The hush-hush project of a petite, indelible duo, Copperfox consists of two lovers full up on heart and soul. Lisa Garcia and Rory Mohon first began their musical future together on the island of Maui back in 2008, where jobless, they sought comfort in the separate realms of their own creative outlets – Lisa with her etchings and Rory with his guitar. That is until Rory needed a voice.
Once back on the mainland, it took the Washington-Oregon border between them, plus some good strong drinks and a lonesome, heartsick home, for Lisa to come to terms with the fact that she was that voice. Since then, a band of believers was formed, and a record made. Songs off their soft-hearted, meticulously crafted debut album, From the Den, began trickling out of their love nest in Spring 2011. And like the sly creature that is the tiniest of canines, Copperfox are finally ready to play outside.
James
Copperfox Lyrics
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The Sheriff is on his way in from town
He's heard of the crime, you'll be doing time
Change your shirt, and get the hell out of here
You can never
You can never
You can never
Show your face, again
You can never
Show your face, ever again
Go grab your ma
Tell her you'll be gone
A long, long, time
Kiss your sister's cheek
We all know
What you gone and done
But it's okay
You'll be forgiven
James you better clean off your gun
The Sheriff is on his way in from town
He's heard of the crime, you'll be doing time
Change your shirt, and get the hell out of here
You can never
You can never
You can never
Show your face, again
You can never
You can never
Show your face, ever again
The lyrics of the song "James" by Copperfox, describe a situation where a man named James has committed a crime and is now being warned that the Sheriff is coming to town to arrest him. The singer advises him to clean his gun and change his shirt before leaving because he will be doing time in jail. The lyrics also suggest that James should say goodbye to his family and leave town because he can never show his face again.
The song creates a sense of tension and urgency as the singer advises James to act quickly and escape before the Sheriff arrives. The lyrics hint at James' guilt and the seriousness of the crime he has committed, but also suggest that he may be forgiven eventually. Overall, the song tells the story of a man who has made a big mistake and needs to face the consequences of his actions.
Line by Line Meaning
James you better clean off your gun
The singer is warning James to dispose of his weapon in light of the Sheriff's arrival and the crime he committed.
The Sheriff is on his way in from town
The Sheriff has been informed of the crime, is coming into town, and is likely searching for James.
He's heard of the crime, you'll be doing time
The Sheriff is aware of the crime and James will face the consequences of his actions.
Change your shirt, and get the hell out of here
James must change his clothes and leave immediately in order to avoid the Sheriff.
You can never, You can never, You can never Show your face, again
James has brought shame upon himself and must never appear in that town again.
You can never, You can never, Show your face, ever again
The singer is emphasizing the extreme severity of James's actions and the permanent consequences that come with them.
Go grab your ma, Tell her you'll be gone
James must notify his mother that he will be leaving town.
A long, long, time
James will be leaving for an extended period of time, if not permanently.
Kiss your sister's cheek
James should say goodbye to his sister before he leaves, possibly for the last time.
We all know, What you gone and done
The people in town are aware of James's crime.
But it's okay, You'll be forgiven
Even though James has committed a crime, the singer is reassuring him that he will be forgiven in the end.
Contributed by Katherine H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.