Jenny Drinks
The Interrupters Lyrics
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Everything in the kitchen sink
'till she's all messed up and she can barely think
Jenny Cries!
And then she sighs, so suprised
She wipes the teardrops from her eyes cause she's on the brink
I say the world just ain't ready for a spirit like me!
And I suppose that I'm the one who seems crazy!
But the world just ain't ready for a spirit like me!
Jenny Smokes!
Untill she chokes, she's flat broke
And he loans her 50 buck for a black coat
Jenny laughs!
She fight back, to show her back
In her condescending weakness she'll react
I say the world just ain't ready for a spirit like me!
I never been so frustrated with humanity!
And I suppose that I'm the one who seems crazy!
But the world just ain't ready for a spirit like me!
I say the world just ain't ready for a spirit like me!
I never been so frustrated with humanity!
And I suppose that I'm the one who seems crazy!
But the world just ain't ready for a spirit like me!
Jenny waits
She evaluates what gemma said
She's a sin although you know she likes to sing
She don't budge
She don't judge, she's for a love
At the very least she's always interested
Come on the world just ain't ready for a spirit like me!
I never been so frustrated with humanity!
And I suppose that I'm the one who seems crazy!
But the world just ain't ready for a spirit like me!
The Interrupters' "Jenny Drinks" is a song that captures the struggles of a woman named Jenny. The lyrics describe how she drinks and smokes to cope with her inner turmoil, and how she reacts condescendingly when others try to help her. However, Jenny is also someone who evaluates what others say and is always interested in love. The chorus of the song repeats the idea that "the world just ain't ready for a spirit like me," suggesting that Jenny's struggles are a reflection of a society that cannot accept people who are different.
The opening lines of the song, "Everything in the kitchen sink / 'till she's all messed up and she can barely think," paint a vivid picture of Jenny's excessive drinking. The repetition of the phrase "Jenny cries!" reinforces the idea that she is struggling emotionally. The line "I never been so frustrated with humanity" speaks to Jenny's frustrations with the world around her, and the line "she's a sin although you know she likes to sing" suggests that others view her with disdain.
Overall, "Jenny Drinks" is a powerful song that speaks to the struggles of those who do not fit into society's narrow expectations. It is a reminder that we should strive to accept and embrace differences, rather than judge and reject those who are different from us.
Line by Line Meaning
Jenny Drinks!
Jenny drinks a lot until she becomes heavily intoxicated.
Everything in the kitchen sink
Jenny consumes a wide variety of alcoholic drinks.
'till she's all messed up and she can barely think
Jenny becomes extremely drunk and loses her ability to think properly.
Jenny Cries!
Jenny begins to cry.
And then she sighs, so suprised
After crying, Jenny lets out a deep breath while feeling bewildered.
She wipes the teardrops from her eyes cause she's on the brink
Jenny wipes away her tears as she is on the verge of emotional collapse.
I say the world just ain't ready for a spirit like me!
The singer believes that the world is not prepared for someone with their personality and unique spirit.
I never been so frustrated with humanity!
The artist expresses their frustration with people in general.
And I suppose that I'm the one who seems crazy!
The artist acknowledges that they might be viewed as insane by others.
Jenny Smokes!
Jenny smokes cigarettes.
Untill she chokes, she's flat broke
Jenny smokes until she coughs heavily and has no money left.
And he loans her 50 buck for a black coat
Someone lends Jenny money to buy a black coat.
Jenny laughs!
Jenny laughs.
She fight back, to show her back
Jenny fights back against someone who has insulted her.
In her condescending weakness she'll react
Jenny reacts with a patronizing attitude despite being vulnerable herself.
Jenny waits
Jenny waits for something to happen.
She evaluates what gemma said
Jenny reflects on something that Gemma said to her.
She's a sin although you know she likes to sing
Jenny is considered sinful even though she enjoys singing.
She don't budge
Jenny remains steadfast.
She don't judge, she's for a love
Jenny does not judge others and is accepting of love.
At the very least she's always interested
Jenny is always interested in what others have to say.
Come on the world just ain't ready for a spirit like me!
The artist reiterates that the world is not yet prepared for someone like them.
I never been so frustrated with humanity!
The singer again expresses their frustration with humanity.
And I suppose that I'm the one who seems crazy!
The artist acknowledges that they may appear crazy to others.
But the world just ain't ready for a spirit like me!
The singer reinforces that the world is not yet prepared for someone with their unique spirit.
Writer(s): Aimee E. Allen, Justin Scott Bivona, Timothy Armstrong, Jesse Gus Bivona, Kevin C. Bivona
Contributed by Carter K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Luiss16xd
The Interrupters - Jenny Drinks.
Jenny drinks!
Everything in the kitchen sink
'Till she's all messed up and she can barely think
Jenny cries!
And then she sighs, so suprised
She wipes the teardrops from her eyes
Cause she's on the brink
I say the world just ain't ready for a spirit like me!
I never been so frustrated with humanity!
And I suppose that I'm the one who seems crazy!
But the world just ain't ready for a spirit like me!
Jenny smokes!
Untill she chokes, she's flat broke
And he loans her 50 buck for a black coat
Jenny laughs!
She fight back, to show her back
In her condescending weakness she'll react
I say the world just ain't ready for a spirit like me!
I never been so frustrated with humanity!
And I suppose that I'm the one who seems crazy!
But the world just ain't ready for a spirit like me!
I say the world just ain't ready for a spirit like me!
I never been so frustrated with humanity!
And I suppose that I'm the one who seems crazy!
But the world just ain't ready for a spirit like me!
Jenny waits
She evaluates what gemma said
She's a sin although you know she likes to sing
She don't budge
She don't judge, she's for a love
At the very least she's always interested
Come on the world just ain't ready for a spirit like me!
I never been so frustrated with humanity!
And I suppose that I'm the one who seems crazy!
But the world just ain't ready for a spirit like me!
deaderthendead041
im loving this whole album, and thats a rarity these days, but goog is good and the Interrupters are GREAT!
danannn sssssssssss
i agree 100%
deaderthendead041
id love to see rancid and the Interrupters play back to back in concert
Luiss16xd
The Interrupters - Jenny Drinks.
Jenny drinks!
Everything in the kitchen sink
'Till she's all messed up and she can barely think
Jenny cries!
And then she sighs, so suprised
She wipes the teardrops from her eyes
Cause she's on the brink
I say the world just ain't ready for a spirit like me!
I never been so frustrated with humanity!
And I suppose that I'm the one who seems crazy!
But the world just ain't ready for a spirit like me!
Jenny smokes!
Untill she chokes, she's flat broke
And he loans her 50 buck for a black coat
Jenny laughs!
She fight back, to show her back
In her condescending weakness she'll react
I say the world just ain't ready for a spirit like me!
I never been so frustrated with humanity!
And I suppose that I'm the one who seems crazy!
But the world just ain't ready for a spirit like me!
I say the world just ain't ready for a spirit like me!
I never been so frustrated with humanity!
And I suppose that I'm the one who seems crazy!
But the world just ain't ready for a spirit like me!
Jenny waits
She evaluates what gemma said
She's a sin although you know she likes to sing
She don't budge
She don't judge, she's for a love
At the very least she's always interested
Come on the world just ain't ready for a spirit like me!
I never been so frustrated with humanity!
And I suppose that I'm the one who seems crazy!
But the world just ain't ready for a spirit like me!
Destructobot
IVE NEVER BEEN SO FRUSTRATED WITH THESE MANATEES!
Dania Mayorga
Lol 😂😂
Aarin Armstrong
My new favorite ska band! Thanks for keeping it real! Long live The Interrupters!
hnb272
"But the world just ain't ready for a spirit like me!"
Padraig Cronin
Play it loud, preferably against your neighbours' adjoining wall.
Oneida Wolf
keeping the ska well strong!