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/.
Feet Touch The Ground
Jebediah Lyrics
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When my heart stopped beating again
And the weak side of my body has come undone
Through trusting them
So we walked into the building
Took the lift to the third floor
Pain lies behind that door what am I to do now?
When what they tell me is what they sell me
When what they tell me is what they sell me
And I know to be realistic
Will save me from the shock to come
Any fool believes what you tell them
Happiness in being dumb
So we listened to the experts
Everyone needs some kind of guide to help them
See deep inside what am I to do now?
When what they tell me is what they sell me
When what they tell me is what they sell me
And it's not the truth
But I'm not calming down
'Till my feet touch the ground
So I thought the worst was over
When my heart stopped beating again
And the weak side of my body doubled up
I'm never trusting them
So don't listen to the experts
'cause I've seen they don't know anything
Can you hear the truth ring what am I to do now?
When what they tell me is what they sell me
When what they tell me is what they sell me
And it's not the truth
But I'm not calming down
'Till my feet touch the ground
No I'm not calming down
'Till my feet touch the ground
(Further away everyday
Feels like your falling away)
No I'm not calming down
'Till my feet touch the ground
'Till my feet touch the ground
The song "Feet Touch The Ground" by the Australian alternative rock band Jebediah is a reflective piece on the challenges of trusting others, particularly in the context of seeking medical treatment. The lyrics paint a picture of a protagonist who has recently emerged from a health crisis, only to find themselves confronted with the daunting prospect of having to deal with doctors and medical professionals who may not have their best interests at heart. The opening lines of the song, "So I thought the worst was over/When my heart stopped beating again," express a sense of relief and hope that is quickly shattered when the singer realizes that they are not yet out of the woods.
The second stanza of the song sees the singer and their companions entering a medical building, and the lyrics suggest that they are wary of what they might find behind closed doors. The line "pain lies behind that door what am I to do now?" evokes a sense of dread and uncertainty, as the singer realizes that they are no longer in control of their own fate. The following lines, "when what they tell me is what they sell me" underscore the idea that the medical industry is a business first and foremost, and that patients are often sold treatments and procedures that are not necessarily in their best interests.
The chorus of the song repeats the refrain "when what they tell me is what they sell me," emphasizing the theme of mistrust that runs throughout the lyrics. The singer seems to have little faith in the experts and guides that are supposed to help them, and instead puts their trust in the simple act of touching the ground with their feet. The final lines of the song, "no I'm not calming down/'till my feet touch the ground," suggest a desire to remain grounded and connected to reality in the face of an uncertain and potentially dangerous situation.
Overall, "Feet Touch The Ground" is a poignant exploration of the challenges of navigating the medical system, and the importance of maintaining a sense of agency and self-determination in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
So I thought the worst was over
I believed that the worst had already passed
When my heart stopped beating again
When I was feeling relieved that my heart was not racing anymore
And the weak side of my body has come undone
I lost control of the weaker side of my body
Through trusting them
Because of trusting others who did not have good intentions
So we walked into the building
We entered the building
Took the lift to the third floor
We went up to the third floor using the elevator
Pain lies behind that door what am I to do now?
There is trouble ahead, and I am unsure how to proceed
When what they tell me is what they sell me
When the lies and falsehoods they tell me are what they hope to profit from
And I know to be realistic
I realize that being realistic is important
Will save me from the shock to come
It will help me be more prepared for what is ahead
Any fool believes what you tell them
Some people blindly trust whatever they are told
Happiness in being dumb
Some people find happiness in ignorance
So we listened to the experts
We turned to the supposed experts for guidance
Everyone needs some kind of guide to help them
Most people need some type of mentor or guide to assist them
See deep inside what am I to do now?
Look into the core of the problem to find a solution
And it's not the truth
What I have been told is not the truth
But I'm not calming down
I am not going to relax
'Till my feet touch the ground
Until I am firmly grounded and feel safe
So don't listen to the experts
Advice not to listen to supposed experts
'cause I've seen they don't know anything
I have witnessed firsthand that they do not actually know anything
Can you hear the truth ring what am I to do now?
I am searching for the truth and am unsure of how to proceed
(Further away everyday
The situation seems to be getting worse every day
Feels like your falling away)
It feels like I am losing control
No I'm not calming down
I am determined to stay alert and vigilant
'Till my feet touch the ground
Until I feel secure and grounded
No I'm not calming down
I refuse to calm down
'Till my feet touch the ground
Until I feel safe and secure
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Sudo Beerme
So I thought the worst was over
When my heart stopped beating again
And the weak side of my body has come undone
Through trusting them
So we walked into the building
Took the lift to the third floor
Pain lies behind that door what am I to do now?
When what they tell me is just what they sell me
And I know to be realistic
Will save me from the shock to come
Any fool believes what you tell them
Happiness is being dumb
So we listened to the experts
Everyone needs some kind of guide to help them
See deep inside what am I to do now?
When what they tell me is just what they sell me
And it's not the truth but I'm not calming down
Till my feet touch the ground
So I thought the worst was over
When my heart stopped beating again
And the weak side of my body doubled up
I'm never trusting them
So don't listen to the experts
Cos I've seen they don't know anything
Can you hear the truth ring what am I to do now?
[Chorus]
[Break]
[Chorus]
35 Kanyon
Austrila,Canada and New Zealand had great underrated bands in the 90's.
SB Lyon
I'm entirely with you on that, from a Scottish-Canadian perspective. That is one who has lived in each country.... in other words, "I like totally agree. " Yeah, I actually do agree... these bands really do rock my balls!
Liam Evans
Agree. I pitched up in Sydney in 1997, from Ireland, and was amazed at the quality of what I heard on Triple J.
Stoneman180190
A great time for Aussie rock: Jebs, Bodyjar, 28 days, Magic Dirt, Frenzal Rhomb, Spiderbait, Regurgitator, Superheist and of course Grinspoon, The Living End, Something for Kate and You am I
Dan Ryan
@WoahTrig Check our the TELLERS from brizvagas 2nd album (FLEX U tube) enjoy early 90's Briz Powderfinger use to open for these guys back then
Stoneman180190
@WoahTrig muse is actually British
WoahTrig
Silverchair too bro. Aussie rock today is still alive today which is awesome, Violent Soho, DZ Deathrayz, Muse, Dune Rats, Parkway Drive, Amity Affliction, Karnivool and Dead Letter Circus making ausrock live on
Mateus Avila
Tumbleweed, Screamfeeder, Superjesus, Nursery Crimes...
Some Bloke
Superjesus.
tickaz84
I grew up listening to these guys on Triple J but never paid much attention to them, as I was more into heavier music. Listening back on it, I love this stuff. The Australian music scene back in the late 90's was awesome.