James occasionally plays solo shows (often with Carl Broemel on Guitar & Pedal Steel), showcasing "bare-bones" versions of My Morning Jacket songs along with various covers. Notably, James (with Broemel) supported John Prine for several shows in late summer 2006.
Know Til Now
Jim James Lyrics
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It seemed
Caught at a loss for words
I didn't know 'til now
I couldn't not have known
I didn't know 'til know
Just couldn't know
How sweet life could be (know 'til now)
But now I (know 'til now)
But now I see
(I didn't know)
Lost in the world
It seemed
Caught at a loss for words
I didn't know 'til now
How could I have known
I didn't know 'til now
How could I have known
But now I see, but now I see
how sweet life could be
And now I see, how sweet life could be
And now I see, how sweet life could be
That's the way (know 'til now)
That's the way (know 'til now)
How sweet (know 'til now)
How sweet (know 'til now)
The lyrics of Jim James's song "Know Til Now" convey a sense of being lost and disconnected from the world, along with a feeling of revelation that comes with newfound understanding. The opening lines set the tone for the song, with the repetition of being "lost in the world." The singer is caught for words, struggling to articulate their feelings of confusion and disorientation. The phrase "I didn't know til now" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing that the singer has had an epiphany or moment of realization, which has changed their perspective.
The repetition of the phrase "I didn't know til now" suggests a gradual awakening or a journey towards enlightenment, as if each time the phrase is repeated, the singer is coming closer to a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them. This sense of progression is further emphasized through the use of repetition in the final lines, where the phrase "And now I see" is repeated three times. The repetition creates a sense of completion or resolution, suggesting that the singer has reached a point of greater understanding and clarity.
Overall, the lyrics of "Know Til Now" suggest a journey towards self-discovery and self-awareness, with the singer realizing the limits of their previous understanding and embracing a new perspective.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost, in the world
Feeling directionless and uncertain in life
It seems
Expressing doubt about reality
Caught and lost for words
Unable to articulate one's feelings
I didn't know til now
Realizing something for the first time
I couldn't not have known
Acknowledging the inevitability of hindsight
Just couldn't know it
Recognizing the limitations of one's understanding
As we need to be (know til now)
Accepting past mistakes as necessary parts of growth
As we climb the beat(know til now)
Acknowledging the challenges of progress
But now I (know til now)
Expressing the newfound clarity of understanding
But now I see
Noticing something that was previously overlooked
(I didn't know)
Repeating the same sentiment for emphasis
How could I have known
Questioning the feasibility of understanding something sooner
But now I see, but now I see
Reiterating the importance of newfound clarity
how sweet like a leaf
Comparing the pleasantness of newfound realization to nature's beauty
And now I see, I see it complete
Feeling a sense of wholeness after discovering something important
And now I see, like a leaf
Continuing the metaphor about the beauty of understanding something new
Catching into mine (know til now)
Grasping the concept mentally
That’s the way (know til now)
Accepting that the discovery is a part of life
As we, (know til now)
Understanding that everyone experiences revelation at their own pace
That’s the way (know til now)
Reiterating the acceptance of unforeseen epiphany
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: James Edward Jr Olliges
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Chad Smith
Such a cool sound. Chill vibe. Love it.
Sylvie Apraxine
RÉUSSIII, trés bon 👍❤💕❤🌿
L Crawford Crawford
great sound
Moonz
Crusing in the drop-top while this plays on max vol.My dream.
Brian Numme
And mine…
Tell A Story
Melody Rhythm. Nice song
Ethan Gill
Where did you get this footage of James? It looks identical to the album cover
Thaddeu$ ValiantLilBodhi
@Polatkan Özcan THANK YOU. IT SURE WAS, IT WAS IN 2013 ON JIM JAMES CHANNEL.
Polatkan Özcan
+Ethan Gill they posted this several years ago. then it disappeared. hopefully it was in my archive, so i posted it here. 'cause it's kinda cool.
Rachael olive
Good