The song "Ya Ya Ya Ya" by Jon Bryant discusses a complicated and uncertain relationship. The lyrics suggest that it is midnight and the speaker is feeling tired and disenchanted. They express that the other person in the relationship only seems interested in them when they are under the influence of alcohol or drugs ("You only want me when you're wasted"). The speaker wishes for a fresh start, but feels trapped in a destructive pattern ("I wish that I could turn a new leaf, but I'm shaking branches from a bad tree"). At 2 AM, the speaker feels restless and unsure, waiting for the other person to call them as they promised. They both speak in a cryptic and playful manner to maintain a sense of exhilaration, avoiding deeper conversations that could potentially break their fragile connection. As they observe their relationship, they realize that it is slowly slipping away, blowing away like leaves in the wind. Despite recognizing this, they long to go back to a time when things were simpler and replace the harsh reality with a more idealized version ("Ooh, babe, can we go back? And replace all of the fact with the fiction?"). The speaker loves the other person but is unable to ask if everything is truly okay or if there are underlying issues. They are torn between their feelings for the other person and the uncertainty and instability of the relationship. The lyrics also touch on the idea that the speaker is trying to behave and hide their true feelings, suggesting that they may be cautious or guarded in their interactions. The other person cannot relate to the speaker's experience and feelings, as they are not the one being put on a pedestal ("'Cause you're not the one on this pedestal, babe"). In conclusion, "Ya Ya Ya Ya" explores themes of longing for a better and more stable relationship, struggling to communicate and connect, and the complexities of love and uncertainty.
