Cookie Jar
Cookie Jar

Jack Johnson - Cookie Jar Lyrics

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May 13, 2003
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Cookie Jar Lyrics

And I would turn on the TV
But it's so embarrassing
To see all the other people
I don't know what they mean
And it was magic at first
When they spoke without sound
But now this world is gonna hurt
You better turn that thing down
Turn it around

Well, it wasn't me, says the boy with the gun,
Sure, I pulled the trigger but it needed to be done,
Because life's been killing me ever since it begun
You can't blame me because I'm to young

You can't blame me, sure the killer was my son
But I didn't teach him to pull the trigger of the gun
It's the killin' on his TV screen,
You can't blame me it's those images he's seen

Well, you can't blame me, says the media man
I wasn't the one who came up with the plan
But I just point my camera at what the people wanna see,
Now it's a two-way mirror, and you can't blame me

You can't blame me, says the singer of the song
And the maker of the movie which he based his life on
It's only entertainment as anyone can see
It's smoke machines and makeup, man you can't fool me

It was you, it was me, it was every man,
We've all got the blood on our hands
We only receive what we demand,
If we want hell, then hell's what we'll have

And I would turn on the TV
But it's so embarrassing
To see all the other people
I don't know what they mean
And it was magic at first
But let everyone down
But now this world is gonna hurt
You better turn it around
Turn it around

Writer(s): Jack Hody Johnson
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Bubble Toes Publishing, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the song 'Cookie Jar'?

    'Cookie Jar' was written by Jack Hody Johnson, an American singer-songwriter known for his acoustic rock and soft rock music.

  2. What album is 'Cookie Jar' from?

    'Cookie Jar' is a track from Jack Johnson's album 'On and On,' which was released in 2003.

  3. What themes are addressed in 'Cookie Jar'?

    'Cookie Jar' addresses themes of media influence, societal violence, and collective responsibility. It critiques how different parties deflect blame for violent behaviors onto others, including the media, entertainment industry, and society at large.

  4. How does 'Cookie Jar' compare to Jack Johnson's other songs?

    'Cookie Jar' shares thematic similarities with other Jack Johnson songs like 'Good People,' which also critiques contemporary television and its impact on society. However, while 'Good People' has a more positive sound, 'Cookie Jar' carries a melancholic tone.

  5. What musical style is 'Cookie Jar' composed in?

    'Cookie Jar' features Jack Johnson's signature acoustic rock style. The song combines soothing melodies with thought-provoking lyrics to deliver its message effectively.

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