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Danny Elfman Poor Jack Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7.73/10 [22 votes]Album: The Nightmare Before Christmas [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] / Original Release Date: 2006-01-01Genre: SoundtrackSong Duration: 2 min 31 sec
Poor Jack
Danny Elfman
Danny Elfman
DANNY ELFMAN
- Poor Jack LyricsWhat have I done ...?
What have I done ...?
How could I be so blind ...?
All is lost, where was I ...?
Spoiled all, spoiled all ....
Everything's gone all wrong.
What have I done ...?
What have I done ...?
Find a deep cave to hide in,
In a million years they'll find me.
Only dust and a plaque,
That reads, "Here Lies Poor Old Jack"
But I never intended all this madness - *never*.
And nobody really understood - *how could they*?
That all I ever wanted was to bring them
something great.
*Why does nothing ever turn out like it should?*
*Well, what the heck, I went and did my best*
*And - by God - I really tasted something swell!*
*And for a moment, why, I even touched the sky*,
*And at least I left some stories they can tell* - **I did**!
*And for the first time since,
I don't remember when*,
I felt just like my old bony self again.
And I, **Jack**, the *Pumpkin King* - **that's right! I am the Pumpkin King, ah, ha, ha, ha**
*And I just can't wait until next Halloween!*
*'Cause I've got some new ideas that* will **really make them scream!**
**And, by God, I'm really gonna give it all my might!**
... Uh-oh... I hope there's still time to set things right...
... Santy Claws, hmm...
*Sing with much emotion - deep voice
**Sing with more emotion - deep voice
What have I done ...?
How could I be so blind ...?
All is lost, where was I ...?
Spoiled all, spoiled all ....
Everything's gone all wrong.
What have I done ...?
What have I done ...?
Find a deep cave to hide in,
In a million years they'll find me.
Only dust and a plaque,
That reads, "Here Lies Poor Old Jack"
But I never intended all this madness - *never*.
And nobody really understood - *how could they*?
That all I ever wanted was to bring them
something great.
*Why does nothing ever turn out like it should?*
*Well, what the heck, I went and did my best*
*And - by God - I really tasted something swell!*
*And at least I left some stories they can tell* - **I did**!
*And for the first time since,
I don't remember when*,
I felt just like my old bony self again.
And I, **Jack**, the *Pumpkin King* - **that's right! I am the Pumpkin King, ah, ha, ha, ha**
*And I just can't wait until next Halloween!*
*'Cause I've got some new ideas that* will **really make them scream!**
**And, by God, I'm really gonna give it all my might!**
... Uh-oh... I hope there's still time to set things right...
... Santy Claws, hmm...
*Sing with much emotion - deep voice
**Sing with more emotion - deep voice
Facts about Poor Jack
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Poor Jack is written by Danny Elfman, Fernando H. Uribe.
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It is first released on January 01, 2006 as part of Danny Elfman's album "The Nightmare Before Christmas [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]" which includes 29 tracks in total. This song is the 15th track on this album.
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When we think about the meaning behind each verse, the main character in 'Poor Jack' by Danny Elfman is looking back at his life and the mistakes he made, which led to serious consequences, but at the same time, he is accepting himself and anticipating new chances to be forgiven and to create something magnificent. Through a large part of the song, Poor Jack lyrics convey mainly thoughtfulness, desperation, power, hopelessness, and eventually, faith. The song, however, also points out regret and self-doubt as strong driving forces, the longing for acknowledgment, self-acceptance coupled with pride and, at the same time, hope and the will to fight. The lyrics present themes of regret and self-reflection, and also coziness and dark imagery as well as some light swearing. The content can be considered general but with parental guidance due to its mature themes and emotional intensity.
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Poor Jack falls under the genre Soundtrack.
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Poor Jack song length is 2 minutes and 31 seconds.
Who wrote Poor Jack lyrics?
Poor Jack is written by Danny Elfman, Fernando H. Uribe.
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When was Poor Jack released?
It is first released on January 01, 2006 as part of Danny Elfman's album "The Nightmare Before Christmas [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]" which includes 29 tracks in total. This song is the 15th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Poor Jack lyrics?
When we think about the meaning behind each verse, the main character in 'Poor Jack' by Danny Elfman is looking back at his life and the mistakes he made, which led to serious consequences, but at the same time, he is accepting himself and anticipating new chances to be forgiven and to create something magnificent. Through a large part of the song, Poor Jack lyrics convey mainly thoughtfulness, desperation, power, hopelessness, and eventually, faith. The song, however, also points out regret and self-doubt as strong driving forces, the longing for acknowledgment, self-acceptance coupled with pride and, at the same time, hope and the will to fight. The lyrics present themes of regret and self-reflection, and also coziness and dark imagery as well as some light swearing. The content can be considered general but with parental guidance due to its mature themes and emotional intensity.
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Which genre is Poor Jack?
Poor Jack falls under the genre Soundtrack.
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How long is the song Poor Jack?
Poor Jack song length is 2 minutes and 31 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Danny Elfman, Fernando H. Uribe
Record Label(s): This Compilation 2006 Walt Disney Records
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I love the annotations in how to sing the song and where. I love this song a lot, and thanks for not butchering the lyrics like a lot of other people do. :)