Acid rock, traditional blues, folk, soul, free form jazz, and the never ceasing desire to improvise pulses from this collection in a mind bending, kaleidoscope of sound, energy and vibe. NPR said, “Nashville blues trio SIMO sounds as if it comes to us straight from 1968.” And Rolling Stone lauded, “J. D. Simo spins soulful psychedelic blues rock with an improvisational bent reminiscent of the Grateful Dead and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Though he’s been performing in bands since his teenage years, [he] has begun to get national attention….”
With influences as diverse as the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Captain Beefheart, Miles Davis and the Allman Brothers to blues guitarists such as Lightnin’ Hopkins and BB King, this young artist, is taking the listener on a musical journey using LOVE as the guideposts. He explains, “There’s an underlying theme of LOVE that permeates the album. Both outward love but also inner and self love. These days, everything is so heavy, but I just want to point out some joy, love and deep passion; in this world, we all share that spirit. OFF AT 11 does that.”
Help
JD Simo Lyrics
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It's full but empty with my life's debris
You know it won't fix itself
Til I break down and ask for somebody's help
Chorus
Help asking for help
Help
There's nothing wrong with needing help
Cause only a fool tries to do it all himself
Cause you see we all want
The same thing
But we keep doing the same thing again and again and again
So promise me people
You'll stop living in the pain
Reach out and tell someone. I know they'll understand
Cause we all in this and there's nothing we can't do
Cause we bound together to help each other through
In JD Simo's song "Help," the lyrics delve into the theme of self-realization and the need to ask for assistance and support from others. The first verse suggests a sense of self-awareness, with the singer acknowledging the emptiness and turmoil within themselves. They recognize the accumulation of life's debris, symbolizing the burdens and struggles they carry. The lyrics convey the idea that this void cannot be resolved without reaching out and asking for help.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of seeking help, as it is a prerequisite for any meaningful relationship. Without learning to love and accept oneself, it becomes difficult to truly love and connect with others. Here, Simo highlights the significance of self-improvement and personal growth before engaging in healthy partnerships.
The second verse encourages listeners not to shy away from their need for assistance. It suggests that trying to handle everything independently is foolish and unrealistic. Recognizing the shared desires and common human experiences, the lyrics imply that it is futile to repeat the same patterns and behaviors that have not brought fulfillment or resolution in the past.
The final lines express a plea for people to stop living in pain and instead, open up to others and share their struggles. Simo suggests that through unity and collective support, nothing is insurmountable. The song encourages individuals to bond together, recognizing the mutual need for help in navigating life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see the hole in me
I am aware of the emptiness and lack within myself
It's full but empty with my life's debris
Despite having material possessions, my life feels unfulfilled due to the clutter of past experiences
You know it won't fix itself
I acknowledge that my issues won't resolve on their own
Til I break down and ask for somebody's help
I need to overcome my pride and vulnerability to seek assistance from someone else
Help asking for help
The act of seeking support and guidance from others
Help
Assistance and aid from others
You know you can't love nobody til I learn to love myself
In order to truly love someone else, I must first develop self-love
There's nothing wrong with needing help
It is perfectly normal and acceptable to require assistance
Cause only a fool tries to do it all himself
It is foolish to attempt to handle everything without seeking help
Cause you see we all want
Because it is evident that we all desire
The same thing
Similar goals and desires
But we keep doing the same thing again and again and again
Despite our shared desires, we continue making the same mistakes repeatedly
So promise me people
Make a commitment, individuals
You'll stop living in the pain
To cease dwelling in suffering and distress
Reach out and tell someone. I know they'll understand
Extend your hand and communicate your feelings to another person, as they will empathize and comprehend
Cause we all in this and there's nothing we can't do
Because we are all connected in this journey, and there are no obstacles we cannot overcome
Cause we bound together to help each other through
Because we are united and committed to supporting one another in navigating challenges
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Written by: JD Simo
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abe figueroa
We need to give so serious credit to the sound tech(s) on this channel. Incredible!
rdmkeytohwy
Dark, haunting, and brilliant. He needs to make an album of songs like this. Voice, guitar, amp, and a microphone. That is all this man needs. Please J.D.- give us an album of old blues tunes reworked like this one.
Luke Farwell
Check is solo stuff it’s real good. I really like his stripped down live stuff.
Ivan Montalvez
Simo, we need a whole album like this
Greg Darling
Yes please!!!!
Tony Thue
JD always pushing the limits...always reinventing. Absolute real deal. Keep shining.
David Kearney
I could listen to JD all day long. Hell, some days I do...
Christopher McCormack
Dropped that Jaguar down from E to somewhere around B. That isn't dropping steps anymore, that's dropping flights of stairs. Playing it in E wouldn't have been half as haunting. Very nice as usual from JD.
JohnR88
Dropping down flights of stairs 😂
Juke Joint Jack
I knew it was low down but damn that’s low down