The Brian Jonestown M… Read Full Bio ↴San Francisco, United States (1990 โ 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!.
Wisdom
Brian Jonestown Massacre Lyrics
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Why I've gone and fallen
In love with you
You're the one thing I believe in
And I know quite well
What I've got to do
First you say it's okay
Then you say there's no way
You're the one thing I believe in
And know it's time cause I've
Got to tell you
My love
Is
Like a flower
Daisies
Are
Always free.
Pulling out
The petals
I
Wonder,
If you
Love me?
Love.
Love me,
Love me!
If I thought I knew the reason
Why I've gone and fallen
In love with you
You're the one thing I believe in
And I know it's time because I've
Got to tell you
First you say it's okay
Then you say there's no way
Then I'm making love to you!
You're the one thing I believe in
And
I'll get my way
Or
I'm going to kill you
The lyrics of "Wisdom" by Brian Jonestown Massacre are quite straightforward, describing the angst of a person who has fallen in love with someone but is unsure of whether the feeling is reciprocated or not. The singer expresses his confusion regarding the reasons behind his feelings and emphasizes how he has no control over them. He believes that this person is the only thing that he truly believes in, and thus, he has to tell them how he feels. However, he is not sure if the feeling is mutual or not, and thus, he contemplates whether he will be loved back or not, comparing it to the act of plucking daisies and asking if they love him.
The lyrics also indicate the singer's desperation with lines such as "I'll get my way or I'm going to kill you" indicating the desperation and intensity of his emotions.
Overall, the song conveys the feelings of a person in love, unsure of whether the feeling is mutual or not, and desperate to know the truth.
Line by Line Meaning
If I thought I knew the reason
If I could understand why I fell in love with you
Why I've gone and fallen
Why I have unexpectedly fallen in love with you
In love with you
I have strong feelings of love towards you
You're the one thing I believe in
You are the only thing I trust and have faith in
And I know quite well
I am very aware
What I've got to do
I know what I need to do
First you say it's okay
At first, you agree with me
Then you say there's no way
Then you change your mind and say it's not possible
Then I'm making love to you!
Despite your indecisiveness, we end up being intimate
And know it's time cause I've
And I am certain it's time because I
Got to tell you
Need to confess my feelings to you
My love
My affection
Is
Represents
Like a flower
Similar to a plant
Daisies
A type of flower
Are
Represent
Always free.
Always unrestricted and unbridled
Pulling out
Removing
The petals
The individual parts of the flower
I
I, the artist
Wonder,
Contemplate
If you
If you, the person being addressed
Love me?
Have feelings of love for me as well?
Love.
Love
Love me,
Have feelings of love for me,
Love me!
Express your love for me!
And
Additionally,
I'll get my way
I will achieve what I want in this situation
Or
Otherwise,
I'm going to kill you
I will go to extreme measures if I have to
Lyrics ยฉ Roba Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: MATT HOLLYWOOD, ANTON NEWCOMBE
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@labrinikomporozou5366
if i thought i knew the reason
why i've gone and fallen
in love with you
you're the one thing i believe in
and i know quite well
what i've got to do
first you say it's ok
then you say there's no way
then i'm making love to you!
you're the one thing i believe in
and know it's time cause i've
got to tell you
my love
is
like a flower
daisies
are
always free.
pulling out
the petals
i
wonder,
if you
love me?
love.
love me,
love me!
if i thought i knew the reason
why i've gone and fallen
in love with you
you're the one thing i believe in
and i know it's time because i've
got to tell you
first you say it's ok
then you say there's no way
then i'm making love to you!
you're the one thing i believe in
and
i'll get my way
or
i'm going to kill you
@jtaylor9562
Considering how frequently Anton released new Albums, playing most of the instruments, producing, engineering mixing, too. The continued quality of fantastic output is all the more incredible. The most underrated band ive ever heard. Outstanding.
@MrMickthemonster
They're a fucking phenomenon live...that's an experience..
@alldayidreamaboutsteak551
Yeah he is awesome but that female singer is trash.
@FredMorris-pc8ed
if you like this you might like my brother music. His name is Stu Morris
@johnsayles4316
I survived a horrific car wreck, while listening to this one, a week ago.
The music
helped
me to
not lose my mind.
@tomasescobar2262
hope u ok brother. stay safe
@andyblue415
LOVE this version. Love all versions of all BJM songs. I could listen to BJM's entire catalogue on repeat nonstop for the rest of my life and I would never get sick of it.
@brianjones4026
well aint that the Truth brother ? i totally agree with that statement !! Thank the Lord for BJM !!
@MANNY11RED
Ditto! :)
@mauriratm6145
whats your favourite album or piece of them?