Jonah
Major Parkinson Lyrics

in heaven everyone loves you
This line speaks to how in the afterlife, people are cherished and celebrated unconditionally.

in heaven nobody knows you
While loved in heaven, people don't really know you for who you are, as there's no way for them to truly understand your true character.

but I do
The singer claims to be one of the few people who truly knows someone deeply and intimately, potentially referring to a friend or loved one.

I dreamt I was a beautiful boy sleeping in a womb of an animal
This line talks about a dream where the artist envisions himself as a beautiful yet vulnerable being within the womb of a more powerful animal.

clutching the umbilical chord my body was the map of America
This line could speak to the idea that the artist sees themselves as integral to America's identity or could represent the idea that they feel the weight of their heritage and lineage.

they blessed me with these beautiful hands and fingers but my belly was a bag full of chemicals
The singer has physical attributes that are admired or appreciated by others, yet they also feel weighed down emotionally by things that are out of their control, potentially related to mental health or personal struggles.

so they decorated all of the walls with mirrors now everybody waits for the miracle
In this line, the singer suggests that others are waiting for something to happen, while the repetition of mirrors could speak to themes of self-reflection and introspection or a sense of narcissism.

in heaven there was nothing at all just the cauliflower shade of an atom bomb
This line describes an empty or desolate state in the afterlife with haunting imagery of war and destruction.

fumbling away in the dark with silver hooves and satelittes
This line is somewhat ambiguous, but it potentially relates to themes of isolation or feeling lost.

I saw the battleships down by the river and the fireworks a cemetary on New Year's Eve when we dressed up like animals
This is perhaps one of the more surreal lines, describing a strange yet vivid memory of battleships, fireworks, and dressing up like animals on New Year's Eve in a cemetery.

his name was Jonah he was the best friend I ever had and I remember his rifle and his diploma and the day that he said he was going to be the king of the world
This section describes a specific person named Jonah who was important to the singer. They remember specific details about him, including his rifle and diploma, as well as a time when he expressed grand ambitions.

he was a loner but the radio said he was going to be the king of the world
Despite being a solitary figure, Jonah was talked up on the radio and held as an example of greatness, something that may have affected his own ego and led to his actions.

his name was Jonah he was the best friend I ever had
Once again, the singer emphasizes the importance of Jonah in their life, making it clear how significant their relationship was.