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/
One Little Light
Gary Jules Lyrics
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No amateur soul savers
Just a little light in the sky
No meteor, no moon
No cotton, no spoon
Just a little light in the sky
Jupiter, catch me dancing
Tell the vampires
To let me sleep, I'm tired
Jupiter, I'd begin
But the world is still in spin
And I don't even know
What day it is today
Oh I was chasing the one light like everyone
And I am a rock in a landslide like everyone
Everyone is moving so fast
No fuss, no fight
No wrong and no right
Just a little light in the sky
Went the distance on my feet
Now I'm squirming in my seat to see
That little light in the sky
Jupiter, catch me dancing
You could sing a song for me
Tell the vampires
To let me sleep, I'm tired
Jupiter, I'd begin
But this story's wearing thing
And I don't even know what day it is today
Is today the day?
Oh I was chasing the one light like everyone
And I am a rock in a landslide like everyone
I was losing the good fight like everyone
And I was chasing the one light like everyone
Everyone is moving so fast
Everyone is talking so fast
Everything is changing so fast
The song "One Little Light" by Gary Jules is a melancholic tune that expresses the feeling of loneliness and insignificance in the vast universe. The lyrics convey a sense of isolation from the world, with no friends, no neighbors, and no one to save the soul. The only solace is a solitary light in the sky, providing a sense of hope in the darkness. The singer is so consumed by the existential crisis that he is not even aware of what day it is. The lyrics are minimalistic and straightforward, adding to the song's emotional impact.
The chorus suggests that the singer is seeking refuge in Jupiter, asking the planet to "catch me dancing" and "sing a song" for him. He wants to distance himself from the world's troubles and chaos and find comfort in something bigger than himself. However, the singer realizes that the story of his life is wearing thin, and he is unsure if today is the day that something will change.
Line by Line Meaning
No friends, no neighbors
I am alone with no one to talk to or confide in
No amateur soul savers
I am not religious and do not have anyone trying to convert me
Just a little light in the sky
The only thing I have to look forward to is a tiny, insignificant light in the sky
No meteor, no moon
There are no exciting celestial events happening for me to observe
No cotton, no spoon
I don't even have basic comforts like a soft place to sleep or utensils to eat with
Jupiter, catch me dancing
I long for something to celebrate, something to be happy about
You could sing a song for me
I would love to hear a beautiful melody to lift my spirits
Tell the vampires to let me sleep, I'm tired
I am exhausted and want to rest, but feel constantly drained by something (vampires being a metaphor for things that sap one's energy)
Jupiter, I'd begin
I want to start something new and exciting
But the world is still in spin
There's so much happening, so much to keep up with, that I don't know where to start or which way to go
And I don't even know what day it is today
I am so lost and detached from reality that I can't keep track of time or my own life
Oh I was chasing the one light like everyone
I thought that one thing or person could make all the difference in my life, but I see now that this is not the case
And I am a rock in a landslide like everyone
I feel helpless and powerless in the midst of change and chaos, like everyone else
No fuss, no fight
There's nothing to be gained from arguing or standing up for myself
No wrong and no right
Everything is relative and subjective; nothing is inherently good or bad
Went the distance on my feet
I have worked hard and long to get where I am now
Now I'm squirming in my seat to see
I am anxious and uneasy about what comes next
That little light in the sky
The small glimmer of hope that I cling to
I was losing the good fight like everyone
I thought I could fight for something good and positive, but I see now that it's a losing battle
Everyone is moving so fast
I feel stuck and stagnant while everyone around me seems to be progressing and moving forward
Everyone is talking so fast
I can't keep up with the pace of conversation and communication, feeling left behind and isolated
Everything is changing so fast
The world is constantly shifting and evolving, leaving me disoriented and unsure about my place in it
Contributed by Brayden F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.