Rural Mississippi was not a friendly setting for a budding artist. Many problems arose for the Lister brothers, most notably Jeremy's hospitalization after a vicious group beating left him near death with severe head trauma. After recovering from the attack, Jeremy found himself feeling more empowered than ever to continue developing his creativity through music. At ages 12 and 13, he traveled through Europe and the U.K. with his parents. The trip changed his perspective on life and music and opened his ears to bands from across the Atlantic. Upon returning to the States, he began exploring different musical outlets, ranging from an A cappella quartet to a progressive rock band. Setting out on his own in 2003, Jeremy moved to Nashville, TN, bringing his first EP "Shooting Star" with him. Here he began playing writers nights and passing his CD along to anyone who would listen.
In 2005, he released his second album, the "So Far" EP, and quickly gained the attention of Warner Bros. Records. The label put him in the studio, where he wrote over 100 songs during '06. In the spring of 2007, Lister signed a record deal with WBR. His debut release, the "Just One Day" EP, was released digitally on November 20, 2007. He's currently touring and working on songs for his full length expected to be released in 08.
Fit
Jeremy Lister Lyrics
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I want to find.
I want to know
Where you go to hide.
Cause I'm out of breath,
My wind is gone.
Running with fear
Of being alone.
'Cause you really want
To settle the truth.
Let me be the one to
Offer you proof
Oh how you fit me
Oh how you do
But know that you own me
Ahead over you
And oh how it hit me
Caught a bruise
Despite all these cynical lies
I finally found a piece to fit
In my life
I was adrift
Out on my own.
You came along
And carried me home.
Cause you are a star,
A distant headlight.
I can't stop my eyes
From keeping you insight.
I'm not looking for a broken excuse
But I need you now to comfort my wounds.
Oh how you fit me
Oh how you do
You know that you own me
Ahead over you
And oh how it hit me
Caught a bruise
Despite all these cynical lies
I finally found a piece to fit
'Cause I've made it alone
A fading sun
Look at what I've become
And my eyes were drunk
Until you came along
In a world that's quite confused
You're the only absolute
Oh how you fit me
Oh how you do
You know that you own me
Ahead over you
And oh how it hit me
Caught a bruise
Despite all these cynical lies
Oh how you fit me
Oh how you do
But know that you own me
Ahead over you
And oh how it hit me
Abound over you
Despite all these cynical lies
I finally found a piece to fit
In my life
I finally found a piece to fit
In my life
The lyrics of Jeremy Lister's "Fit" speak to the universal human desire to find someone who completes us and makes our life feel whole. The song begins with the singer expressing his desire to find someone, asking where she goes to hide, and confessing that he is afraid of being alone. The second verse speaks to the transformative power of this person in the singer's life, describing him as "adrift" before she came along and how she carried him home. The chorus repeats the phrase "oh how you fit me," emphasizing the perfect match between the two people.
The final verse sees the singer reflecting on how he has managed to survive on his own, comparing himself to a "fading sun." However, he cannot deny that the person he has found is the only absolute in a "confused" world, and they fit together perfectly. The song ends by reiterating the central theme of fitting together, and how this one piece has finally completed the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to start.
I want to begin something new.
I want to find.
I want to discover something new.
I want to know Where you go to hide.
I want to know where you seek refuge when you need to be alone.
Cause I'm out of breath, My wind is gone.
I am exhausted and depleted of energy because of fear and anxiety.
Running with fear Of being alone.
I am afraid of being alone and seek companionship.
'Cause you really want To settle the truth.
You want to find out the truth about me and our relationship.
Let me be the one to Offer you proof
I want to provide you with evidence to prove my honesty and commitment.
Oh how you fit me
You complement me perfectly.
But know that you own me
You have complete control over me.
Ahead over you
I prioritize you over everything else.
And oh how it hit me Caught a bruise
Your actions have hurt me, leaving me with emotional wounds.
Despite all these cynical lies I finally found a piece to fit In my life
Despite my doubts and skepticism, I have finally found something valuable and worthwhile.
I was adrift Out on my own.
I was lost and alone.
You came along And carried me home.
You have rescued me from loneliness and despair.
Cause you are a star A distant headlight.
You are amazing, inspiring, and provide guidance in my life.
I can't stop my eyes From keeping you insight.
I cannot stop looking at you and admiring you.
I'm not looking for a broken excuse But I need you now to comfort my wounds.
I am not trying to make excuses for my weaknesses, but at the moment, I need your support and comfort.
And my eyes were drunk Until you came along
I was blinded by foolishness and ignorance until I met you.
In a world that's quite confused You're the only absolute
In a world full of uncertainties and confusion, you are the only thing that is certain and definite.
Abound over you
I am constantly thinking about you and overwhelmed by my love for you.
I finally found a piece to fit In my life
I have finally found something that makes my life complete and harmonious.
Contributed by Bailey L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
sturbos
" You are a star" Nice. Excellent job man, I love the naked sound of guitar and voice.