Jason Falkner (born June 2, 1968) is an American pop and rock musician. He … Read Full Bio ↴Jason Falkner (born June 2, 1968) is an American pop and rock musician. He was a member of the Los Angeles alternative rock group The Three O'Clock during the creation of their final record Vermillion and until their breakup. He then became a member of the San Francisco-based power pop band Jellyfish and later joined the band The Grays, releasing their one and only album titled Ro Sham Bo. In the mid-90s he began his long-standing solo career and continues to work and perform with other artists.

In 1996, he released his first solo album Jason Falkner Presents Author Unknown, which was produced, written, and performed almost entirely by Falkner (the only exception being some guitar overdub done by Alain Johannes). Although it received strong critical reviews, it was not a commercial success. During that same year, he wrote several songs on Brendan Benson's album One Mississippi, and played various instruments on an album released in 1996 by Susanna Hoffs. In 1997, he worked with Eric Matthews on a second album, The Lateness of the Hour, co-producing and assisting on five tracks.

In 1999, Falkner released Can You Still Feel?, another album written and performed as an entire solo effort and was produced with Nigel Godrich. In 2000 Jason was kept very busy, touring and contributing to various projects, including working with and touring as a bassist for the French band Air, and contributing guitar parts to a few Paul McCartney songs. He recorded a song for a tribute album, and played backup on Roger Joseph Manning Jr. and Brian Reitzell's album Logan's Sanctuary.

Jason is credited as performing several instruments on Beck's albums The Information and Modern Guilt from 2006 and 2008. He is currently a part of Beck and St. Vincent's touring bands.

He released his third album I'm OK... You're OK in Japan in 2007. In 2009, he released his fourth album All Quiet on the Noise Floor, again only in Japan. In 2015, he worked with R. Stevie Moore, releasing a collaboration album called Make It Be.

Across The Universe
Jason Falkner Lyrics

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Words are flowing out like
Endless rain into a paper cup
They slither wildly as they slip away across the universe.
Pools of sorrow waves of joy
Are drifting through my opened mind
Possessing and caressing me.

Jai Guru Deva. Om

Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world

Images of broken light, which
Dance before me like a million eyes,
They call me on and on across the universe.
Thoughts meander like a
Restless wind inside a letter box
They tumble blindly as they make their way across the universe.

Jai Guru Deva. Om
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world

Sounds of laughter, shades of life
Are ringing through my opened ears
Inciting and inviting me.
Limitless undying love, which
Shines around me like a million suns,
It calls me on and on across the universe

Jai Guru Deva.
Jai Guru Deva.
Jai Guru Deva.
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world

Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jason Falkner's song "Across The Universe" are an exploration of the human experience and the power of the mind to connect with something greater than oneself. The opening verse speaks to the ever-flowing nature of thoughts and emotions, which can slip away from us like rain into a paper cup. There is a sense of both joy and sadness being experienced simultaneously, as though the mind is a vessel for all human experience. The repetition of "Nothing's gonna change my world" suggests that no matter what happens, the universe remains constant and unchanging.

The chorus punctuates the verses with the Sanskrit phrase "Jai Guru Deva. Om," which translates to "victory to the divine teacher." This line serves as a reminder that there is always something greater to connect with and inspires a sense of gratitude for the experience of being alive. The second verse describes the way thoughts can dance and meander through the mind, sometimes leading us down unexpected paths.

The final verse is perhaps the most hopeful and inspiring, as it speaks of the limitless love that surrounds us and calls us towards something greater. The repeated use of the phrase "Jai Guru Deva" emphasizes the importance of connecting with this love and finding peace and purpose in life.

Line by Line Meaning

Words are flowing out like Endless rain into a paper cup
The ideas and thoughts inside my mind are pouring out endlessly and without any control, much like rain falling inside a paper cup.

They slither wildly as they slip away across the universe.
My ideas and thoughts are slipping away uncontrollably, like they are sliding around and moving wildly across the universe.

Pools of sorrow waves of joy Are drifting through my opened mind Possessing and caressing me.
My mind is filled with a mixture of emotions, including sadness and happiness, and they take control of me, influencing my thoughts and actions.

Jai Guru Deva. Om Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world
The phrase 'Jai Guru Deva. Om' is repeated, emphasizing a sense of inner peace and acceptance. The repetition of 'Nothing's gonna change my world' suggests that no external factors will affect my inner state of being and mind.

Images of broken light, which Dance before me like a million eyes, They call me on and on across the universe.
The broken rays of light in my thoughts and ideas dance and move around me like many eyes, enticing me and leading me on a journey through the universe.

Thoughts meander like a Restless wind inside a letter box They tumble blindly as they make their way across the universe.
My thoughts and ideas are directionless like a restless wind inside a letter box, tumbling around blindly as they travel across the universe.

Sounds of laughter, shades of life Are ringing through my opened ears Inciting and inviting me.
I am surrounded by the sounds of joy and life, and they are entering my ears, sparking my curiosity and inviting me to explore more of the world around me.

Limitless undying love, which Shines around me like a million suns, It calls me on and on across the universe
The limitless and eternal love surrounding me is as bright and powerful as millions of suns, leading me onward and further into the vast universe.

Jai Guru Deva. Jai Guru Deva. Jai Guru Deva. Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world
The repetition of 'Jai Guru Deva' reinforces the theme of inner peace, while the repetition of 'Nothing's gonna change my world' reiterates that my sense of calm and acceptance will remain constant despite any outside influences.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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