Lament
Roger Eno & Kate St. John Lyrics
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It was kinda sorta awkward but I don't think I'll ever forget
How his eyes lit up when he was next to her
Then Jimmy was like, "Hey let's hang out again" and Meaghan said "Okay"
And suddenly Meaghan had Jimmy falling harder every day
And now it all seems like a blur
But ain't it such a tragedy
That even the best strategy
All the girls worth falling for
Are the ones that leave you craving more
If only he had known
Couple weeks went by and Jimmy and Meaghan went to prom together
I'll say that limo ride was certainly one to remember
Seemed like they might've found the keys to each other
Meaghan was dancing away while Jimmy's feet were cold
But she loosened him up and saw in him a man so kind and bold
But she never saw a lover
And ain't it such a tragedy
That even the best strategy
Can leave a loverboy dancing on his own
All the girls worth falling for
Are the ones that leave you craving more
If only he had known
He's had his poor heart broken before
He's holding out and hoping she won't leave him at the door
And she don't wanna hurt him and watch him sink
He can bring her to the water but he can't make her drink
And I guess that's true for all the loverboys too
And I guess that's true for all the loverboys too
And ain't it such a tragedy
That even the best strategy
Can leave a loverboy dancing on his own
All the girls worth falling for
Are the ones that leave you craving more
If only he had known
If only she had known
If only we had known
The song "Lament" by Roger Eno & Kate St. John tells the story of Jimmy and Meaghan, two young people who met and fell for each other, but despite their best efforts and strategies, their relationship ends in tragedy. The first verse speaks to Jimmy's initial attraction to Meaghan, and how their relationship started off on a high note. However, as time goes on, Jimmy realizes that even with his best efforts, he cannot make Meaghan feel the same way about him, leaving him "dancing on his own." The second verse describes their experiences at prom, painting a picture of a moment full of hope and promise. However, the tragedy of the song begins to take shape as it becomes clear that Meaghan does not feel the same level of passion for Jimmy, and ultimately cannot be with him. The final verse is a reflection on the difficulty of relationships, and the fact that even when we think we are doing everything right, there are no guarantees.
Line by Line Meaning
I was there the night that Jimmy and Meaghan met
I was present the day Jimmy and Meaghan met each other
It was kinda sorta awkward but I don't think I'll ever forget
The situation was quite uncomfortable but it left a lasting impact on me
How his eyes lit up when he was next to her
Jimmy's eyes sparkled every time he was close to Meaghan
Then Jimmy was like, "Hey let's hang out again" and Meaghan said "Okay"
Jimmy asked Meaghan to meet him again, and she agreed
And suddenly Meaghan had Jimmy falling harder every day
After their next meetup, Jimmy was more attracted to Meaghan every day
And now it all seems like a blur
Everything that happened seems like a hazy memory
But ain't it such a tragedy
It's just unfortunate
That even the best strategy
Despite having a good approach
Can leave a loverboy dancing on his own
Loverboys can still end up alone
All the girls worth falling for
Girls who are worth loving
Are the ones that leave you craving more
Tend to be the ones that make you want more
Couple weeks went by and Jimmy and Meaghan went to prom together
After a few weeks, they went to the prom together
I'll say that limo ride was certainly one to remember
The limo ride they took was unforgettable
Seemed like they might've found the keys to each other
It appeared as though they had connected
Meaghan was dancing away while Jimmy's feet were cold
Meaghan was dancing, and Jimmy wasn't as comfortable
But she loosened him up and saw in him a man so kind and bold
But, she helped him relax, and noticed his nobility and courage
But she never saw a lover
However, she did not see him as a lover
He's had his poor heart broken before
Jimmy has experienced heartbreak in the past
He's holding out and hoping she won't leave him at the door
Jimmy is waiting and hoping that Meaghan won't leave him behind
And she don't wanna hurt him and watch him sink
Meaghan doesn't want to distress Jimmy and see him suffer
He can bring her to the water but he can't make her drink
Jimmy can lead her to happiness, but he cannot force her to accept it
And I guess that's true for all the loverboys too
That seems to be the case for all loverboys
If only he had known
If only Jimmy had been aware
If only she had known
If only Meaghan had known
If only we had known
If only all of us had known
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: John Paciga
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