The Brian Jonestown M… Read Full Bio ↴San Francisco, United States (1990 – present)
The Brian Jonestown Massacre was formed in San Francisco in 1990. The band has had over 40 members since then, but its driving force and main songwriter is Anton Newcombe. Prominent ex-members included Matt Hollywood, Dean Taylor, Jeff Davies, Brian Glaze, and Joel Gion. Their sound is heavily influenced by the psychedelic sounds of the 1960s, but also carries influences from shoegaze, jangle pop, garage rock, and lo-fi sonorities. The band is probably most famous from their mid-90s friendship/rivalry with The Dandy Warhols, and ensuing documentary, DiG!.
Evergreen
Brian Jonestown Massacre Lyrics
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Or
Make me feel
Fine
I feel I've wasted my time.
Lately
Nothing feels
I feel like
Taking my time
Just beneath the floor
Is a new world to explore
Once you've said you you loved me
Right behind your door
Is a treasure you've ignored
But you have to trust me
Or
Nail me to the boards
Crown of thorns for my rewards
And you've said you love me.
Aaaaaahhhhhhhh,
The lyrics to Brian Jonestown Massacre's song Evergreen can be interpreted in different ways but they generally convey a sense of desperation, hopelessness, and betrayal. The singer is feeling lost and unhappy, and is seeking either help or comfort from someone else. They feel like they have wasted their time, and nothing seems to be going right.
The second stanza suggests that the singer wants to take things slow, and explore a new world that lies beneath the surface. They believe that there is something more to life, but the other person needs to trust them and believe as well. The third stanza seems to suggest that there is a sense of mistrust between the singer and the other person. The singer is asking the other person to either help them or condemn them, but not to ignore them.
The lyrics are open to interpretation, and some may find them melancholic or romantic. The song raises questions about the nature of love, trust, and betrayal.
Line by Line Meaning
Help me
Request for assistance.
Or
Alternative option.
Make me feel
Desire for emotional support.
Fine
Mental state of well-being.
I feel I've wasted my time.
Regret for the past.
Lately
Referring to recent events.
Nothing feels
Lack of emotional connection.
Right
Correct or just.
I feel like
Desire for personal choice.
Taking my time
Slow and purposeful action.
Just beneath the floor
Unknown, hidden potential.
Is a new world to explore
Opportunity for discovery.
Once you've said you you loved me
Event of past affection.
Right behind your door
Unknown, hidden potential.
Is a treasure you've ignored
Missed opportunity.
But you have to trust me
A necessary trust to reveal the treasure.
Or
Alternative option.
Nail me to the boards
Extreme punishment.
Crown of thorns for my rewards
Suffering in return for one's efforts.
And you've said you love me.
Acknowledgement of past love.
Aaaaaahhhhhhhh,
Musical outro.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KYLE THOMAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Help me
Or
Make me feel
Fine
I feel I've wasted my time.
Lately
Nothing feels
Right
I feel like
Taking my time
Just beneath the floor
Is a new world to explore
Once you've said you you loved me
Right behind your door
Is a treasure you've ignored
But you have to trust me
Or
Nail me to the boards
Crown of thorns for my rewards
And you've said you love me.
Aaaaaahhhhhhhh
@haydencourtney7419
Simply one of the most amazing songs of the shoegaze era. And then they went on to put out a dozen other 5 star albums. Anton is a genius.
@richbland6983
Just found this, wonderful-and it's really on a par with Fingertips amongst the best of this dreamy genre....
@estebanmolina8847
Help me
Or
Make me feel
Fine
I feel I've wasted my time.
Lately
Nothing feels
Right
I feel like
Taking my time
Just beneath the floor
Is a new world to explore
Once you've said you you loved me
Right behind your door
Is a treasure you've ignored
But you have to trust me
Or
Nail me to the boards
Crown of thorns for my rewards
And you've said you love me.
Aaaaaahhhhhhhh
@yirowarr3158
https://youtu.be/eG71RxM86Is <3
@SMEDLEYdale
My favourite song of theirs by far
@johndylanschwartz403
"Just beneath the floor
Is a new world to explore
Once you've said you loved me"
Wow. Every interpretation I try to discover in that musical phrase is fun to ponder.
Love it.
@TheFourthHouse
definitely one of my favorite bjm tunes
@ozymandiaz362
Uma das melhores músicas que ouvi na vida.
@KThompsonComedy
You have two of my fave BJM songs...thank you :)
@ShaneBordoli
yeah this was much needed!- thanks. I'll have a think about any more missing gems..!