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Jesse and Jaime (Story of a Small​-​Town Romance)

from Conquers the World by Back Up Jackson

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lyrics

Jesse arrives, the usual two-hour drive
To see the girl he loves
Did something feel wrong, a long-distance love song
She let him go
Can't even remember the reasons she gave
Interrupted by tears they were so hard to say
All he could do was give all that remained
And just walk away
So his Jaime couldn't see him cry

It's tough to admit a feeling could disappear
Concealed by clouds of fear
But finding it true, she realized he's
Jumping through rings just to get her to smile
He's trying so hard it's frustrating the hell
Out of him and me both and I think I want out
So all I can do is give all that remains
And just say goodbye
Just hope Jesse doesn't start to cry

Oh, it's always the same old story
Boy meets girl, but eventually
The whirlwind dies down
The drama of life in a small suburban town

Jesse's moved on, and Jaime still thinks of the one
She let get away
But in Jesse's heart, relieved at a brand new start
The heartache fades
No turning back now, it's all in the past
The beginning was true and we swore it would last
Ignoring your heart can last only so long
Then pretending love just isn't enough

Oh, it's always the same old story
Boy meets girl, but eventually
The whirlwind dies down
In every backyard of a small suburban town

Cupid yanked the arrow right out of your ass
And just like a dream it was gone in a flash
But to see your enamored an emotional clamour
Is not the most glamorous sight to remind us that

Oh, it's always the same old story
Boy meets girl, but eventually
The whirlwind dies down
That's how romance goes in a small suburban town

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from Conquers the World, released November 27, 2005

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Jersey Ska band Back Up Jackson was formed in the winter of 2001 and has played colleges and clubs, bars and backyards, bringing their mix of high-energy virtuosity and eclectic influences to audiences in Central Jersey and beyond. The band blends elements of third-wave ska, jazz, blues, R&B, rock, and punk to create a sound all their own. ... more

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