Jamestown
The Movielife Lyrics
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Commitment and trust give in to me
Friendship (friendship)
Forced through broken bones and tragedy
Can't fucking believe
This joke has gotten out of hand
Won't Pretend (won't pretend)
That I don't feel the break, but I feel the bend
"Late night, snow fall
Get us to the hospital
Jamestown, 94 West,
And a Forty Hour train back to penn"
Leaves fall (Leaves fall)
If it means anything, it just means we're dead
Snow falls (snow falls)
It means my feet just flew over my head
Can't fucking believe
This joke has gotten out of hand
Won't Pretend (won't pretend)
That I don't feel the break, but I feel the bend
"Late night, snow fall
Get us to the hospital
Jamestown, 94 West,
And a Forty Hour train back to Penn"
There's no setback
That can set me back
I think the punch is warm and thin
And I'm weakening
The one thing that keeps me in the ring
Are the people that would never exist to me (to me)
If my mind's a weapon, my heart's the extra clip
"Late night, snow fall
Get us to the hospital
Jamestown, 94 West,
And a Forty Hour train back to Penn"
We're all broken
Endure, I'm still fucking here
The Movielife's "Jamestown" is a song that is often celebrated for the level of emotional intensity that it manages to convey throughout its short runtime. The song features a fast-paced rhythm that belies the deeper emotional themes present throughout the lyrics. At its core, the song is a complex contemplation on the nature of relationships, and the ways in which they can be forged and sustained in even the most trying of circumstances.
The opening lines of the song, "Focus (focus) / Commitment and trust give in to me," set the tone for the rest of the lyrics, which focus on the ways in which relationships require effort and dedication in order to be maintained. This is further illustrated in the lines "Friendship (friendship) / Forced through broken bones and tragedy," which depict the idea that true friends are forged through shared experiences, both good and bad. However, the song also acknowledges the fragility of these relationships, as demonstrated in the lines "Can't fucking believe/ This joke has gotten out of hand / Won't pretend (won't pretend) / That I don't feel the break, but I feel the bend."
The song then shifts to telling a story of night time snowfall and hospital trips, further emphasizing the theme of endurance that runs throughout the lyrics. The repeated line "Late night, snow fall / Get us to the hospital / Jamestown, 94 West, / And a Forty Hour train back to Penn" is both haunting and evocative, speaking to the deep emotional struggles that underlie the lyrics. Even while acknowledging the difficulties of maintaining relationships, the song ultimately concludes on a positive note, with the final lines "We're all broken / Endure, I'm still fucking here," serving as a reminder that even in times of great difficulty, there is often a way forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Focus (focus)
This song is about the importance of focusing on what is truly important in life.
Commitment and trust give in to me
To be successful in life, one must commit and trust in themselves.
Friendship (friendship)
This song also highlights the role of friendship in overcoming challenges.
Forced through broken bones and tragedy
Friendship can be tested through difficult times that involve pain and suffering.
Can't fucking believe
This joke has gotten out of hand
The situation being faced seems to be unreal and has spiralled out of control.
Won't Pretend (won't pretend)
That I don't feel the break, but I feel the bend
The singer admits that they are struggling with the situation, but they are still trying to hold on.
"Late night, snow fall
Get us to the hospital
Jamestown, 94 West,
And a Forty Hour train back to penn"
The singer is recalling a specific incident that involved them having to seek medical attention in Jamestown and then spending a long train ride back.
Leaves fall (Leaves fall)
If it means anything, it just means we're dead
The falling leaves serve as a symbol of death which is a reminder of our mortality.
Snow falls (snow falls)
It means my feet just flew over my head
The snowfall represents a sudden change or upheaval that has left the artist feeling disoriented.
There's no setback
That can set me back
The artist expresses confidence in their ability to overcome any obstacle.
I think the punch is warm and thin
And I'm weakening
The singer is feeling the impact of the challenging situation and it is taking a toll on them emotionally.
The one thing that keeps me in the ring
Are the people that would never exist to me (to me)
The artist's desire to persevere is fueled by the thought of the individuals that they have not met yet but could have a positive impact on their life.
If my mind's a weapon, my heart's the extra clip
The singer suggests that their heart is as vital to their success as their mind is.
"Late night, snow fall
Get us to the hospital
Jamestown, 94 West,
And a Forty Hour train back to Penn"
The singer repeats the lines again, serving as a reminder of the difficult times faced in the past.
We're all broken
Endure, I'm still fucking here
The singer acknowledges the struggles of life that affect every individual, however, they also demonstrate resilience and determination to keep fighting.
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@orestestattoocore9044
Love this sound ❤️
@Zerotoniko
Como pasó el tiempo, que temazo loco 🔥
@DrunkASMR
Love this song
@DrunkASMR
it would be difficult to love it when dead.
@ericantisellforhouseofreps2022
I'm trying to think, if he's on a 40 hour train back to Penn he probably took a train out of New Orleans.
@asticker4trying641
I can't remember where I read it, but I'm pretty sure they were heading back after a show in the winter time, and their van hit ice and flipped, destroyed a BUNCH of their stuff, and that's why the wrote this masterpiece.
@chriscurrallo5700
ASticker is right... Jamestown, North Dakota ("Jamestown, 94 West" being Interstate 94)
@ben.slowdive
so fucking good!
@elwhyify
love the movielife
@snakeplissken111
if my mind's the weapon
my heart's the extra clip.