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Jack and diane john mellencamp6/8/2023 ![]() ![]() It is suppiose to say Diane and her old man have to run off to the city and it is supposed to say Jacky sits back and collects (not reflects) his thoughts for a moment. He is not saying life is over after 20 he is just saying that being young and innocent is fleeting, so enjoy it while you can and do not screw it up. When he says hold on to 16 as long as you can, he is saying keep your innocence, and do not grow up too quickly, because life is hard. They realize they are not invincible, like most teens think they are. The thrill of living is gone, because this changed their life and the way they think. Popular Singles and EPs by John Mellencamp Hurts So Good 3:38 Jack & Diane 4:14 Hand To Hold On To 3:25 Danger List 4:29 Can You Take It 3:32. When he says the thrill of living is gone, he means that they were wild and carefree, but then she got pregnant and everything changed. That is why she tells Jacky that he is not missing anything. She gets pregnant and has to "run to the city" to get an abortion. It is about two young teens that are sexually active. I do not think you guys really get what this song is about. Two American kids doin' the best they can He's saying "Life goes on, long after the thrill of living is gone" "Oh yeah, life goes on, long after the thrill of living is gone" "Well then, there, Diane, we ought to run off to the city" Scratches his head, and does his best James Dean ![]() Jack he sits back, collects his thoughts for the moment Life goes on, long after the thrill of living is gone" "Hey, Diane, let's run off behind the shady trees Suckin' on chilli dog outside the Tastee Freez Two American kids growing up in the heart landÄiane's debutante, back seat of Jacky's car
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