Jessie's Girl 2
by
Coheed and Cambria ft. Rick Springfield
A cautionary tale about desire and karma unfolds in this sequel to the 1981 hit, revealing the dark aftermath of getting exactly what you want. The narrative follows the original song's narrator who finally "wins" Jessie's girlfriend, only to discover she's mentally unstable and obsessive. The story takes a twisted turn as he becomes trapped in a loveless marriage with three kids, regretting his betrayal of his friend Jessie. The song suggests Jessie knew about his girlfriend's true nature and cleverly orchestrated the situation as revenge against the narrator's disloyalty. The phone number reference to Tommy Tutone's "867-5309/Jenny" adds another layer of '80s pop culture commentary, highlighting the narrator's desperate attempts to escape his situation. #KarmaPayback #BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor #80sPopCulture
