Over the next ten years, Jackopierce toured the world (3 continents, 10 countries, 44 US states) selling out venues everywhere they went. They shared stages with Dave Matthews Band, matchbox twenty, Counting Crows, The Wallflowers, Vertical Horizon, Sheryl Crow, Jewel, Lyle Lovett, No Doubt, Collective Soul, Train, Semisonic and many others. During that time, they sold over 400,000 records (four independent albums and two on A&M Records).
Jackopierce ended their decade-long run in 1998 with a sold-out farewell tour and the release of Decade, a retrospective double-CD featuring many fan favorites as well as new and live material. As of 2001, Jackopierce resumed playing at small venues around the country, and a new CD is reportedly in the mix for late 2007. Tour dates and locations can be found on the band's homepage.
My Time
Jackopierce Lyrics
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and it seems the man in the moon was crying too
As he left the Kansas wheat fields and made for Dallas
All in a dream
He'd been born twenty-odd years ago today
But he didn't believe he'd yet been alive
So he kept the night in Dallas and when he woke
And he might explain that
I ... I'm biding my time
I'll hitch my wagon up to another star
I'm taking my own sweet time
Who knows where I'll be a day from now
Texas one time had been a young man's dream
Rich oil ran in endless streams
But the dreams cashed in and made men go
And the rivers had done run dry
West of Amarillo, he had a vision
Of an Indian girl and a cabin in the snow
Perhaps Santa Fe will be kinder
Than Kansas ever was
But your dreams come clean over miles of road
And come to think of it
Tucson don't seem too much further to go
Cause I ... I'm biding my time
I'll hitch my wagon up to another star
I . . .I'm, I'm taking my own sweet time
Who knows where I'll be a day from now
I . . .I'm"
The lyrics of Jackopierce's song "My Time" describe the journey of a young man who is biding his time and taking his own sweet time to pursue his dreams of finding his place in the world. The opening lines of the song describe his journey to Texas, where he sees the man in the moon crying as he passes through the Kansas wheat fields and makes his way to Dallas. The young man believes that he has not truly been alive yet and decides to push forward to Santa Fe.
As he travels west to Santa Fe, the young man reflects on how Texas was once a young man's dream with rich oil resources, but the dreams have faded and caused the rivers to run dry. He has a vision of an Indian girl and a cabin in the snow, and wonders if Santa Fe will be kinder to him than the other places he has been. He realizes that dreams come true over miles of road, and that Tucson doesn't seem too far away to continue his journey.
Overall, the lyrics of "My Time" convey a sense of wanderlust and the desire to find oneself and pursue one's dreams even if it takes time and effort to get there. The song represents the journey of a young man who is trying to find his place in the world and the struggles he faces along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Quick step to Texas in the driving wind
The singer is traveling quickly through Texas in harsh weather conditions.
and it seems the man in the moon was crying too
The weather is so bad that it looks like even the moon is crying.
As he left the Kansas wheat fields and made for Dallas
The singer left Kansas and headed to Dallas.
All in a dream
The artist feels like he is living in a dream.
He'd been born twenty-odd years ago today
The artist recently celebrated his birthday.
But he didn't believe he'd yet been alive
The singer feels like he hasn't truly lived his life yet.
So he kept the night in Dallas and when he woke
The singer spent the night in Dallas and woke up the next day.
He made a push for Santa Fe hey hey hey
The artist decided to go to Santa Fe.
And he might explain that
The artist may explain his reasons for going to Santa Fe.
I ... I'm biding my time
The artist is taking things slowly and waiting for the right opportunity.
I'll hitch my wagon up to another star
The singer plans to achieve his dreams and reach for the stars.
I'm taking my own sweet time
The artist is taking his time to do things his own way.
Who knows where I'll be a day from now
The singer doesn't know where he will be in the future.
Texas one time had been a young man's dream
Texas used to be a popular destination for young people.
Rich oil ran in endless streams
There used to be a lot of oil in Texas.
But the dreams cashed in and made men go
The oil industry in Texas has run its course and has caused many people to leave.
And the rivers had done run dry
The rivers in Texas have dried up.
West of Amarillo, he had a vision
The singer had a vision while traveling west of Amarillo.
Of an Indian girl and a cabin in the snow
The singer's vision was of an Indian girl and a cabin in the snow.
Perhaps Santa Fe will be kinder
The artist hopes that Santa Fe will be better than his previous experiences.
Than Kansas ever was
The artist didn't have a good experience in Kansas.
But your dreams come clean over miles of road
The artist's dreams become clearer as he travels.
And come to think of it
The singer reflects on his journey and experiences.
Tucson don't seem too much further to go
The artist is close to Tucson and feels like he has achieved a lot.
Cause I ... I'm biding my time
The singer is still taking things slow and waiting for the right opportunity.
I'll hitch my wagon up to another star
The singer is still determined to reach for the stars and achieve his dreams.
I . . .I'm, I'm taking my own sweet time
The singer is still taking his time to do things his own way and live life on his own terms.
Who knows where I'll be a day from now
The artist is still uncertain about where he will be in the future.
I . . .I'm
The artist's journey is ongoing and he is still living his life as he sees fit.
Contributed by Emma N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Suki Johnson
Thanks for doing this song! It's always been one of my favorites, and really highlights your beautiful harmonies! 🦋🌈💜
Scott Herrmann
Such great storytelling in their music. I absolutely love your melodies and harmony. Jack and Cary thanks for all the wonderful music.
Mulesfootconstruction
You guys are so good, miss the drums though. Keep up the good work. I have been enjoying your music since 1997ish
Ray La
In FERNDALE -- live tonite!
Travis Rocco
YES!!!!
KD Jacobs
❤❤❤