In between his work with Spiritualized, Pierce has been active with a network of free jazz players and improvisers, collaborating with a number of artists, including jazz legend Dr. John, Primal Scream, Daniel Johnston and The White Stripes, among others.
In 2006 Pierce released his first solo album, Guitar Loops.
Blues 1
J. Spaceman Lyrics
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It's time to wake up now
We slept in a little too late
We were supposed to be there like an hour ago
The pastures gonna hate us now
I took some time off I know now that I needed some help
So I took some shrooms to help, to help me find myself
Now I'm lost in my head
Can't find my way out
Keep your head up
And no, no, no, no don't ever let go
I know how it is to live with depression
Under pressure, always stressed out
Probably wish you could
Grow wings and fly
Up, up and away
With the blue birds in the sky
Oh, I wish I could stay just another day
Nobody that I know
Know what's going on
But I hope
We can finish strong
Hope it don't take too long
I hope they don't hate this song
They probably gonna hate this song
I didn't mean any harm
If I hurt you or I did you wrong
I'm sorry for that, I'm working on that
I fucked up my past, but if I take it back
Then would that be okay with you
I don't want no hate with nobody but I gotta face the truth
Not everybody gonna like me
Hope that this karma don't bite me
Goodnight
We've had such a long day
I'll start the laundry and get ready for bed
Cause tomorrow's still to come
A brand new day, a brand new start
But I still wish I could
Grow wings and fly
Up, up and away
With the blue birds in the sky
Oh, I wish I could stay just another day
No, no, no
I can't control
The way I feel
You feel like home
And just about every time
You talk about us
I fall back in love
And you make me feel like I can
Grow wings and fly
Up, up and away
With the blue birds in the sky
Oh, I wish I could stay just another day
The J. Spaceman's song Blues 1 explores the emotions of a person who is struggling with depression and trying to find ways to deal with it. The song opens with the singer acknowledging that it's time to get up and start the day, but they have overslept, and they are running late. The lyrics convey a sense of regret and self-awareness that suggests that the singer recognizes the shortcomings in their life and is trying to find ways to make amends.
The verse "I took some time off I know now that I needed some help / so I took some shrooms to help, to help me find myself / now I'm lost in my head / can't find my way out" suggests that the singer has turned to psychedelic drugs as a means of self-discovery. However, the experience has left them feeling confused and unsure of themselves. The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's desire to break free from their troubles and fly away like a bird. The lyrics convey a sense of longing for escape and the freedom that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Good morning
Time to start the day
It's time to wake up now
Get out of bed and start your day
We slept in a little too late
Overslept and are running behind schedule
We were supposed to be there like an hour ago
Late for an appointment or meeting
The pastures gonna hate us now
Disappointing or angering someone by being late
I took some time off I know now that I needed some help
Needed a break and took some drugs for clarity
Now I'm lost in my head
Confused and overwhelmed in thought
Can't find my way out
Unable to reach an understanding to move forward
Keep your head up
Stay hopeful and optimistic
And no, no, no, no don't ever let go
Persist and hold on to hope
I know how it is to live with depression
Empathizing with those who suffer from depression
Under pressure, always stressed out
Feeling overwhelmed and under stress
Probably wish you could
Wishing for something ideal or unattainable
Grow wings and fly
Wanting to escape, overcome, or transcend reality
Up, up and away
Escaping into the sky
With the blue birds in the sky
Finding freedom and joy in nature
Oh, I wish I could stay just another day
Longing for more time, happiness, or comfort
Nobody that I know
Not knowing anyone who understands
Know what's going on
Being in confusion or ignorance
But I hope
Having faith and belief in something good
We can finish strong
Finishing the task or journey successfully
Hope it don't take too long
Wishing for a quick resolution or end
I hope they don't hate this song
Wishing for acceptance and approval from others
They probably gonna hate this song
Expecting negativity or criticism
I didn't mean any harm
Apologizing for any negative impact or offense
If I hurt you or I did you wrong
Acknowledging responsibility for past mistakes
I'm sorry for that, I'm working on that
Regretting past actions and striving for improvement
I fucked up my past, but if I take it back
Reflecting on past mistakes and wishing for a chance to change them
Then would that be okay with you
Asking for forgiveness or approval
I don't want no hate with nobody but I gotta face the truth
Desiring peace and honesty but being willing to confront the facts
Not everybody gonna like me
Accepting that not everyone will approve or accept oneself
Hope that this karma don't bite me
Wishing for good fortune and avoiding negative consequences
Goodnight
End of the day
We've had such a long day
Feeling tired and exhausted
I'll start the laundry and get ready for bed
Preparing for rest and relaxation
Cause tomorrow's still to come
Looking forward to a new day or opportunity
A brand new day, a brand new start
A chance to begin anew with optimism
No, no, no
Negative emphasis or rejection
I can't control
Feeling powerless or unable to manage
The way I feel
Experiencing strong emotions that are difficult to manage
You feel like home
Finding comfort and familiarity in someone
And just about every time
Almost always or frequently
You talk about us
Discussions or thoughts about the relationship
I fall back in love
Rekindling or renewing feelings of love or affection
And you make me feel like I can
Being encouraged or empowered by someone else
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Ryan Jero
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