Casey
Jupiter Sunrise Lyrics
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The hem of my sweater was just a couple of threads and when it
Started to unravel you twirled them in your hand
Casey, hold my hand again when I can't turn away
I'm longing for innocence, but now we know our age
Down at the mummers' play you brought your camera
I saw myself just as I was when I lived life a little more each day
Doin' everythin' I was doin' more fearlessly
Now we know..
Casey hold my hand again when I can't turn away
I'm longing for innocence, but you're too young for me
The song "Casey" by Jupiter Sunrise is a tale of longing, regret and the complexities of relationships. The singer in the song is struggling with being alone, and Casey provides comfort and companionship during difficult times. The imagery used in the opening lines of the song, "Casey caught my sleeve when it was hard for me to be alone, the hem of my sweater was just a couple of threads and when it started to unravel you twirled them in your hand," suggests a vulnerability on the part of the singer, and a willingness to open up to another person.
The song also grapples with the theme of aging and the loss of innocence. The line "I'm longing for innocence, but now we know our age" suggests a desire to return to a time when things were simpler and life was less complicated. However, the realization that time has passed and they can never go back to that state of innocence brings a bittersweet quality to the song. The singer also seems torn between their desire for companionship and their awareness of the age difference between them and Casey, which is hinted at in the final line of the song, "I'm longing for innocence, but you're too young for me."
Overall, the lyrics of "Casey" are deeply introspective and reflect on the complexities of human emotions and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Casey caught my sleeve when it was hard for me to be alone
When I was struggling to be alone, Casey was there for me and caught my sleeve, indicating their support.
The hem of my sweater was just a couple of threads and when it started to unravel you twirled them in your hand
My clothes were tattered and falling apart but Casey helped me by twirling the threads in their hand, showing that they cared about even the small things in my life.
Casey, hold my hand again when I can't turn away
When I can't resist temptation, please help me by holding my hand like you did before.
I'm longing for innocence, but now we know our age
Even though I want to go back to a simpler time of innocence, we both know that we have grown up and can't go back to that time.
Down at the mummers' play you brought your camera
When we went to the mummers' play, Casey brought their camera to capture the moment and make it last forever.
You turned to me and then I saw my reflection
When Casey turned towards me, I saw myself reflected in their eyes and was able to see myself more clearly.
I saw myself just as I was when I lived life a little more each day doin' everythin' I was doin' more fearlessly
When I saw myself in Casey's reflection, I remembered a time when I was living life to the fullest with no fear, and I felt nostalgic for that time.
Casey hold my hand again when I can't turn away
When I need help staying on the right track, please hold my hand like you did before.
I'm longing for innocence, but you're too young for me
Even though I want to go back to a simpler, more innocent time, Casey is too young for me to rely on them for that kind of support.
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