Jonah
Orlando Lyrics


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I wanna leave
Cuz the party’s getting boring
There’s way too many people I don’t know, saying things that I’m ignoring

And I’ve made friends
But I’ll forget them by the morning
And I just promised to a random guy that he could be the best man at my wedding
After the party there’s feeling still
So I’m tryna get drunk like I am Jonah Hill in Superbad
That’s kinda sad
So keep me on my feet

I feel things that you’ll never know
Up and down like a rainbow
(Yeh yeh yeh)
I’m in a phase where I feel alright
Been 40 days and 40 nights

I’m tryna leave but this girl keeps on stopping me
She found my horoscope in Seventeen magazine
I don’t care but she’s telling me anyway
Apparently it’s crazy that we share the same birthday
Oh no, I’m stuck in the doorway
She’s got me taking photos of her posing with her best mate
Click this, click that, try a landscape
I don’t feel good wasn’t good in the first place

After the party there’s feeling still
So I’m tryna get drunk like I am Jonah Hill in Superbad
That’s kinda sad
So keep me on my feet

I feel things that you’ll never know
Up and down like a rainbow
(Yeh yeh yeh)
I’m in a phase where I feel alright
Been 40 days and 40 nights





Nothing lasts for ever

Overall Meaning

In the first verse, the lyrics depict the desire to leave a boring party. The singer feels disconnected from the crowd, surrounded by unfamiliar faces and conversations they choose to ignore. They also mention making temporary friends at the party, but knowing deep down that these connections will fade away by the next morning. The mention of promising a random guy to be the best man at their wedding suggests a whimsical and unserious approach to social interactions.


The chorus introduces the idea that even after the party ends, there is lingering emptiness and a search for meaning. The singer compares their desire to get drunk to Jonah Hill's character in the movie "Superbad," hinting at a sense of sadness or desperation behind their actions. They express a need for something to keep them grounded and engage with reality, hence the plea to be kept on their feet.


Moving on to the second verse, the lyrics express the singer's attempt to leave the party but being hindered by a persistent girl. She discovers his horoscope in a magazine and shares the coincidence of having the same birthday, delving into trivial conversation details. The singer appears disinterested and even frustrated, feeling trapped by her presence and obligated to take photos of her with her friend. The emphasis on taking photos and her constant need for validation through pictures displays a superficial and shallow dynamic within their interaction.


The chorus repeats, emphasizing the longing for a deeper connection and understanding. The reference to feeling things that others will never know and experiencing emotional ups and downs like a rainbow hints at the complexity of the singer's inner world. They also mention being in a phase where they feel alright, possibly indicating a temporary period of emotional stability. The mention of 40 days and 40 nights could allude to a significant period of introspection or personal growth.


The final line, "Nothing lasts forever," acts as an overarching theme throughout the song. It serves as a reminder that the fleeting nature of parties, friendships, and even present emotions doesn't diminish their significance. The lyrics encapsulate a transient moment in the singer's life, capturing their longing for deeper connections while acknowledging the impermanence of it all.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanna leave
I want to exit this event


Cuz the party’s getting boring
Because the party is becoming uninteresting


There’s way too many people I don’t know, saying things that I’m ignoring
There is an excessive amount of unfamiliar individuals, speaking words that I am disregarding


And I’ve made friends
And I have formed connections


But I’ll forget them by the morning
However, I will no longer recall them when the morning arrives


And I just promised to a random guy that he could be the best man at my wedding
And I recently pledged to an unknown person that he will have the prestigious role of the best man at my future wedding


After the party there’s feeling still
Emotions persist after the celebration concludes


So I’m tryna get drunk like I am Jonah Hill in Superbad
Therefore, I am attempting to consume alcoholic beverages excessively, emulating Jonah Hill's character in the film Superbad


That’s kinda sad
That situation is somewhat pitiful


So keep me on my feet
Therefore, assist me in maintaining my balance and stability


I feel things that you’ll never know
I experience sensations that you will never comprehend


Up and down like a rainbow
Fluctuating emotions resembling the vibrant spectrum of a rainbow


(Yeh yeh yeh)
(Yes, yes, yes)


I’m in a phase where I feel alright
I am currently in a stage of contentment


Been 40 days and 40 nights
It has been a duration of forty days and forty nights


I’m tryna leave but this girl keeps on stopping me
I am attempting to exit, but this girl persistently obstructs my departure


She found my horoscope in Seventeen magazine
She discovered my astrological forecast in the publication Seventeen magazine


I don’t care but she’s telling me anyway
I possess apathy towards the matter, yet she insists on informing me


Apparently it’s crazy that we share the same birthday
Evidently, it is considered extraordinary that we have identical birth dates


Oh no, I’m stuck in the doorway
Oh no, I am trapped in the entrance


She’s got me taking photos of her posing with her best mate
She has compelled me to capture photographs of her alongside her closest companion


Click this, click that, try a landscape
Press the shutter button here, press it there, attempt a wide-angle view


I don’t feel good wasn’t good in the first place
I do not experience positive emotions, and the initial situation was not favorable


Nothing lasts for ever
No object or event remains eternal




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Orlando Giannini

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