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/.
Military Strongmen
Jebediah Lyrics
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Keeping my feelings at bay why can't you see that when
When you're around it just gets me down
I'm better off without you
When you're around it just gets me down
I'm better off without you
I'm just better off
All of the years add up to why can't you see that
Something has happened to you
Why can't you see that when
When you're around you just get me down
I'm better off without you
...repeat 2
When you're around you just get me down
You just get me down
It's not me
It can't be
I'd rather leave
It's getting hard
To be a part
Of what is around
Is this the situation of the time
If so then you can have yours I want mine
I know there's something better you could be
Now I am past caring completely
When you're around you just get me down
I'm better off without you
..repeat x 3
The song "Military Strongmen" by Jebediah is about a person who feels trapped and oppressed by their surroundings. The singer is on parade and seems to be part of a military setting, where they are forced to keep their feelings at bay. They feel suffocated and unable to express themselves fully. They wish to be free from the situation, but they feel trapped in it.
The repeated line "when you're around, you just get me down" seems to suggest that there is a specific person or group of people who are contributing to the singer's negative feelings. As the song progresses, the singer becomes increasingly disillusioned with their surroundings and feels like they are losing themselves in the oppressive environment. They realize that they are better off without this person or group of people, and that they need to break free in order to find something better.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the suffocating nature of some environments, and the need for people to be able to express themselves freely and authentically.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm on parade you don't say why can't you see that
I am showing off in front of you, but you do not appreciate it or notice my efforts.
Keeping my feelings at bay why can't you see that when
I am suppressing my emotions so that you do not realize the depth of my feelings when.
When you're around it just gets me down
Being with you brings me down and makes me feel unhappy.
I'm better off without you
My life is more fulfilling without your presence in it.
All of the years add up to why can't you see that
Over the years, things have changed between us and I wish you could see that.
Something has happened to you
I feel like something has caused a change in you.
When you're around you just get me down
I still feel unhappy when I am with you.
It's not me
I am not the problem.
It can't be
There must be another explanation for why we are not working.
I'd rather leave
I would prefer to move on from this situation.
It's getting hard
This is becoming difficult for me to deal with.
To be a part
To continue being involved with you.
Of what is around
Of the current situation and environment.
Is this the situation of the time
I question whether this is the right situation for us at this time.
If so then you can have yours I want mine
If this is truly the situation we are meant to be in, then we should go our separate ways.
I know there's something better you could be
I believe you have the potential to be in a better situation.
Now I am past caring completely
I have reached a point where I no longer care about this situation or our relationship.
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@jackdoff4897
Great era of Aussie music
@andrewwhitbread9362
" a successful army all stand for their belief they all share. "
@leokimvideo
So good and so incredibly underrated
@debaser3000
I still love the guitar riffs in this song. Great memories.
@theophilusthistler5885
One of the many air guitaringbKevin vs Chis.... Chris mostly on this one.
@andrewwhitbread9362
SWAY with The Rhythm.
@aaronpotts5042
90's Uni in Oz, takes me back.
@gary5452
90s senior high school..
@benfehily3060
Time travel happens when you listen to this. Wonderful.memories of that era hang n around Sydney and going to gigs every weekend Polyanna, Stella One Eleven, Even, Pre-Shrunk, You Am I, Whitlams, The Cruel Sea, T.I.S.M, Ammonia, Powderfinger among many more doing the circuit. Just brilliant 👏
@twomindz79
Same here but I was Melbourne. 95-01