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.
Starry Configurations
Jets to Brazil Lyrics
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divine recombinations am just a recordist
receptionist - unhappy medium
receptionist - unhappy medium
excellent accommodations am just a bellboy
beautiful surroundings am just some gravel
or peat moss, what have you
or peat moss, what have you now?
don't you know it's all for you
dear infatuation, you do not see me
die here beside you in see-through obscurity
governess, fancy less, we'll sound the alarm
and drum up some simpleton for you
to eat these apples from your eyes
emptiness fills room
your love's bud goes full bloom
you don't love me
aren't thinking of me
why am I waiting for you to see I'm alive
storybook ending am just a ledger
hardly worth a mention or the paper
it's written on and cried upon
and kissed once by wax
but still you treat me like you do
with everything I've done for you
striking like a bird of prey along your notepad now
the only year that turns your way
my dear diary: it's just you and me tonight
you don't love me
aren't thinking of me
you don't love me
aren't thinking of me tonight
why am I waiting for you to see I'm alive
"Starry Configurations" by Jets to Brazil is a song about unrequited love and the singer's feelings of being inexplicably drawn to someone who doesn't reciprocate those feelings. The title refers to the stars, which can be interpreted as symbols of the universe and its vastness, as well as the patterns and interconnectedness of people's lives. The singer sees himself as a mere receiver of the divine, unable to choose who he loves, while also feeling like a recorder of emotions, resigned to documenting his own pain. He compares himself to a bellboy and gravel, highlighting his own perceived insignificance in relation to the person he loves.
The song includes references to various literary and cultural themes. The line "storybook ending am just a ledger" alludes to the idea of fairy tales and their happy endings, which are often depicted as a ledger, implying that the singer's own love story is not worth recording. The phrase "striking like a bird of prey along your notepad" can be interpreted as a metaphor for the singer's own longing and desire to be noticed, to make an impact on the object of his affection. Ultimately, the singer is left feeling empty and unfulfilled, despite his best efforts to please the one he loves.
Line by Line Meaning
starry configurations am just a receiver
I am merely a passive observer of the beauty of the universe.
divine recombinations am just a recordist
I simply document the miraculous combinations of nature.
receptionist - unhappy medium
I feel stuck in the middle between two worlds, unable to fully belong to either.
excellent accommodations am just a bellboy
Despite the luxurious surroundings, I am no more than a humble servant.
beautiful surroundings am just some gravel
The grandeur of the world around me does not change my basic insignificance.
or peat moss, what have you
The specific details of my trivial existence are inconsequential.
or peat moss, what have you now?
The meaninglessness of my life remains unchanged.
why must you treat me like you do?
I am frustrated by how you ignore my efforts and take me for granted.
don't you know it's all for you
Everything I do is motivated by my love and devotion to you.
dear infatuation, you do not see me
My feelings for you remain unacknowledged and unrequited.
die here beside you in see-through obscurity
I feel invisible and powerless, dying unnoticed in your presence.
governess, fancy less, we'll sound the alarm
We need to reject elitism and call attention to the real issues.
and drum up some simpleton for you
We should find someone more easily fooled to follow your lead.
to eat these apples from your eyes
To help you see the truth and shake off your illusions.
emptiness fills room
The absence of love and connection creates a suffocating feeling of emptiness.
your love's bud goes full bloom
Your love has blossomed and flourished, while mine goes ignored and unfulfilled.
why am I waiting for you to see I'm alive
I question why I continue to hold onto hope that you will notice and appreciate me.
storybook ending am just a ledger
The fairy tale ending I once dreamed of is now just a dry record of what might have been.
hardly worth a mention or the paper
My insignificant role in this tale is not even worth noting, let alone remembering.
it's written on and cried upon
The story of my love for you is etched into my heart and soul with tears.
and kissed once by wax
The wax seal on the letter symbolizes the one brief moment of passion we shared.
with everything I've done for you
I have given you everything I have, sacrificing myself in the process.
striking like a bird of prey along your notepad now
I am like a predator stalking your every move, trying to capture your attention.
the only year that turns your way
The passing of time only seems to reinforce the fact that you will never reciprocate my love.
my dear diary: it's just you and me tonight
In my diary, I can be completely honest about my feelings, even those I keep hidden from the world.
you don't love me
Despite my unwavering devotion, you do not return my love.
aren't thinking of me
You are not even aware of my existence, let alone my feelings for you.
you don't love me
My unrequited love for you remains unchanged.
aren't thinking of me tonight
Tonight, like every night, I remain unnoticed and unloved.
why am I waiting for you to see I'm alive
I continue to hold onto hope that you will one day see me and recognize my worth.
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Smithereenss
Starry configurations I'm just a receiver
Divine recombinations I'm just a recordist
Receptionist - unhappy medium
Receptionist - unhappy medium
Excellent accommodations I'm just a bellboy
Beautiful surroundings I'm just some gravel
Or peat moss, what have you
Or peat moss, what have you now?
Why must you treat me like you do?
Don't you know it's all for you
Dear infatuation, you do not see me
Die here beside you in see-through obscurity
Governess, fancy lass, we'll sound the alarm
And drum up some simpleton for you
To eat these apples from your eyes
Emptiness fills room
Your love's bud goes full bloom
You don't love me
Aren't thinking of me
Why am I waiting for you to see I'm alive
Storybook ending I'm just a ledger
Hardly worth a mention or the paper
It's written on and cried upon
And kissed once by wax
But still you treat me like you do
With everything I've done for you
Striking like a bird of prey along your notepad now
The only year that turns your way
My dear diary: it's just you and me tonight
You don't love me
Aren't thinking of me
You don't love me
Aren't thinking of me tonight
Why am I waiting for you to see I'm alive
ale
starry configurations am just a receiver
divine recombinations am just a recordist
receptionist - unhappy medium
receptionist - unhappy medium
excellent accommodations am just a bellboy
beautiful surroundings am just some gravel
or peat moss, what have you
or peat moss, what have you now?
why must you treat me like you do?
don't you know it's all for you
dear infatuation, you do not see me
die here beside you in see-through obscurity
governess, fancy less, we'll sound the alarm
and drum up some simpleton for you
to eat these apples from your eyes
emptiness fills room
your love's bud goes full bloom
you don't love me
aren't thinking of me
why am I waiting for you to see I'm alive
storybook ending am just a ledger
hardly worth a mention or the paper
it's written on and cried upon
and kissed once by wax
but still you treat me like you do
with everything I've done for you
striking like a bird of prey along your notepad now
the only year that turns your way
my dear diary: it's just you and me tonight
you don't love me
aren't thinking of me
you don't love me
aren't thinking of me tonight
why am I waiting for you to see I'm alive
Smithereenss
Starry configurations I'm just a receiver
Divine recombinations I'm just a recordist
Receptionist - unhappy medium
Receptionist - unhappy medium
Excellent accommodations I'm just a bellboy
Beautiful surroundings I'm just some gravel
Or peat moss, what have you
Or peat moss, what have you now?
Why must you treat me like you do?
Don't you know it's all for you
Dear infatuation, you do not see me
Die here beside you in see-through obscurity
Governess, fancy lass, we'll sound the alarm
And drum up some simpleton for you
To eat these apples from your eyes
Emptiness fills room
Your love's bud goes full bloom
You don't love me
Aren't thinking of me
Why am I waiting for you to see I'm alive
Storybook ending I'm just a ledger
Hardly worth a mention or the paper
It's written on and cried upon
And kissed once by wax
But still you treat me like you do
With everything I've done for you
Striking like a bird of prey along your notepad now
The only year that turns your way
My dear diary: it's just you and me tonight
You don't love me
Aren't thinking of me
You don't love me
Aren't thinking of me tonight
Why am I waiting for you to see I'm alive
ill4mation
Blake, this whole album still holds up.
Sarah Sutton
Blast from my high school past. Still pretty good, haha.
ale
starry configurations am just a receiver
divine recombinations am just a recordist
receptionist - unhappy medium
receptionist - unhappy medium
excellent accommodations am just a bellboy
beautiful surroundings am just some gravel
or peat moss, what have you
or peat moss, what have you now?
why must you treat me like you do?
don't you know it's all for you
dear infatuation, you do not see me
die here beside you in see-through obscurity
governess, fancy less, we'll sound the alarm
and drum up some simpleton for you
to eat these apples from your eyes
emptiness fills room
your love's bud goes full bloom
you don't love me
aren't thinking of me
why am I waiting for you to see I'm alive
storybook ending am just a ledger
hardly worth a mention or the paper
it's written on and cried upon
and kissed once by wax
but still you treat me like you do
with everything I've done for you
striking like a bird of prey along your notepad now
the only year that turns your way
my dear diary: it's just you and me tonight
you don't love me
aren't thinking of me
you don't love me
aren't thinking of me tonight
why am I waiting for you to see I'm alive
Gabe anthony
Now this is just pure talent
Kenny B.
Every time I see or hear peat moss.. thanks, Blake, sincerely.
Lionel Talaro
I Loooove this song!!
Luis Avila
OR PEAT MOSS... WHAT HAVE YOU.... OR PEAT MOSS... WHAT HAVE YOU NOW
Dylan Carlos
dude im 13. ive been listening to jets to Brazil since i was 3. i love these guys! sucks they broke up
Dylan Carlos
@the leo people actually I’m 18 now! Shits crazy, I still listen to Orange Rhyming Dictionary dude. It’s been 15 years since I first started hearing these guys, absolutely insane