Jimmie's Chicken Shack is an american alternative rock group. They emerged … Read Full Bio ↴Jimmie's Chicken Shack is an american alternative rock group. They emerged through MTV airplay during the final days of the alternative era. They formed in Annapolis, Maryland, United States in 1994 and are best known for their 1999 alternative radio hit "Do Right".

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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Jimmie's Chicken Shack Lyrics

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Here in the water
Waste time
The time to size the change
Here in the desert
Bone dry
Your eyes are out of bridge
And I will save her
Dishonor me

Everything comes
To some end or release
To fashion the love
Without size or restraint
Never a star will fall
Another will follow my call
And when you hear the crying
Of your lonely way
Remember
You are the ocean,
I am the man
You play the woman,
I will play the land
And I will save her
Dishonoring
Everything comes
To some end or release
To fashion the door
Without the pain
Another line will fall
Another will follow my call
And when you here the crying

Of your lonely way
Remember

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jimmie's Chicken Shack's song "Remember" convey a dreamlike state where the singer is in two different environments, the first being the water where the singer is wasting away time while contemplating change- a change in himself or his relationship. While in the desert, the singer sees his lover's eyes devoid of a bridge, the link they once shared is gone, and he wants to save her from this situation. He wants to honor his lover, even if it means dishonoring himself, as everything comes to an end or release. He sets out to fashion a new type of love, one without bounds or restrictions. The singer knows that there may be pain involved, and lines will be drawn, but on hearing the cry of his lover's lonely way, the singer requests them to remember that they are the ocean and the land respectively. He will play the land, and they will take the role of the woman, and he will do everything to save her, even if it means disregarding his self-respect.

The lyrics of this song can be interpreted in different ways, as is the case with many artistic expressions. In one sense, the song is about a man trying to comfort his lover through her rough times, assuring her that he is there to protect her, even if it means taking a step back in his life. In another sense, the song is about finding redemption and the need to do what is right.

Line by Line Meaning

Here in the water
We are currently in the midst of something fluid and ever-changing.

Waste time
Indulge in idleness and frivolous activities.

The time to size the change
Now is the moment to quantify the modifications we need to make.

Here in the desert
Despite a barren setting, there are still possibilities to be explored.

Bone dry
Completely dried up and lacking hydration.

Your eyes are out of bridge
Your vision has exceeded its limits and there is no way to cross the chasm ahead.

And I will save her
I am willing to go to great lengths to rescue her from her troubles.

Dishonor me
Do anything you want to me, I don't care as long as she is okay.

Everything comes
All things, both good and bad, have an end or resolution.

To some end or release
Either an end goal or a source of relief will be achieved.

To fashion the love
To create and shape the love we desire.

Without size or restraint
Unlimited and unbounded by any limitations or restrictions.

Never a star will fall
Even though hardships may arise, never give up and abandon hope.

Another will follow my call
There are always others that will listen and respond to your pleas for help.

And when you hear the crying
When you face a challenging situation that causes distress,

Of your lonely way
When you are feeling isolated and alone,

Remember
Recall that,

You are the ocean,
You are vast, deep, and teeming with life,

I am the man
I am here to provide grounding and support,

You play the woman,
You take the lead and demonstrate grace, elegance, and strength,

I will play the land
I will be the foundation upon which you can stand and flourish.

To fashion the door
To create an entryway or opening,

Without the pain
Free from any discomfort or suffering,

Another line will fall
Another setback will arise,

And when you here the crying
And when you feel the sorrow and despair,

Of your lonely way
Of your solitary path,

Remember
Don't forget that,

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EVAN SEINFELD, WILLIAM DANIEL IV GRAZIADEI, DANIEL SCHULER, ROBERT SCOTT HAMBEL

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