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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Hole
Jimmie's Chicken Shack Lyrics
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Been fourteen years since the day
I started my descent into myself
I get wasted know I'm better than this
Know I'm bitter
Been walking blind
Head talking backwards
Just know I'm better than this
Know I'm better
Pull myself up from the hole I dig (x7)
Pull myself up from this
Been fourteen years since the day
I started my descent into myself
I get wasted know I'm better than this
Know I'm bitter
Been walking blind
Still I hold my head up high
Head talking backwards
Just know I'm better than this
Know I'm better
[Repeat: x3]
Pull myself up from the hole I dig
Pull myself up from this
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The lyrics of Jimmie's Chicken Shack's "Hole" seem to be a reflection and confession of the singer's struggle with alcoholism and the subsequent journey towards recovery. The song is peppered with phrases that suggest a sense of self-awareness and introspection, as well as a frustration with his current state. The line "Been fourteen years since the day I started my descent into myself" implies that the singer has been battling with personal demons for quite some time, and his use of alcohol as a coping mechanism has only exacerbated the issue further.
The lyrics "I get wasted, know I'm better than this, know I'm bitter" suggest that the singer feels both disappointed and angry with himself for the choices he has made, and is aware of his potential to be more than his addiction. However, the line "Head talking backwards" demonstrates that even as he tries to break free from his demons, his thoughts and tendencies towards alcohol continue to hold him back.
The repetition of the line "Pull myself up from the hole I dig" demonstrates a sense of resolve and determination in the singer, one that seems to suggest that he is willing to face his demons head-on and climb out of the "hole" he has dug for himself. Overall, "Hole" seems to be a deeply personal and honest reflection on the struggle towards recovery from addiction, and the journey towards a better, healthier self.
Line by Line Meaning
Been fourteen years since the day
It has been long years since I started losing myself.
I started my descent into myself
I began to lose my true identity to the point where I feel lost.
I get wasted know I'm better than this
Although I have moments of indulging in vices, I still believe that I am capable of bettering myself.
Know I'm bitter
I am aware of the bitterness within me caused by my prolonged internal struggles.
Been walking blind
I have been living my life with a sense of aimlessness.
Still I hold my head up high
Yet, I carry on with pride and dignity despite the chaos that surrounds me.
Head talking backwards
At times, my thoughts are distorted to the point of irrationality.
Just know I'm better than this
Despite my flaws and mistakes, I am capable of overcoming them and becoming a better version of myself.
Pull myself up from the hole I dig (x7)
I am determined to overcome the troubles caused by my own doing, one step at a time.
Pull myself up from this
I am committed to persevering and getting out of this challenging situation.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JIM JAMES
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