The Book
Kelley James Lyrics
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Not something I would tell my friends
It’s not something I want you, to know about me
But I’ll break down my addiction, so you can see
Into my life, just so you can see
It’s so hard for me to say – so hard
You know I’m addicted to The Book
So many hours I have spent
You know I’m addicted to The Book
I could look at all
Nine hundred seventy two pictures
I could blow it off
Like it I didn’t care about that dude in that picture tagged with you
But I do, I hate to admit this, I clicked his profile too
And now I’m clowning on his trucker hat
I can’t believe you’d hang out with that
I thought your status said you’re single
He’s kissing on your ear girl
I play it off like the book is not my style
Then I’ll go and spend the next forty minutes
Moving on to a new profile
I mean I swear on my life that I’ve tried to tone it down
I mean I keep looking at the people from my hometown
Sitting there not trying to be mean
But damn dude got fat from my 6th grade soccer team
It’s my dream to spend all day laptop out clicking away
What more can I say
I understand it comes and goes these phases always pass
They let us know it’s just trend and ask how’s it gonna last
I don’t know and I don’t care, but hope it's gonna stay
They don’t understand, I just need it every day
In Kelley James's song The Book, he confesses his addiction to Facebook, which is not something he is proud of or wants to share with his friends. He admits to spending countless hours stalking his friends' profiles and scrolling through pictures. He even goes as far as clicking on tagged pictures of other people just to see who they are and to make fun of them. James portrays himself as someone who tries to deny his addiction to Facebook, but in reality, it's his dream to spend all day clicking away on his laptop.
The lyrics go deeper to show the negative effects of his addiction. James notes how he always feels the need to check his newsfeed and get updates on what his friends are doing. He even feels compelled to criticize what people are wearing or who they are hanging out with. James shows the audience that his addiction has gotten to a point where he is essentially living his life through Facebook, and he can't go a day without it.
In conclusion, Kelley James's "The Book" is a relatable confession about how social media addiction can take over one's life. It shows the extent of how we can become reliant on these platforms, and they can control how we interact with the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
It’s not something I’m proud of
I'm ashamed of my addiction to The Book
Not something I would tell my friends
I keep my addiction to The Book a secret from my friends
It’s not something I want you, to know about me
I don't want anyone to know about my addiction to The Book
But I’ll break down my addiction, so you can see
I'll confess my addiction to The Book to you
Into my life, just so you can see
I'll give you a glimpse into my life to show you my addiction to The Book
It’s so hard for me to say – so hard
It's difficult for me to admit to my addiction to The Book
You know I’m addicted to The Book
I'm telling you, I'm addicted to The Book
So many hours I have spent
I've spent countless hours on The Book
Stalking all my friends
I stalk all my friends on The Book
I could look at all
I have the ability to look at all
Nine hundred seventy two pictures
972 pictures
I could blow it off
I could ignore it
Like it I didn’t care about that dude in that picture tagged with you
I try to act like I don't care about the guy in the picture you're tagged in
But I do, I hate to admit this, I clicked his profile too
I do care and I clicked on his profile
And now I’m clowning on his trucker hat
I'm making fun of his trucker hat
I can’t believe you’d hang out with that
I'm surprised you'd hang out with him
I thought your status said you’re single
I thought you were single according to your status
He’s kissing on your ear girl
He's kissing on your ear, girl
I play it off like the book is not my style
I pretend that The Book is not my thing
Then I’ll go and spend the next forty minutes
Then I'll spend the next 40 minutes
Moving on to a new profile
Moving on to a different profile
I mean I swear on my life that I’ve tried to tone it down
I've tried to reduce my time on The Book
I mean I keep looking at the people from my hometown
I keep looking at people from my hometown
Sitting there not trying to be mean
Not meaning to be mean
But damn dude got fat from my 6th grade soccer team
Wow, that guy from my 6th grade soccer team got really fat
It’s my dream to spend all day laptop out clicking away
My dream is to spend all day on my laptop, clicking away on The Book
What more can I say
There's nothing more to say
I understand it comes and goes these phases always pass
I know that these phases come and go, and they always pass
They let us know it’s just trend and ask how’s it gonna last
People tell us it's just a trend and question its longevity
I don’t know and I don’t care, but hope it's gonna stay
I don't know the future of The Book, but I hope it stays
They don’t understand, I just need it every day
Others don't understand that I need to use The Book every day
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Evan T
I hope Jay and James reconnect. These classic Jay’s Analysis interviews, lectures, and discussions are the real treasure.
Justin Finch
Why is this man not being brought back onto the channel? This is the best podcast I have heard on this channel so far.
Dana S
Another amazing edition to the Jay files!
😍 love it. How do you say so consistently dope?
Anthony E
Woah. Just realized how old this is when Jay said that he is not Eastern Orthodox...
FrJohnBrownSJ
Thank you for this. It was interesting and insightful.
stickymarx
Hi there, Father Brown, when I 1st. began school in the Roman Catholic Education System..you had to be at least Catholic..tho' due to the influx of Eastern Europeans that includedi the Polish, who were fleeing Stalin, to who they were left to their fate! At the end of WW2!
However, back then Mass was always said in Latin & thererfore , none of those who came, had to learn English to 'participate' in the Mass! Another aspect of my early 'exposure' to Latin..& as I was a good 'soprano'..& my Parish Priest even thought me 'talented'! I don't know how true that was But it did mean I was often 'required', even taken out of class! To 'sing' at Weddings & Funerals, the usual songs relevant to the occasion & included 'Arias' from the 'various' Classical Composer's including Mozart..& his Mass in C..still 'moves' me! Tallis, however? Is my all-time 'Fave Rave'!
But, thru' my learning of 'extra' Latin? I was never misled by the 'Queen's English' translation? Given for Royalty's 'Dieu et Mon Droit'! Which means..or so we are told..something like 'By God's Grace, I (the Monarchy!) Will Do 'Right'..? Whilst they really mean? They have a 'Divine Right to Rule' & not 'through' God! But..as Gods! So..if i'm ever asked..'how big my God is'? I say that if? I could tell you that? Then, that God! Wouldn't be 'my God'! Hah!
Lurve n Peas to you Father! x
Francisco Vasquez
Fr. John Brown S.J. Are you part of the Neocatechumenal way
Duke of Earl
Bit of retro Jay and fren. Convo lasted well.