Session
The Offspring Lyrics


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I don't know when it got this way
I don't know how long she's gonna stay
Every week it's the same in her room
That's why I came

Here I go, I go again
Our rendezvous never seem to end
I know where I'll be, I'll make this confession
Back in her bed for another goddamn session

[Chorus]
I'll never learn
God knows I try
Keep coming back for session
And I don't know why
I'll never learn, I'll never see
Just tell me why these sessions got a hold on me

Some might say it's a fling
For all I know it don't mean a thing
Either way I can't complain
Ain't no strings
Guess I got it made

Here I go, I go again
Our rendezvous' never seem to end
I know where I'll be
I'll make this confession
Back in her bed for another goddamn session





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The Offspring's song Session chronicles the singer's inability to resist the lure of a weekly affair. The lyrics suggest a sense of resignation to the situation at hand, with the singer acknowledging that they don't know how long the affair will last or why they keep coming back for more. Despite this, they seem to enjoy the thrill of the rendezvous, even if they can't explain it. The repeated refrain of "I'll never learn" reflects the singer's awareness that they are not making the wisest decision but are unable to resist the magnetism of their partner.


The lyrics suggest that the singer sees the affair as something that is not serious, referred to as a "fling" and characterized by the lack of strings attached. This attitude, alongside the sense of helplessness, highlights the addictive nature of an affair in which the singer has become trapped. The final lines reflect the despair and desperation of the singer as they plead to understand why they cannot resist their partner's pull.


The lyrics of Session convey the familiar pain of a romantic affair that we know is not right but can't help falling for. The song is a reflection on the powerful and often inexplicable draw of passion and the difficulty of overcoming it despite being aware that giving in is wrong.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't know when it got this way
I am unsure how this situation began or developed


I don't know how long she's gonna stay
I am unsure how much longer she will be in my life


Every week it's the same in her room
Our meetings are routine and predictable


That's why I came
I wanted to break out of the monotony


Here I go, I go again
I am repeating a familiar pattern of behavior


Our rendezvous never seem to end
Our meetings seemingly have no conclusion


I know where I'll be, I'll make this confession
I am aware of my actions and will admit to them


Back in her bed for another goddamn session
I will return to her and repeat the behavior I know is not good for me


I'll never learn
Despite past experiences, I am incapable of changing my actions


God knows I try
I am making an effort to change, but it is not succeeding


Keep coming back for session
I can't resist the temptation to repeat the behavior


And I don't know why
I am unsure why I keep returning to this situation


I'll never learn, I'll never see
I am aware that I am unable to change


Just tell me why these sessions got a hold on me
I am seeking an explanation for my inability to leave this situation


Some might say it's a fling
Others might describe this as a casual relationship


For all I know it don't mean a thing
I am uncertain if this relationship has any real significance


Either way I can't complain
Regardless of the true nature of the relationship, I am content in the moment


Ain't no strings
There are no obligations or commitments binding us


Guess I got it made
I am satisfied with the situation as it is




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: JARROD FARIA, KERON THOMPSON, RAYZA THOMAS, Composer/Author Unknown

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Klemdas

Lyrics:
AH, F*CK! F*CK F*CK, F*CK!

Don't know when
Got this way
Don't know how long she's gonna stay
Every week
It's the same
In her room that's why I came

Oh here I go, go again
Our rendezvous never seem to end
Know where I'll be, make this confession
Back in her bed, another goddamn

Session!
I'll never learn
Session!

God knows I've tried
Session!
Keep coming back for session and I don't know why

Session!
I'll never learn
Session!
I'll never see
Session!
Just tell me why these session got a hold on
Got a, got a hold on me

Some might say
It's a fling
All I know it don't mean a thing
Either way
Can't complain
Ain't no strings
Guess I got it made

Oh here I go, go again
Our little things never seem to end
Know where I'll be, make this confession
Back in her bed, another goddamn

Session!
I'll never learn
Session!

God knows I've tried
Session!
Keep coming back for session and I don't know why

Session!
I'll never learn
Session!
I'll never see
Session!
Just tell me why these session got a hold on
Got a, got a hold on me


Oh here I go, go again
Our little things never seem to end
Know where I'll be, make this confession
Back in her bed, another goddamn


Session!
I'll never learn
Session!

God knows I've tried
Session!
Keep coming back for session and I don't know why

Session!
I'll never learn
Session!
I'll never see
Session!
Just tell me why these session got a hold on
Got a, got a hold on me
(Sorry about the censoring, I've heard of YT comments getting deleted because of cursing ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ )



All comments from YouTube:

Lambert Lambert

Cheers to the sound engineer ! What a perfectly mix, every instrument can be heard clearly individually.

helvetica

I will always love the intro to this song.

Diego Figueiredo

me too kkk

Galaad Biganda

That's how I wake ever morning for the past 20 years

Peter

+Lil' Bandit
That "AAAH FUCK! FUCK!" part is pretty much an early version of the opening speeches on the later albums.

TurtleMascot

It's extremely therapeutic. My friends text me, "What's the name of that song I really need to yell along w/ the beginning over + over again?"

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Say Hello To The Robots

The bass is so solid, the whole album is perfectly mastered, every isntrument is clearly audible without sounding too soft

Klemdas

Lyrics:
AH, F*CK! F*CK F*CK, F*CK!

Don't know when
Got this way
Don't know how long she's gonna stay
Every week
It's the same
In her room that's why I came

Oh here I go, go again
Our rendezvous never seem to end
Know where I'll be, make this confession
Back in her bed, another goddamn

Session!
I'll never learn
Session!

God knows I've tried
Session!
Keep coming back for session and I don't know why

Session!
I'll never learn
Session!
I'll never see
Session!
Just tell me why these session got a hold on
Got a, got a hold on me

Some might say
It's a fling
All I know it don't mean a thing
Either way
Can't complain
Ain't no strings
Guess I got it made

Oh here I go, go again
Our little things never seem to end
Know where I'll be, make this confession
Back in her bed, another goddamn

Session!
I'll never learn
Session!

God knows I've tried
Session!
Keep coming back for session and I don't know why

Session!
I'll never learn
Session!
I'll never see
Session!
Just tell me why these session got a hold on
Got a, got a hold on me


Oh here I go, go again
Our little things never seem to end
Know where I'll be, make this confession
Back in her bed, another goddamn


Session!
I'll never learn
Session!

God knows I've tried
Session!
Keep coming back for session and I don't know why

Session!
I'll never learn
Session!
I'll never see
Session!
Just tell me why these session got a hold on
Got a, got a hold on me
(Sorry about the censoring, I've heard of YT comments getting deleted because of cursing ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ )

Simulation

I would still argue that Ignition is their best album. Even though i love everything else they've done.

Kyle Lloyd

This and Smash are by far their best. The first album isn't bad either.

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