Gary Jules attended The Bishop's School in La Jolla, California. Some of his early projects/bands were The Ivory Knights, Our Town Pansies, Woodenfish and The Origin.
Jules started off his solo recording career with the debut Greetings from the Side. Originally released by A & M, this album slipped through the cracks due to neglect on the label's part, and Jules was dropped. In 2001, together with friend Michael Andrews, Gary Jules recorded Trading Snakeoil For Wolftickets. It was from this album that the remake of Tears for Fears' Mad World was subsequently used by Michael Andrews for Donnie Darko.
In December 2003, two years after Donnie Darko was released, Mad World finally reached the charts and became the Christmas Number One in the UK. In early 2004, the song surfaced in the US and Canada.
His most recent album, simply titled Gary Jules was released in 2006. The song Falling Awake from this album was recently used in the season 3 episode Six Days: Part Two of Grey's Anatomy.
Jules' Andrews' arrangement of "Mad World", was recently used in a trailer for the Gears of War for the XBOX 360, it was also used in a few episodes of CSI, Without a Trace, in some episodes of Dead Like Me, in an episode of Jericho, and an episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Official Site: http://www.garyjules.com/
Falling Awake
Gary Jules Lyrics
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Feathers in the pages
Monkeys in my heart
Are rattling their cages
Found a way to blue
Another ghost to follow
Said "it's only up to you"
Mmm hmm hmm
You never get to choose
You live on what they sent you
And you know they're gonna use
The things you love against you
One foot in the grave
One foot in the shower
There's never time to save
You're paying by the hour
And that's just the way it goes
Falling awake
And that's just the way it goes
Slipping through the bars
Aware of the danger
Of riding in the cars
Taking candy from strangers
And it's never out of hand
Never out of pocket
I'm supersonic man
Do you wanna buy a rocket?
Hmm, and that's just the way it goes
Falling awake, falling awake, hmm
Oh and that's just the way it goes
Falling awake, falling awake
Eagle in the dark
Feathers in the pages
Monkeys in my heart
Are rattling their cages
I could learn to play the game
Could learn to run the hustle
If I only had the brains
The money or the muscle
The song "Falling Awake" by Gary Jules is a contemplative piece about the struggles of life and one's own inner demons. The opening lyrics, "Eagle in the dark, feathers in the pages, monkeys in my heart are rattling their cages," suggest a struggle within oneself, as different parts of oneself are at odds with each other. The mention of the eagle and feathers may symbolize a desire for freedom and lightness, while the monkeys in the heart represent a noise and chaos within.
Jules sings about feeling lost and searching for direction in life, as he sings "found a way to blue, another ghost to follow." The line "it's only up to you" suggests that despite external circumstances, a person's own choices and actions are what will determine their future. However, this realization can be painful, as Jules describes it as "the hardest pill to swallow."
The song also touches on the idea that in life, we often do not have control over what is sent our way, and that sometimes the things we love can be used against us. Jules sings, "You never get to choose, you live on what they sent you, and you know they're gonna use the things you love against you." This can be a difficult truth to accept, as it suggests that there is often no way to predict or control how our circumstances will affect us.
Overall, "Falling Awake" is a reflective and deeply personal song that explores themes of struggle, self-discovery, and the difficult truths of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Eagle in the dark
Feeling lost and helpless like an eagle lost in the dark
Feathers in the pages
Past experiences and memories kept in books like feathers in a book
Monkeys in my heart
Inner feeling of restlessness like monkeys rattling their cages
Are rattling their cages
Feeling trapped and confined like monkeys
Found a way to blue
Finding escape or relief in something new
Another ghost to follow
Moving on from one problem to another without solving any
Said "it's only up to you"
Taking responsibility for one's actions and decisions
And that's the hardest pill to swallow
Realizing the weight of the responsibility is the toughest thing to bear
You never get to choose
Not having control over life's circumstances
You live on what they sent you
Surviving on what life sends your way or what you're given
And you know they're gonna use
Knowing that your weaknesses or your loved ones will be used against you
The things you love against you
The things that bring joy or happiness will be turned against you
One foot in the grave
Being close to death or living a dangerous life
One foot in the shower
Balancing between life and death, between survival and renewal
There's never time to save
Not having enough time or resources to save oneself
You're paying by the hour
Every moment counts, and there is no time to waste
And that's just the way it goes
Accepting that life is unpredictable and uncontrollable
Falling awake
Waking up to the harsh reality of life
Slipping through the bars
Trying to escape from something or someone
Aware of the danger
Being conscious of the risks and threats around oneself
Of riding in the cars
Being close to danger or risk by associating with certain people or things
Taking candy from strangers
Being lured by things that appear attractive but are potentially dangerous
And it's never out of hand
Being in control of one's life, despite the challenges
Never out of pocket
Not being in debt, financially or emotionally
I'm supersonic man
Feeling invincible or untouchable
Do you wanna buy a rocket?
Asking if someone wants to join in the adventure of feeling powerful and in control
I could learn to play the game
Willing to adapt to survive in society
Could learn to run the hustle
Being resourceful in finding ways to succeed
If I only had the brains
Feeling limited by one's own intellect or capabilities
The money or the muscle
The two things required to succeed in society - financial power or physical strength
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Gary Jules Aguirre
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@spooqsy
I remember listening to this song a decade ago as a freshly graduated high school student.
I still use many lines of this song in everyday conversation. One of my favourite songs of all time, and I love sharing it to people, even if they forget about it not too long after. Which is good, because I can share it once more.
@GaryJulesOfficial
Sincerely appreciate that. Thanks for spreading the word ⭐️
@dippysippyarchive7330
One of my favorite songs of all time
@GaryJulesOfficial
That’s so nice to hear ⭐️
@AuzzAustin
Odd to see u here i watch your videos.
@dippysippyarchive7330
@@AuzzAustin who
@AuzzAustin
@@dippysippyarchive7330 ive watched alot of your re-upload deleted videos of mr nightmare
@dippysippyarchive7330
@@AuzzAustin that’s so cool man
@carlospatterson4675
I listen to this one quiet frequently 🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
@GaryJulesOfficial
appreciate it! ⭐️