Rod and Inara met when Inara sang backup on Rod's band Idlewild's last reco… Read Full Bio ↴Rod and Inara met when Inara sang backup on Rod's band Idlewild's last record. She then supported them on tour in the US and they quickly became close friends. They decided to write some songs together across the atlantic ocean by emailing ideas back and forth and have recorded a full album in a hotel room with Dave Eringa but it is unlikely that it will be released. See Below.

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.

Winterest Day
George is Jones Lyrics

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I have my hand on my head and my head to the ground
As my head melts the ice I can hear how it sounds

Keep my mouth full of words and my words full of air (full of air)
And I try with my eyes for the deadliest stare

It's the end of the world or a pretty good play for it
It's the winterest day or a pretty good name for it

It's so cold I can't feel my heart
It seemed like we were so far apart
It's so cold I can't feel my heart
But I realized you were here from the start

Do I know what I want? I keep looking around (look around)
Do I like what I say, do I like how it sounds?

Do I shake when its cold, do I stare at the sun?
As I curse out loud now that winter has come.

It's the end of the world or a pretty good play for it
It's the winterest day or a pretty good name for it

It's so cold I can't feel my heart
It seemed like we were so far apart

It's so cold I can't feel my heart
But I realized you were here from the start

Overall Meaning

The song "Winterest Day" by George Jones is a contemplative piece about self-reflection and the contemplation of the harshness of winter. The lyrics tell of the singer putting their hand on their head, resting their head to the ground and listening as it melts the ice, perhaps symbolic of removing external noise and distractions to focus on self-examination. They metaphorically fill their mouth with words, trying to convey their thoughts, but finding themselves only full of empty air. They try to project a "deadliest stare" through their eyes, perhaps reflecting the struggle to communicate and connect with others.

The song's chorus shifts to the theme of winter, describing it as a freezing cold that numbs the heart. Despite feeling like the singer and their subject of the song were once far apart, they realize that they were together from the start. The internal conflict and external seasons mirror each other in their harshness and the way they separate people, but ultimately, the introspection leads the singer to acknowledge how much their partner has been there for them all along.

One interesting interpretation is that the "Winterest Day" mentioned in the song is a wordplay on "Winter's Test," suggesting that the difficult season is a test or challenge. The song can also be seen as addressing the struggles of communication, both internal and external. The repeated line, "do I know what I want?" highlights the singer's indecisiveness and perhaps inability to recognize what would bring them true happiness.

Line by Line Meaning

I have my hand on my head and my head to the ground
I'm feeling overwhelmed and helpless, with my thoughts and emotions completely engulfing me.

As my head melts the ice I can hear how it sounds
I'm so deep in my thoughts that it's causing me pain and confusion, and I can hear the chaos in my mind.

Keep my mouth full of words and my words full of air (full of air)
I'm talking just to talk and fill the silence, not because I have anything meaningful to say.

And I try with my eyes for the deadliest stare
I'm attempting to assert my dominance or intimidate others, but it comes across as desperate and meaningless.

It's the end of the world or a pretty good play for it
I'm unsure if the situation is truly dire, or if I'm just caught up in the drama of it all.

It's the winterest day or a pretty good name for it
The bleakness of winter represents the emptiness and loneliness that I feel inside.

It's so cold I can't feel my heart
The pain and struggles I'm facing have made me feel numb and disconnected from my emotions.

It seemed like we were so far apart
My relationships with others have been strained, and I feel a sense of distance from those around me.

But I realized you were here from the start
Despite my struggles, there are people who have been there for me all along, and I'm grateful for their support.

Do I know what I want? I keep looking around (look around)
I'm questioning my goals and purpose in life, and feel uncertain about where I'm headed.

Do I like what I say, do I like how it sounds?
I'm struggling to find my voice and express myself authentically, and am unsure if my words are truly reflective of who I am.

Do I shake when its cold, do I stare at the sun?
I'm trying to distract myself from my problems by seeking out new experiences or indulging in risky behaviors.

As I curse out loud now that winter has come.
The season of winter represents my inner struggles and pain, and I curse out in frustration and anger at the challenges I'm facing.

Contributed by Alexis H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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