Members were Dave Yetton (bass), Gary Sullivan (Drums), David Mulcahy & Jim Laing added guitars "with roughly six strings".
Since the demise of JPSE the members have been involved in a number of other NZ bands; Superette, The Stereo Bus, Pine & Lanky
See: http://www.muzic.net.nz/artists/705.html
All The Way Down
Jean-Paul Sartre Experience Lyrics
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And you've never once looked back at your home across the track
You're the gossip of the town but my heart can still be found
Where you tossed it on the ground pick me up on your way down
Pick me up on your way down when you're blue and all alone
When their glamour starts to bore you come on back where you belong
You may be their pride and joy but they'll find another toy
Then they'll take away your crown pick me up on your way down
They have changed your attitude made you haughty and so rude
Your new friends can take the blame underneath you're still the same
When you learned these things're true I'll be waitin' here for you
As you tumble to the ground pick me up on your way down
Pick me up on your way down...
The Jean-Paul Sartre Experience's song All The Way Down is a mournful country tune that speaks to the idea of lost love and longing for a return to simpler times. The lyrics tell the story of a woman who has left her small town, put on airs and graces, and become the subject of gossip among her former friends. Despite all this, the singer still harbors feelings for her, willing to forgive her for abandoning her roots and standing by her side when her new life inevitably comes crashing down.
The song's opening line, "You were mine for just a while, now you're puttin' on the style," paints a picture of a woman who used to be content with small-town life but has now left for a more glamorous existence. The singer acknowledges that she is no longer the same person he once knew, but he is still willing to love her despite her newfound status. He recognizes that her present life is not fulfilling and that she may eventually go through a period of disillusionment, leading her to return to her roots. The chorus repeats the request to "pick me up on your way down," a plea for her to come back to him when her high-flying lifestyle falls apart.
The song speaks to the idea that no one can ever truly change their roots or the people they come from. No matter how far someone may climb the social ladder or how much they may change their outward appearance, their past will always remain a part of them. The singer of All The Way Down is waiting patiently for the woman he loves to recognize the truth of this and come back to him.
Line by Line Meaning
You were mine for just a while now you're puttin' on the style
You used to be with me for a brief period of time, but now you're trying to impress others with your behavior
And you've never once looked back at your home across the track
You've completely abandoned your past and where you came from
You're the gossip of the town but my heart can still be found
People are talking about you, but I still have feelings for you
Where you tossed it on the ground pick me up on your way down
You broke my heart, but I'm willing to give you another chance when you hit rock bottom
Pick me up on your way down when you're blue and all alone
Come back to me when you're feeling sad and lonely
When their glamour starts to bore you come on back where you belong
When your new life starts to lose its appeal, return to where you fit in
You may be their pride and joy but they'll find another toy
You may be the favorite of your new friends, but they will eventually move on to someone else
Then they'll take away your crown pick me up on your way down
When your popularity fades, I'll still be here to support you
[ fiddle ]
Musical interlude
They have changed your attitude made you haughty and so rude
Your new friends have influenced you to become arrogant and disrespectful
Your new friends can take the blame underneath you're still the same
Your behavior may have changed, but deep down you're still the person I fell in love with
When you learned these things're true I'll be waitin' here for you
Once you realize the truth, that your new friends are not genuine, I will be here waiting for you
As you tumble to the ground pick me up on your way down
When everything falls apart for you, I'll be there to help pick up the pieces
Pick me up on your way down...
Repeated chorus emphasizing willingness to support through tough times
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, TRAVELLERS HOLLOW MUSIC
Written by: Harlan Howard
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