Jet City Woman
Queensrÿche Lyrics


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Every time I leave you say you won't be there
And you're always there
Every time I cry your name at night
You pull close and say it's alright
I look in your eyes, just like the rain
Washing me, rain wash over me
Touching your face, I feel the heat of your heartbeat
Echo in my head like a scream
What you do to me!
Waited so long I can't wait another day without you

Jet city woman
It's a long way, home to my
Jet city woman
I see her face everywhere, can't get her out of my mind

Whenever I'm alone I'm thinking
There's a part missing from my life
Wonder where I'd be without your love
Holding me together now I'm
Watching the time tick, tick away
Face grows longer every day
Fortunes are lost on the women I've seen
But without you I can't breathe, you're the air to me!
Waited so long I can't wait another day without you?

Jet city woman got to find my way home to her
Jet city woman I see her face everywhere I look!
Jet city woman just a thousand miles and I'll be there
Jet city woman, to make the clouds go away
Time for some blue sky!

Waited so long now the plane's delayed an hour
Reminds me of all our days apart
Hold on, just a little longer

Jet city woman Wonder where I'd be, you're the air to me
Jet city woman Eyes like the rain, rain down on me
Jet city woman No more nights alone




I'm almost home now Jet city woman
Close my eyes, I'm there in my jet city, jet city

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Queensrÿche's song Jet City Woman revolves around a long-distance relationship. The singer is in love with someone who lives far away, and every time he leaves her, she tells him that she will not be there. However, she's always there for him. Whenever he cries out her name at night, she consoles him and tells him that everything will be alright. The singer looks in her eyes, and it feels like rain is washing over him. It’s like no matter where he goes, he can’t get her out of his mind. He feels like a part of his life is missing when he's alone, and he wonders where he'd be without her love. He can't wait any longer, and he misses her so much that he just wants to find his way back home to her.


The chorus of the song is the singer trying to find his way back home to his Jet City Woman. The singer is trying to make the clouds go away and wants blue skies. He's been waiting for so long, and the wait is causing him a lot of pain. He's been delayed for an hour, which reminds him of all their days apart. In the end, the singer closes his eyes, and he’s there in his Jet City.


Line by Line Meaning

Every time I leave you say you won't be there
You express doubt in our relationship every time I have to leave for a little while.


And you're always there
However, you always prove me wrong by remaining a constant presence in my life.


Every time I cry your name at night
When I'm feeling emotional and vulnerable, I call out to you because I need your comfort.


You pull close and say it's alright
You respond with kindness and reassurance, helping me to feel safe and protected.


I look in your eyes, just like the rain
When I gaze into your eyes, I feel like I'm standing in a soothing rain shower.


Washing me, rain wash over me
Your love and calming presence washes over me like the rain, rejuvenating and comforting me.


Touching your face, I feel the heat of your heartbeat
When I touch your face, I can sense the warmth and rapid beating of your heart, which fills me with affection and love.


Echo in my head like a scream
The sound of your heartbeat echoes in my mind like a loud scream, representing the intensity of our emotional connection.


What you do to me!
You have a powerful and transformative effect on me, making me feel alive and passionate.


Waited so long I can't wait another day without you
I've been eagerly anticipating our reunion for so long that I don't think I can handle any further delays.


Jet city woman
You are my ideal woman, embodying the qualities of independence and strength associated with the city.


It's a long way, home to my
Getting back to you requires a lengthy trip, but it will be worth it just to see you again.


I see her face everywhere, can't get her out of my mind
Even when I'm away from you, your image is always in my head, filling me with longing and desire.


Whenever I'm alone I'm thinking
Whenever I'm by myself, my thoughts always turn to you and our relationship.


There's a part missing from my life
Without you, there is something essential that is lacking from my existence.


Wonder where I'd be without your love
I shudder to think of what my life would be like without your love and support.


Holding me together now I'm
You are the glue that holds me together during trying times, helping me to maintain my composure and sanity.


Watching the time tick, tick away
As the clock ticks down towards our reunion, I grow more and more impatient and anxious.


Face grows longer every day
The more time that passes, the more my anxiety grows, making each day feel longer and more drawn-out.


Fortunes are lost on the women I've seen
I've seen many women I could potentially be with, but none of them compare to you and your incredible qualities.


But without you I can't breathe, you're the air to me!
You are my source of life and vitality, without which I cannot function or exist properly.


Jet city woman got to find my way home to her
I'm determined to find my way back to you, as you are the woman I want to spend my life with.


Jet city woman I see her face everywhere I look!
No matter where I turn, I'm always reminded of you and the place you inhabit in my heart and mind.


Jet city woman just a thousand miles and I'll be there
The physical distance between us may be great, but it's a small hurdle for me to overcome in order to be with you.


Jet city woman, to make the clouds go away
Being with you has the power to lift my spirits and dispel the clouds of sadness and worry that might be hanging over me.


Time for some blue sky!
It's time for some positivity and happiness to come into my life, facilitated by our reunion.


Waited so long now the plane's delayed an hour
I've waited for this for so long, and now that it's within reach, external factors are causing setbacks that are incredibly frustrating.


Reminds me of all our days apart
Each delay and interruption reminds me of all the time that we've spent apart, which only heightens my longing to be with you.


Hold on, just a little longer
I need to hold on and remain patient, despite any frustrations or obstacles, because I know that our reunion is worth the wait.


Jet city woman Wonder where I'd be, you're the air to me
Without you, I don't know where I'd be, as you are my essential life source.


Jet city woman Eyes like the rain, rain down on me
Your eyes have the same calming and refreshing effect on me as a gentle rain shower, which I find incredibly soothing and comforting.


Jet city woman No more nights alone
Once I'm with you again, I won't have to spend any more lonely nights by myself.


I'm almost home now Jet city woman
I'm getting closer and closer to you, which fills me with excitement and anticipation.


Close my eyes, I'm there in my jet city, jet city
Even when I'm away from you, I can transport myself to the place where we'll be together, in my mind.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHRIS DEGARMO, GEOFF TATE

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@deniz05282002

Every time I leave
You say you won't be there
And you're always there
Every time I cry your name at night
You pull close and say it's alright

I look in your eyes, just like the rain
Washing me, rain wash over me
Touching your face, I feel the heat of your heartbeat
Echo in my head like a scream
What you do to me
Waited so long I can't wait another day without you

Jet city woman
It's a long way, home to my-
Jet city woman
I see her face everywhere
Can't get her out of my mind

Whenever I'm alone, I'm thinking
There's a part missing from my life
Wonder where I'd be without your love
Holding me together now I'm-

Watching the time tick, tick away
Face grows longer every day
Fortunes are lost on the women I've seen
But without you, I can't breathe
You're the air to me
Waited so long, I'm all alone thinking about you

Jet city woman
Got to find my way home to her
Jet city woman
I see her face everywhere I look
Jet city woman
Just a thousand miles and I'll be there
Jet city woman
To make the clouds go away
Time for some blue sky

Waited so long now the plane's delayed
And hour, reminds me of all our days apart
Hold on just a little longer

Jet city woman
Wonder where I'd be, you're the air to me
Jet city woman
Eyes like the rain, rain down on me
Jet city woman
No more nights alone, I'm almost home now
Jet city woman
Close my eyes, I'm there in my
Jet city
(Jet city)



All comments from YouTube:

@ignaciomartinsilva

I remember 30 years ago, sitting in front of the TV with the VCR on Pause + rec waiting for MTv to play my favorite videos and then be able to watch them whenever I want.
Today's children will never know that feeling of seeing the videoclip start, that one you have been waiting hours, maybe days, and then hitting the REC button with eternal happiness

@donaldshrader3174

Fantastic band and his voice. SMH. UNDERATED.

@cindyobanion7049

I still have old VHS tapes from when I recorded videos!

@sonoftheserpent3302

I use to do that with the radio & plank cassettes. Awesome times

@notinari866

I'll never know the feeling but I have empire on cassette and the entire album is an experience for me

@dantemino8609

Putting dads electrical tape over the sides because somebody popped the little tabs out of it previously 🤣🤣🤣

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@jamilaandersson4778

It's 2024 And Geoff's Voice Is Still Untouchable In Great Queensryche!!
I'm Still Here Jamming This Best Masterpiece❤️ Anyone With Me?🤘

@nihle7380

This is on my play list and I rock it EVERYDAY, multiple times. I'm stuck in the 80's and ALWAYS will be...!!! I'm 56 and will be rocking this when I'm 86, IF I'm still kicking... 🤘🤘🤘

@rbris1233

Hell yes!

@rmorales3553

Fkn-A I am..🤘🏼

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