Emotional
The Jets Lyrics


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Turn down the meltdown is all I'm thinkin'
Tighten up, the demon's alive and kickin'
Long ago she left you feelin' low

And so it goes
Emotional rescue overdose
Walkin' in the room on your knees
Now it's gone
Was she the one?
Poundin' back the memories whenever you please

One time, I think you wanted it
Two times, you had it comin'
This time, you're all alone
One time, I think you wanted it
Two times, you had it comin'
This time, you're on your own

Turn down the meltdown is all I'm thinkin'
Tighten up, the demon's alive and kickin'
Countin' on delusions to keep you whole
Turn down the meltdown is all I'm thinkin'
Tighten up, the demon's alive and kickin'
Long ago she left you feelin' low

And so it goes
Emotional rescue overdose
Wantin' me to help you to your feet
One time, I think you wanted it
Two times, you had it comin'
This time, you're all alone
One time, I think you wanted it
Two times, you had it comin'
This time, you're on your own

Turn down the meltdown is all I'm thinkin'
Tighten up, the demon's alive and kickin'
Countin' on delusions to keep you whole
Turn down the meltdown is all I'm thinkin'
Tighten up, the demon's alive and kickin'
Long ago she left you feelin' low

Turn down the meltdown is all I'm thinkin'
Tighten up, the demon's alive and kickin'
Countin' on delusions to keep you whole
Turn down the meltdown is all I'm thinkin'




Tighten up, the demon's alive and kickin'
Long ago she left you feelin' low

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Jets' song "Emotional" explore the aftermath of a failed relationship. The singer is still grappling with the emotional fallout as they address the need to "turn down the meltdown." The songwriter asks the person to regain composure and control over their emotions, symbolized by the demon that is "alive and kickin'." The line "long ago she left you feelin' low" indicates that the end of the relationship happened in the past, but its impact still lingers.


The chorus, "Emotional rescue overdose," suggests that the singer is overwhelmed by their emotions and the memories of the relationship. They pose the question, "Was she the one?" indicating their uncertainty and longing for what could have been. The line "poundin' back the memories whenever you please" depicts how the person constantly revisits the past, willingly indulging in nostalgic recollections.


The repetition of the phrases "one time, I think you wanted it, two times, you had it comin', this time, you're all alone" reflects the cyclical nature of the failed relationship. It suggests that the singer may have entered into the relationship willingly, but the second time around, they were maybe at fault, and now they are left to face the consequences on their own.


Overall, "Emotional" captures the struggle of moving on from a past relationship, the frustration of being haunted by memories, and the reappearance of emotions that were thought to be resolved.


Line by Line Meaning

Turn down the meltdown is all I'm thinkin'
I am constantly trying to suppress my emotional breakdown.


Tighten up, the demon's alive and kickin'
The negative thoughts and emotions are still very much present and affecting me.


Long ago she left you feelin' low
She left a long time ago, but it left me feeling deeply unhappy and down.


And so it goes
This is just the way things are, and there's no changing it.


Emotional rescue overdose
I am overwhelmed by the need for emotional support and rescue.


Walkin' in the room on your knees
I enter a room feeling powerless and desperate.


Now it's gone
Whatever I had or hoped for is now lost or unattainable.


Was she the one?
I question if she was truly the right person for me.


Poundin' back the memories whenever you please
I constantly revisit and dwell on painful memories as I wish.


One time, I think you wanted it
At one point, I believe you desired a connection or relationship.


Two times, you had it comin'
But twice, you showed that you deserved the negative outcome.


This time, you're all alone
This time, you are left to face the consequences by yourself.


One time, I think you wanted it
At one point, I believe you desired a connection or relationship.


Two times, you had it comin'
But twice, you showed that you deserved the negative outcome.


This time, you're on your own
This time, you are left to deal with the consequences alone.


Countin' on delusions to keep you whole
I rely on false beliefs and fantasies to maintain my well-being.


Turn down the meltdown is all I'm thinkin'
I am constantly trying to suppress my emotional breakdown.


Tighten up, the demon's alive and kickin'
The negative thoughts and emotions are still very much present and affecting me.


Long ago she left you feelin' low
She left a long time ago, but it left me feeling deeply unhappy and down.


Turn down the meltdown is all I'm thinkin'
I am constantly trying to suppress my emotional breakdown.


Tighten up, the demon's alive and kickin'
The negative thoughts and emotions are still very much present and affecting me.


Long ago she left you feelin' low
She left a long time ago, but it left me feeling deeply unhappy and down.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVE MICHAEL SWIECICKI, TREVOR JAY TUMINSKI

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Comments from YouTube:

Eric Springer

A very funky induced track, glad it was not up for a single though, it makes for a great deeper album cut...some say "filler", but I prefer deep album cut, sort of a sister song to Rock It 2 U

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