Jenny
MAINE Lyrics


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Before I go please know I'm trying
Trying to be a better man
Before I leave please don't get angry
Just dry your eyes and take my hand

I will make this right, oh I will try

Jenny, don't you cry
Close your eyes
Everything is gonna be alright
You're so young and still so free
Jenny, take my hand
Understand
I will try to be a better man
Without you there is no me
Jenny.

There is a boy
Inside me runnin'
From a man I've yet to meet
I see your space, it only scares me (I see your space, it only scares me)
I hope things change. eventually

I will make this right, oh I will try

Jenny, don't you cry
Close your eyes
Everything is gonna be alright
You're so young and so free
Jenny, take my hand
Understand
I will try to be a better man
Without you there is no me
Jenny.

I will make this right, oh I will try

Jenny, don't you cry
Close your eyes
Everything is gonna be alright
You're so young and so free
Jenny, take my hand
I understand
I will try to be a better man




Without you there is no me
Jenny.

Overall Meaning

The song "Jenny" by The Maine is a heartfelt promise of redemption and trying to be better for the singer's loved one. The lyrics speak to the idea that the singer acknowledges his flaws and faults but is taking steps towards improving himself. The lines "Before I go please know I'm trying / Trying to be a better man" establish this theme of self-improvement and the desire to make things right. He asks his loved one, Jenny, not to get angry and to trust him, as he takes her hand to comfort her.


The second verse mentions a boy running from the man he's yet to meet inside himself, which could allude to the singer's past mistakes and struggles. He sees "Jenny's space," but it only scares him, possibly meaning that the idea of losing her or hurting her scares him. The chorus repeats the promise of trying to be a better man for Jenny and without her, there is no him.


Overall, the lyrics of "Jenny" convey a sense of vulnerability and the desire for change. It speaks to the idea that no matter how flawed one may be, there is always the possibility of improving and making things right.


Line by Line Meaning

Before I go please know I'm trying
I want you to know that I am putting in effort before I depart.


Trying to be a better man
I am working hard to improve myself as a person.


Before I leave please don't get angry
I would appreciate it if you did not get upset when I leave.


Just dry your eyes and take my hand
Please do not cry and instead hold my hand as we part ways.


I will make this right, oh I will try
I am committed to making things better and will make every effort to do so.


Jenny, don't you cry
Jenny, I do not want you to shed tears over this.


Close your eyes
Please close your eyes for a moment and take a deep breath.


Everything is gonna be alright
Things will get better and everything will be alright in the end.


You're so young and still so free
You still have your youth and freedom to explore the world.


Jenny, take my hand
Jenny, please hold my hand and feel my support.


Understand
Please try to understand where I am coming from.


I will try to be a better man
I will do everything in my power to improve myself and be a better person.


Without you there is no me
You are an integral part of my life and without you, I am incomplete.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Kirua

Before I go
Please know I'm trying
Trying to be a better man
Before I leave
Please don't get angry
Just dry your eyes and take my hand

[Chorus]
I'll make this right
Oh, I will try
Jenny don't you cry
Close your eyes
Everything is going to be alright
You're so young and still so free
Jenny take my hand
Understand
I will try to be a better man
Without you there is no me
Jenny

There is a boy inside me running
From a man I've yet to meet
I see his face it only scares me
I hope things change eventually



All comments from YouTube:

Kirua

Before I go
Please know I'm trying
Trying to be a better man
Before I leave
Please don't get angry
Just dry your eyes and take my hand

[Chorus]
I'll make this right
Oh, I will try
Jenny don't you cry
Close your eyes
Everything is going to be alright
You're so young and still so free
Jenny take my hand
Understand
I will try to be a better man
Without you there is no me
Jenny

There is a boy inside me running
From a man I've yet to meet
I see his face it only scares me
I hope things change eventually

Rainara Vitória

Nunca vou superar essa música 💙

Jane Hobbs

I know it's written for John's mum, but I always find a strange amount of comfort in the lines 'don't you cry, everything is gonna be alright, you're so young and still so free' because they are true and we all have to remember that.

Andrea nguyen

They've grown up so much, and their music hasn't change! This is the sweetest song ever! Forever a Maineiac. <3

patrycja3366

Mogę słuchać tego w kółko ;) Świetna piosenka <3

Dowephill Mapagu

I LOVE THIS one of my favorites in the album

Suchada Kaewkanjana

I’m totally into this song!!! Thanks for good song.🤗

BIRAJ SHANKER SHRESTHA

I really love the lyrics of this song . THE MAINE you guyz are legendary.

Bridgett VanVoorst

Beautiful Song....Can't stop listening to it.

veronica pomposo

Even though he says don't cry... It still managed to make me cry

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