Jaded
Maggi Pierce And E.J Lyrics
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just like every other girl I've ever dated
I should've known by the way she operated
That I'd be jaded
When I first met her I was elated
When I held her hand romantic words were traded
But our love faded... disintegrated and now I'm jaded
As a virgin she masqueraded
Four weeks I waited (but we never made it)
And now I'm Jaded (We're going to make it after all!)
She left me jaded... jaded
Just like every other girl I've ever dated
I should have known by the way she operated
I should have read the signs and what they indicated
I should have known I'd feel disgusted and degraded
But now I'm jadedddddddddddddddddddd
The song "Jaded" by Maggi Pierce and E.J is a story of a guy who has been left heartbroken and disillusioned by yet another failed relationship. The lyrics are a reflection of his disappointment and anger towards the girl who he claims has left him jaded just like every other girl he has dated. He notes that his initial excitement upon meeting her and beginning their relationship quickly faded away into nothingness, leaving him emotionally scarred.
The singer seems to be reflecting on the signs he missed or ignored, indicating that the girl was not what she appeared to be. He describes her as having masqueraded as a virgin, a comparison to the perfect Hollywood actresses of the past, Mary Tyler Moore and Doris Day, but this was not the real case. He waited for four weeks for their relationship to progress, but it didn't, and they never made it. Despite his hopes, he is now cynical and disillusioned, acknowledging that he should have read the signs that indicated that he was destined for heartbreak and disappointment.
The song is a testament to the pain of heartbreak and the difficulty of trusting again after being hurt. The lyrics tell a relatable story of love gone wrong and the complex emotions that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
She left me jaded... jaded
The singer's ex-girlfriend has left him feeling emotionally exhausted and disillusioned.
Just like every other girl I've ever dated
The singer has a pattern of dating women who ultimately disappoint him, leading to his jaded state.
I should've known by the way she operated
The singer recognizes that there were warning signs that his ex-girlfriend was not genuine, but he ignored his instincts.
That I'd be jaded
The artist had a premonition that this relationship would lead to his jaded state.
When I first met her I was elated
Initially, the artist was very happy and excited to have met his ex-girlfriend.
When I held her hand romantic words were traded
There was a strong romantic and intimate connection between the singer and his ex-girlfriend in the beginning of their relationship.
But our love faded... disintegrated and now I'm jaded
Despite the promising start, the relationship ultimately fell apart, leading to the singer's jaded feelings.
As a virgin she masqueraded
The artist's ex-girlfriend pretended to be a virgin, but was not truthful about her sexual experience.
Just like Mary Tyler Moore and Doris Day did
The artist references famous actresses who portrayed virginal characters, implying that his ex-girlfriend was putting on an act.
Four weeks I waited (but we never made it)
The couple attempted to have sex, but were not successful after waiting for several weeks.
And now I'm Jaded (We're going to make it after all!)
The singer acknowledges that he is in a negative emotional state, but adds a playful and sarcastic reference to a popular TV show, indicating that he still has a sense of humor about the situation.
I should have read the signs and what they indicated
Reflecting back on his relationship, the artist realizes that he should have paid attention to the warning signs about his ex-girlfriend's behavior.
I should have known I'd feel disgusted and degraded
The singer now understands that his ex-girlfriend's actions made him feel disrespected and deflated.
But now I'm jadedddddddddddddddddddd
The final line reinforces the singer's jaded state and serves as a dramatic conclusion to the song.
Contributed by Carson N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lebonfrank
I absolutely love this song. Would have never heard it if not for Pandora. I thank Pandora all of the time for introducing to me to new music I can love.
@nathanhoward657
Hear Hear! found so much good indie and bluegrass on there the last couple weeks, the kind of stuff that never hits the radio
@alexandrecgp
Nathan Howard
Any recommendations for a fellow indie and bluegrass fan?
@74artgrrl
+Alexandre Costa I'd recommend Chris McDermott "even the devil gets right someday" this is in my top 10. I got plenty more, if you like this reply to me and I'll give you more like it.
@74artgrrl
+edith bunker one more in my top 10 is from Theater of fire "woo hoo" is the title on YouTube but the song is actually titled "I heard about you"
@74artgrrl
+edith bunker check those two out and respond, if you like either of them.
@74artgrrl
This is extremely under appreciated. Wish more people heard this gem.
@osnapitzem
This needs to become popular
@4myfoxcreative473
LOVE this song!!!
@blindedbadger19
The first time I heard this song was on my gogobordello radio station on pandora