“White Trash Millionaire”
Mom Jeans Lyrics
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The lyrics of "White Trash Millionaire" by Mom Jeans delve into the deep and raw emotions that come with missing someone you care about. The singer expresses overwhelming feelings of longing and heartache, painfully aware of the distance that separates them from the person they miss so dearly. Their tough facade crumbles in the face of this immense ache, highlighting the contrast between their outward image of strength and the vulnerability that lies beneath.
The poignant memory of a conversation with the person they miss, where they expressed their desire to leave the town behind, lingers in the singer's mind. They reflect on the differences in perspective that may have created a divide between them, symbolized by the metaphor of the "better side of the bridge." Despite being encouraged to open up and pour their heart out, the singer finds themselves stuck in a state of inertia, unable to shake off a sense of stagnation and detachment.
There is a sense of bitterness and resignation in the singer's demeanor, as they observe the person they miss leaving and find themselves unable to break free from their own unpredictability. This internal struggle is juxtaposed with the external manifestation of nonchalance and detachment, as they watch the departure with a facade of coolness that belies the pain and turmoil within.
As time passes and the absence of the person they miss grows longer, the singer grapples with a cycle of sadness and emptiness that seems to deepen with each passing month. Despite reassurances from the other party that everything is fine, the singer doubts their own perceptions and struggles to reconcile their emotional turmoil with the outward appearance of normalcy. The poignant refrain of seeing the person's face "over and over" underscores the relentless nature of memory and longing, as the singer confronts their inner demons and strives to find resilience and strength in the face of heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
I miss you so goddamn much it aches
The overwhelming feeling of missing you is physically painful
I try to be tough but it just makes the distance seem bigger and meaner than yesterday
Putting on a brave front only magnifies the harsh reality of our separation
I remember you were talking so loud about how you can’t wait to leave this town
Recalling your excitement about leaving this place behind
we don’t see eye to eye on the better side of the bridge
We have differing views on what constitutes a better future
you got me to pour my heart out but I couldn’t get myself off the couch
You managed to make me open up emotionally, yet I still struggle to move on from this spot
I’m unpredictable see how cool I look watching you leave?
My behavior may seem erratic, but I'm just pretending to be unaffected as you walk away
So now I’m staying up and sleeping in while wondering if we’ll ever speak again
I spend my nights awake and days in bed, pondering if our communication will ever resume
and when I step outside and realize how many months it’s been without you, I can’t help from feeling sad and empty all over again
Every time I think about the duration of time without you, I'm overwhelmed with sadness and loneliness once more
You say that nothing’s wrong, I think it’s all in my head
You reassure me that everything is fine, but I suspect my worries are just my own creation
if love makes you rich then I would rather be broke instead
I'd prefer emotional poverty over wealth if it means avoiding the pain of love
So as the months get colder, I’m less sober
With each passing month, my sobriety dwindles as I struggle to cope with your absence
I’ll see your face over and over
Your image remains etched in my mind, replaying on a constant loop
and as the months get longer I’ll get stronger
Despite the lengthening time apart, I vow to become more resilient
at least I promise to give it my best shot
I may falter, but I will try my hardest to overcome this heartache
I’ll see your face over and over
Your image remains etched in my mind, replaying on a constant loop
I’ll see your face over and over
Your image remains etched in my mind, replaying on a constant loop
I’ll see your face
Your presence lingers in my thoughts, refusing to fade away
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Austin Carango, Bart Thompson Jr., Eric Butler, Samuel Kless
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SardineCakes
I miss you so goddamn much, it aches
I try to be tough, but it just makes
The distance seem bigger
And meaner than yesterday
(Two, three, four)
[Verse 1]
I remember you were talking so loud
About how you can't wait to leave this town
We don't see eye-to-eye
On the better side of the bridge
[Verse 2]
You got me to pour my heart out
When I couldn't get myself off of the couch
I'm unpredictable
See how cool I look watching you
[Chorus]
So now I'm staying up and sleeping in
While wondering if we'll ever speak again
'Cause when I step outside and realize how many months it's been
Without you, I can't help but feel sad and empty all over again
[Bridge]
You say that nothing's wrong
I think it's all in my head
If love makes you rich
Then I would rather be broke instead
So as the months get colder, I'm less sober
I'll see your face over and over
And as the nights get longer, I'll get stronger at least
I promise, um, I prom—I promise I'm gonna give it, uh, give it my best shot
[Instrumental Break]
[Chorus]
So now I'm staying up and sleeping in
While wondering if we'll ever speak again
As the months get colder, I'm less sober
I'll see your face over and over
I'll see your face over and over
[Outro]
I'll see your face
Kashalakasha
My favorite thing about your music is how genuine it is. You guys don’t get hung up on trying to be the most metaphorical or technical, you just sing and play from your heart and you can feel it. There’s not a lot of artists like that. it inspires me to keep making my own music and not worry about anything but how much feeling I put into it. I can’t wait for the album :)
Matt Henson
A little back handed but I love it haha
Big meat
Wakey Wakey eggs and bakey
Zennis Zarkov
So not even kidding the sense of nostalgia and fun I have listening to this album and it’s only been out a day is phenomenal, can’t wait to see you guys live in June. Bring on the tinnies and heartfelt belting to this song
Update - one of the best gigs I’ve gone to. Crowd surfing to Scott Pilgrim vs My GPA was so ducking euphoric
Zennis Zarkov
@DINGY DOODLES!! thank you brethren
DINGY DOODLES!!
I refuse to like your comment, due to the fact that it has 69 likes, but I will tell you, here a is a like that you don't get
Shelby Easly
The instrumentals on this album are so next level
wlndbeach
@DINGY DOODLES!! lol just because their debut is almost everyone in this fanbase's favorite album, doesn't mean we hate the band you casual.
DINGY DOODLES!!
@d_o_o_d_l_e_n_o_o_d_l_e well, they are tho, if you hate a band you don't need to squash enjoyment of it, also, isn't sounding good they important part of instrumentals?
d_o_o_d_l_e_n_o_o_d_l_e
@DINGY DOODLES!! “complex” go listen to their other songs lmao