Never content to stick to one genre, one project or one band, Jay also co-led the synth-punk Lost Sounds with Alicja Trout, played drums for The Final Solutions, pursued the solo project Terror Visions, co-fronted The Angry Angles and ran his own label, Shattered Records.
In 2006, In The Red announced the release of Blood Visions, Jay's first album as a solo artist, which combined the aggressive approach of Reatards with a melodic pop sensibility, and production recalling classic UK punk records -- The Adverts (who he covered), Siouxsie & the Banshees, ATV, etc.
On January 13, 2010, Jay was found dead at the age of 29 at his home in Memphis. A statement was posted on the website of Goner Records that Reatard had died in his sleep. His autopsy reported he died of cocaine toxicity and alcohol as a contributing factor.
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Hammer I Miss You
Jay Reatard Lyrics
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All bending at the knees
Trying to find something to fuck
Trying to find something to please
Hold on to
Hold on to
Hold on to
Everything
Hammer
I miss you
And every hour that passes
While I'm living in the dark
Reminds me when we saw the boys
Bending at the knees
Hammer
I miss you
The lyrics to Jay Reatard's song "Hammer I Miss You" invoke a sense of loneliness, longing, and desperation. The first two lines describe the boys in the alleyways, seemingly looking for something to satisfy their primal desires. This could be interpreted as a commentary on the fleeting nature of human satisfaction and the search for true meaning in life. The repetition of "Hold on to everything" could be seen as a plea to hold onto what truly matters in life, amidst the chaos and emptiness that surrounds us.
The chorus of the song, "Hammer I Miss You," adds another layer of meaning to the lyrics. It's unclear who or what "Hammer" refers to, but it's likely a person or something that was a source of comfort or stability for the singer. The repetition of this phrase serves to emphasize the deep longing and nostalgia that the singer feels.
The final lines, "And every hour that passes, while I'm living in the dark, reminds me when we saw the boys bending at the knees," further emphasize the sense of loss and longing that permeates the song. The reference to "living in the dark" could be interpreted as a metaphor for feeling lost, alone, and without direction.
Overall, "Hammer I Miss You" is a haunting and melancholic song that touches on themes of loneliness, longing, and the search for meaning in life.
Line by Line Meaning
And the boys in the alley ways
There are boys in the alleyways
All bending at the knees
The boys are bent at their knees
Trying to find something to fuck
The boys are looking for sexual activities
Trying to find something to please
They want to please themselves
Hold on to
Keep holding on to
Hold on to
Don't let go of
Hold on to
Clutch onto
Hold on to
Grasp onto tightly
Everything
All things in life
Hammer
Referring to someone or something named Hammer
I miss you
Feeling a strong sense of loss or longing towards Hammer
And every hour that passes
As time goes by
While I'm living in the dark
While feeling lonely and disconnected
Reminds me when we saw the boys
Bringing back memories of when they saw the boys earlier
Bending at the knees
The boys being in a vulnerable position or trying to find pleasure
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Written by: JIMMY LEE LINDSAY
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