On March 7, 2017, Mom Jeans released a split EP with the Fresno-based band Graduating Life. It was during this period that Bart Thompson of Graduating Life and Meet Me in Montauk fame would become a guitarist for the band.
On October 6, 2017, Counter Intuitive Records released a split EP titled NOW That's What I Call Music Vol. 420, featuring music from Mom Jeans as well as the bands Pictures of Vernon and Prince Daddy & The Hyena.[1][2]
Also in October 2017, the band announced they had signed with SideOneDummy Records, and had plans to release their second album through the label in 2018. However, in a reddit post, Eric Butler confirmed that they would no longer be working with the label and instead continue to work with Counter Intuitive Records to release their second album.
The band's second full-length album, titled Puppy Love, was released on July 3, 2018 with Counter Intuitive Records, as well as a limited independent label run of the record and a select variant being put out by UK based label Big Scary Monsters.
In early 2019 the band began recording demos for a new LP as well as naming the album, which will be titled Sweet Tooth., following the departure of Gabriel Paganin. In fall of 2019 it was announced the band would be touring with Hobo Johnson, featuring guest bassist Billy Bouzos (owner of the Oakland-based indie label Slang Church) filling in for Sam Kless.
Anime Theme Song
Mom Jeans. Lyrics
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Throw me a lifeline // I might be a sinking ship that swam too close to the shoreline but you’re cliffside tore me up and I wound up capsized in no time //
‘Cause you’re always on my mind // I’ll always be the first in line //
Nervously pacing and anxiously waiting for answers to questions and frantic complaining // baby I’m sorry, don’t wanna be lonely // I’ll change if I have to, just want to be with you tonight //
One, two, three, four, sneak me in the back door // five, six, seven, eight, push me to a later date // one, two, three, four, you do not deserve more // five, six, seven, eight, I miss it the old way // one two three four, sneak me out the back door // five six seven eight, it was all a big mistake // I don’t trust what I can’t see and right now you do not see me //
Nervously pacing and anxiously waiting for answers to questions and frantic complaining // baby I’m sorry, don’t wanna be lonely // I’ll change if I have to, just want to be with you tonight //
The lyrics of "Anime Theme Song" by Mom Jeans. delve into the internal struggles and uncertainty within a relationship. The song opens with a plea for honesty and understanding, as the singer asks their partner to express their thoughts and feelings instead of avoiding them. The mention of turning red and pretending not to hear suggests a level of discomfort or avoidance in communication.
The next lines depict the singer feeling stuck in a repetitive pattern, always at their partner's beck and call. The metaphor of being trapped in a feedback loop symbolizes the feeling of being unable to break free from this cycle. The line "Throw me a lifeline // I might be a sinking ship that swam too close to the shoreline" conveys a sense of vulnerability and the consequences of their actions. The singer acknowledges that their actions have led to their own downfall in the relationship.
The chorus, "‘Cause you’re always on my mind // I’ll always be the first in line," showcases the singer's unwavering devotion and longing for their partner. Despite the difficulties they face, the singer's thoughts frequently revolve around their significant other, and they are willing to wait and prioritize their partner's needs above their own.
The second verse introduces a sense of desperation and anxiety. The singer is depicted as nervously pacing and anxiously waiting for answers and validation. The plea for companionship and fear of loneliness is apparent, as they express their willingness to change in order to be with their partner. The line "I'll change if I have to, just want to be with you tonight" highlights their desire for a connection and intimacy, even if it requires personal growth from their side.
The repeated chorus reinforces the singer's unwavering commitment and emotions towards their partner. The subsequent lines, presented in a counting pattern, depict a series of conflicting emotions. The singer alternates between feeling deceitful and wanting to escape the relationship, while also carrying a sense of regret and reminiscence for how things used to be. The final line, "I don't trust what I can't see and right now you do not see me," conveys a lack of visibility and acknowledgment from their partner, further fueling the singer's insecurity and frustration.
Overall, "Anime Theme Song" explores themes of longing, insecurity, and the complexities of maintaining a relationship in the face of communication barriers and emotional turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
Just tell me what the fuck you’re thinking
Please be honest and open with me about your thoughts and feelings
what goes on in your head when you start turning red and pretend that you can’t hear me
How do you react internally when you become embarrassed and choose to ignore me
I don’t do anything at all because lately I’ve been stuck inside a feedback loop always running at your call
I feel trapped in a repetitive cycle that revolves around your needs and desires, leaving me feeling stagnant
Throw me a lifeline
Offer me some assistance or support
I might be a sinking ship that swam too close to the shoreline but you’re cliffside tore me up and I wound up capsized in no time
I may have taken a risk by getting too involved with you, and now your actions have caused me to suffer immensely
‘Cause you’re always on my mind
Because I constantly think about you
I’ll always be the first in line
I will always prioritize you
Nervously pacing and anxiously waiting for answers to questions and frantic complaining
Feeling restless and filled with anxiety as I wait for resolution and express my frustrations
baby I’m sorry, don’t wanna be lonely
I apologize, I don't want to feel isolated and alone
I’ll change if I have to, just want to be with you tonight
I am willing to modify myself if necessary, I simply desire to be with you tonight
(‘Cause you’re always on my mind // I’ll always be the first in line //)
(Because you consistently occupy my thoughts // I will always prioritize you)
One, two, three, four, sneak me in the back door
Attempt to bring me in secretly through the rear entrance
five, six, seven, eight, push me to a later date
Delay our plans and reschedule for another time
one, two, three, four, you do not deserve more
You don't deserve any additional effort or consideration
five, six, seven, eight, I miss it the old way
I long for the past when things were different
one two three four, sneak me out the back door
Help me leave discreetly through the rear exit
five six seven eight, it was all a big mistake
Our actions and decisions were regrettable and had negative consequences
I don’t trust what I can’t see and right now you do not see me
I struggle to have faith in things that are not visible, and currently, you are not acknowledging my presence
Nervously pacing and anxiously waiting for answers to questions and frantic complaining
Feeling restless and filled with anxiety as I wait for resolution and express my frustrations
baby I’m sorry, don’t wanna be lonely
I apologize, I don't want to feel isolated and alone
I’ll change if I have to, just want to be with you tonight
I am willing to modify myself if necessary, I simply desire to be with you tonight
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Austin Carango, Bart Thompson Jr., Eric Butler, Samuel Kless
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@jessiec4369
Just tell me what the fuck you're thinking
What goes in your head when you start turning red
And pretend that you can't hear me?
I don't do anything at all
Because lately I've been stuck inside a feedback loop
Always running at your goal
Throw me a lifeline
It might be a sinking ship
That's way too close to the shoreline
But your cliffside tore me up
And I wound up capsized in no time
You're always on my mind
I'll always be the first in line
Nervously pacing and anxiously waiting
For answers to questions and frantic complaining
Baby, I'm sorry, don't wanna be lonely
I'll change if I have to, just wanna be with you tonight
one, two, three, four, sneaking through the back door
Five, six, seven, eight, take me to your favourite date
(You're always on my mind) one, two, three, four, you do not deserve more
Five, six, seven, eight, I'm too sick to motivate
(You're always on my mind) one, two, three, four, sneaking out the back door
Five, six, seven, eight, it was all a big mistake
(You're always on my mind) I don't trust what I can't see
And maybe you're deserving love
Nervously pacing and anxiously waiting
For answers to questions and frantic complaining
Baby, I'm sorry, don't wanna be lonely
I'll change if I have to, just wanna be with you tonight
Nervously pacing and anxiously waiting
For answers to questions and frantic complaining
@ratoppressor7189
This song literally describes when you just want to be apart of someone’s everyday so much because you love their presence so much but don’t want to come off as clingy
@lil_tistic
it literally doesn’t lol
@nickatwork
@John Christie except it does lol
@subjectdei6869
@John Christie
> disagrees
> not once elaborates
> leaves , probably not even listening to the song
@lil_tistic
@subjectDEI i win 😎
@subjectdei6869
@John Christie bro admitted to not even listening to the song
@suttlet.sounds9707
Man, y’all really capture that early 2000’s pop rock vibe so damn well. Loved everything I’ve heard so far
@neep8836
This song is so fucking good, this and Ten Minutes are probably my favorites on the album 💕
@joshuamontes1477
When I was listening to this last night I just had the biggest smile the whole time. Thank you for this💜💜
@lil_tistic
need a music video for this one, boys!