Hoop has lived all over the map, and her rich life experience is reflected in her distinctive voice and natural gift for inventive song craft. She learned to sing at an early age, harmonising with her musical Mormon family in northern California. She began writing highly idiosyncratic songs at the age of 14 to keep her company on her long walks to school. At 16, Hoop broke away from her strict upbringing and began what she calls her 'life as a racoon', off the grid & close to nature. Rambling through the high mountain deserts of the Southwest and along the coastlines of the Northwest, she worked as a wilderness survival guide and chalked up skills in farming, surveying, and carpentry. Her songwriting continued throughout, shared on porches, in deep river canyons and around campfires.
In 2004 the desire to share these songs on a broader scale set in. She settled in Los Angeles, where she honed her songwriting craft and developed a reputation as a unique and beguiling live performer of real substance. Though she now resides in Manchester, England, Hoop returned to Los Angeles to record her third album, The House That Jack Built.
Jesca has quite the collection of fans in high places: Tom Waits described her music as being "like a four sided coin. She is an old soul, like a black pearl, a good witch or red moon. Her music is like going swimming in a lake at night". Peter Gabriel took her to South America to sing with him, and in recent years she has been hand picked to play as support on tour for Eels, Andrew Bird, Punch Brothers, Shearwater and Elbow: Elbow's Guy Garvey has even had her do stints as guest presenter on his BBC radio show, to great reception.
The follow up to 2009's critically acclaimed Hunting My Dress, "The House That Jack Built" displays a striking duality: light and dark, head and heart, it juxtaposes the macabre and visceral with a disarmingly candid intimacy. The resulting combination is powerfully evocative, with overarching themes of biology, nature and humanity - Hoop's stone-turning observations are mired in the equal beauty and violence of a nature that, for her, is clearly red in tooth and claw.
Out the Back Door
Jesca Hoop Lyrics
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Watch the roof go bump
Watch the swingers swing on the floor
And all the brick houses
Gonna shake the rump
And all the swingers gonna swing it some more
And all you players
Gonna round 'em up
The beat gets harder
When the love erupts
And all the flames shooting out the back door
Out the back door
Out the back door
Powder boost and gloss it
Brush your shoulders floss it
And we're out the back door
Out the back door
Left hand on the Bible
'Cuz Daddy's got a rifle
And we're out the back door
Out the back door
And it's one on one
From Moon to Sun
What we do from Sun until Moon
We waltzing on water
Dipping Lucy Liu
And all the flames flicker red and then blue
And we cut that time
In two in two
And baby I'm turning purple like you
When we move we move
With wings on our shoes
Sickest angels you ever knew
Out the back door
Out the back door
Rolling up the window
Smoking up some indo
And we're out the back door
Out the back door
Mellow in the cloudy
Knock it back get rowdy
And we're out the back door
Out the back door
Spin the vinyl
Cut the bopshebop
Get down and bump hiphop
It's a motto
When it comes to rock
Tick tock and you do not stop
Hey now
Tick tock and you do not stop
Spin the bottle
Where will it stop?
Get down on the tabletop
It's a motto
When it comes to rock
Tick tock and you do not stop
Hey now
Tick tock and you do not stop
Out the back door
Out the back door
Rolling up the window
Smoking up some indo
And we're out the back door
Out the back door
Left hand on the Bible
'Cuz Daddy's got a rifle
And we're out the back door
Out the back door
When we rock the house
Watch the roof go bump
Watch the swingers swing on the floor
And all the brick houses
Gonna shake the rump
And all the swingers gonna swing it some more
And all you players
Gonna round 'em up
And all you lovers get ready to score
The beat gets harder
When the love erupts
And all the flames shooting out the back door
Out the back door
Out the back door
Rolling up the window
Smoking up some indo
And we're out the back door
Out the back door
Mellow in the cloudy
Knock it back get rowdy
And we're out the back door
Out the back door
Powder boost and gloss it
Brush your shoulders floss it
And we're out the back door
Out the back door
Left hand on the Bible
'Cuz Daddy's got a rifle
And we're out the back door
Out the back door
Out the back door
Out the back door
Out the back door
The lyrics of Jesca Hoop's "Out the Back Door" is a celebration of freeing oneself from constraints and having a good time. The song describes an atmosphere of partying, dancing, and drinking, and encourages everyone to let loose and have a good time. The chorus "Out the back door" is repeated many times, emphasizing the importance of breaking free from the norms of society and having a wild night.
The lyrics also mention "rocking the house" and the "beat getting harder when the love erupts," which hints at the song being about music and the power of it to bring people together. The verses describe specific actions, such as rolling up the window, brushing one's shoulders, and smoking up some indo, which all contribute to the overall atmosphere of partying and letting go. The lyrics suggest a carefree attitude, where one can let loose and enjoy life, without worrying about society's norms.
Overall, "Out the Back Door" is an anthem of liberation and the joy of living in the moment. The lyrics encourage listeners to have a good time, let loose, and break free from the constraints of society.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna rock the house
I want to create a wild and exciting party atmosphere
Watch the roof go bump
Experience the building shake and vibrate from the energy of the music
Watch the swingers swing on the floor
Observe the people dancing and having a good time on the dance floor
And all the brick houses
And every building around us
Gonna shake the rump
Will feel the impact and vibrations of the music
And all the swingers gonna swing it some more
And the dancers will keep dancing with even more enthusiasm
And all you players
And all you guys who like to party
Gonna round 'em up
Will gather everyone together
And all you lovers get ready to score
And all you people looking for love should get ready to find it
The beat gets harder
The music becomes more intense
When the love erupts
When love and passion come to the surface
And all the flames shooting out the back door
And all the excitement and energy will burst out of the party and into the night
Out the back door
Exit the party through the back door
Powder boost and gloss it
Apply makeup and styling products for a great look
Brush your shoulders floss it
Ensure that you look your best and are confident
And we're out the back door
And we will exit the party through the back door
Left hand on the Bible
Swear an oath and make a promise
'Cuz Daddy's got a rifle
Because there is a danger or threat present
And it's one on one
It's a personal and intimate experience
From Moon to Sun
From the night into the day
What we do from Sun until Moon
What we do during the day and night
We waltzing on water
We are dancing on a fluid and changing surface
Dipping Lucy Liu
Dancing with a partner like the actress Lucy Liu
And all the flames flicker red and then blue
And all the energy and passion ebbs and flows
And we cut that time
And we live in the moment and forget the passage of time
In two in two
In halves, back and forth like a pendulum
And baby I'm turning purple like you
And my face is becoming flushed from the excitement like yours
When we move we move
When we dance, we dance with everything we've got
With wings on our shoes
We dance with grace and a lightness of being
Sickest angels you ever knew
The most rebellious and badass angels ever
Rolling up the window
Closing off the outside world
Smoking up some indo
Smoking marijuana to relax and have fun
Mellow in the cloudy
Feeling calm and at ease in the hazy atmosphere
Knock it back get rowdy
Take a drink and get wild and crazy
Spin the vinyl
Play music on a record player
Cut the bopshebop
Dance to the music with funky and intricate steps
Get down and bump hiphop
Dance to hip hop music with lots of energy and style
It's a motto
It's a way of life or a philosophy we live by
Tick tock and you do not stop
Move to the beat and don't stop
Hey now
Listen up
Spin the bottle
Play a kissing game
Where will it stop?
Who will you end up kissing?
Get down on the tabletop
Dance up on the table and get wild
Out the back door
Exit the party through the back door
Contributed by Isaac H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.