In 1998, Iha released a moderately successful solo album, 'Let it Come Down'. One music video was produced from this album, for the song Be Strong Now, which was also released as a four-track single.
Since the Pumpkins' breakup in 2000, Iha has pursued many projects. He continues to contribute to other artists' recordings, such as Don't Be Sad on Whiskeytown's Pneumonia released in 2001 and further guest appearances for Ivy, but made bigger news when he joined rock band A Perfect Circle in July 2003 in time for their Thirteenth Step club tour. He has since appeared on their 2004 album eMOTIVe as well as contributed remixes of Blue and Outsider. In 2003, he formed Vanessa and the O's. The group released an EP Plus Rien in Sweden the same year.
Iha also collaborated on two tracks with Japanese musician Chara for her 2001 album MADRIGAL. The tracks are called "Boku ni Utsushite" (ボクにうつして）and "Skirt" (スカート).
More recently, Iha has collaborated on musical and fashion design projects in Japan. With the help of longtime friend and manager Isao Izutsu, Iha started the clothing label Vapor in 2001. Iha also scored the Japanese film Linda, Linda, Linda, released in late summer 2005.
On March 31st, 2006, Pitchfork Media reported that Iha will be featured on Norwegian pop singer Annie's follow-up to her highly successful debut, Anniemal, which will reportedly be out near the year's end. Iha also remixed "Me Plus One", a track off of Anniemal.
James also is the bassist of power pop band Tinted Windows. Other members are Taylor Hanson, Adam Schlesinger and Bun E. Carlos. Their self-titled debut album was released in 2009.
His second solo album titled 'Look to the Sky' was released in March 2012.
Gemini
James Iha Lyrics
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and we'll never come back down
Under the heavens, in your arms,
there's something that connects us
There's no reason, there's no why,
just this moment, just this instant
Feel the change, every single move you make
the way you feel I can't escape
Nothing ends, can't pretend - gemini
I hear music from another time
and the present seems to disappear
You can't say no, you can't deny,
you will never feel this way again
In your eyes, gemini, drift asleep,
calling me again and again
Nothing ends, can't pretend,
nothing ends, start again
The lyrics to James Iha's song "Gemini" are romantic yet unpredictable. The singer calls for his lover to ride with him and never come back down from the heavens. The connection between the two is unexplainable as there is no reason or why, just the present moment. The change in every move the partner makes rearranges the stars, signifying the intensity of their bond. The line "Nothing ends, can't pretend - gemini" speaks to the dual nature of the sign. Gemini is represented by twins, one of whom is mortal and the other divine. This duality is reflected in the unpredictability of the relationship.
The singer then hears music from another time and present disappears. The partner cannot deny the feeling, and they will never feel this way again. The song concludes with the partner's hold on the singer, who is drifting asleep. Gemini is calling again and again, and nothing ends. The song promises a never-ending feeling of love and a desire for the relationship to start again.
Line by Line Meaning
Ride with me, hold on to me,
and we'll never come back down
Let's take a journey together, never looking back
Under the heavens, in your arms,
there's something that connects us
We share a deep spiritual connection
There's no reason, there's no why,
just this moment, just this instant
We don't need a reason, we just need to enjoy this moment
Feel the change, every single move you make
Stars rearrange,
the way you feel I can't escape
Nothing ends, can't pretend - gemini
You have a profound effect on me, and it's impossible to ignore. We can't pretend that our feelings will fade away.
I hear music from another time
and the present seems to disappear
Being around you takes me to another place where time stands still
You can't say no, you can't deny,
you will never feel this way again
You can't resist this connection, and you'll never find something like it again
In your eyes, gemini, drift asleep,
calling me again and again
When I look into your eyes I feel calm, but I can't escape the feeling of needing to be with you
Nothing ends, can't pretend,
nothing ends, start again
Our feelings for each other won't just disappear, we'll have to start again
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: James Iha
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@mojimojimon
Ride with me, hold on to me
And we'll never come back down
Under the heavens, in your arms
There's something that connects us
There's no reason, there's no why
Just this moment, just this instant
Feel the change, every single move you make
Stars rearrange, the way you feel I can't escape
Nothing ends, can't pretend - gemini
I hear music from another time
And the present seems to disappear
You can't say no, you can't deny
You will never feel this way again
Feel the change, every single move you make
Stars rearrange, the way you feel I can't escape
Nothing ends, can't pretend - gemini
In your eyes, gemini, drift asleep
Calling me again and again
Feel the change, every single move you make
Stars rearrange, the way you feel I can't escape
Nothing ends, can't pretend, nothing ends, start again
@jaimeflor4181
I haven’t listened to James Iha’s solo work since the 90’s. His 2012 album 💿 sounds really good and the lyrics resonate w/ me in regard to someone I’m hoping to get to know more. Although she’s a Capricorn and not a Gemini.
@Treg
My favorite song on the album. Probably my favorite James song period.
@faune
James Ina writes very poetic music! I just adore his pieces so much! I hope he has more new pieces released!
@jean-marieraby5951
Belle voix le son en coeur
@lespatterson86
James Iha is awesome
@azfakakol9901
One of the best songs of James Iha. It sounds just like the smashing pumpkins era. A prooh that James was an essential part of the pumpkins sound.
@vincedead
He is back with the Pumpkins!!!
@robotok5405
@@vincedead yeahhhhh
@RUGGEDBREED
Nice work James Iha I hope you and Billy will form a band again and will never fight again for a hot bassist
@projectptube
James had a LOT to do with the way Smashing pumpkins sounded. To bad they had to break up for anyone to hear it.
I just can't get into anything after Machina.