Jurado's solo career began during the mid-1990s, releasing lo-fi folk based recordings on his own cassette-only label, Casa Recordings, beginning in 1995.
Jurado often makes use of found-sound and field-recording techniques, and has experimented with different forms of tape recordings. In 2000 he released Postcards and Audio Letters, a collection of found audio letters and fragments that he had found from sources such as thrift store tape players and answering machines. Also released in 2000 was Ghost of David,, Jurado's bleakest and most personal sounding record to date. I Break Chairs, (2002) was produced by long time friend, David Bazan. It was his last album for Sub Pop, and was a much rockier, electric affair. After signing for the Indiana-based label Secretly Canadian, Damien Jurado reverted to his trademark folk ballad-based style, releasing six more albums: Where Shall You Take Me? (2003), On My Way To Absence (2005), And Now That I'm In Your Shadow (2006), Caught in the Trees (2008), Saint Bartlett (2010) and Maraqopa (2012).
Official blog: iamcaughtinthetrees.blogspot.com
Chevrolet
Damien Jurado Lyrics
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You're leaving today
I heard you got all your money saved
You're leaving today
What shall I tell all your friends
When they ask of you
What shall I tell your mom
Shall I tell her that you're gone
Gone and left me all alone
Girl it's awfully cold at night
I need you by my side
Girl it's awfully cold at night
I miss you by my side
You're leaving today
Heard you got a brand new Chevrolet
The opening lines of Damien Jurado's "Chevrolet" introduce a melancholy vibe to the listener. The song is about a relationship that is ending, and one person is leaving town in their newly acquired car. The lyrics convey a sense of sadness and confusion as to how to deal with the aftermath of the departure. The singer is left to pick up the pieces of the relationship, facing the prospect of telling others the news of the departure. The lines "What shall I tell all your friends when they ask of you?" and "What shall I tell your mom when she asks of you?" suggest a deep sense of loss, confusion, and uncertainty in the aftermath of the relationship's ending.
Later in the song, the recurring line "Girl it's awfully cold at night, I need you by my side, I miss you by my side" highlights the emotional impact of the separation. The sense of longing and yearning is heightened by the repetition of the phrase, mirroring the obsessive thoughts that come with heartbreak. Overall, "Chevrolet" is a poignant and moving portrait of love and loss, conveying the pain and confusion felt after a relationship's end.
Line by Line Meaning
Heard you got a brand new Chevrolet
I heard that you acquired a new vehicle, a Chevrolet specifically.
You're leaving today
You are departing today for a new destination.
I heard you got all your money saved
I was informed that you have saved all of your funds for your departure.
What shall I tell all your friends
When they ask of you
What response should I give to your acquaintances if they inquire about your whereabouts?
What shall I tell your mom
When she asks of you
What should I answer your mother if she inquires about your location?
Shall I tell her that you're gone
Gone and left me all alone
Should I inform her that you have left not only me but also those who care about you behind?
Girl it's awfully cold at night
I need you by my side
It's uncomfortably chilly in the evenings; I long for your warmth next to me.
Girl it's awfully cold at night
I miss you by my side
During these frigid nights, I yearn for your company.
You're leaving today
You are setting off for a new departure today.
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Written by: Damien Jurado
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