On his third and latest album, When the Money’s All Gone, Eady delivers southern gospel stomps, New Orleans soul, and the heartbreaking tide of sin and redemption through his rich baritone voice and a raucous band. Produced by critically-acclaimed songwriter, Kevin Welch, When the Money’s All Gone comes as both a calming voice for the current times and as a timeless album of blue-eyed, southern soul music. The songs sound from the voice of a sage poet that’s made it through the storm to see the other side, all the while knowing it’s going to come again.
No Genie in This Bottle
Jason Eady Lyrics
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To do all those little things I didn′t do
Take the poison off my tongue, to stand strong when I cut and run
And be a better man than the one you knew
There ain't no genie in this bottle
And I′ve be lookin' with every pour
As I get closer to the bottom
If I found that genie and he made the first wish come true
Then I don't guess I′d need him anymore
All would be forgiven, he could take that bottle with him
And I′d shake his hand and walk him to the door
There ain't no genie in this bottle
And I′ve be lookin' with every pour
As I get closer to the bottom
I find it just as empty as the one before
As I get closer to the bottom
I find I′m just as empty as the one before
The lyrics of Jason Eady's song "No Genie in This Bottle" explore the theme of regret and the desire for redemption. The singer reflects on his past mistakes and expresses a longing for a second chance to make things right. He wishes for the opportunity to undo the harm he has caused and become a better person than he was before.
The line "Take the poison off my tongue, to stand strong when I cut and run" suggests that the singer wants to change his behavior and refrain from hurting others with his words. He acknowledges his tendency to run away when faced with difficult situations, indicating a desire to become more courageous and face his problems head-on.
The lyrics allude to the idea of a genie in a bottle, a common motif in folklore where a genie grants three wishes to whoever possesses the bottle. However, the singer realizes that there is no such magical solution to his regrets. Even as he searches for a way to redeem himself, he finds that he is empty, just like every bottle he encounters.
Overall, the song captures the universal experience of longing for a second chance and the realization that true redemption comes from within, rather than relying on external sources.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, if I had three wishes my first would be for a second chance
If given the opportunity, my initial desire would be to rectify past mistakes
To do all those little things I didn't do
To fulfill all the small actions I neglected in the past
Take the poison off my tongue, to stand strong when I cut and run
Remove the hurtful words I've spoken and develop resilience to avoid running away when faced with challenges
And be a better man than the one you knew
Transform into an improved version of myself, surpassing the person you once knew
There ain't no genie in this bottle
There does not exist a magical being inside this container
And I've been looking with every pour
I have been searching continuously with each emptying of the bottle
As I get closer to the bottom
As I consume more of the bottle's contents
I find it just as empty as the one before
I realize that it remains equally devoid of any mystical being as the previous bottles
If I found that genie and he made the first wish come true
In the event I discovered the genie and he granted my initial wish
Then I don't guess I'd need him anymore
At that point, I suppose I would no longer require his existence
All would be forgiven, he could take that bottle with him
All past transgressions would be pardoned, allowing him to take the bottle and depart
And I'd shake his hand and walk him to the door
I would greet him warmly, offering my hand in farewell as I accompany him towards the exit
As I get closer to the bottom
While I progress towards consuming the remaining portion
I find it just as empty as the one before
I realize that it remains equally devoid of any mystical being as the previous bottles
As I get closer to the bottom
While I progress towards consuming the remaining portion
I find I'm just as empty as the one before
I discover that I am equally devoid of fulfillment or purpose, similar to the previous bottles
Writer(s): Joshua Dean Grider, Jason Thomas Eady
Contributed by Jackson W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
AngisArt Addicts
This is one of the best artist I've heard in many years... This is what country is supposed to be
Betty Echols
Love your music and your voice !
Youggle-It ....... if-n ya can't fix-it.
damn great song Jason, only took me two years to find it. thank you for all your great music, been a fan for 10 years. found you on Music Fog and have share with boo coo many ever since. Judgement Day was the first song i heard and it hooked me, thanks again.
BCMUSIC
I really enjoy these stripped down versions - Keep them coming, sir!
uncle smokey
this song drives a goal of mine when I have nothing left, and has for a long time. It has helped me back to her... at least we're speaking. It has taken years. Demons are everywhere y'all... hang on to her tight when ya got it. I would never have known Red Dirt country (born and raised St. Louis Mo) had it not been for those demons and 4 years in Texas so there's that... J.E. you're music is pure. Thank you
Ian DeGraff
That violin player, he's so good.
BonelessGamingFB
Lets be honest we all come back to listen to this song to remember that person that broke us.
Rick Priest
BEAUTIFUL ! ! !
Betty Echols
Love the old country sound
Funny Girl
Damn good stuff