Jennifer, the party's over
I didn't think you'd make it through the night
Everybody's gone
But you're alright

Sweetie, now, obviously
You know it's not obvious to me
Why it's not plain enough to see

You're falling, baby
I've been waiting
You took the long way home
In that dress, it makes me crazy
I'm not the only one
It's cold outside
Keep your heart open wide
Save it for somebody who cares
Somebody who cares

Jennifer, the weekend's over
But at least you made it through with style
It all runs together after a while

Tell me, baby, is it hard to admit?
Do you remember what you did
Or where we've been?

You're falling, baby
I've been waiting
You took the long way home
In that dress, it makes me crazy
I'm not the only one
It's cold outside
Keep your heart open wide
Save it for somebody who cares

You don't have to walk alone tonight
I don't have to be a gentleman
You don't have to say a single word
Or make believe that we could be just friends

You're falling, baby
I've been waiting
You took the long way home
In that dress, it makes me crazy
I'm not the only one
It's cold outside
Keep your heart open wide
Save it for somebody who cares
Somebody who cares
Somebody who cares


Lyrics submitted by Kitkat152

Center of Attention Lyrics as written by Samuel S. Hollander David Jonathan Bendeth

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    General Comment

    one of my faves off the new record :D I think it should've been on the <u>Jennifer's Body</u> soundtrack though: they use the name "Jennifer" and suggests that Jennifer is kinda...uh...<i>promiscuous</i> because of what she's wearing, haha

    Kitkat152on September 28, 2009   Link
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    My Interpretation

    Jennifer is a wild party chick whose life is going down the drain but won't admit it. And this song is just about how trying to explain that to her

    Whatthehellokittyon May 11, 2010   Link
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    General Comment

    I hate how people say that post-jason mayday sucks. because it really doesnt. the lyrics are just as meaningful, in a different way. Tales Told By Dead Friends and Lesson In Romantics have lyrics that are more poetic and more metaphoric. Anywhere But Here is just as deep, but in a more generic way. But they are and always will be a beautiful amazing band.

    maydayparadeloveon October 02, 2010   Link
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    I love this song <3

    Steph_2010on October 15, 2009   Link
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    General Comment

    I love this song <3

    Steph_2010on October 15, 2009   Link
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    General Comment

    who is jennifer?

    anyone?

    ellafellaon January 05, 2010   Link

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