In 1996, Breakfast at Tiffany's, which referenced the classic Audrey Hepburn film of the same name, reached the top five in the U.S. and number one in the United Kingdom.
There was conjecture that the band took so much time off between Home and Deep Blue Something in order to fight US centered copyright issues related to their initial album, 11th Song, which they believed to be of lower quality than their name deserved. The 7 year hiatus between albums is believed to be partially responsible for their failure to succeed in the US with their self-titled release.
The band returned in 2015 to release new music for the first time since 2001. This EP was titled Locust House.
John Kirtland is now running a successful independent record label called Kirtland Records. Based out of Dallas, Texas and Los Angeles, California, Kirtland's shrewd business dealings led to his ownership of the back-catalog of superstar band, Bush and royalty rights on the sales of certain albums by No Doubt. After selling off his rights to the No Doubt material, Bush remains on the Kirtland label along with successful indies like Bril and the Burden Brothers.
Josey
Deep Blue Something Lyrics
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We'll never go through this again
I couldn't do it without my friends
Get it out of me
And I won't
I won't
Swear it
And I won't
I won't
Swear it
"Jack flo and Josey 19"
Come on in, I hope you're clean
Do you know how to use this thing
I know, I know
And I won't
I won't
Swear it
And I won't
I won't
Swear it
And what you do and where you go
And wherever you go I will go
We will never let it come to this
Discovered mean 'cause I know
That we can do most anything
To decide toast and go home
Don't ever let them throw me out
'Cause I know
I am not alone
So you think you can change my world
And I thought o' my little girl
All these things are in my hair and she says
She says that, "I won't"
I won't
Swear it
And I won't
I won't
Swear it
And what you do and where you go
And wherever you go well I'll go
We will never let it come to this
Discovered mean 'cause I know
That we can do most anything
To decide toast and go home
Don't ever let them throw me out
'Cause I know
I am not alone
The song "Josey" by Deep Blue Something is a poignant reflection on the power of friendship and the strength that it can bring in difficult times. The opening lines, "Take my head out of my hands, we'll never go through this again," suggest a sense of relief and acceptance after going through a tough situation. The singer acknowledges that they couldn't have made it through without their friends and declares that they will never have to go through that kind of turmoil again.
The chorus consists of recurring lines that express a strong conviction: "And I won't, I won't swear it." This phrase can be interpreted in different ways depending on the context, but in this song it may signify a refusal to give up, to swear off hope despite the challenges faced. The reference to "Jack flo and Josey 19" is not fully explained, but it seems to be a greeting or invitation to some friends, possibly related to sharing a drug or an experience together. The words "Do you know how to use this thing, I know, I know" may add a note of caution or reassurance, implying that the singer is showing their friends how to handle something properly.
The subsequent verses contain some intriguing lines that suggest a deeper meaning. The phrase "And what you do and where you go, and wherever you go well I'll go" implies a strong bond between the singer and someone they care about deeply. The line "Discovered mean 'cause I know" is another enigmatic phrase, which could mean that the singer has discovered a meaningful truth or that they have learned to be mean in some way. The final lines of the song, "Don't ever let them throw me out, 'cause I know I am not alone," express a plea for support and a declaration of solidarity. Overall, the song "Josey" has a mystical quality to it, blending different themes and emotions in a way that invites the listener to fill in the gaps with their own interpretations.
Line by Line Meaning
Take my head out of my hands
I need to stop overthinking and stressing about this situation
We'll never go through this again
We don't want to experience this same pain and struggle again
I couldn't do it without my friends
I wouldn't have made it this far without the support and help of my friends
Get it out of me
I need to let go of this burden or problem that is affecting me
And what you do and where you go
I care about you and wherever you go, I will go as well
And wherever you go I will go
I will always follow and support you no matter what
We will never let it come to this
We will work together to avoid and prevent this kind of situation from happening again
Discovered mean 'cause I know
We found out the true meaning behind what happened and why
That we can do most anything
I believe that we are capable of achieving anything we set our minds to
To decide toast and go home
Let's make a decision and move on from this issue
Don't ever let them throw me out
I don't want to feel rejected or unwanted by others
'Cause I know I am not alone
I have people who care about and support me, and I'm not alone in my struggles
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KIRK DOUGLAS TATOM, TOBY D. PIPES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@EnglishLad
Take my head out of my hands
I'll never go through this again
I couldn't do it without my friends
Get it out of me
And I won't
I won't
Sweat it
And I won't
I won't
Sweat it
Jack, Flo and Josey, 19
Come on in, I hope you're clean
Do you know how to use this thing?
Well, I know, I know
And I won't
I won't
Sweat it
And I won't
I won't
Sweat it
And what you do and where you go
And wherever you go, well I'll go
I'll never let it come to this
This comforts me, 'cause I know
And we can do most anything
To this i'll toast and go home
Don't ever let them pull me out
'Cause I know
I'm not alone
So you think you can change my world
And the thought of my little girl
All these things, they're all in my head
And she says she said
That I won't
I won't
Sweat it
And I won't
I won't
Sweat it
And what you do and where you go
And wherever you go, well I'll go
I'll never let it come to this
This comforts me, 'cause I know
And we can do most anything
To this i'll toast and go home
Don't ever let them pull me out
'Cause I know...
I'm not alone...
@Robinssoncravents
safely this song will be in my top 10 all times song! why not? here my list:
1.Counting Blue Cars - Dishwalla
2. Losing My Religion - R.E.M.
3.Halo - Deep Blue Something
4. Mistress - Red House Painters
5. Get a good thing - Jesus Jones
6. In a daydream - The Freddy Jones Band
7. Josey - Deep Blue Something
8. The devil you know - Jesus Jones
9. Revolving Door - American Music Club
10.Plowed - Sponge
@KoochyWoochy
a band that deserved more recognition
@Wiser72
I listened to this album all the way through about 100 times when I first got it back in the mid-90's. Very good band. I met them when they played a Halloween show here in Bakersfield in '01. They were really nice guys also.
@normanhowell3994
Everybody's real nice when everything's perfect and you have tons of cash.
@darinmurano
my brother shot this video. at the time i was in a regional touring band. the end result, was that the industry just didn't care about Dallas bands. if you ever went to a tripping daisy show, you know how fantastic Dallas music was... and then it's clear how little support was given. so sad for so many wonderful acts. even Eddie Brickel quit the minute she met Paul Simon. tragic.
@darinmurano
@Misti Roberts fun fact. she's back in full force, and dear friend of mind is a guitar player in her current band
@jakelovett188
i love that band i really think that this generation's music needs a bands like these :)
@tonijwt5so11genisys
I just adore this song reminds me of going to school over 30 years ago Toronto canada is my world
@rodneyfaith
absolutely loved this group. listened to this cd when i first got it about 50 million times over and over...
@markbrown3398
massively underrated band.
@kirkhotopp9874
Deep Blue Something was way under rated what an awesome UNDER RATED BAND !!!