Jesse
Jesse's Journey: A Tale of Lost Roads and Self-Discovery
Lyrics
Jesse's in a new low-rider, outside Frank's Drive-in
Jesse is in a new low-rider outside Frank's Drive-in.
He's there with Juanita and the gang but nodding out again
He is with Juanita and the gang but appears to be under the influence and nodding out.
Jesse, you're a fool to yourself
The singer addresses Jesse, warning him that he is a fool to himself.
'Cause you won't stop
Jesse is urged to stop his current behavior.
You can't take it with you
Highlighting the impermanence of material possessions with the phrase "You can't take it with you."
Jesse, you're losing yourself
The repetition emphasizes Jesse's self-destructive path, losing his true self.
Oh, don't be a fool again
An appeal to Jesse not to repeat his mistakes.
There may not be a next time
Warning that there might not be another chance for redemption.
Oh, don't be a fool again, Jesse
A plea for Jesse not to be a fool again.
Jesse, there's a whole world out there
Pointing out the vast world outside that Jesse is neglecting.
That you can't ignore
Emphasizing that Jesse cannot ignore the world around him.
But nickel bags and chrome-lined cars
Mentioning materialistic and possibly harmful pursuits like drugs and fancy cars.
Is that all that you want?
Raising a question about whether these pursuits fulfill Jesse's desires.
Jesse, you can't get their respect if you don't stop
Emphasizing the importance of stopping destructive behavior to gain respect.
You don't even want to
Indicating Jesse's lack of desire to earn respect.
Jesse, you're losing yourself
Reiterating the theme of Jesse losing his true self.
Oh, don't be a fool again
A repeated call for Jesse not to be a fool again.
There may not be a next time
Warning that there might not be another chance for redemption.
Oh, don't be a fool again, Jesse
A plea for Jesse not to be a fool again.
Jesse's in a new low-rider, outside Frank's Drive-in
Repetition of the scene with Jesse in a low-rider, nodding out.
He's there with Juanita and the gang but nodding out again
Reiterating Jesse's company and his state of being under the influence.
Jesse, you're a fool to yourself
Repeating the warning that Jesse is a fool to himself.
'Cause you won't stop
Reiterating the plea for Jesse to stop his destructive behavior.
You don't even want to
Emphasizing Jesse's lack of desire to change.
Jesse, you're losing yourself
Reiterating Jesse's loss of self.
Oh, don't be a fool again
A repeated appeal for Jesse not to be a fool again.
There may not be a next time
Warning that there might not be another chance for redemption.
Oh, don't be a fool again, Jesse
A plea for Jesse not to be a fool again.
Jesse, don't be a fool again
An emphatic call for Jesse not to be a fool again.
There may not be a next time
Highlighting the urgency with the possibility of no next time for redemption.
Jesse, don't be a fool again, Jesse
A direct address to Jesse, urging him not to be a fool again.
Jesse, don't be a fool again
Repeating the urgent plea for Jesse not to be a fool again.
There may not be a next time
Warning that there might not be another chance for redemption.
Jesse, don't be a fool again, Jesse
A final plea for Jesse not to be a fool again, emphasizing the urgency.
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