Messersmith is not only a musician is half-truth, but also a storyteller. His first full-length release The Alcatraz Kid is a moving collection of acoustic-driven lullabies with titles like “Novocain” and “Beautiful Children” that innocently question the purpose of things to come. The integrity of these delicate songs immediately struck a chord with critics and fans alike, and captured the attention of Semisonic’s Dan Wilson, who offered to produce Messersmith’s follow-up album, The Silver City.
The Silver City was a natural progression in sound and reflection: the compositions grew fuller and more dynamic with a classic-pop feel inspired by the Beach Boys and Beatles: While the topics focused on midlife struggles with tracks like “Dead End Job” and “Miracles.” Local and national attention soon followed with NPR and college stations around the country, followed by U.S. tours and sold-out shows in New York, Chicago and Minneapolis.
The Reluctant Graveyard bookends this trilogy of lifelong (ahem, literary) observations with songs like “Lazy Bones” and “Organ Donor,” and sonically continues on the ’60s chamber pop path Messersmith set out with his sophomore release. He continues to share stages with notables such as Sondre Lechre and The Watson Twins, and has been featured on MTV and Ugly Betty.
Miracles
Jeremy Messersmith Lyrics
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And the lights are low in the flickering
There's a bit of paper torn to pieces on the floor
It's a lonely place cause no one comes here anymore
Do you believe in miracles
It's not an accident
do you believe in miracles; (oh, oh, oh)
Breathing you out, breathing you in
Laying you down, tucking you in
Nothing to do waiting for the sun to rise
There's a space in the clouds where the two of us can hide
Do you believe in miracles
It's not an accident
Do you believe in miracles; (oh, oh, oh)
This is all we get
Do you believe in miracles
It's not an accident
Do you believe in miracles; (oh, oh, oh)
cause it's all we get
This is all we get
The song "Miracles" by Jeremy Messersmith is about finding hope and companionship in a world that often feels lonely and disconnected. The opening lines describe a deserted room with torn paper on the floor, symbolizing the feelings of isolation and abandonment that many people experience. The chorus asks, "Do you believe in miracles?" as a way of questioning whether it's possible to find a sense of meaning and purpose in life despite these challenges.
The second verse of the song describes the intimate moments shared between two people who are waiting for the sun to rise. The lyrics suggest that even in the midst of darkness and uncertainty, there is still a chance for connection and warmth. The final chorus repeats the question about miracles, emphasizing that this life is all we have and it's up to us to make the most of it.
Overall, "Miracles" is a deeply emotional and introspective song that encourages listeners to hold onto hope and seek out connections with others, even when it may seem difficult or daunting.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I come around every now again
I visit this place periodically
And the lights are low in the flickering
The lighting is dim and unstable
There's a bit of paper torn to pieces on the floor
A torn piece of paper is scattered on the ground
It's a lonely place cause no one comes here anymore
This place is desolate because it's been abandoned
Do you believe in miracles
Do you have faith in the extraordinary?
It's not an accident
It's not a random occurrence
do you believe in miracles; (oh, oh, oh)
Do you have faith in miraculous events?
This is all we get
This is the only chance we have
Breathing you out, breathing you in
Exhaling you away and inhaling you back in
Laying you down, tucking you in
Putting you to bed and covering you with blankets
Nothing to do waiting for the sun to rise
Bored with nothing to do, waiting for the sunrise
There's a space in the clouds where the two of us can hide
In the clouds, there's a spot where we can conceal ourselves
cause it's all we get
Because it's the only chance we have
Contributed by Savannah Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Is a person Corinne
Lyrics:
Well I come around every now and again
When the lights are low and they're flickering
There's a bit of paper torn to peices on the floor
It's a lonely place no one comes here anymore
Do you believe in miracles
It's not an accident
Do you believe in miracles
Is this all we get
Breathing you out breathing you in
Laying you down tucking you in
Nothing to do waiting for the sun to rise
There's a space in the clouds where the two of us can hide
Do you believe in miracles
It's not an accident
Do you believe in miracles
Is this all we get
Do you believe in miracles
It's not an accident
Do you believe in miracles
Is this all we get
Is this all we gets
It would be a miracle if you came to Michigan. Thanks so much for your music. (:
Allison Duckworth
oh my god... SO AMAZING, SO UNDERRATED this song rocks c:
Orange-Cat-Bad
This Jeremy Messersmith cat is really under-rated.
mtts
This is my favourite song in the whole wide world. Thank you Jeremy. Thank you Ugly Betty. Thank you life.
Cecilia Garza
Quite possibly my favorite song of the moment, can't get enough of it! The video could be better though!
Quinze
Love this song! Wish you the best success!!
Jim Fuller
This is my favorite song from the year it came out. The beautiful melody and incredible arrangement are amazing. Favorite part: when the strings come in the first time...they remain on the same on note for the second line. 2nd favorite part: the guitar arpeggios that come in just as the lo-fi trumpet interlude ends.
jeremy messersmith
Hey Jim! Thanks for the note, Miracles was a really fun song to write. Glad you like it!
The Dale Wardens
This song takes me somewhere else. It makes me happy, but also has a little bit of wistfulness in it. Some longing. It really has a special place in the world.
Edward Dunn
So beautiful :)
Evan Reser
Hi, i'm the Music Director at the Wildcat 91.9 KSDB Manhattan, KS. I've been running this song on our New Music Rotation for the past month or so. Awesome song.