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
Omaha
Damien Jurado Lyrics
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Drives with his three kids
To house where they live
Where you been
The country will know us by name
This country will know us by name
Seeing the sights
The land of Nebraska
Is beautiful at night
This country will know us by name
Our car was the ship
Daddy the captain
He let us steer and pretend
We were driving
This country will know us by name
This country will know me by name
The lyrics of Damien Jurado's song Omaha are a poignant portrayal of a family's journey through Nebraska. The cowboy of the story drives alone with his three kids to the house where they will be living. The lyrics contain a subtext of loss and confusion, with the repeated question of "where you been" suggesting that something has disrupted the family's life. Nevertheless, the family takes comfort in the beauty of the Nebraska countryside, with the lyrics evoking a sense of wonder and appreciation for their surroundings.
The repetition of the phrase "This country will know us by name" adds an interesting layer of interpretation. It could be read as an expression of the family's desire for recognition, perhaps suggesting that they are starting over in a new place and wanting to make a name for themselves. Alternatively, it could be a reflection of their sense of isolation and longing for connection - the hope that someone, somewhere, will know who they are.
Overall, the lyrics of Omaha are a powerful representation of the complexities of family relationships, the search for meaning in difficult circumstances, and the beauty of the natural world.
Line by Line Meaning
Cowboy alone
A solitary cowboy
Drives with his three kids
He is taking his three children with him
To house where they live
They are moving to a house where they reside
Where you been
Asking where they have been
The country will know us by name
They will become famous in America
This country will know us by name
They will be well-known in the United States
We've been out driving
They have been exploring by car
Seeing the sights
They have been sightseeing
The land of Nebraska
Specifically touring the state of Nebraska
Is beautiful at night
The landscape is stunning in the nighttime
Our car was the ship
Their car was a vessel like a ship
Daddy the captain
Their father was the captain of the 'ship'
He let us steer and pretend
Their dad allowed them to act like they were driving
We were driving
They were pretending to be driving the car with their dad's permission
This country will know us by name
They will be recognized and remembered in America
This country will know me by name
The singer, Damien Jurado, will be famous in the USA
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Damien Jurado
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