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
Love the Same
Damien Jurado Lyrics
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The words that you say
Make it obvious now
Why try pretending you care
When feelings aren't there
Just be honest with me
It's not getting easier
Knowing we don't love the same
I said, "Don't feel ashamed
Feelings just change
It's so clear to me now.
Don't cry you can't deny
Both of us tried for each other."
It's not getting easier
With the two of us just standing here
Knowing we don't love the same
You don't love me that way
The words that you say
Make it obvious now
In "Love the Same," Damien Jurado sings about a relationship that is falling apart because one person's feelings have changed. The opening line, "You don't love me that way," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer recognizes that their partner's words and actions indicate that their feelings have changed, and they want them to be honest about it. Trying to pretend that they still care when they don't is only making things worse.
The chorus expresses the difficulty and pain of the situation. Both parties are aware that they no longer love each other the way they used to, yet they are still standing there, trying to hold on to what is left of their relationship. The singer tries to comfort their partner, saying that feelings just change and that it's not something to be ashamed of. However, they both know that it doesn't make the reality any easier to deal with.
Overall, "Love the Same" is a bittersweet exploration of the ups and downs of relationships. It is a song that captures the complexities of human emotions and the struggle to let go when feelings have changed.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't love me that way
You don't have feelings for me in the way that I do for you.
The words that you say
Your words are indicating your lack of love for me.
Make it obvious now
Your expressions and signals are making it crystal clear to me now.
Why try pretending you care
There's no point in pretending and acting like you care about me when you don't.
When feelings aren't there
There are no emotions or feelings of love present between us.
Just be honest with me
Just speak the truth and be sincere with me.
It's not getting easier
The whole situation is becoming increasingly difficult for me to handle.
With the two of us just standing here
We're just standing idly, and nothing productive is being accomplished.
Knowing we don't love the same
It's clear that our feelings of love are not mutual; we're not in the same emotional space.
I said, "Don't feel ashamed
I'm encouraging you not to feel guilty or embarrassed about your feelings.
Feelings just change
It's normal for feelings to change and evolve over time.
It's so clear to me now.
My understanding of the situation is now crystal clear.
Don't cry you can't deny
Don't cry or try to deny the facts of the situation.
Both of us tried for each other.
We both put in effort to make things work, but it's clear that it's not enough.
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Damien Jurado
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