He developed a method of tuning his guitar that complemented his voice and worked with his background as a bass player. Finding his niche in indie rock circles, Molina made home recordings under the names 'Songs: Albian', 'Songs: Radix', and 'Songs: Unitas' to pass out at live shows. Settling on 'Songs: Ohia', Molina released a single on Palace Records in 1996. The first 'Songs: Ohia' full-length followed in 1997; released on the Secretly Canadian label.
By 2001, Molina had given his tenor guitar a rest in favor of a regular six-string instrument and had put together a full band to back him. However, 2002's Didn't it Rain saw Molina working with members of neo-bluegrass outfit Jim & Jennie & the Pinetops, achieving an almost gospel sound that was a vast departure from the dense feel of Ghost Tropic. Constantly recording and writing new songs, Songs: Ohia released a handful of singles and EPs in 2002, including a split EP with Louisville's My Morning Jacket and a collaborative EP (under the name Amalgamated Sons of Rest) with Will Oldham and Alasdair Roberts. Pyramid Electric Co. and Magnolia Electric Co., originally conceived as a double album, were released separately in early 2003. The former, a sparse solo album, was recorded with Mike Mogis (from Lullaby for the Working Class) while the latter featured a full band and was recorded by Steve Albini.
Jason Molina died, at age 39, on 18. March 2013 from complications of alcoholism.
It's Easier Now
Jason Molina Lyrics
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Sea serpent heart inside a sunken ship
I finally got it
All parts wrong
I didn't know how long it would take to do it
Behind these eyes
Dead grey mule
It's easier now
And I just say I got better
It's easier now
That I just say I got better
It's easier when I just admit
Death comes now
And the next minute
The next minute
The next minute
Behind these eyes
Behind these eyes
Behind these eyes
Behind these eyes
Behind these eyes
The first verse of the song It's Easier Now by Jason Molina speaks about the singer's inner turmoil and struggle to find meaning in life. He describes himself as a "desert spirit" with a "sea serpent heart" inside a "sunken ship." These metaphors suggest a sense of feeling lost, disconnected, and trapped. The singer goes on to admit that he has made mistakes in life and that he is acknowledging them now. He says he has "finally got it" and realizes that he has had "all parts wrong." This could be a reference to his former belief system or actions that he has since realized were incorrect.
The second verse contains enigmatic phrases that could have multiple interpretations. For instance, the dead grey mule could represent the singer's own sense of hopelessness or stagnancy. The "torn apart moon in an empty room" could signify loneliness, sadness, or a feeling of emptiness. The repetitive phrase "behind these eyes" suggests that the singer is looking inward but cannot articulate exactly what he is feeling. The chorus of the song has a sense of resignation and acceptance. The singer says that it is easier for him to face the reality of death and embrace the present moment rather than worry about the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Behind these eyes a desert spirit
Within me lies a yearning to escape to the desert, to have the freedom and courage to pursue my own vision quest.
Sea serpent heart inside a sunken ship
My heart is filled with deep emotions, like the sea serpent that lurks within the darkness of a sunken ship.
I finally got it
I have come to understand something that I had been struggling to comprehend for so long.
All parts wrong
I now realize that everything I thought I knew was actually misguided and flawed.
I didn't know how long it would take to do it
I was uncertain of the amount of time needed to fully comprehend the lessons I needed to learn.
Dead grey mule
I feel like a lifeless and exhausted animal that has been overworked and left to die.
Torn apart moon in an empty room
I feel as though my emotions are a shattered and fragmented moon, and my soul is a hollow, lifeless room.
It's easier now
Now that I have faced the truth and accepted it, life has become easier to navigate.
And I just say I got better
I am able to tell myself that I have improved and grown, even if the journey was difficult.
It's easier when I just admit
Life becomes simpler when I accept the realities I face and acknowledge them openly and honestly.
Death comes now
The inevitability of death is ever-present and makes me realize that life is precious and to be treasured.
And the next minute
The future is uncertain and unpredictable, and I must live in the present and appreciate every moment.
Behind these eyes
All of these feelings and emotions are hidden beneath the surface, behind my seemingly calm exterior.
Behind these eyes
All of the complexities of life reside within me, and though they may be hidden, they are ever-present and constantly shaping me.
Behind these eyes
The depths and complexities of my soul cannot be easily seen by outsiders, but they are what make me who I am.
Behind these eyes
Though my exterior may be calm and serene, my inner world is chaotic and turbulent, constantly shifting and changing.
Behind these eyes
The true depths of my pain and joy can only be fully understood by me, and I carry them with me always.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jason Molina
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@69v96
Za tymi oczami zobaczysz pustą duszę,
Serca węża morskiego w zatopionym statku,
W końcu ją zdobyłem
Ale wszystkie kawałki są złe
Nie wiedziałem jak długo będę je układał,
Za tymi oczami
Był martwy, szary muł,
Rozdarty duchowo, księżyc w pustym pokoju.
Teraz jest łatwiej
Powiedzieć, że miałem lepiej
Teraz jest łatwiej
Powiedzieć, że miałem lepiej!
Jest łatwiej kiedy uznasz, że
Śmierć przychodzi teraz
I w następnej minucie
W następnej minucie
W następnej minucie
Za tymi oczami
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@Shlipinbah
Behind these eyes a desert spirit Sea serpent heart inside a sunken ship I finally got it All parts wrong I didn't know how long it would take to do it Behind these eyes Dead grey mule Torn apart moon in an empty room It's easier now And I just say I got better It's easier now That I just say I got better It's easier when I just admit Death comes now And the next minute The next minute The next minute Behind these eyes Behind these eyes Behind these eyes Behind these eyes Behind these eyes
@dalkov93
This song is just heartbreaking. In most of Jason's songs there's at least a glimmer of hope, this one's just pitch black.
@arnie019
I remember when I first used spotify I went directly to Jason molina and listened to all his stuff. played this song over and over
@1134gh
this is one of the most painfully sad songs i've ever heard. excellent.
@ssocialdrummer
I have always listened to the odd track, but in the last few weeks I have fallen in love with his music and bought about 6 albums, utterly captivating and quite beautiful.
@bennymwelch
Holy shit, this is just an absolute gut punch of a sad song. Can't imagine the pain someone has to endure to write something like this. Heart wrenchingly beautiful.
@Depechebandit79
He will always be with us through his music. Thank you for the music.
@ElectricMoon2012
Jason we love you forever and you're still here, somehow...
He was so true... <3 Pure soul <3
@revoluzy1691
still the saddest song of the world.
@thegraydirewolf9325
such an amazing force of raw human emotion ripped away just like that.