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
Queen Anne
Damien Jurado Lyrics
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Curious in my design
Where the light is fine
Everything will shine
All in time
Time.
Can you help to tow the line
Your hand to hold in mine
All in time
Time.
Where my memories resign
A place inside my mind
Where I can always climb
To you in time
Time.
Ringing like a bell in chime
Where colors all combine
Our lives will be entwined
All in time
Damien Jurado's song "Queen Anne" appears to be a meditation on time and its effects on memory, relationships, and the human psyche. The singer of the song is seeking a way to make sense of the passage of time and its impact on his or her life. The first verse suggests that the singer is trying to create a "design" for his or her life that will allow everything to "shine" in its own time. This could be interpreted as a desire to find harmony and order in a world that can be chaotic and unpredictable.
In the second verse, the singer seems to be asking for help in navigating the challenges of life. When he or she is "lost," someone else's hand is needed to guide them back to safety. This could represent the importance of human connection and support in difficult times. The third verse suggests that memories are a place of refuge for the singer, a "place" where he or she can always return to find solace and comfort. Finally, the last verse suggests that time itself is a force that can bring people together and bind their lives in ways they cannot predict or control.
Overall, "Queen Anne" appears to be a thoughtful, introspective song about the human experience and the ways in which time shapes our lives and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Time.
The passage of time being emphasized throughout the song.
Curious in my design
The singer is questioning his own intentions and desires.
Where the light is fine
The singer is searching for positivity and happiness.
Everything will shine
The artist has hope for a brighter future.
All in time
The artist believes that things will work out in their own time.
Can you help to tow the line
The singer is asking for help in staying on track or staying focused.
When I'm lost I'll find
The singer has confidence in their ability to eventually find their way.
Your hand to hold in mine
The artist is seeking comfort and support from someone else.
Where my memories resign
The artist is letting go of the past and moving forward.
A place inside my mind
The artist has a mental safe haven to escape to.
Where I can always climb
The singer can always find comfort and peace within their own mind.
To you in time
The artist is addressing someone who is important and significant to them.
Ringing like a bell in chime
The singer is feeling a sense of harmony and unity.
Where colors all combine
The singer sees beauty in diversity and variety.
Our lives will be entwined
The singer envisions a future where their life is interconnected with someone else's.
All in time
The artist is optimistic about the future and confident that things will work out eventually.
Writer(s): Damien Jurado
Contributed by Lauren F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.