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
Everyone A Star
Damien Jurado Lyrics
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Time to forget all that I've done
I'm too in tune to change the dial
Connected colors for the mood
I'm on rewind all the time
A welcome sign outside my mind
Ready when you are to lose
Everyone a star, everyone a star
Everyone a star, everyone a star
In time I found you like a light on
I won't forget all that you've done
Ready when you are to lose
Asleep for weeks inside the blue
Free is all we are, free is all we are
Free is all we are, free is all we are
Everyone a star, everyone a star
Everyone a star, everyone a star
The song "Everyone a Star" by Damien Jurado and Dan Hindman seems to speak to being lost in oneself and having the hope of finding a guiding light to point one in the right direction. The line "burned out, I found you like a light on" suggests that the singer has been feeling drained and overwhelmed until they discover the light, which could represent a person or a concept that can lead them out of their darkness. The repetition of the line "everyone a star" could be interpreted as a message of hope that everyone has the potential to shine and make a lasting impact in their own way.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of change and the difficulty of making it happen. The line "I'm too in tune to change the dial" could mean that the singer feels stuck in their current situation and cannot bring themselves to switch things up. However, they are willing to try and are "ready when you are to lose," which suggests a willingness to take risks and make changes despite the difficulties that may come with it. The repeated phrase "free is all we are" could speak to the importance of liberation and the idea that true freedom comes from being able to break free from anything that may be holding one back.
Line by Line Meaning
Burned out, I found you like a light on
Exhausted and defeated, I stumbled upon you unexpectedly, like finding a bright light in the darkness.
Time to forget all that I've done
It's time for me to let go of my past mistakes and move forward.
I'm too in tune to change the dial
I am so focused and connected to the present moment that I cannot easily be diverted to something else.
Connected colors for the mood
The different hues and shades of colors are intertwined and reflect the present emotional state.
I'm on rewind all the time
I constantly replay past events and memories in my mind.
A welcome sign outside my mind
There's a sense of ease and comfort in being able to escape one's thoughts and be present in the outside world.
Ready when you are to lose
I am prepared to let go of everything and embrace change when the time comes.
Asleep for days inside the blue
Feeling lost and numb, stuck in a state of sadness or depression for an extended period of time.
Everyone a star, everyone a star
Everyone has the potential to shine and be great in their own unique way.
In time I found you like a light on
Over time, I discovered the brightness and positivity that you bring to my life.
I won't forget all that you've done
I will always be grateful for what you have contributed to my life and who I am today.
Free is all we are, free is all we are
True freedom is being comfortable in oneself and embracing the individuality that makes us who we are.
Everyone a star, everyone a star
Emphasizing that every person has the potential and the right to shine and be a star in their own right.
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Written by: Damien Jurado
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