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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Silence Again
Jimmie's Chicken Shack Lyrics
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Save me from thinking
Why don't you open inside
When you open your eyes
Is it part of some game
Save me from sleeping
What's the true meaning of win
When I've lost my towel
Ignore these thoughts
Retrace my steps
My spirit's lost a thousand bets
I won't deny circumstance
Gets greater and harder
I'm just beginning to see
That I'm slowly going blind
And it's not part of some mystery
To be left behind
Silence again
Save me from keeping
This violence within
The song "Silence Again" by Jimmie's Chicken Shack talks about the struggle of dealing with inner turmoil and the need for someone or something to save them from it. The lyrics in the first verse seem to be directed towards someone or something that can provide answers to their questions, but they are met with silence. They are asking for a way to open up their mind and understand why things are the way they are, but are left with unanswered questions.
The second verse talks about how the singer is trying to ignore their distress and push through their struggles, but it is taking a toll on their spirit. They acknowledge that life can be difficult, and sometimes things can seem impossible to overcome. The realization that they are slowly losing their vision and becoming blind could be a metaphor for them losing sight of their purpose or direction in life.
In the chorus, they call out for help to "save them from keeping this violence within." This could be interpreted as inner turmoil or emotions that are causing them pain and making them feel like they are losing control over themselves. Overall, the song seems to be a cry for help from someone who is struggling with their emotions and trying to find a way out.
Line by Line Meaning
Silence again
The singer's plea for a release from the quiet and stillness around them which causes them to overthink.
Save me from thinking
The singer recognizes that their thoughts are consuming them and they are asking to be free of them.
Why don't you open inside
The singer is asking someone to be more transparent and to reveal their true feelings and intentions.
When you open your eyes
Another call for someone to become more aware of their surroundings and the situation at hand.
Is it part of some game
The artist's mistrust and paranoia is beginning to show, causing them to wonder if others are playing games with them.
Save me from sleeping
The singer is insomniac and is asking for someone or something to rescue them from their restless nights.
What's the true meaning of win
The singer is questioning the significance of success and the value of winning when they have lost so much.
When I've lost my towel
A metaphor for being defeated and defenseless, the artist's faith and optimism are destroyed.
Ignore these thoughts
The artist is aware of their destructive thoughts and is trying to suppress them.
Retrace my steps
The artist wants to go back in time and undo their mistakes.
My spirit's lost a thousand bets
The singer is tired of trying and failing and is losing their confidence and faith in themselves.
I won't deny circumstance
The artist acknowledges that their life isn't perfect and they are facing difficult situations.
Gets greater and harder
The difficulties the singer face keep on increasing and it's becoming harder to handle them.
I'm just beginning to see
The singer has had a realization, an epiphany about their life or situation.
That I'm slowly going blind
A metaphor for losing one's sight or understanding; the singer is losing perspective.
And it’s not part of some mystery
The situation the artist finds themselves in is not some enigmatic puzzle, but a reality they must face.
To be left behind
The artist feels like they are falling behind or being left alone in their struggles.
Silence again
The singer's plea to be set free from the quiet and stillness yet again.
Save me from keeping
The singer wants to be released from their internal anguish and agony.
This violence within
The artist's internal battle is raging and has caused damage to their psyche.
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