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.
Danger Can't
Mom Jeans. Lyrics
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still feels like I'm not quite moved in yet
I'm getting kind of tired of facing all my fears
at one time it's hard to believe that I'll be fine one day
I don't get too far before I waver off
take as much as I can before I get caught
and sticking out my tongue to catch the breath you stole the day you
told me this was love and healed me with your hugs
and made me feel this might just not be doomed to fail so hard
I don't get too far before I waver off
take as much as I can before I get caught
I'm not scared of dying I'm just overwhelmed
I love you more than I've ever loved myself
I don't expect anything
can't get my hopes up too far
don't text me just to pick up, call just to cut me off
I'm not scared of dying I'm just overwhelmed
I love you more than I've ever loved myself
and it makes me kind of glad that you think
about me late at night when you can't sleep
and I'm sorry that your sad but i can't do anything for you
anymore
In the song Danger Can't by Mom Jeans., the singer expresses their exhaustion of trying to make a home out of their empty picture frames. They feel stuck and unable to fully move on from their past fears and heartbreaks. The weight of facing all their issues at once is overwhelming, making it hard to believe that they will ever be okay. The singer also sings about their tendency to push their limits and take as much as they can before getting caught, alluding to perhaps their impulsive and self-destructive tendencies.
The chorus repeats the line "I'm not scared of dying I'm just overwhelmed," drawing attention to the singer's mental state. They express their deep love for someone else, but acknowledge that they have reached their limits and cannot keep putting in effort without receiving anything back. This person may have hurt them in the past and the singer cannot keep investing in that relationship. They don't want false hope, they don't want to be cut off, but they feel conflicted about the love they still have for this person.
The final verse expresses empathy for this person who cannot sleep and thinks about the singer. While the singer appreciates being thought of, they know that they cannot fix the other person's sadness. The song is ultimately about navigating the complexities of mental health and relationships, specifically dealing with feelings of being overwhelmed and stuck.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm getting kind of tired of all the empty picture frames
My new house still doesn't feel like home, despite all the decorative frames I have hung up.
still feels like I'm not quite moved in yet
Even though I've settled in physically, I still don't feel fully at ease in my new surroundings.
I'm getting kind of tired of facing all my fears
I'm growing tired of having to constantly confront my deepest anxieties.
at one time it's hard to believe that I'll be fine one day
It's difficult to imagine that I'll eventually overcome all of my fears and worries.
I don't get too far before I waver off
I tend to give up easily or lose motivation quickly.
take as much as I can before I get caught
I try to make the most of every opportunity before it slips away.
I'm getting so tired of coughing out my lungs
I'm exhausted from trying so hard and pushing myself to my physical limits.
and sticking out my tongue to catch the breath you stole the day you
told me this was love and healed me with your hugs
You took my breath away when you professed your love for me, and your embraces made me feel better than ever before.
and made me feel this might just not be doomed to fail so hard
You gave me hope that this relationship could actually work out despite my doubts.
I'm not scared of dying I'm just overwhelmed
I'm not afraid of death, but rather the overwhelming burden of my worries and stressors.
I love you more than I've ever loved myself
I prioritize your happiness and well-being over my own.
I don't expect anything
can't get my hopes up too far
I try not to have expectations or hope for too much to avoid disappointment.
don't text me just to pick up, call just to cut me off
Don't bother contacting me if you're just going to use me or hurt me.
and it makes me kind of glad that you think
about me late at night when you can't sleep
It's comforting to know that I still cross your mind even when you can't sleep.
and I'm sorry that your sad but i can't do anything for you
anymore
I'm sympathetic to your sadness, but I can no longer offer you the support you need.
Contributed by Colin L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rorydurst9709
I'm getting kind of tired of all the empty picture frames
still feels like I'm not quite moved in yet
I'm getting kind of tired of facing all my fears
at one time it's hard to believe that I'll be fine one day
I don't get too far before I waver off
take as much as I can before I get caught
I'm getting so tired of coughing out my lungs
and sticking out my tongue to catch the breath you stole the day you
told me this was love and healed me with your hugs
and made me feel this might just not be doomed to fail so hard
I don't get too far before I waver off
take as much as I can before I get caught
I'm not scared of dying I'm just overwhelmed
I love you more than I've ever loved myself
I don't expect anything
can't get my hopes up too far
don't text me just to pick up, call just to cut me off
I'm not scared of dying I'm just overwhelmed
I love you more than I've ever loved myself
and it makes me kind of glad that you think
about me late at night when you can't sleep
and I'm sorry that your sad but i can't do anything for you
anymore
@Zachmiller86
The best emo album of the last 10 years.
@rawn9234
Its up there found these dudes on Bandcamp a couple of weeks after this ablum dropped it was the shit in highschool
@FabulousKilljoy
Home Like NoPlace tho
@mistook415
Doubt
@daedposse468
Doubt
@chupaselam818
Doubt
@jimrustle3744
I really love this song. It has a real emotional impact. I love the lyrics, tempo, compostion, please make more!! This song has changed my life, thank you
@soulgummie1486
"im not scared of dying im just overwhelmed"
@whateverforevermusic
Happy new year everybody. This song hurts going into 2020, I can't do anything for them anymore, I want to find peace in that. Peace and love everybody, let's let this year be better than we thought it could be.
@edam-gw9sw
So, did 2020 turn out how you thought it would?