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
Never Ending Tide
Damien Jurado Lyrics
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With the anchor and the oars
She's gonna move you like the never ending tide
And I'm standing on her shore
With the mermaids and the whores
She's gonna move you like the never ending tide
In the song "Never Ending Tide" by Damien Jurado, the lyrics evoke a sense of being swept away by a powerful and unstoppable force. The singer finds themselves standing on the shore of someone's existence, perhaps metaphorically representing a relationship or a significant connection. The mention of the anchor and the oars implies a sense of readiness to navigate through the turbulent emotions that come with being involved with this person.
As the lyrics continue, the mention of mermaids and whores suggests a juxtaposition of enchantment and danger. It could symbolize the allure and complexity of this person's character, as well as the temptation and risks associated with being drawn into their world. The repeated phrase "she's gonna move you like the never-ending tide" underscores the idea that this person will have an enduring and profound impact on the singer's life, just like the constant ebb and flow of the ocean.
Line by Line Meaning
I am standing on her shore
I find myself in her presence
With the anchor and the oars
Equipped with the tools to stay afloat
She's gonna move you like the never ending tide
Her influence will captivate you endlessly
And I'm standing on her shore
Again, I find myself in her presence
With the mermaids and the whores
Surrounded by enchanting and enticing figures
She's gonna move you like the never ending tide
Her impact will continue to sway and affect you
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Written by: Damien Jurado
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