Paul Baribeau's warm, witty sounds and gnarly beard bring something truly u… Read Full Bio ↴Paul Baribeau's warm, witty sounds and gnarly beard bring something truly unique and interesting to the folk-punk table. The South Central Michigan native collaborates often with friends such as Matty Pop Chart and Kimya Dawson, but has two self-released ("25" and "Unbearable") and two Plan-It-X released ("Paul Baribeau" and "Grand Ledge") solo albums, plus a very interesting Bruce Springsteen covers album.

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Jordan
Paul Baribeau Lyrics

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youve got
high rise eyes
i guess its hard to see the stars through all those city lights
listen you got
one hell of a drive
i guess this is goodbye
with dry eyes your tanktops and bra straps
your catnaps on the hammok

your heart was set like a mouse trap

you've got high rise eyes
i hope its not too hard to see the stars through all those city lights

Overall Meaning

The song "Jordan" by Paul Baribeau, speaks of saying goodbye to someone with "high rise eyes". The lyrics paint a picture of a person who is driven and determined, with a strong focus on the city and its bright lights. The singer addresses the person, acknowledging their determination and acknowledging that it can sometimes be difficult to see the stars through all the city lights. The singer seems to appreciate the person's drive but is resigned to letting them go. The person in question is remembered for their casual beauty in moments of rest and relaxation, as they take catnaps on a hammock.

The lyrics also suggest that the person's heart was like a "mouse trap", perhaps implying that they were guarded or difficult to approach emotionally. The song seems to be tinged with emotion as the singer says goodbye to someone who they admire and respect, but who they know they cannot keep close. Jordan is a bittersweet goodbye to someone who is going places, and suggests that the singer is content to let them go and pursue their dreams.

Line by Line Meaning

youve got
I have noticed that you possess

high rise eyes
Your eyes are accustomed to tall city buildings

i guess its hard to see the stars through all those city lights
Perhaps it is difficult for you to see the constellations due to the brightness of the metropolitan city lights

listen you got
Let me tell you, you possess

one hell of a drive
An impressive level of determination and motivation

i guess this is goodbye
I assume this is farewell

with dry eyes your tanktops and bra straps
Despite your lack of tears, I still remember your clothing choices and undergarments

your catnaps on the hammok
Your siestas on the swinging bed

your heart was set like a mouse trap
Your emotions were firmly in place like a trap for mice

you've got high rise eyes
Once again, I acknowledge that your eyes are accustomed to towering buildings

i hope its not too hard to see the stars through all those city lights
Hopefully, it is not overly challenging for you to observe the stars amidst the brightness of the city lights

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