Jimmie's Chicken Shack has always produced an indie grunge/funk/jazz/ska sound similar: Incubus, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sublime, etc. Mainstream popularity has fallen for Jimmie's Chicken Shack after a brief peak thanks to heavy MTV support for Do Right. After an extended hiatus, JCS reformed w/ a slightly modified lineup, maintaining a substantial fan following.
Released four studio albums; Pushing the Salmanilla Envelope (1997), Bring Your Own Stereo (1999), Re.Present (2004) and Fail On Cue (2008). Prominent singles include "High" and "Dropping Anchor" (both from Pushing...), "Do Right" (from Bring Your Own Stereo), and "Falling Out" (featuring Aaron Lewis of Staind) (from Re.present). A fourth studio album, Fail On Cue, was released in January 2008.
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10 Miles
Jimmie's Chicken Shack Lyrics
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I want to feel what your feeling
Yeah I hope I'm ready
Pacing out the words
I want you to feel what I'm feeling
Though we're not the same
In these eyes, wide,
Your reflection penetrates
Though its not very far
I just can't escape from the
Feeling that I
Run ten miles a day
The lyrics to Jimmie's Chicken Shack's song 10 Miles in 2-3 are about the desire that two people have for each other. The singer is eager to feel the same things that the person he is singing to is feeling. He wants to experience everything about them and hopes that he is ready for the intensity of the emotions that come with it. The singer is pacing out his words, trying to convey everything that he feels.
The two people are not the same, yet the singer's reflection is still in the other person's eyes. There is a deep connection between them, even though physically they may not be close. The singer feels that he is running ten miles a day just to keep up with the feelings that he has for this person. It's clear that the intensity of desire is overwhelming for the singer, and he can't escape from these emotions, no matter how hard he tries.
Overall, the lyrics speak to the power of love and desire. The singer is struggling to keep up with everything that he feels, but the connection he has with this person is too strong to ignore.
Line by Line Meaning
Who'll deny desire
Who can resist the urge to want something?
I want to feel what your feeling
I want to understand your emotions and experiences.
Yeah I hope I'm ready
I am hopeful, but uncertain if I am fully prepared.
Pacing out the words
I am carefully choosing my words and taking my time to speak.
I want you to feel what I'm feeling
I want you to empathize with my emotions and experiences.
Though we're not the same
Despite our differences in background or character, we still connect.
In these eyes, wide,
My eyes are open wide, indicating my attentiveness and vulnerability.
Your reflection penetrates
Your individuality and actions leave a lasting impact on me.
The depth of my spirit still
Even with your influence on me, I remain true to myself.
Though its not very far
Although we are physically close, there are still emotional barriers between us.
I just can't escape from the
I cannot avoid or ignore the
Feeling that I
Emotion that makes me feel like I'm
Run ten miles a day
Having to constantly exert effort and push myself to overcome the emotional barriers between us.
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