the judge and jury
The Judges Lyrics
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It's like every time you smile
I feel like I'm on trial and I don't know what to do
I sit here for a while
I'm feeling suicidal
Am I just in denial that I can't be without you?
I wanna see you one more time
We are done and it's forever, yeah
It's a west coast tragеdy, the end of a lover
Wе are done and it's forever, yeah
It's a west coast tragedy, move on to another
Would you tell me that you love me, baby?
Even though we're fighting daily
Your pretty little lies got me jaded
All your friends hate me, well fuck them I hate them too
Been out all night, I've drank too much
I'm sentimental for your touch
Don't want to see you one more time
This shit is over I'll tell you why
We are done and it's forever, yeah
It's a west coast tragedy, the end of a lover
We are done and it's forever, yeah
It's a west coast tragedy, move on to another
I want to see you one last time
And if it's over tell me why
Why we are done for ever and ever and ever
Never call me again
Why we are done for ever and ever and ever
Never call me again
We are done and it's forever, yeah
It's a west coast tragedy, the end of a lover
We are done and it's forever, yeah
It's a west coast tragedy, move on to another
We are done and it's forever, yeah
It's a west coast tragedy, the end of a lover
We are done and it's forever, yeah
It's a west coast tragedy, move on to another
In "The Judge and Jury" by The Judges, the lyrics depict a tumultuous relationship where the singer feels constantly scrutinized and judged by their partner. The opening lines describe the partner's intense gaze, which makes the singer feel as though they are constantly being evaluated. This creates a sense of unease and insecurity, as every smile from the partner feels like a test that the singer may fail. The singer sits in contemplation, feeling overwhelmed to the point of suicidal thoughts. They question whether their inability to be without their partner is just a unwillingness to accept the reality of the toxic relationship.
The chorus reflects the singer's desire for closure. They want to see their partner one last time to gain some understanding of why their relationship has come to an end. The singer acknowledges the finality of the situation, referring to it as a "west coast tragedy" and accepting the need to move on to another lover. The second verse explores the constant fights and lies within the relationship, which have left the singer jaded and further isolated from their own social circle. Despite the pain and destructive tendencies, the singer still longs for their partner's touch and struggles to break free from the attachment.
The repetition of the chorus reinforces the finality of the relationship, and the last two lines serve as a plea for the partner to never contact the singer again. The song's overall theme revolves around the idea of the end of a toxic relationship and the struggle to let go, even when it brings pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Those crazy eyes, they go the mile
Your intense gaze affects me deeply
It's like every time you smile
Your smile makes me feel uncertain and anxious
I feel like I'm on trial and I don't know what to do
I constantly feel judged and unsure of how to act
I sit here for a while
I take time to reflect on my thoughts and emotions
I'm feeling suicidal
I feel overwhelmed and desperate
Am I just in denial that I can't be without you?
Could it be that I refuse to accept that I cannot live without you?
I wanna see you one more time
I have a strong desire to see you again before it's too late
And if it's over please tell me why
If our relationship has truly ended, I need to know the reason behind it
We are done and it's forever, yeah
Our relationship has come to an end, and it is permanent
It's a west coast tragedy, the end of a lover
This breakup feels like a tragic ending to a love story set on the west coast
Move on to another
It's time for both of us to find new romantic partners
Would you tell me that you love me, baby?
Do you still have feelings of love for me, my dear?
Even though we're fighting daily
Despite the constant conflicts we experience
Your pretty little lies got me jaded
Your attractive yet deceitful words have left me cynical and disillusioned
All your friends hate me, well fuck them I hate them too
I despise your friends who also dislike me, and I don't hide my feelings
Been out all night, I've drank too much
I've been partying late into the night and consuming excessive amounts of alcohol
I'm sentimental for your touch
I long for the physical affection we used to share
Don't want to see you one more time
I no longer desire to have any further encounters with you
This shit is over I'll tell you why
I will explain the reasons behind why our relationship has reached its end
We are done and it's forever, yeah
Our relationship has concluded, and it's an everlasting decision
I want to see you one last time
I have a final longing to see you before completely letting go
Why we are done for ever and ever and ever
The reason why our relationship has ended permanently
Never call me again
Please refrain from contacting me in the future
We are done and it's forever, yeah
Our relationship has ended, and it's a permanent decision
It's a west coast tragedy, move on to another
This breakup feels like a heartbreaking event set on the west coast, and we both need to find new partners
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: David Mitchell Jones, Kurtis Lloyd
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Marshall Jones
I took guitar lessons for a while from "Chuck", the Judges guitar player back in 1966 in Auburn Alabama. He was a cool dude.