The song "Jet Black Mascara" by Jutes tells the story of a person who consistently finds themselves attracted to and involved with the wrong kind of people. The lyrics describe someone who wears their emotional pain like jet black mascara, symbolizing the tears and struggles they've experienced. Despite their knowledge that these individuals are not good for them, they continue to fall for them. The song emphasizes the protagonist's pattern of falling for people who bring them trouble and choosing lovers who are not right for them. The singer acknowledges that they themselves have kept their own struggles hidden, judging the protagonist's choices, but ultimately understanding that they are not in a position to pass judgement. The repeated idea of falling for the "bad ones" represents this recurring cycle of unhealthy relationships. The lyrics also touch on the protagonist's lifestyle of constantly being on the move, seeking to escape their problems by traveling from place to place. The singer recognizes their attempts to outrun their issues but highlights that it's not a sustainable solution. In the chorus, the songwriter desires to avoid being another painful conquest in the protagonist's life. They see through the tough exterior the person portrays, understanding that it's actually harming them. The line "Heart is always black and blue" metaphorically suggests that the person's emotional state is consistently bruised and damaged. Overall, "Jet Black Mascara" highlights the protagonist's pattern of falling for the wrong people and seeking ways to escape their problems but also explores the desire to break this cycle and avoid becoming another negative experience in their life.
