Taken from an interview with Rod Jones @ http://stereokill.net/?p=562#more-562
Stereokill: Will the George is Jones album [Jones' collaboration with American singer-songwriter Inara George] ever see the light of day?
RJ: Doubtful I have to say. It is sad that a record which people seem to have really taken to will not make it out but there are too many problems surrounding it.
Salt Licks
George is Jones Lyrics
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Please tell me how it is, I am very eager
You landed where you are, you're a pebble in the sand
I will give you what I can, but my supplies are meager
And pretty soon, pretty soon, pretty soon
I will see what you're made of
All of the tons and tons of salt
That you have brought, to buy my love
Of the tons and tons of salt
This little bit would be enough
You're marching band, that I'm holding in my hand
Tell me what to do, and I will listen
Now everyone is gone, or they're walking arm and arm
Never feel alone, I will take you home
It's alright, it's alright, it's alright
I know what you're made of
You're a line, from a point to a point, clever and able
All of the tons and tons of salt
That you have brought, to buy my love
Of the tons and tons of salt
This little bit would be enough
The song "Salt Licks" by George Jones is a metaphorical portrayal of a person's ability to offer love and support despite limited resources. The song starts by describing the person as a "canon ball" and unique individual unlike anyone else, and the singer is eager to know more about this person. The person is compared to a "pebble in the sand," a small, seemingly insignificant object, but the singer promises to provide them with what they can despite limited resources. The chorus describes the person's effort to offer their love and support, bringing "tons and tons of salt" to "buy" the singer's love, but the singer accepts even the smallest bit of salt as enough.
As the song progresses, the singer reassures the person that they will see what they are made of, and the person is compared to a clock, ticking and talking while setting the table. The singer compares the person to a "marching band" they can hold in their hand and get guidance from. The song ends with the person seemingly alone but the singer promising to take them home and assuring them that all is well.
Overall, the song portrays a simple message of appreciating the small things that people in our lives can offer despite scarcity, and their efforts to bring joy and love into our lives. It also showcases how powerful even the smallest acts of kindness can be in building relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
You're a canon ball, you're like no one else at all
You are unique and so different from other people.
Please tell me how it is, I am very eager
I am curious to know more about you, please share with me.
You landed where you are, you're a pebble in the sand
You have arrived here and you are like a small stone in a huge desert, lost and insignificant.
I will give you what I can, but my supplies are meager
I will try to provide what I have, but I don't have much to offer.
And pretty soon, pretty soon, pretty soon
Soon, in the near future.
I will see what you're made of
I will come to know your true nature and abilities.
You're a clock, and you tick and you talk when you're setting the table
You are consistent like a clock and speak up when it matters.
All of the tons and tons of salt
A huge amount of effort or sacrifice.
That you have brought, to buy my love
You have done so much to gain my affection and attention.
Of the tons and tons of salt
Of all the effort or sacrifice you have made.
This little bit would be enough
Even a small amount of effort or sacrifice would be appreciated and enough.
You're marching band, that I'm holding in my hand
You are like a band that I have control over and can guide.
Tell me what to do, and I will listen
I am willing to take your advice and follow your guidance.
Now everyone is gone, or they're walking arm and arm
Everyone has left or found a companion except you.
Never feel alone, I will take you home
You will never have to be alone, I will always be there for you.
It's alright, it's alright, it's alright
Everything is fine and under control.
I know what you're made of
I know your true nature and abilities.
You're a line, from a point to a point, clever and able
You are like a line that connects two points, smart and capable.
Contributed by Eliana A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
esdras missael
Lindas músicas! Como posso escutar mais músicas dessa banda maravilhosa?
Flo rence
love it, thanks!!!
Michal Titko
Thank you for sharing ;)
jewellia7777
Is there any other info on them on the net? It's hard to find anything about them. Do they still make music? I only know of them from their song Ruins on Everwood. Thanks for the upload
I Will
They would send recordings back and forth to each other and put them together, since they were long distance. Unfortunately, they are no longer writing music together
Terrible Infant
Rod Jones, the guitarist, is in Idlewild, who has released something like seven studio albums, as well as various singles, EPS, compilations, and live albums. He's also in The Birthday Suit. Some of Idlewild's folkier stuff sounds like this, and Idlewild's vocalist, Roddy Woomble, has put out solo folk stuff that's not too dissimilar. Inara George, the lead vocalist, is in various bands, including The Bird and the Bee. Here's her Wiki page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inara_George
Sorry if you already know all this and were looking specifically for George Is Jones info! As best I remember it, they released these songs on MySpace and intended to put them out in some official physical capacity but never did.
I Will
add more of your music ashly!!!! plz?!?!? :(
Ashly Hampton
I Will Yes, definitely!💜