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Jenny Andrew & Me
Lilys Lyrics
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Be careful what you think, I can read your mind
And he knows that it's cold outside
But just because you have a car - that doesn't mean you've gotta give him a ride
And he knows
That she knows
It's a small car with no place to hide
Being here
Swilling drinks at the storm outside
Okay, you shade the sun, but you can't make it shine
And three's a magic number if you don't mind
And he knows that it's cold outside
But just because you've got a car it doesn't mean you've gotta give him a ride
And he knows
That she knows
It's a small car with no place to hide
It feels weird
Being here
Swilling drinks at the storm outside
It's just because you have a car, it's just because you have a car . . . . .
repeat, repeat, repeat
The lyrics to Lily's song "Jenny Andrew & Me" tell a story of a conversation that needs to happen between two people, Jenny and the singer. Jenny is warned to be careful with her thoughts, because the singer can read her mind. The mention of a car becomes a metaphor for control and power, as the singer emphasizes to Jenny that just because she has a car, she doesn't have to give someone a ride. There's an underlying tension between the two characters and an unease with their surroundings, as they are drinking inside while a storm rages outside.
The lyrics suggest a power struggle, where the singer is warning Jenny against giving up control. The metaphor of the car could represent different things to different listeners - perhaps it represents financial stability or social status. The line "you shade the sun, but you can't make it shine" suggests that there are some things that are beyond our control, and we should focus on what we do have control over. The repetition of the phrase "it's just because you have a car" at the end of the song implies that this message is something the singer wants Jenny to internalize.
Line by Line Meaning
Jenny, we need to talk about the car
I want to discuss with you about the car
Be careful what you think, I can read your mind
Be mindful of your thoughts since I can read them
And he knows that it's cold outside
He is aware of the fact that it's cold outside
But just because you have a car - that doesn't mean you've gotta give him a ride
Owning a car doesn't mandate giving somebody a ride
And he knows
He is already aware
That she knows
It's understood that she knows
It's a small car with no place to hide
It's a tiny car with no room to hide
It feels weird
It seems strange
Being here
Existing in this place
Swilling drinks at the storm outside
Drinking and experiencing the storm
Okay, you shade the sun, but you can't make it shine
You can block the sun, but not make it shine
And three's a magic number if you don't mind
The number three can be magical if you don't object
It's just because you have a car, it's just because you have a car . . . . .
It's only because you own a car, it's only because you own a car...
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: KURT KARGAR HEASLEY
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