Jameson
Jameson: A Tale of Love, Addiction, and Loneliness
Lyrics
I cut my ties with mary jane
I have ended my association with marijuana (slang: mary jane).
and told myself that I could change
I convinced myself that I could change.
When you're not around it's no wonder
In your absence, it's no surprise that I'm struggling emotionally.
I'm falling down I'm going under
I feel like I'm sinking and going into a negative state.
Sanitize my brain
I cleanse my mind, possibly from negative thoughts or influences.
before my reckless mode activates
I take precautions before engaging in reckless behavior.
Numb like novacane
I feel emotionally numb, like the anesthesia novacane.
spiraling down the drain like
I'm spiraling downward and struggling, like going down the drain.
Jameson
Referring to "Jameson," possibly an alcoholic drink, indicating a coping mechanism.
Why's it feel like I'm in love alone
I feel like I'm in love by myself, suggesting emotional isolation.
Where you been
Questioning the absence of someone (possibly Jameson) when physically present but emotionally distant.
When you're by my side but no one's home
Even when you're physically present, it feels like no one is emotionally home.
Bite my tongue every time that I try to say goodbye
I restrain myself from saying goodbye, possibly to a harmful habit or relationship.
Jameson why's it feel like I'm in love alone
Reiterating the feeling of being in love alone.
I'm a need a straight jacket
Expressing a need for psychological intervention or support.
Soon as my head starts
When my thoughts become overwhelming.
I'm a find some new blood
Seeking new experiences or relationships to distract from current issues.
So I get a head start
Looking for a head start in finding something new.
I get so erratic
Experiencing erratic thoughts and emotions.
When I get to thinking rational
Struggling to think rationally when overwhelmed.
Maybe I'm an addict
Acknowledging a potential addiction.
In a cage cause I'm an animal, yuh
Feeling confined like an animal in a cage.
Sanitize my brain
Repeating the process of cleansing the mind before engaging in risky behavior.
before my reckless mode activates
Taking precautions before entering a potentially reckless state of mind.
Numb like novacane
Describing emotional numbness similar to novacane.
spiraling down the drain like
Continuing to spiral down emotionally.
Jameson
Reiteration of the name "Jameson" and the associated emotional struggle.
Why's it feel like I'm in love alone
Expressing the feeling of being in love alone, associated with Jameson.
Where you been
Questioning the whereabouts of Jameson when physically present but emotionally absent.
When you're by my side but no one's home
Feeling emotionally alone even when someone (Jameson) is present.
Bite my tongue every time that I try to say goodbye
Hesitating to say goodbye, possibly to a habit or relationship.
Jameson why's it feel like I'm in love alone ay goodbye
Repeating the sentiment of feeling in love alone associated with Jameson.
jameson why's it feel like i'm in love alone
Reiterating the question about the emotional isolation associated with Jameson.
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