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
Great Today
Damien Jurado Lyrics
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Everyone I know will see the change
To be greater than I have before
Drawing lines that drag me to the floor
You could be so much better
Something tells me that you're on my side
You're too much for me that's what you said
You're too much for me that's what you said
I see potential
You'll be so much better
You could be so much better
In Damien Jurado's song "Great Today," the lyrics revolve around the idea of personal growth and self-improvement. The singer encourages himself to strive for greatness, to be better than he was before. He knows that the people around him will notice the positive changes he makes in his life. However, he also acknowledges the struggle and the obstacles he faces along the way. He talks about the self-doubt and the negative thoughts that drag him down, causing him to lose faith in himself. The lines "Drawing lines that drag me to the floor" represents the challenges he faces, but he keeps pushing himself to be better.
The singer also discusses an outside influence, possibly a friend or partner, who believes in him even when he has doubts. This person encourages him with their words even though it may hurt his pride, acknowledging that he has the potential to be great. The lines "Feeding me words that one day will kill my pride" shows that the singer is willing to take advice and criticism, knowing that it will help him grow.
Overall, "Great Today" is a song that encourages personal growth and the idea that anyone can be better than they were before with hard work and a positive mindset.
Line by Line Meaning
Have the potential to be great today
There is the possibility of achieving greatness today
Everyone I know will see the change
People in my life will witness and observe the change in me
To be greater than I have before
Striving to exceed my prior achievements
Drawing lines that drag me to the floor
Creating obstacles that bring me down and impede my success
You could be so much better
Addressing the listener, suggesting that they have untapped potential for improvement
Something tells me that you're on my side
Having a feeling that the listener is supportive and encouraging
Feeding me words that one day will kill my pride
Receiving feedback that may be difficult to hear but will ultimately help me grow
You're too much for me that's what you said
The listener has expressed feeling overwhelmed or unable to fulfill expectations
You'll be so much better
Encouraging the listener to strive for self-improvement
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Written by: Damien Jurado
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