While living as a student in Oregon he founded the lively American Rock / Folk group Wolf Colonel which recorded multiple releases on Olympia Washington's K Records. After years of touring with a rotating band roster and solo he began recording and touring as a solo act, (although sometimes with backing band). He released 3 records on K Records as Jason Anderson.
Extensive touring eventually led him back to his New England roots. He began playing shows around the New England subcontinent in the mid 00's solo and in a duo call The Rabbits. More recently he has been in a project group doing American Rock.
Jason's recordings are a history of artistic progression from humorous and hopeful youth through to the sweet and thoughtful mid-20's. His live concerts are appealing to all ages and genders, his theatrical performing style recalls the works of Homer and Plato, and reminds audience members why people like to see musicians play music.
July 4 2004
Jason Anderson Lyrics
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or a chandelier
comets and scissors
sparks
Our night, made from mosquito bites
thick breath and knives
independence day
two clenched fists in the air, chanting "U-S-A!"
And I will wait
I will shiver, I will wait
I will stutter, I will wait
i will wait
I will wait for you and i always will!
You say, "oh, jason, are you still waiting?"
I am, I am and I love this part...
I am, i am and I sing my heart...
The lyrics of "July 4, 2004" by Jason Anderson capture the emotions and experiences associated with Independence Day celebrations. The opening line connects the explosive bursts of fireworks to the fleeting nature of life. Like dandelion puffs, fireworks too disappear quickly, and like a chandelier, they crumble and decay. The potent combination of comets and scissors, sparks, and thick breath and knives makes up the night, where the excitement from the fireworks is balanced with the discomfort of mosquito bites and an ever-present sense of danger.
In the context of the song, Independence Day represents a declaration of love rather than a declaration of national independence. The song reflects the feelings of the singer and the people around him who are in love and using the holiday to express their feelings. The two clenched fists in the air chanting "U-S-A!" at the end of the chorus has a dual meaning — the obvious connection to patriotism and the symbolic joining of hands in love. The singer will wait, shiver, stutter for his loved one, and even though people question his persistence, he will always wait and sing his heart out.
Line by Line Meaning
The decaying burst, of fireworks, like a dandelion puff
The brief explosion of fireworks that fade away quickly reminds me of the fragility of life, like a dandelion puff.
or a chandelier
Or like a chandelier that shines bright for a moment and then fades into darkness.
comets and scissors
The fireworks shoot up into the sky like comets, but quickly disintegrate like paper cut by a pair of scissors.
sparks
They leave behind only a few sparks that quickly disappear, like memories of a fleeting moment.
Our night, made from mosquito bites
The night is marred by mosquito bites, irritating and uncomfortable like the challenges we face in life.
thick breath and knives
The air is humid and oppressive, like a thick breath that suffocates and threatens us, and the knives symbolize danger lurking in the darkness.
In love
But despite these difficulties, I am in love, which gives me strength and hope.
independence day
This is Independence Day, a time to celebrate our freedom and remind ourselves of the sacrifices that were made to achieve it.
two clenched fists in the air, chanting 'U-S-A!'
We raise our clenched fists in solidarity, shouting 'U-S-A!' to show our patriotism and pride in our nation.
And I will wait
I am waiting, despite the difficulties and uncertainties that lie ahead.
I will shiver, I will wait
I will endure the cold and the fear that come with waiting, because I believe that it is worth it.
I will stutter, I will wait
I may be unsure or hesitant, but I am committed to waiting and seeing this through.
i will wait
I will wait patiently for the one I love, whatever it takes.
I will wait for you and i always will!
My love for you is steadfast and unbreakable, and I will continue to wait for you no matter what happens.
You say, 'oh, jason, are you still waiting?'
Others may doubt my commitment, but I know that waiting is the right thing to do.
I am, I am and I love this part...
I am still waiting, and I find joy and satisfaction in this part of our love story, even though it may be difficult.
I am, i am and I sing my heart...
I am still singing my heart out, expressing my love and my hope to the world, despite the setbacks and the doubts.
Contributed by Emma H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.