Jebediah are an alternative rock band from Perth, Australia. Forming in 199… Read Full Bio ↴Jebediah are an alternative rock band from Perth, Australia. Forming in 1994, the band consists of Kevin Mitchell (vocals, rhythm guitar), Vanessa Thornton (bass guitar), Chris Daymond (lead guitar) and Brett Mitchell (drums). The band signed with Murmur, a label of Sony Music, in 1996 and released their first album Slightly Odway in 1997. They released three more albums before splitting with Sony: Of Someday Shambles, Jebediah and Glee Sides and Sparities.

In 2004, Jebediah produced their fourth album Braxton Hicks and released it on their own record label, Redline Records in conjunction with Shock Records.

Lead singer Kevin Mitchell released his second solo album Suburban Songbook in 2006 under the pseudonym Bob Evans.

Their official site is http://www.jebediah.net/.

Congratulations
Jebediah Lyrics

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He's coming round tonight
Catching the train out
Started work today
It's no fun but it pays

One thing that you're sure of
He won't ever let you down
S'posed to leave at eight

But the sitters late

Times run out to go
To that Even show
One thing that you're sure of
He won't ever let you down

He could never hurt you
But it's so much to get involved
I drowned in glory to tell this story
Of self denial and choices final

He was there for you
When your ex shot through
But can you really count
On him sticking round?

One thing that you're sure of
He won't ever let you down
He could never hurt you
But it's so much to get involved

I drowned in glory to tell this story
Of self denial and choices final
Can't change what happened my youths been shattered
Now can I really bring him down with me

He can't play father to your son
When he's eighteen years young!
I drowned in glory to tell this story
Of self denial and choices final

Can't change what happened my youth's been shattered
Now can I really bring him down with me.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jebediah's song Congratulations paint a picture of a man who seems reliable but uncertain. The song describes a man who has just started a new job and is returning home after a long day at work. The singer is excited to see his partner, but he is disappointed when the babysitter arrives late, and they miss their chance to go to an event. Despite this, the singer is confident that his partner will not let him down.

However, the lyrics suggest that the singer is struggling with some issues. He drowned in glory to tell the story of self-denial and final choices. The lyrics also hint at the difficulties of romantic relationships, especially when partners have different levels of commitment. The singer doubts the stability of his relationship as he wonders whether this guy would stick around, and he also fears involving himself too much in it.

In conclusion, the lyrics of Congratulations convey a sense of uncertainty, but also one of hope. The song speaks to the importance of choosing the right people to keep us company as we navigate through life's twists and turns. It also looks at the complexities of relationships and how difficult it can be to commit to someone fully.

Line by Line Meaning

He's coming round tonight
He will be visiting tonight

Catching the train out
He is taking the train to get here

Started work today
He began a new job today

It's no fun but it pays
His job may not be enjoyable, but it provides income

One thing that you're sure of
One thing you can guarantee

He won't ever let you down
He will never disappoint you

S'posed to leave at eight
He was supposed to leave at 8 o'clock

But the sitters late
However, their babysitter is running late

Times run out to go
There's no more time to leave

To that Even show
To see that concert/show (by Evan?)

He could never hurt you
He is incapable of causing you harm