To better understand his future, Jason is diving headlong into his past. In moving forward, he is exploring his roots, stripping his music to its most vulnerable core and paying homage to the artists that have touched his life, and the music that has shaped his soul.
“One of the things I've always loved to do is just sit around with an acoustic guitar and sing,” says Miller. “I’m a true believer that if a song doesn't sound good with just a singer and a guitar, then it's probably not a very good song.”
That principle has been at the core of Godhead’s music for years, and it is that same principle that is at the heart of his performances as a solo artist. “I want to present new songs with minimal instrumentation, letting the audience hear them in their purest form,” he states, citing an array of influences so vast, it’s no wonder his songwriting is so profound.
Godhead fans know the influence of Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Robert Smith and Peter Murphy on the band, but as a solo artist, Miller expands his palette to more reverently reflect the songwriters that truly define his roots as a singer, songwriter and performer: Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Kris Kristofferson, Fleetwood Mac, Willie Nelson… The inspirations are as vast as the artist they inspired.
“When I was young, my father used to sing me James Taylor songs to help me fall asleep, and growing up I always loved roots rock artists like Neil Young, Fleetwood Mac and Van Morrison,” he says. “If you are a Godhead fan for our hard beats, heavy riffs and industrial programming, you may find my solo material challenging, but that’s okay. If you are a fan of my vocal lines, lyrics and melodies, I think you are going to really enjoy what you hear. Recording without a band is a very big departure for me, but don’t get me wrong, everything you hear is still very much me.”
One wouldn’t be wrong to say that it’s more him, actually. Miller doesn’t abandon the darker tones that mark his material with Godhead, but as a solo artist he strips that darkness to its starkest, most primal essence, exploring the shadowy depths of country, folk, blues and Americana. It is beautiful and barren, humble and honest, naked and exposed, soulful and spirited…
It is the sound of an artist spreading his wings and setting himself free.
It is Jason Charles Miller.
The History…
Jason C. Miller is an accomplished and multi-faceted performer, with more than a decade of professional experience as a musician, songwriter, actor and voice personality.
Miller is most widely recognized as the frontman of the alternative rock band Godhead, the only band ever signed to Marilyn Manson’s Posthuman Records. The band has sold more than 200,000 albums, and toured the world with the likes of Manson, Ozzy Osbourne, Disturbed, Slipknot, Rammstein and Korn frontman Jonathan Davis. Godhead received a gold record for their placement on the Queen of the Damned soundtrack, and Miller has another gold record for the song “The End Has Come,” which he wrote with former Evanescence guitarist Ben Moody for the movie The Punisher.
As a songwriter, Miller wrote the all-star collaboration “Forever In Our Hearts” to benefit victims of the 2004 tsunami in South Asia. Performers on the track included Brian McKnight, Mya, Jacoby Shaddix [Papa Roach], Josh Freese, Nate Dogg and more. In addition to Moody, he has also written with Manson and Jeordie White [Nine Inch Nails/Marilyn Manson].
He has been featured on the pages of international magazines including Rolling Stone, Billboard and Guitar World, and has appeared worldwide on MTV, MTV2, VH1 and Fuse.
On screen, Miller most recently appeared in the Sci-Fi Network movie Battle Planet, and starred in and co-produced the independent short film “Everyday Joe,” which won an Audience Award at the eighth annual Valley Film Fest, in November 2008. Also in 2008, he portrayed Nosferatu in four Comedy Central commercials for Lewis Black’s Root of All Evil stand-up special, and also appeared in Day of the Dead, Steve Miner’s remake of George Romero’s classic zombie film.
As a voice actor, Jason C. Miller can be heard on more than 40 different animated series and video games.
Raised in rural Virginia near Washington D.C., Miller has been singing and acting since the age of five, appearing onstage throughout Maryland, Washington D.C. and Virginia. He attended George Mason University, where he formed the band Godhead and signed his first recording contract, a multi-album deal with Sol 3 Records that offered him his first exposure to international audiences.
You Must Have Loved Me A Lot
Jason Charles Miller Lyrics
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No change of climate, for this social realignment
Sitting back now, just trying to figure out now
What this deal is all about
I gotta know without no doubt
Why you lied and why you left
While I gave you all my bestWhen you had me in your sights
I knew I was dead to rights
I shoulda known that I was broken
Without whisper, words were spoken
If you only hurt the ones you love
You must've loved me a lot
I've heard the stories, about the failures and the glories
I've seen the figures, didn't figure we'd fit in
Maybe the truth now, lies deeper within
Reality will come to be no matter what you see
Like why you lied and why you left
While I gave you all my best
When you had me in your sights
I knew I was dead to rights
I shoulda known that I was broken
Without whisper, words were spoken
If you only hurt the ones you love
You must've loved me a lot
You must've loved me a lot
You must've loved me a lot
Life is life and love ain't the same
One's for real and one's a gameBut in the end there's a part of you that you just can't reclaim
Like why you lied and why you left
While I gave you all my best
When you had me in your sights
I knew I was dead to rights
I shoulda known that I was broken
Without whisper, words were spoken
If you only hurt the ones you love
You must've loved me a lot
The lyrics of Jason Charles Miller's "You Must Have Loved Me A Lot" are reflective of the pain and confusion felt after a sudden betrayal in a relationship. The first stanza sets up the context of the song as the singer tries to make sense of their partner's sudden change in behavior. The use of phrases like "act of treason" and "social realignment" suggest that the betrayal was significant enough to feel like a betrayal to a larger group, not just the singer. The singer is trying to understand why their partner lied and left them, despite giving their all in the relationship.
The chorus of the song repeats the idea that if someone hurts the ones they love, it must be because they loved them a lot. This is a painful admission, that the intensity of the love felt by the singer's partner led them to hurt the singer. The third stanza speaks to the idea that love and life are not the same, and that love can sometimes feel like a game. This sentiment is echoed in the final line of the song, as the singer reflects on the fact that despite the pain, there will always be a part of them that can't let go of the love they had for their partner.
Overall, the song is a heartfelt reflection on the pain of betrayal and the enduring power of love. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has experienced the pain of heartbreak, and the music helps to convey the powerful emotions behind the words.
Line by Line Meaning
No rhyme or reason, for this sudden act of treason
There was no logical or understandable explanation for why you betrayed me.
No change of climate, for this social realignment
There was no significant shift in our environment or relationship that caused this sudden change in behavior.
Sitting back now, just trying to figure out now
I am taking a step back to reflect and analyze the situation to try and understand what happened.
What this deal is all about
I want to fully comprehend the motive behind your actions.
I gotta know without no doubt
I need to be certain and have complete clarity on why you did what you did.
Why you lied and why you left
I need answers as to why you deceived me and then ended our relationship.
While I gave you all my best
I put forth my best effort and gave you everything I could.
When you had me in your sights
When you were in control of the relationship and had power over me.
I knew I was dead to rights
I knew my fate was sealed and I was going to be hurt.
I shoulda known that I was broken
Looking back, I realize that I was vulnerable and not whole when we started dating.
Without whisper, words were spoken
Your actions spoke louder than any words you could have said.
If you only hurt the ones you love
The fact that you hurt me so much means that you must have had deep feelings for me.
You must've loved me a lot
Despite the pain you caused, your strong emotions prove that you must have cared a great deal about me.
I've heard the stories, about the failures and the glories
I have heard about both the successes and failures that come with relationships.
I've seen the figures, didn't figure we'd fit in
Based on past experiences, I didn't think that we would work well together.
Maybe the truth now, lies deeper within
Perhaps the real reason behind our breakup is something that goes beyond the surface level.
Reality will come to be no matter what you see
The truth of the situation will become evident, no matter how much anyone tries to hide it.
Life is life and love ain't the same
Life can often be difficult and love does not always follow a predictable path.
One's for real and one's a game
While life is serious and has real consequences, love can feel like a game with rules that are constantly changing.
But in the end there's a part of you that you just can't reclaim
Once a relationship is over, there are parts of it that cannot be restored or salvaged.
You must've loved me a lot
Despite the pain you caused, your strong emotions prove that you must have cared a great deal about me.
Writer(s): CHUCK GOFF, JASON CHARLES MILLER
Contributed by Brayden H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.