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
There Goes Your Man
Damien Jurado Lyrics
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There goes your man
He's walking by, and shaking like a leaf
There goes your man
Here comes your death
Here comes your death
Keeping your breath safely in the trees
Come now, you widow
Come now, you widow
Come and rest, so quiet in the meadow
There comes your man
The song "There Goes Your Man" by Damien Jurado appears to be a melancholic tune about the fleeting nature of life and how death eventually comes knocking for all, regardless of who you are or how much you may try to avoid it. The first verse mentions a man walking by and "shaking like a leaf," perhaps indicating his vulnerability in the face of death. The repetition of "there goes your man" could refer to the realization that death has taken someone close to you or that anyone could be the next to go.
The second verse introduces the image of death creeping up on you, like a predator stalking its prey. The line "keeping your breath safely in the trees" hints at the idea that life is fragile and tenuous, and that death is always waiting just around the corner. The repetition of "here comes your death" could signify the inevitability of death and the futility of struggling against it.
The third verse is possibly addressed to a widow, inviting her to rest peacefully in the meadow alongside her departed loved one. The line "there comes your man" could be interpreted as a reminder that death will always come for us in the end, and that we will be reunited with those who have gone before. Overall, the song seems to be grappling with the themes of mortality and the impermanence of life, urging us to appreciate what we have while we still can.
Line by Line Meaning
There goes your man
The person you once had a relationship with is now walking away from you.
There goes your man
You potentially feel upset as you watch your past lover leaving your sight.
He's walking by, and shaking like a leaf
Your past lover is trembling with emotion as they leave you behind.
There goes your man
You repeat the same phrase to emphasize the importance of your past love's departure.
Here comes your death
Death is slowly approaching you and it's getting closer with each passing moment.
Here comes your death
The idea of death is looming in your mind and you can feel it coming closer with each passing day.
Keeping your breath safely in the trees
The safety of being alive is being personified by the trees as you desperately hold onto every breath.
Come now, you widow
You are now addressing yourself as a widow - a person who has lost their partner.
Come now, you widow
You are trying to comfort yourself as you're about to face the reality of losing your significant other.
Come and rest, so quiet in the meadow
You are calling yourself to find rest and peace in a calm and serene environment as you cope with the loss.
There comes your man
Your past lover is approaching death, and it's a reminder of the time you once had together.
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Written by: Damien Jurado
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