A rare and unusual talent, Jake Morley made waves with a musical style to drop your jaw, tapping and slapping an acoustic guitar on his lap as if playing the guitar, piano and drums combined... whilst singing.
Sell-out headline gigs and the release of a critically-acclaimed debut EP This City were followed by major support slots for The Hoosiers and Nizlopi. A full debut album, 'Many Fish To Fry' was released in February 2011, launched with a sell-out gig at London's famous Bush Hall.
Not just an unbelievable guitarist, Jake's true talent lies in singing songs of beautiful, honest intensity. Self-reflection and internal narratives are major themes running through much of the deeper and more mature new material, which can be sampled on his SoundCloud page: https://soundcloud.com/jakemorley/.
Have a listen, watch some videos, then come and see a show.
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"Jake Morley and his impressive band more than have what it takes.... an ambitious pop sound that is every bit as bright and sparkly as the main player himself."
4 stars - The Independent
"a sound that can’t be ignored ...For all aspiring guitarists, Jake Morley is one to be watched. It may have once been said that he will be playing alongside Jools Holland ‘within a year’, and surely this is now imminent. Truly an album to appeal to all natures, as well as guitar-breaking enthusiasts, and while not electric in genre this will give Clapton a reason to shake in his boots."
9 out of 10, Virgin.com
"On the verge of making it"
The Times
"Blimey! Great real life lyrics and superb virtuoso playing. That's extraordinary! It's also created a sensation on YouTube, so I would suggest you go and see him in action."
Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Radio
"Mesmerising! Jake Morley is a unique talent.... one to keep an eye on!"
Musicriot.co.uk
“A bona-fide guitar genius... he creates, all on his own, a sound world that would need three mere mortals to achieve”
Oxfordbands.com
EYES
Jake Morley Lyrics
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Hold it closer
No veil gonna shroud my eyes
Not even nearly
The darkness fears me
Cos I won't yet let go
Won't consign this to history
The weight on my eyes
I won't let this night forget
Stay within me
I won't sign my name just yet
Won't give back this day to the place it came from
Tonight I ruminate until
The weight on my eyes comes
Just one flash
Control is a desperate dream
Of chasing shadows
For now balance flows through me
But blink and it's gone
Lost to the dawn where the sunshine hits like thunder
Don't surrender to slumber
The weight on my eyes
Simple measures
Precious pleasures
I'm king of the day tonight
And seeing it clearly
But I'm the fool of tomorrow's light
To come all this way
To just throw it away
Oh I can't let go
Just one flash
And the whole world's turned
Turned
Morning's guns are trained on me
Not my problem
Cos tired though my bones may be
All that I know is
I ain't gonna go down without a fight
I'll be railing through the night
Until the weight on my eyes
The weight on my eyes
The weight on my eyes takes me home
In Jake Morley's song "Eyes," the lyrics express a determined resistance to allowing the passing of time, the fading of memories, and the arrival of a new day. The singer declares that they will not let the evening die and will hold onto it closely, refusing to let it become a distant memory. The darkness is portrayed as fearing the singer's refusal to let go, as they cling onto the weight on their eyes.
The song speaks to the desire to hold onto precious moments and experiences, to ruminate on them until their weight dissipates. The singer refuses to forget the night, not ready to sign their name and return it to where it came from. The weight on their eyes symbolizes the heaviness of the passage of time and the memories that they carry.
Despite their awareness that control is a desperate dream and that balance can be fleeting, the singer yearns to see clearly and not surrender to slumber. They want to be the king of the day, to bask in the clarity of the present moment. However, they also recognize the transient nature of this experience and fear that they will become the fool of tomorrow's light, throwing away all the progress they have made.
The song's lyrics convey a sense of defiance and perseverance in the face of the inevitability of time's passing. The singer is defiantly railing through the night, refusing to go down without a fight. They confront the morning's arrival and the challenges it presents with a resolute determination to keep pushing forward.
Overall, "Eyes" explores themes of cherishing the present moment, grappling with the passage of time, and the struggle to hold onto meaningful experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
I won't let this evening die
I refuse to let this evening come to an end.
Hold it closer
Hold onto this moment tightly.
No veil gonna shroud my eyes
There will be no disguise or deception that hides the truth from me.
Not even nearly
Absolutely not.
The darkness fears me
I am not afraid of darkness.
Cos I won't yet let go
Because I am determined to hold on.
Won't consign this to history
I won't let this be forgotten or relegated to the past.
The weight on my eyes
The burden or pressure I feel.
I won't let this night forget
I won't allow this night to fade from memory.
Stay within me
Remain in my thoughts and emotions.
I won't sign my name just yet
I won't finalize or conclude my involvement with this night.
Won't give back this day to the place it came from
I won't return this day to its origin or let it slip away.
Tonight I ruminate until
Tonight I reflect and contemplate until...
The weight on my eyes comes
The pressure I feel finally subsides.
Control is a desperate dream
Having control over everything is an unattainable and desperate desire.
Of chasing shadows
Trying to catch or control things that are elusive or uncertain.
For now balance flows through me
At this moment, I feel a sense of equilibrium and stability.
But blink and it's gone
However, with just a momentary lapse or distraction, it disappears.
Lost to the dawn where the sunshine hits like thunder
Lost and overshadowed by the arrival of a new day filled with powerful sunlight.
Don't surrender to slumber
Don't give in to sleep or rest.
Simple measures
Basic actions or methods.
Precious pleasures
Delightful and cherished experiences.
I'm king of the day tonight
I feel in control and powerful during this current moment.
And seeing it clearly
And understanding the situation or reality clearly.
But I'm the fool of tomorrow's light
But I will be the foolish one when the new day arrives.
To come all this way
To have made such progress or journey.
To just throw it away
To simply discard or waste it.
Oh I can't let go
Oh, I am unable to release or relinquish it.
Just one flash
Just one sudden and intense moment.
And the whole world's turned
And the entire world transforms or shifts.
Morning's guns are trained on me
Morning brings its challenges and obstacles.
Not my problem
However, I am not concerned or affected by them.
Cos tired though my bones may be
Because even though I am exhausted.
All that I know is
The only thing I am certain of is.
I ain't gonna go down without a fight
I won't surrender easily and will resist with all my strength.
I'll be railing through the night
I will persist and struggle throughout the night.
Until the weight on my eyes
Until the burden or pressure on my eyes subsides.
The weight on my eyes
The pressure or heaviness I feel.
The weight on my eyes takes me home
The burden I carry leads me back to where I belong or feel comfortable.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jake Morley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Pratt
Ive been watching this guys videos for a while, I simply adore his music. I think a trip to one of his gigs is definatly an option. Also, why the hell isnt this guy famous?!?! I mean, this guy is talented, when there are thousands of artists worse than him being paid millions of pounds!
Bart Smith
I can only assume this guy is self-taught because who would teach guitar that way, incredible. You sir are a guitar savant, remarkable style and soul, dont ever stop making amazing music.
Raul Sanchez
after listening to pink floyd for 50 years i didnt think there was any other good music out there. this guy is good.
salami spirit
Dude's a fantastic songwriter. I plan on buying some of his stuff as soon as possible. He deserves it.
kunukn
This is a hit song, waiting to hear it in the radio :)
blackninja707
Ahh dude this is amazing and has brightened my otherwise cloudy day. Thank you man you are AWESOME
angerdogbeaudoin
i just can't get fed up of him he is too fucking amazing !!!!! keep on rocking bro
DEMONDREWR
This is definitely my favourite of your songs @JakeMorley
RachieJoy
this is amazing! I love it!
Radixxs
This is insane. Please post more videos!