and with aplomb she crumpled me like paper and like a bomb she made an unskyscraper and every day we are tapering down

strawberry jam, and strawberry jam, you know
that's just the way I am so love me back
love me back, you could have diluted that attack, but
I don't mind, and it's about time and I don't have to wait in line to be knocked down
I can get that anywhere in town.

Without sound we are
watch this old movie and from the ground to the sky to our doom we are wise as wickets whom things pass inexorably through


Lyrics submitted by Cruxaphetica

Strawberry Jam song meanings
Add Your Thoughts

1 Comment

sort form View by:
  • 0
    General Comment

    Definitely my favorite from The Fine Print...not surprisingly, Jerry/Tycho has a way with words here like in all other endeavors he tackles. Plus, I learned the meaning of aplomb thanks to this song! As for meaning, it sounds as though it's about a man who was rejected brazenly ("It's Brazen Bran"!) by a woman, yet he tries to reason with her and tell her that he cannot compromise himself, regardless of the countless rejections he may have already faced. Plainly though, it seems like a whole "I like Grape Jam on my toast, and you'll have to accept that if you want to be with me." sort of deal that comes about from being around someone so much that the little differences like what foods we eat start to come between us.

    swimmingbird941on September 03, 2007   Link

Add your thoughts

Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.

Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!

More Featured Meanings

Album art
Mental Istid
Ebba Grön
This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
Album art
Son Şansın - Şarkı Sözleri
Hayalperest
This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere. In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Album art
Dreamwalker
Silent Planet
I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
Album art
Magical
Ed Sheeran
How would you describe the feeling of being in love? For Ed Sheeran, the word is “Magical.” in HIS three-minute album opener, he makes an attempt to capture the beauty and delicacy of true love with words. He describes the magic of it all over a bright Pop song produced by Aaron Dessner.
Album art
Amazing
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran tells a story of unsuccessfully trying to feel “Amazing.” This track is about the being weighed down by emotional stress despite valiant attempts to find some positivity in the situation. This track was written by Ed Sheeran from the perspective of his friend. From the track, we see this person fall deeper into the negative thoughts and slide further down the path of mental torment with every lyric.