Presumably taking their name from the first two songs on Talking Heads' Nak… Read Full Bio ↴Presumably taking their name from the first two songs on Talking Heads' Naked and jokingly referred to as the Jethro Tull of shoegazing for their frequent use of flute, Blind Mr. Jones formed in the early '90s in Marlow, England, quickly becoming regarded as a young band to keep an eye on. Guitarist James Franklin, guitarist/vocalist Richard Moore, flautist Jon Tegner, bassist/vocalist Will Teversham, and drummer Jon White comprised the band, starting out privately in their teens by aping bands like the Wedding Present. They eventually developed their sound to fit in line with shoegaze bands like Ride and Slowdive, and with a demo won the attention of the Cherry Red label, who eventually signed them.

Small Caravan
Blind Mr. Jones Lyrics

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All I want is a place of my own,
A small caravan by the sea.
A friend to cook,
A few good books,
And a smoke might just satisfy me.

See that girl with her hips in a song
And a few sound thoughts in her head,

We might find we're two of a kind
And I'll never have to pretend.

That I'm feeling fine.

See that boy with his head in his hands,
Well his head is sharp and clear.

A place to score or a walk by the shore,
And all the sounds you can hear

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Blind Mr. Jones’s song Small Caravan depict a simple, yet fulfilling life. The singer expresses his desire to own a small caravan near the sea and to have some basic necessities such as a friend to cook for him, good books to read, and a smoke. His contentment lies in the fact that he does not need much to be satisfied. He also mentions a girl whose hips are moving to the rhythm of a song, and who may share his similar thoughts, allowing him to be true to himself and not have to pretend that he is okay. The singer then encounters a boy whose mind is also clear and focused, and together they can enjoy the simple pleasures of life like taking a walk by the shore and listening to the sounds they can hear.

The song is essentially about finding happiness in simple things and not succumbing to the pressures of society to conform. The caravan symbolizes the freedom the singer desires, as it is a home on wheels that allows him to travel and move freely wherever he wishes. He does not want to be tied down to material possessions and instead, values experiences and relationships.

Overall, Small Caravan is a song that encourages listeners to appreciate the little things in life and to not focus too much on societal norms or material goods.

Line by Line Meaning

All I want is a place of my own,
I desire a place that is mine, a small caravan situated beside the shore.

A small caravan by the sea.
I specifically desire a small caravan located by the seaside.

A friend to cook,
I desire someone who can cook and keep me company.

A few good books,
I desire some good books to read while living in solitude.

And a smoke might just satisfy me.
Smoking may comfort me while living alone.

See that girl with her hips in a song
I notice a girl singing and dancing to the rhythm.

And a few sound thoughts in her head,
I can sense that she has a few sensible things in mind.

We might find we're two of a kind
There is a possibility that we share similar interests.

And I'll never have to pretend.
I won't have to pretend or fake anything if we hit it off.

See that boy with his head in his hands,
I notice a boy who seems to be sad and overwhelmed.

Well his head is sharp and clear.
Despite his emotional state, it seems like he can think well.

A place to score or a walk by the shore,
A desire to go to a peaceful place to score something to help him relieve his stress or to walk by the shore to unwind.

And all the sounds you can hear
To enjoy the sounds of different things like waves, birds, etc. while wandering around.

Contributed by Andrew L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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