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.
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Mom Jeans. Lyrics
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Now I sleep all day, stuck in the same place that I was before you ever showed up // things don’t change all that much until you wake up and find out that you can’t recognize where you grew up // and I’m still just as angry but now I’ve got no outlets // you only understand me if it’s in a catchy chorus // fuck you and all your letters, new pills and getting better // I’ve only got one burning question on my mind it’s //
Do you miss me when you’re falling asleep on the couch again? // Do you miss me? Does my voice still reside in your head? //
((I’m not really sure if you’ve noticed, but the last fourteen to eighteen months I’ve been stuck inside of a constant turmoil // ultimately manifesting itself in the catastrophic breakdown that occurred between you and me // but as time goes on I’ve realized that not everything is always my fault, and even though I might never find myself in a position to hear you out or forgive you I still am constantly asking myself // ))
These lyrics delve into the emotions of a person who was once at the pinnacle of their success but now finds themselves in a state of introspection and stagnation. The opening line, "It's a long fall when you're at the top of your game and there's no one to blame but yourself, made man," suggests that the singer has reached a point where they feel responsible for their own downfall. They acknowledge that they might not want others to understand their situation, possibly indicating a level of pride or reluctance to share their vulnerability.
The following lines reveal a sense of isolation and despair, as the singer describes sleeping all day and being stuck in the same place as before someone significant came into their life. The lyrics suggest that not much has changed until they realize they can no longer recognize their surroundings or the place they grew up. This could signify a loss of identity and a feeling of being trapped. The singer also expresses anger, mentioning the absence of outlets for their emotions and the need for understanding beyond catchy choruses.
The chorus questions whether the person they are addressing still misses them while falling asleep on the couch, highlighting a sense of longing and yearning for connection. The mention of the person's voice residing in their head further emphasizes the lasting impact that relationship had on them.
The parenthetical section delves deeper into the singer's struggle and their realization that not everything is their fault. They acknowledge the turmoil and breakdown between them and the other person, indicating a tumultuous past. Although they may never be able to hear the other person out or forgive them, they are constantly asking themselves if the other person still misses them.
The final lines suggest a desire for closure and escape, as the singer believes that with time, the other person's presence in their mind will fade as long as they remain inside. This could imply that they want to move on from the pain and find a way to let go of the memories that haunt them.
Overall, these lyrics capture the complex emotions of regret, longing, and self-reflection that arise from a broken relationship and the subsequent struggle to find resolution and healing.
Line by Line Meaning
It’s a long fall when you’re at the top of your game and there’s no one to blame but yourself, made man
When you reach the pinnacle of success and have no one to hold responsible but yourself, it can be a devastating and lonely journey.
Now I sleep all day, stuck in the same place that I was before you ever showed up
Since you entered my life, nothing has really changed, and I find myself trapped in the same situation as before.
things don’t change all that much until you wake up and find out that you can’t recognize where you grew up
Life remains stagnant until the moment you awaken and realize that the place you once called home feels unfamiliar and foreign.
and I’m still just as angry but now I’ve got no outlets
Even though I continue to harbor anger, I no longer have healthy ways to express or channel it.
you only understand me if it’s in a catchy chorus
You only comprehend my emotions and struggles when they are presented in a melodic and easy-to-digest manner.
fuck you and all your letters, new pills and getting better
I reject your attempts at reconciliation and personal growth through written communication and medication.
I’ve only got one burning question on my mind it’s
There is only one persistent question that consumes my thoughts, and it is...
Do you miss me when you’re falling asleep on the couch again?
Do you experience a sense of longing for me when you drift off into sleep on the couch?
Do you miss me? Does my voice still reside in your head?
Are you haunted by the memory of my voice? Do I still have a lingering presence in your thoughts?
I’m not really sure if you’ve noticed, but the last fourteen to eighteen months I’ve been stuck inside of a constant turmoil
I'm uncertain if you've been aware, but for the past one to one and a half years, I have been trapped in an unceasing state of emotional turmoil.
ultimately manifesting itself in the catastrophic breakdown that occurred between you and me
This turmoil has inevitably led to the devastating collapse of our relationship.
but as time goes on I’ve realized that not everything is always my fault
Over time, I've come to understand that I am not solely responsible for everything that has gone wrong.
and even though I might never find myself in a position to hear you out or forgive you
Although I may never reach a point where I can listen to your perspective or offer forgiveness.
I still am constantly asking myself
Yet, I still find myself consistently pondering...
Do you miss me? When you’re falling asleep on the couch again
Am I missed by you when you find yourself drifting off to slumber on the couch once more?
Do you miss me? Does my voice still reside in your head like yours does in mine?
Is there a lingering presence of my voice in your mind, just as your voice continues to linger in mine?
and In time along with the days you’ll fade away as long as I stay inside
With the passing of time, you will slowly diminish from my thoughts as long as I confine myself indoors.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Austin Carango, Bart Thompson Jr., Eric Butler, Samuel Kless
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@shoyohinata4544
I'm not really sure if you've noticed
But the last 14 to 18 months
I've been stuck inside of a constant turmoil
Ultimately manifesting itself in the catastrophic breakdown
That occurred between you and me
But as time goes on
I've realized that not everything is always my fault
And even though I might never find myself
In a position to hear you out or forgive you
I still and constantly asking myself…
@flamingwaffels529
Unironically the best song on the whole album. This new sound came out of left field and hit me like a truck and i love it.
@shoyohinata4544
I'm not really sure if you've noticed
But the last 14 to 18 months
I've been stuck inside of a constant turmoil
Ultimately manifesting itself in the catastrophic breakdown
That occurred between you and me
But as time goes on
I've realized that not everything is always my fault
And even though I might never find myself
In a position to hear you out or forgive you
I still and constantly asking myself…
@pneuma2504
“ I’m still just as angry, but now I’ve got no outlet”
@sav5741
damn this song got hands🥲
@qwantry
I still can’t believe how I 100% relate to every single mom jeans song 🥲
@Neebotolzonzonoe
I LOVE IT
@timjoaquin1319
This hit me so hard ngl
@masongenke5439
I can’t transcribe this fast enough.
@jessereed757
I'm not crying you are 😭😭😭✌️
@joshuab8633
Dear and the headlights - I’m not crying. You’re not crying, are you?