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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Not a Substitute
Jay Reatard Lyrics
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It's not a substitute
for you
It's not a substitute
It's not a substitute
for you
It's not a substitute
It's not a substitute
It's not a substitute
It's not a substitute
for you
Missing you
The lyrics of Jay Reatard's song "Not a Substitute" express the idea of trying to fill a void left by someone's absence with something else, while acknowledging that it is not a true replacement. The repeated phrase "It's not a substitute for you" emphasizes the longing for the missing person, while the line "But it will do" conveys a sense of resignation or acceptance that the substitute is the best option available at the moment.
The lyrics can be interpreted in various ways depending on the listener's personal experiences. It could represent a romantic relationship where one partner is trying to cope with the separation or it could be about a lost friendship or the aftermath of a break-up.
Overall, the song creates a melancholic and nostalgic atmosphere that captures the feeling of missing someone and trying to find ways to deal with it.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not a substitute
This thing is not a replacement or stand-in
It's not a substitute
This thing is not a backup or secondary option
for you
for the person the singer desires or cares about
It's not a substitute
This thing is still not comparable or equal to the desired person
It's not a substitute
The thing is not able to provide the same feelings or connection
for you
for the person the singer misses
It's not a substitute
The thing cannot take the place of the desired person
It's not a substitute
The thing is not a replacement for the presence or relationship of the desired person
But it will do
However, the artist will make do or settle for what they have
It's not a substitute
Even though it's not a true replacement, the artist will still try to find contentment with it
It's not a substitute
The singer is emphasizing that nothing can compare to the desired person or relationship
for you
once again stating that the thing is not a replacement for the desired person
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Written by: JIMMY LEE LINDSAY
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