Having met through mutual friends, Davis and Burhenn (who had released 4 solo albums on her own Laboratory Records prior this project) found out that they both had an affinity for retro-pop from the 1950-70's; subsequently, they decided to start working together as a band derived from said style. Davis would handle guitars and drums arrangements while Burhenn oversaw the Rhodes electric piano - both would share vocal duties. A few hours later they had written a few songs, and decided this was a worthy project to take aboard.
Later in 2005 the duo went to record at the Dance Place in Washington with producers Chad Clark and T.J. Lipple, and by November they produced a 7-song demo (Demos at Dance Place), showcasing a general flurry of infectious, danceable, high-octane power pop.
On May 15, 2007, they announced that their debut full-length, Places, would be released on Saddle Creek in the fall.
On August 4, 2008, the band announced they were splitting up. The official word was posted on their website, georgiejames.com:
After three years, Georgie James is calling it a day. We're proud of the album we made and everything else that we were able to do during our time together. We are both working on our respective solo projects and hope to have albums out early next year. Thanks to everyone that helped our band over these past few years. And thanks to those who've listened to the music and come out to the shows. It is greatly appreciated. See you around soon. - John and Laura (Georgie James) John and Laura's respective solo projects can be found at www.myspace.com/titletracksdc and www.myspace.com/lauraburhenn.
aftermath
Georgie James Lyrics
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Take a chance
Let 'em find you out,
All Alone,
On a limb
A mile off the ground
I double dare you
If I could I would take back those words
Momma says I make assumptions, they hurt
But hey, I never
I never dared you to stay
In fact I begged you to go away
And look at you you're still here
I never dared you to stay
In fact I begged you to go away
And look at you you're still here
Oh look at you you're still here
If I hang,
All alone,
Out on a limb,
A mile from the nearest fireman,
You say, chump,
I double dare you
But there's no time for sticking our toes in
It should be all for every hour, no pain
But you can't say that
Cause you're no good at
The Aftermath
Stay I never wanted you to go away
But it's a mess when you're still here
In the Aftermath
Stay I never wanted you to go away
But it's a mess when you're still here
Oh it's a mess and you're still here
Even with your love it's still a long way down
Even with your love it's still a long way down
Even with your love it's still a long way down
Even with your love it's still a long way, it's still a long way
In the Aftermath
Stay I never wanted you to go away
But it's a mess when you're still here
In the Aftermath
Stay I never wanted it to end this way
But it's a mess when you're still here
The song "Aftermath" by Georgie James is a song about taking risks and the consequences that come with them. The first few lines encourage the listener to take a chance and put themselves in a vulnerable position. The lyrics describe the feeling of being on a limb, a mile off the ground, which can be interpreted as being in a high-stress situation with little support from others. The chorus reveals regret for daring someone to stay or go away, and the realization that the aftermath of those decisions can be messy and leave you in a difficult situation.
Throughout the song, there is a repetition of the phrase "In the aftermath," which shows that the singer is reflecting on the consequences of their actions. There is a sense of regret for daring someone to leave, even if that was not the intention. The ending lines of the song describe how even with someone's love, it can still feel like a long way down, highlighting the difficulty of moving on from a difficult situation.
Overall, "Aftermath" is a song about the risks we take and the consequences they can bring. It encourages the listener to consider the possible outcomes of their choices before making them.
Line by Line Meaning
Go ahead,
Take a chance
Let 'em find you out,
Take a risk and let people discover who you really are.
All Alone,
On a limb
A mile off the ground
Feeling isolated, vulnerable, and far away from any help or support.
Go ahead
I double dare you
Encouraging someone to take a bold step or challenge their fears.
If I could I would take back those words
Momma says I make assumptions, they hurt
But hey, I never
Expressing regret over hurtful words and taking responsibility, but also acknowledging past mistakes.
I never dared you to stay
In fact I begged you to go away
And look at you you're still here
Admitting that the artist pushed someone away, but also surprised and grateful that they stayed despite it all.
If I hang,
All alone,
Out on a limb,
A mile from the nearest fireman,
Painting a vivid picture of being stranded and helpless in a dangerous situation with no one to rely on.
You say, chump,
I double dare you
But there's no time for sticking our toes in
Acknowledging that there's no room for hesitation or playing it safe when faced with a difficult or urgent situation.
It should be all for every hour, no pain
But you can't say that
Cause you're no good at
The Aftermath
Expressing a desire for life to be completely easy and painless, but recognizing that the consequences of our actions often bring unexpected challenges.
Stay I never wanted you to go away
But it's a mess when you're still here
Revealing conflicting emotions of wanting someone to stay and at the same time feeling overwhelmed by the mess they bring.
Even with your love it's still a long way down
Even with your love it's still a long way down
Even with your love it's still a long way down
Even with your love it's still a long way, it's still a long way
Acknowledging that even with love and support, life can still be difficult and challenging, but also emphasizing the importance of having that love and support to make the journey more bearable.
Stay I never wanted it to end this way
But it's a mess when you're still here
Expressing disappointment in how things have turned out and frustration with the continued messiness of the situation despite wanting someone to stay.
Contributed by Adam Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.