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Badge Of Honor
Jupiter Sunrise Lyrics

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Of my two best stories you're the one that I don't tell
So don't worry, Josephina, you know that your secret's safe with me
Oh, the mystery that surrounds you couldn't hide your heart of gold
'Cause you're so beautiful and shy and true
And I'm the only one you told.

Whoah, Josephina, you know your secret's safe with me
I think we can help each other...

But you're so quiet when you're talkin', I think your body tells me more
The way your eyes ask, "can I tell him?"
Your ankles say, "walk with me awhile"
Oh, it starts with pins-and-needles moving through your head down to your toes
Then you feel you start to float away.. and I'm the only one who knows.

I admit I'm fascinated
I wear your secret, Josephina, like a sacred badge of honor
Do you believe me?

You know you can trust me
I need your secret, Josephina

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Badge of Honor" by Jupiter Sunrise focus on a character named Josephina who keeps a secret that only the singer, the singer of the song, knows. The song is an invitation for Josephina to share her secret and to trust the singer with it. The first verse highlights the mystery surrounding Josephina and her kind heart. The singer acknowledges that her story is one of his two best stories but keeps it a secret to protect her. The chorus repeats the idea that the singer can be trusted with Josephina's secret.

In the second verse, the singer observes how Josephina communicates her desire to share her secret with him through body language. He notices her shyness, and her reluctance to speak, and her invitation for him to walk with her for a while. He describes how the sensation of floating affects her once she starts to reveal her story.

The song ends on a plea from the singer for Josephina to share her secret, to trust him with it. He confesses that he is fascinated by her and that he considers her secret a badge of honor.

Overall, "Badge of Honor" is a song about trust, vulnerability, and the weight of keeping secrets. It is an invitation to share and trust and an acknowledgment of the beauty of kind souls who keep their secrets safe.

Line by Line Meaning

Of my two best stories you're the one that I don't tell
Hey Josephina, even though we're close, there's one thing that I haven't shared with you yet

So don't worry, Josephina, you know that your secret's safe with me
But don't worry, I can keep a secret and I won't tell anyone without your permission

Oh, the mystery that surrounds you couldn't hide your heart of gold
You have an air of mystery around you, but I know that you have a heart of gold hiding in there

'Cause you're so beautiful and shy and true
You are a beautiful, shy and honest person, and that's what makes you special

And I'm the only one you told.
You trust me so much that I'm the only one who knows your secret

Whoah, Josephina, you know your secret's safe with me
I just want to remind you that I can be trusted and I won't spill the beans

I think we can help each other...
I believe that we can support each other and maybe overcome our struggles together

But you're so quiet when you're talkin', I think your body tells me more
Even though you don't say much, your body language gives me clues about how you're feeling

The way your eyes ask, "can I tell him?"
I can see in your eyes that you're debating whether or not to tell me your secret

Your ankles say, "walk with me awhile"
Your feet and body posture suggest that you want to take a walk together and talk more

Oh, it starts with pins-and-needles moving through your head down to your toes
The thought of sharing your secret creates a tingling sensation that spreads throughout your body

Then you feel you start to float away.. and I'm the only one who knows.
As you begin to share your secret, you might feel like you're floating away from reality, but I'm here to ground you

I admit I'm fascinated
I have to confess that I'm intrigued by your secret and I'm curious to learn more

I wear your secret, Josephina, like a sacred badge of honor
I want you to know that I take your secret seriously and I will honor our trust by keeping it safe

Do you believe me?
I hope that you can trust me and believe that I won't betray your confidence

You know you can trust me
I want to reassure you that I'm a trustworthy friend who will keep your secret safe

I need your secret, Josephina
I don't just want to know your secret out of curiosity, but because I care about you and want to help you with whatever you're going through

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