Jex Thoth was initially a collaboration between Jessica Bowen and ex-husband songwriter James Jackson Toth, leader of the experimental psych-folk outfit Wooden Wand. Like Wooden Wand the band initially favored stage names (Jex Thoth aka Jessica Bowen, Grim Jim aka James Jackson Toth, Silas Paine aka Glenn Donaldson from The Skygreen Leopards, Zodiac aka Clay Ruby, and, later, Johnny Dee aka Nick Johnson. Frontwoman Jessica Bowen and drummer Nick Johnson are the only remaining original members. Since then, the band has featured a rotating cast of Madison musicians, including Brandon Newhouse and Matt Jacobs.
Jex Thoth debuted in 2008 with a self-titled album of thudding, psychedelic acid rock featuring mythological lyrics and riff-laden hooks. Blood Moon Rise, released in June 2013, is a much different, dreamier affair than its full-length predecessor. Produced by renowned Seattle producer Randall Dunn, Blood Moon Rise is more polished and gently wandering than riff-driven, showing as much pop as metal influence. Bowen's remarkable vocals are a mainstay, however, and remain the central appeal of the band.
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Nothing Left to Die
Jex Thoth Lyrics
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Don't pray to god 'cus you can't make up your mind
All your life in a blackened daze
That's the lie of eternal pain.
I am the child, I am the rumour that be.
The biding sound of the living dream
Like burning embers from a burning lake
You think you know me but you wont believe you eyes
Don't pray to go 'cause you cant make up your mind
All you life in a blackened daze
That's the lie of eternal fate
The lyrics of Nothing Left to Die by Jex Thoth are cryptic and open to interpretation. The song seems to speak of the struggle of an individual who is misunderstood and underestimated by the world. The opening line, "You think you know me but you won't believe your eyes," suggests that the person has a hidden depth or potential that others underestimate.
The line "Don't pray to God 'cause you can't make up your mind" may suggest that the person is struggling with their faith or their relationship with a higher power. The reference to "eternal pain" and "eternal fate" suggest a sense of hopelessness and despair.
However, the song also contains a sense of defiance and power. The lines "I am the child, I am the rumor that be" and "Like burning embers from a burning lake, I will burn life and life awaits" suggest that the person is not defeated by their struggles but is ready to embrace their power and potential.
Line by Line Meaning
You think you know me but you wont believe you eyes
You assume to have a good understanding of my true identity, but you are mistaken.
Don't pray to god 'cus you can't make up your mind
Abstain from begging to a higher power because you are incapable of making a firm decision.
All your life in a blackened daze
You have spent your entire existence in a state of confusion and darkness.
That's the lie of eternal pain.
This is the falsehood of everlasting agony.
I am the child, I am the rumour that be.
I am the youthful spirit, I am the whisper circulated among the people.
The biding sound of the living dream
The lingering noise of the dream that is still alive.
Like burning embers from a burning lake
Comparable to glowing fragments rising from a lake of flames.
I will burn life and life awaits
I will ignite existence, and existence will be prepared for me.
You think you know me but you wont believe you eyes
You assume to have a good understanding of my true identity, but you are mistaken.
Don't pray to go 'cause you cant make up your mind
Abstain from begging to a higher power because you are incapable of making a firm decision.
All you life in a blackened daze
You have spent your entire existence in a state of confusion and darkness.
That's the lie of eternal fate
This is the falsehood of everlasting destiny.
Contributed by Jason M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Amos Moses
Once in a while it's nice to hear some plain good music. This isn't mind blowing or anything like that, it just sounds good. Really good.
Katelynn Ochs
Still always come back to this band! Killer band
Bruno Cavalcante
I liked it a lot. We need more 70s revivals like this.
spaceman00
Check stoner doom metal
Arthur M.
@spaceman00 he commented 9 years ago bro :D
Mr. Moonshine
@Arthur M. your point?
Cardboard
man, what an amazing voice
cannibal4free
they are awesome live!
Jan Kiel
Absolutely fuckin' masterpiece.
lance e
Women and metal voices go together .