On the Line
Heartfelt Betrayal: On the Line with Jenny Lewis
Lyrics
It used to be Bobby forever
Refers to a past relationship with someone named Bobby, suggesting a sense of permanence or commitment.
We were together day and night
Describes the close and constant nature of the relationship, spending day and night together with Bobby.
He left me for an Eastside girl
Indicates that Bobby ended the relationship to be with someone named Caroline from the Eastside.
Called Caroline, oh
Identifies Bobby's new romantic interest as Caroline.
Before you let her under your sweater tonight
Advises caution to someone about to get romantically involved with Caroline.
Listen to my heart beating
Encourages listening to the speaker's heartbeat, emphasizing the emotional connection and vulnerability.
Listen to my heart beating
-Listen to my heart beating
-On the line (On the line)
-On the line
-Whenever things get complicated
Addresses the pattern of the person running away to Mexico when faced with complications.
You run away to Mexico
Highlights the escape to Mexico as a coping mechanism when things become difficult.
Boy, you got me infuriated
Expresses frustration and anger at the person for causing emotional distress.
I'm never gonna let you go
Declares the speaker's determination not to let the person go despite the challenges.
It used to be Bobby forever
Repeats the reference to the past relationship with Bobby, reinforcing the sense of permanence.
We were together day and night
Reiterates the closeness of the relationship with Bobby, emphasizing the intensity of their connection.
He left me for a super-fan
Reveals that Bobby left the speaker for someone described as a super-fan named Caroline.
Called Caroline, oh
Specifies the new romantic interest as Caroline.
Before you let her under your sweater tonight
Repeats the cautionary advice before someone gets romantically involved with Caroline.
Listen to my heart beating
Reiterates the importance of listening to the speaker's heartbeat, underlining the emotional plea.
Listen to my heart beating
-Listen to my heart beating
-On the line (On the line)
-On the line
-Whenever things get complicated
Echoes the previous mention of the person escaping to Mexico when faced with complicated situations.
You run away to Mexico
Reiterates the pattern of running away to Mexico as a response to challenging circumstances.
Boy, you got me infuriated
Expresses persistent frustration at the person for causing emotional turmoil.
I'm never gonna let you go
Asserts the speaker's determination to hold onto the person despite difficulties.
You're not the only one with a crowd
Addresses the person, emphasizing that they are not the only one facing challenges or difficulties.
You're not the only one who gets down
Acknowledges that the person is not alone in experiencing low moments or hardships.
You're not the only one on the town tonight
Points out that others are also out in town facing challenges or seeking solace.
You used to be
Refers to a previous state or identity of the person before the current situation unfolded.
Before you let her under your sweater tonight
Reiterates the importance of listening to the speaker's heartbeat "on the line," emphasizing emotional connection.
Listen to my heart beating
-Listen to my heart beating
-Listen to my heart beating
-On the line (On the line)
-On the line (On the line)
-On the line (On the line)
-On the line
Concludes with a final repetition of the phrase "On the line," reinforcing the emotional significance of the connection.
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