The Jack
The Jack Lyrics
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Nobody cares or listens
I'm twenty-three still full of faith
I'm losing sleep on you
Guess that's my tendency
Jack's brittle tendency
Guess that's my tendency
Jack's brittle tendency
Bunny-Ears
Would you come on over
I'm so sick of you
Calling me a poser
Your golden stare craves
Should I bend you over
Bedroom walls with the guy in the poster
And it goes on & on & on
And it goes on & on & on
And it goes on & on & on
And in circles we dance
And it goes on & on & on
And it goes on & on & on
And it goes on & on & on
And in circles we dance
Mom's always watching and praying
Can you carry your head
Or should I carry it home
The blue bird stopped singing
A long time ago
Time for me to hit the road
Guess that's my tendency
Jack's brittle tendency
Guess that's my tendency
Jack's brittle tendency
Chokers
Bunny-Ears
Would you come on over
I'm so sick of you
Calling me a poser
Your golden stare craves
Should I bend you over
Bedroom walls with the guy in the poster
And it goes on & on & on
And it goes on & on & on
And it goes on & on & on
And in circles we dance
And it goes on & on & on
And it goes on & on & on
And it goes on & on & on
And in circles we dance
And it goes on & on & on
And it goes on & on & on
And it goes on & on & on
And in circles we dance
"The Jack" by The Jacks is a song about the struggles of growing up and navigating relationships while still trying to hold onto one's youthful spirit. The singer is 23 years old and is feeling pressure from his friends to act his age, but he is still "full of faith" and is losing sleep over someone. He recognizes his tendency to be brittle, which could be interpreted as being emotionally vulnerable or unable to handle pressure well. The chorus consists of the repetition of the phrase "And it goes on & on & on, and in circles we dance," which could be a metaphor for feeling stuck in a cycle of relationship drama or the general monotony of young adulthood. The bridge introduces the theme of family, as the singer mentions his mother watching and praying, and asks whether he should carry his own head or if someone else should "carry it home."
The song could be interpreted as a commentary on the pressure to conform to societal expectations of adulthood and the fear of losing one's sense of self in the process. The reference to "chokers" and "bunny ears" could be interpreted as symbols of youth and playfulness, contrasting with the more adult themes discussed in the song. The repetition of the phrase "And it goes on & on & on" emphasizes the feelings of frustration and helplessness that can come with navigating the transition to adulthood.
Line by Line Meaning
My friends say I should act my age
People around me tell me to be more mature.
Nobody cares or listens
No one pays attention to my problems or desires.
I'm twenty-three still full of faith
Even at the age of twenty-three, I'm still hopeful and optimistic about life.
I'm losing sleep on you
I can't stop thinking about you, and it's causing me to lose sleep.
Guess that's my tendency
I have a habit of doing things like this.
Jack's brittle tendency
This is a characteristic of my personality that tends to lead to problems.
Chokers
An accessory worn around the neck.
Bunny-Ears
Another type of accessory, in this case, worn on the head to resemble rabbit ears.
Would you come on over
Can you come to me?
I'm so sick of you
I'm tired of dealing with you.
Calling me a poser
You're accusing me of pretending to be something I'm not.
Your golden stare craves
You're looking at me with a longing or desire for something.
Should I bend you over
Are you asking me to initiate physical intimacy with you?
Bedroom walls with the guy in the poster
There's a male poster in the bedroom.
And it goes on & on & on
This situation is continuing and never-ending.
And in circles we dance
We're going around in circles, repeating similar patterns of behavior.
Mom's always watching and praying
My mother is always looking out for me and hoping for the best.
Can you carry your head
Can you handle the weight of your own thoughts and concerns?
Or should I carry it home
Do you need my help to deal with your problems?
The blue bird stopped singing
Happiness and joy have left me, and I feel empty.
Time for me to hit the road
It's time for me to leave and move on from this situation.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Arthur Boussiron
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