vocal chords
In a dream that I had
I was cruel, I was truly mad
I woke up filled with fear
I went away, 'cause you were near
But in every way you know I just want you to say
Beats something else, you know I never think about myself
And in every way, I know that you still want to stay
And that's got to be, because I never even think of making it
In every way, you know I just want you to stay
And that's got to be the way it is.
The lyrics of Vocal Chords by Jr. Jr. depict a person who was once tired and out of gas, but then found someone who made all their troubles disappear. The singer talks about how they want this person to stay with them, and how they do not worry about themselves as long as that person remains by their side. They describe how there was a time they were stuck and short on luck, but the bright presence of this other person brought them out of that state. The lyrics seem to suggest that this other person is the singer's love, and they cannot imagine hearing any other voice than theirs.
The dream that the singer describes towards the end of the song adds a layer of complexity to the song's meaning. In the dream, the singer was "cruel" and "truly mad," which could suggest that they are afraid they will scare this person away with their own insecurities or emotional issues. However, the singer woke up filled with fear and went away because this other person was near. This could indicate that the singer recognizes that this other person is a positive force in their life, and they do not want to lose them.
Line by Line Meaning
There I was, it happened fast
I found myself in a situation that arose unexpectedly.
I was tired, out of gas
I was physically and emotionally drained.
Talk about, taking breaks
Taking time off to rest and recharge is important.
Life's too short to play it safe
One should take risks and live life without being overly cautious.
And in every way, you know I just want you to stay
I deeply desire your presence in my life.
Beats something else, you know i never worry about myself
Your presence in my life is more important to me than my own concerns or worries.
And in every way, I know that you still want to stay
I understand that you still desire to be with me.
And that's got to be the way it is
That is simply the truth of our situation.
For awhile (for awhile)
For a period of time.
I was stuck (I was stuck)
I was unable to move on or progress.
I'll admit I was short on luck
I had been facing unfortunate circumstances.
You were bright, like a new day
Your presence brought light and positivity into my life.
All my troubles, went away
My problems and worries disappeared.
I am your love
I am devoted to you.
There is no other voice
I only want to hear your voice.
I want to hear but yours
I value your voice over all others.
Whispering vocal chords
Your gentle voice brings comfort to me.
In a dream that I had
In a recent dream of mine.
I was cruel, I was truly mad
I was unkind and irrational in the dream.
I woke up filled with fear
I awakened with a sense of dread.
I went away, 'cause you were near
I distanced myself from you because of my irrational fear.
And in every way you know I just want you to say
I deeply desire your affirmation and commitment to me.
Beats something else, you know I never think about myself
Your needs and wants are more important to me than my own.
And that's got to be, because I never even think of making it
That is the way things must be, as I cannot imagine living without you.
And that's got to be the way it is
This is the reality of our situation.
In every way, you know I just want you to stay
I desire for you to remain in my life in every capacity.
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Nikki Davis
WOW. They're impressive live... This video just convinced me to be at their set at Lollapalooza. :)
pattyfromtoledo
I love this song and I love you guys and your music : )
pattyfromtoledo
love it!
bigdumbidiotguy
I love the fluttery guitar chord in the middle of the verses. I also like that they acknowledge it and love it themselves.
betoski
love these guys! <3
Exxxplosivo
This sounds really excellent
Fiona Nelson
praying that this video gets more views. These guys are great.
Le Owl
Love the guitar playin!
ChaseYoMonsteR
Amazing.
Josh Baber
Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr needs to be heard more!