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.
Take Care
James Iha Lyrics
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From all the things you need
Don't run and hide
From thee
Take care
From all the things you see
Don't run and hide
From thee
Now you know
If you only let it go
Don't run and hide
Did you see my heart
The one that was broken
Inside
And did you see my heart
The one that was broken
Was never meant to last
Take care
From all the things you need
Don't run and hide
From thee
Take care
From all the things you see
Don't run and hide
From thee
Now you know
If you only let it go
Don't run and hide
Did you see my heart
The one that was broken
Inside
And did you see my heart
The one that was broken
Was never meant to last
Did you see my heart
The one that was broken
Inside
And did you see my heart
The one that was broken
"Take Care" by James Iha is a song about self-care and taking care of oneself in the face of heartbreak and difficult situations. The repetition of the phrase "take care" emphasizes the importance of self-preservation and not avoiding or hiding from one's emotions. The lyrics suggest that it is better to face the pain head-on and let it go, rather than running away from it.
The lines "Did you see my heart / The one that was broken / Inside" further emphasize the theme of heartbreak and emotional pain. The lines "And did you see my heart / The one that was broken / Was never meant to last" suggest that the singer may have known that the relationship or situation was not going to work out from the beginning, and that it was inevitable that their heart would be broken.
Overall, "Take Care" is a poignant reminder to prioritize self-care and emotional well-being in difficult times, even when it may seem easier to run and hide.
Line by Line Meaning
Take care
Be mindful and cautious.
From all the things you need
Be careful of attaching yourself to material possessions.
Don't run and hide
Don't avoid facing your problems or fears.
From thee
From yourself; don't ignore your own inner voice.
Now you know
You've gained knowledge or insight.
If you only let it go
If you learn to release negative emotions or attachments.
Did you see my heart
Did you notice the pain or hurt that I was experiencing.
The one that was broken inside
The emotional pain that I was experiencing internally.
And did you see my heart
Did you notice my emotional state.
The one that was broken
The emotional pain that I was experiencing.
Was never meant to last
The emotional pain was not meant to be a permanent condition.
Writer(s): ジェームス・イハ
Contributed by Liam A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
DollyNipples
I feel kinda silly for loving James Iha's music since it's so incredibly sentimental and stuff... and usually I'm not into country music. But... his Let It Come Down album and the majority of his songs from the 90s are like hugs. If I ever again need a root canal, I might listen to a playlist full of his sweet meandering songs.
Kenny
i’ve literally been looking for this song for YEARS
Chris Storms
sometimes the best songs dont make it on the albums.
Todd Leopold
Thanks...I like Let It Come Down, but never heard this b-side