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
Matinee
Damien Jurado Lyrics
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We all stayed for the credits
And I kept my ticket as a souvenir
Found our way by the usher's light
To a place outside, parked the bikes
Underneath a neon sign
Why go late when the movies
Are cheaper during the day
We come down about twice a week
To put our feet on theater seats
Admission's cheap and the soda's free
Well my best friend's girl works the ticket stand
The boss is gone, she gets us in
We all see a matinee
Matinee
Why go late when the movies
Are cheaper during the day
We all cried at the ending
We all stayed for the credits
And I kept my ticket as a souvenir
Well my best friend's girl works the ticket stand
The boss is gone, she gets us in
We all see a matinee
Matinee
Why go late when the movies
Are cheaper during the day
The song Matinee by Damien Jurado is a nostalgic and bittersweet tribute to the simple pleasures of youth, as well as an ode to the enduring joys of going to the movies with friends. The lyrics evoke a time when life was simpler and more innocent, and when the experience of going to the cinema was a highlight of the week for many kids. The repeated refrain "Matinee, why go late when the movies are cheaper during the day" is a wistful reminder of how we used to live our lives and find joy in the small things.
The verse lyrics paint an evocative picture of a group of friends who go to the movies twice a week, and who cry at the ending and stay for the credits, cherishing the moment and savoring the fullness of the experience. The lyrics also hint at the small pleasures of the movie-going experience, from the neon sign outside the theater to the free soda that comes with admission. Throughout the song, there is a sense of nostalgia for a simpler time, when life was less complicated and people were happier to just enjoy the moment.
Overall, the song Matinee is a beautiful and poignant celebration of youth, friendship, and the joys of simple pleasures. Jurado's lyrics evoke a sense of timelessness and wistfulness that resonates with audiences of all ages, and make the song a timeless classic that will endure for years to come.
Line by Line Meaning
We all cried at the ending
We all shed tears at the end of the movie
We all stayed for the credits
We all remained in the theater till the ending credits finished
And I kept my ticket as a souvenir
I saved my ticket as a souvenir that reminded me of the experience
Found our way by the usher's light
We found our way to the theater through the light shown by the usher
To a place outside, parked the bikes
We parked our bikes outside before entering the theater
Underneath a neon sign
The bikes were parked under a neon sign
Matinee
A movie played during the day with a lower price
Why go late when the movies
Are cheaper during the day
It is better to watch movies during the day when the ticket price is less expensive
We come down about twice a week
We visit the theater about two times per week
To put our feet on theater seats
We visit the theater to sit in the seats and watch movies
Admission's cheap and the soda's free
The entry fee was cheap and the soda was given for free
Well my best friend's girl works the ticket stand
My best friend's girlfriend works at the ticket stand
The boss is gone, she gets us in
She lets us in as the boss is not present
We all see a matinee
We watch the movie that played during the day with a lower price
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB.
Written by: Damien Jurado
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Carlos Pereira
I really like Damien Jurado's songs...north America roots and influences always helped me to learn and to understand music by another point of. in other words feelings and sensations we experience much better! 😉