Japanese Denim – Caesar, Daniel

I don’t stand in line, I don’t pay for clubs, fuck that

But I wait for you

I don’t like to drink, I don’t like to think, fuck that

But I ponder you

I’m bending it over

You’re my four leaf clover

I’m so in love, so in love

There’s no one above up above

Forever’s a long time, yes

My blue jeans

Will last me all my life

So should we

I’m spending all this time

Met you at the shop, sun was getting hot, I’m lonely

I’m in the city on my own

Never would’ve thought you’d be the one, I got a homie

But that’s the way it goes

I’m reaching Nirvana

Goodbye sweet Rwanda

High school was never for me

I say let it be, let it be

Forever’s a long time

My blue jeans

Will last me all my life

So should we

I’m spending all this time

You don’t even know me

You don’t even know me

I’m hanging from the tree

I’m hanging from the tree

Exploring the Meaning of ‘Japanese Denim’

“Japanese Denim” by Daniel Caesar is a soulful reflection on love’s endurance and vulnerability. The lyrics juxtapose personal independence and the rare willingness to wait for someone special, highlighting how love can make us break our own rules. The recurring motif of blue jeans—symbolizing durability and timelessness—parallels the desire for a relationship that stands the test of time. Caesar’s honest confessions of loneliness, hope, and uncertainty are both relatable and intimate, inviting listeners to ponder the fragility and strength of real connection. The song’s poetic lines evoke a sense of longing and nostalgia, creating a compelling narrative of modern romance.

Song Credits

  • Artist: Daniel Caesar
  • Songwriter: Daniel Caesar
  • Release Year: 2015