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/.
Worlds Away
Jebediah Lyrics
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This chance he's taking now he's got no one to
blame
And suffocating in a blanket of his name
Worlds away from anyone they were burning
themselves out in the sun
Worlds away from anyone they were burning
themselves out in the sun
Boy is burning and the fire just won't go out
And Mars returning sewing all his seeds of doubt
And lesson learning now he's got no voice to shout
Worlds away from anyone they were burning
themselves out in the sun
Worlds away from anyone they were burning
themselves out in the sun
It was just enough to keep them far away
Go on, go on, kick me when I'm down
Go on, go on, there's no one around
Go on, go on, kick me when I'm down
Go on, go on, yeah no one's around
Ice is binding but it's no way to form
Time is winding back how it was before
Ice is binding but it's no way to form
All, all together
Hey hey, what we fighting for?
Worlds away from anyone they were burning
themselves out in the sun
Worlds away from anyone they were burning
themselves out in the sun
It was just enough to keep them far away
Go on, go on kick me when I'm down
Go on, go on kick me when I'm down
Go on, go on kick me when I'm down
Go on, go on kick me when I'm down
Go on, go on
Go on, go on
Go on, go on
Go on, go on.
Jebediah's song "Worlds Away" takes the listener on a journey through the struggles of a boy who is overwhelmed by the weight of the strain he is experiencing. He's made a decision that could either make or break him, and he knows that he has no one else to blame if things go wrong. The lyrics paint a picture of a boy who feels suffocated under the blanket of his own name, far away from anyone who could help him. The phrase "burning themselves out in the sun" suggests that the boy is not the only one struggling - there are others out there who are also pushing themselves to the brink.
As the song progresses, the boy's struggles intensify. He is described as "burning" and unable to extinguish the fire inside him. The line "Mars returning sewing all his seeds of doubt" might suggest that the boy is feeling overwhelmed by a sense of uncertainty - he's not sure whether he has made the right decision, and his doubts are beginning to take hold. However, he's reached a point where it's too late for him to turn back - he's learned his lesson, but he no longer has a voice to shout and ask for help.
The final section of the song is a call to action. The line "Hey hey, what we fighting for?" could be seen as a challenge to the listener - what are we all struggling for? Why are we pushing ourselves to the brink of exhaustion? The repeated refrain of "go on, go on, kick me when I'm down" could be interpreted in a number of ways - perhaps it means to push us harder, to make us strive for more. Perhaps it's a plea for help, a cry for assistance from someone who is at the end of their rope. Either way, the song ends on a note of uncertainty, with no clear resolution in sight.
Line by Line Meaning
Boy is breaking underneath the weight of strain
The boy is struggling to bear the burden of his troubles
This chance he's taking now he's got no one to blame
He took a risk and now he has to accept the consequences without blaming anyone else
And suffocating in a blanket of his name
He feels trapped and overwhelmed by his own reputation or identity
Worlds away from anyone they were burning themselves out in the sun
They were isolated and pushing themselves too hard to achieve their goals
It was just enough to keep them far away
Their efforts were only sufficient to maintain their distance from others
Boy is burning and the fire just won't go out
The boy is consumed by his emotions and not able to recover
And Mars returning sewing all his seeds of doubt
There is a sense of impending doom or conflict that is causing a lack of faith or confidence
And lesson learning now he's got no voice to shout
Despite learning a difficult lesson, he feels powerless to make his views or desires heard
Go on, go on, kick me when I'm down
He accepts that others may take advantage of his vulnerable position and is resigned to this fact
Go on, go on, there's no one around
He feels abandoned and alone, with no one to support him through his difficulties
Ice is binding but it's no way to form
The coldness or detachment of others is not a productive way to build relationships or connections
Time is winding back how it was before
The past is resurfacing and it feels like progress is being undone
All, all together
There is a sense of unity or solidarity, despite the difficulties being faced
Hey hey, what we fighting for?
There is a sense of confusion or lack of clarity about the purpose or end goal of the struggle
Go on, go on kick me when I'm down
He reiterates his acceptance of his vulnerable position and lack of defense against others' mistreatment
Writer(s): Brett Mitchell, Chris Daymond, Vanessa Thornton, Kevin Mitchell
Contributed by Eliana E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.