Jukebox
Mad Apple Circus Lyrics
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Oh it comes as no surprise your passion faded away
I see beginning when you clearly see the end
So why do you never party like it's 2005 again
Gotta gotta get yourself some happiness but not through wealth
Number be the attitude for the life of certitude
You need to see it through the eyes of your friends
Cos the ones who knew you from the start
Oh I got myself a new ride
Well the story goes
And I've seen it a hundred times
You put your Jukebox on but they never let you play any songs
And I've seen it a hundred times
Oh I got myself a new ride
Well the story goes
Try reading between the lines
You put your Jukebox on but they never let you play any songs
Gone are the days when we'd stick it to the man
Doesn't mean you have to hide away a hole in the ground
This new beginning's gonna tear your self away
This time ain't unconditional
Be careful how you play this game
Love won't buy this kid some food
It's ok cos my taxes do
Don't blame me for what I do
It's only pointing out the truth
You need to see it through the eyes of your friends
Cos the ones who knew you from the start
They know how this one's going to end
Oh I got myself a new ride
Well the story goes
And I've seen it a hundred times
You put your Jukebox on but they never let you play any songs
And I've seen it a hundred times
Oh I got myself a new ride
Well the story goes
Try reading between the lines
You put your Jukebox on but they never let you play any songs
I can see it in your eyes monkey man
Oh it comes as no surprise your passion faded away
I see beginning when you clearly see the end
So why do you never party like it's 2005 again
Gotta gotta get yourself some happiness but not through wealth
Number be the attitude for the life of certitude
This new beginning's gonna tear your self away
This time ain't unconditional
Be careful how you play this game
Love won't buy this kid some food
It's ok cos my taxes do
Don't blame me for what I do
It's only pointing out the truth
You need to see it through the eyes of your friends
Cos the ones who knew you from the start
They know how this one's going to end
Oh I got myself a new ride
Well the story goes
And I've seen it a hundred times
You put your Jukebox on but they never let you play any songs
And I've seen it a hundred times
Oh I got myself a new ride
Well the story goes
Try reading between the lines
You put your Jukebox on but they never let you play any songs
The lyrics of Mad Apple Circus's song "Jukebox" appear to be a warning against losing one's passion and happiness in life. The monkey man referred to in the first line seems to represent someone who has lost their spark and enthusiasm for life. The singer can see this fading passion in the monkey man's eyes, and they warning them that they need to find happiness, but not through wealth.
The lyrics suggest that there is a new beginning ahead, but it is essential to be careful how you play this game because this time ain't unconditional. The singer advises the listener to see things through the eyes of their friends as those who know them from the start will know how this one's going to end. The chorus refers to the frustration of putting one's Jukebox on, but they never let you play any songs, suggesting that the monkey man may have lost their ability to enjoy life fully.
Overall, the song appears to be a call to reconnect with one's passions and be mindful of how one lives their life. The Jukebox seems to represent the potential for enjoyment in life, but if we don't play the songs, we will miss out on the full experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see it in your eyes monkey man
I can tell that you're feeling out of touch with your passions and desires.
Oh it comes as no surprise your passion faded away
It's not shocking that you've lost your passion for life.
I see beginning when you clearly see the end
I see potential in new beginnings when all you see is the inevitable end.
So why do you never party like it's 2005 again
Why don't you embrace life with the same joy and carefree attitude you had in the past?
Gotta gotta get yourself some happiness but not through wealth
You need to find happiness in things beyond material wealth.
Number be the attitude for the life of certitude
Adopt an attitude of certainty and confidence in your life choices.
You need to see it through the eyes of your friends
Cos the ones who knew you from the start
They know how this one's going to end
Your true friends know you well and can offer helpful perspective on your life path.
Oh I got myself a new ride
Well the story goes
And I've seen it a hundred times
You put your Jukebox on but they never let you play any songs
I've seen this pattern repeated many times - you try to enjoy life with a new experience, but you can't seem to make it work.
Gone are the days when we'd stick it to the man
Doesn't mean you have to hide away a hole in the ground
We may not be as rebellious as we used to be, but that doesn't mean we should hide from the world.
This new beginning's gonna tear your self away
This time ain't unconditional
Be careful how you play this game
This fresh start may challenge you and requires caution and careful decision-making.
Love won't buy this kid some food
It's ok cos my taxes do
Don't blame me for what I do
It's only pointing out the truth
Love alone won't solve hunger and poverty - that's where social programs, supported by taxes, come in to play.
Try reading between the lines
You put your Jukebox on but they never let you play any songs
Look for deeper meaning in life rather than just trying to distract yourself with superficial entertainment.
Contributed by David Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bunnylittle4319
Lyric:
All around me are familiar faces
Worn out places, worn out faces
Bright and early for the daily races
Going nowhere, going nowhere
Their tears are filling up their glasses
No expression, no expression
Hide my head, I wanna drown my sorrow
No tomorrow, no tomorrow
And I find it kind of funny
I find it kind of sad
The dreams in which I'm dying
Are the best I've ever had
I find it hard to tell you
I find it hard to take
When people run in circles it's a very, very
Mad world, mad world
Children waiting for the day they feel good
Happy birthday, happy birthday
And I feel the way that every child should
Sit and listen, sit and listen
Went to school and I was very nervous
No one knew me, no one knew me
Hello, teacher! Tell me, what's my lesson?
Look right through me, look right through me
And I find it kind of funny
I find it kind of sad
The dreams in which I'm dying
Are the best I've ever had
I find it hard to tell you
I find it hard to take
When people run in circles it's a very, very
Mad world, mad world
Enlarging your world
Mad world
@sleuth2077
I love how she was perfectly hiding behind him in the beginning. So cute.
@ihateyouall7026
sleuth 2077 she 5'2 so it was probably easy
@dannyevans9012
She's adorable ❤️
@ArcticArsenal
I think she was in his pocket.
@algirdascici815
You forgot to say "SPOILER ALERT" :(
@MundMoriginal
So glad they didn't miss that opportunity!
@PatHaskell
The way he pulls his volume back when she joins in, to allow her to shine... just amazing!!!
@VortexMagus
This is one of my favorite parts. Puddles is a great front singer, but he's also generous enough to let Haley take the spotlight and take over the mic. It makes the contrast between his smooth, silky tenor and her striking, smokier tones even stronger.
@johnedlin2658
Yeah I was really excited when I found this. They are two of my absolute favorites to listen to and I knew them together would be good
@Noway00141
Pat Haskell yessss