There is more than one artist with this name:

1) A 3-piece band whic… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:

1) A 3-piece band which changed their name to Gossip in 2003, originally from Searcy, Arkansas, United States. Their most recent release is Music For Men. They formed in 2000 in Olympia, WA and are now based in Portland, OR. They have opened for bands such as Sleater-Kinney, Le Tigre and Sonic Youth. The members are Beth Ditto (vocals), Brace Paine (guitar) & Hannah Blilie (drums, replaced Kathy Mendonca - left the band to become a midwife).

2) gossip (ｇｏｓｓｉｐ) is a Japanese indies visual band with a dark and sinister edge that was formed in Tokyo in early 2005 by vocalist Hiro. Their first live took place at Takadanobaba AREA on May 11th. Currently they have released one mini-album, "obscene", and one maxi-single, "Newborn" with two new singles entitled "smell of skin" and "butterfly" planned for release late April and May, respectively.

Member lineup is as follows--

Vocals: 緋絽 / Hiro (ex-Ｖｉｓａｇｅ)
Guitar: kaname (ex-Dystopia)
Guitar: 公佑 / Kousuke (ex-Deuse)
Bass: 卓也 / Takuya (ex-Pawn)
Drums: 雅美 / Masami (ex-Faust)

Jailbreak
The Gossip Lyrics

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I went to her cryin', "Oh what a pity", she told me
I see you chokin' on the tears you're holdin'
My hands in the air, honey, so what the hell, honey?
That's why I do what I do, yeah: to survive

I walk these streets for miles
I'm holding back these tears in style
I feel you burn inside me

Yeah, yeah, yeah

We're fallen angels baby
I make you feel so pretty
You're such a beauty when you're
On your knees baby

I feel you walkin'
I feel you talkin'
You feel everything
But there's nothing to me

I walk these streets for miles
I'm holding back these tears in style

I feel you burn inside me
Yeah, yeah, yeah

Overall Meaning

The Gossip's song Jailbreak seems to be about a troubled relationship that's spiraling out of control. The opening lines, "I went to her cryin', 'Oh what a pity,' she told me I see you chokin' on the tears you're holdin'", reveal someone in emotional distress seeking solace in their partner. However, it's clear that their partner is not providing the emotional support they need as the line "My hands in the air, honey, so what the hell, honey?" indicates indifference. The singer seems to be aware of the situation, acknowledging that they must do what they do to survive, hence the line "That's why I do what I do, yeah: to survive."

The chorus, "We're fallen angels baby, I make you feel so pretty, you're such a beauty when you're on your knees baby", suggests a power dynamic in the relationship where one partner has control over the other. The singer's partner is dependent on them for validation, creating a sense of false beauty that is not sustainable. The line "I feel you walkin', I feel you talkin', you feel everything, but there's nothing to me" hints at a lack of emotional connection, suggesting that the singer's partner uses them as an escape from their own problems.

In conclusion, the song seems to be addressing the theme of toxic relationships and the power dynamics that can exist within them. The singer is ultimately disconnected and seeks survival while their partner's reliance on them for validation creates a false sense of beauty that holds no real depth or foundation.

Line by Line Meaning

I went to her cryin', "Oh what a pity", she told me
As I approached her with tears and heart wrenching sadness, she didn't reciprocate my emotions and instead sympathetically told me that she felt sorry for me.

I see you chokin' on the tears you're holdin'
It's hard for you to hold back your emotions and tears from a situation that affects you deeply.

My hands in the air, honey, so what the hell, honey?
Even though it might seem like I'm carefree or unaware of things that happen around me, I'm still alive and doing my own thing no matter the circumstance.

That's why I do what I do, yeah: to survive
I put in the effort to do what needs to be done, in order to make it through whatever I am currently facing and to ultimately come out on top.

I walk these streets for miles
It's a common occurrence for me to aimlessly walk around for long periods of time as my mind wanders and contemplates life.

I'm holding back these tears in style
Even though my emotions are boiling inside, I keep them in check while keeping my composure and a dignified sense of self.

I feel you burn inside me
Though you may no longer be present physically, the emotions and flames of past actions that you have stirred within me still burn bright and passionately.

We're fallen angels baby
Although we have been cast away from the heavens or whatever we consider to be paradise, we are still powerful and enchanting beings that can make our own way and have immense influence.

I make you feel so pretty
My presence and actions towards you make you feel confident and beautiful in your own skin.

You're such a beauty when you're
You're truly radiant and breathtaking when you're in a state of complete and raw vulnerability.

On your knees baby
I want you to be in a one down position, where you submit to me and are powerless in our interaction.

I feel you walkin'
I sense your presence and influence as you make your way through life.

I feel you talkin'
Even when you're not physically speaking, I can hear your words and intentions clearly due to their immense impact on me.

You feel everything
Your senses and emotions are highly tuned and you experience everything strongly and intensely.

But there's nothing to me
Regardless of your intense emotional involvement, I still remain unaffected and emotionless towards you or whatever situation we are in.

I feel you burn inside me
The flames of the intense emotions you stir within me still burn bright and passionately, even when you're not around.

Yeah, yeah, yeah
A repeated phrase to express emphasis, mostly for added rhythm and tone in the lyrics.

Contributed by Hunter V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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