Together they began working on four-track recordings aided by drum machines until they asked Chris Daly, previously the drummer for Texas Is the Reason, to join them. Daly created the name "Jets to Brazil" (perhaps taken from a poster seen in the film Breakfast at Tiffany's), and the band joined Jade Tree Records in 1997.
It was under Jade Tree that they recorded their first (and, following the successes of their previous bands, highly anticipated) album, Orange Rhyming Dictionary. Following its eventual success they went on to release Four Cornered Night, which introduced the fourth member of the band: former Van Pelt guitarist, Brian Maryansky. In 2002, Jets to Brazil launched their third — and what was to be final — album, Perfecting Loneliness. By 2003 the band had broken up, for unspecified reasons.
Little Light
Jets to Brazil Lyrics
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says no signs for a while
and a line in my mind
from a song we both like
it sounds like me and you
and all we're going through
flip the tape hit rewind
it's my turn to drive
i just saw our whole life
you're a sweet avenue
that i can't seem to get to
now i'm so far from you
i'm naming stars for you
ship to shore do you read?
s.o.s. j.t.b.
there's only one way through
and i don't know
if it goes through you
i can't even see
where are we now?
nothing's changed
little light tonight
i don't like being right
but i know what will be
will somehow be allright
i see you c.w.
there is no other you
dawn comes down to your room
sing song blacking up my blue
the floor's a mess of cords
track number four
could use some more
if it takes a broken heart
just roll the tape
nothing's changed
The lyrics of Jets to Brazil's song Little Light are open to interpretation. The song seems like a conversation between two people who are separated by distance or some other factor. The opening line, "there's a sign up ahead, says no signs for a while," could either be a literal road sign or a metaphorical sign for the two individuals that there is an uncertainty in their situation. The line that follows, "and a line in my mind from a song we both like," is a reminiscence of a song that both of them cherish, that may hold some memories for them.
As the song progresses, the singer talks about a little light in the night that they just saw and how it reminded them of their whole life story. The person they are singing about "you're a sweet avenue that I can't seem to get to" might be someone who they admire or love, but for some reasons, are not able to be with them. They feel far away even though they are doing all that they can to stay connected. Then they mention naming stars for someone: "now I'm so far from you, I'm naming stars for you."
Further in the song, there is a reference to a ship-to-shore message with the acronym S.O.S. J.T.B. The meaning behind this message is not clear, but it could imply that they are trying to reach out to the other person desperately. However, they are not sure if the message is going through or if the other person can hear them. The lyrics are reflective and evoke a sense of longing.
In conclusion, Jets to Brazil's song Little Light is a contemplative and introspective piece about a person who is trying to make sense of their feelings for someone they are unable to be with. The lyrics suggest that the distance between them is unavoidable, but they still want to reach out to the person they love. The reference to a shared song and the mention of stars give a sense of hope that they will find a way back to each other.
Line by Line Meaning
there's a sign up ahead
We have come across a sign that warns us there won't be any more signs for a while.
says no signs for a while
The sign we just encountered explicitly states that there won't be any more signs for some time.
and a line in my mind
There's a phrase from a song we both enjoy that I can't seem to get out of my head.
from a song we both like
The line that's stuck in my mind is from a song that we both listen to and appreciate.
it sounds like me and you
The lyrics of the song seem to describe what we're currently going through, and it feels like it applies to the both of us.
and all we're going through
The song we're thinking about encapsulates everything that we're dealing with at the moment.
flip the tape hit rewind
Let's go back and listen to that song again. I want to hear that specific line that's stuck in my mind.
it's my turn to drive
I'm taking over as the driver of this vehicle.
little light tonight
There's not much illumination tonight; it's quite dark outside.
i just saw our whole life
In that brief moment, I envisioned our entire life together.
you're a sweet avenue
You're a wonderful path for me to take in life, but unfortunately, I can't seem to find my way to you.
that i can't seem to get to
Despite my best efforts, I can't seem to reach you in the way that I desire.
now i'm so far from you
Unfortunately, I've become quite distant from you, both geographically and emotionally.
i'm naming stars for you
Metaphorically, I'm dedicating stars in the sky to you, using them as symbols of my love and affection for you.
ship to shore do you read?
I'm calling out to you, asking if you're receiving my message loud and clear.
s.o.s. j.t.b.
This is an urgent distress signal that can only be read and understood by a specific recipient, whose initials are J.T.B.
there's only one way through
We're faced with a difficult situation, and there's only one path forward that we must take.
and i don't know if it goes through you
I'm not certain if the path we must take will result in you being impacted positively or negatively.
i can't even see
I'm feeling lost and uncertain about how to proceed, and I can't seem to find any clear direction.
where are we now?
I'm feeling disoriented and confused about our current situation and location.
nothing's changed
Despite everything else that's going on, some things remain the same.
i don't like being right
Unfortunately, the prediction I made earlier has come to fruition, and I don't take any pleasure in being correct.
but i know what will be will somehow be all right
I'm hopeful that, regardless of the current difficulties we're facing, everything will work out for the best in the end.
i see you c.w.
I'm addressing an individual whose initials are C.W., although it's unclear who exactly that person is.
there is no other you
I believe that you are unique and irreplaceable. There's nobody else like you.
dawn comes down to your room
The dawn of a new day is arriving and it's shining down on your room specifically.
sing song blacking up my blue
The act of singing or listening to music can help dissipate feelings of sadness or despair, represented here as 'blues'.
the floor's a mess of cords
There are a lot of cords and wires scattered around the floor, giving the impression that things are rather chaotic.
track number four
This is a reference to a specific song that the artist is listening to, which happens to be the fourth one on the album.
could use some more
The singer is enjoying the current song but wouldn't mind hearing more of it or listening to even more songs.
if it takes a broken heart
The singer is willing to risk getting their heart broken or damaged in order to move forward and progress in life or in a relationship.
just roll the tape
Basically, let's keep moving forward, even if things get difficult or painful.
nothing's changed
As mentioned earlier, despite external factors, some things remain constant.
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