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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Spiderweb
Jimmie's Chicken Shack Lyrics
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Eight feet move two inches tall
I watch in mirth as she catches prey
I see her work here everyday
Another web in my path that spider lays
I think there there's nothing to it
Think I'm gonna walk right through it
Don't ever give up on yourself
Don't ever give up on yourself
Won't ever give up i'm young
I've seemed to done it once again
A spiderweb gets stuck all in my head
I walk through it everyday
It's just the path I lay
If she could catch me in her web
I wonder how many days she would be fed
On the flesh that clings to these lanky bones
[Repeat: x4]
Don't ever give up on yourself
Don't ever give up on yourself
'Cause I won't ever give up on myself
The circle of humanity is a 3-60
That begins and ends with me
And my endless interactions
With separate entities that make up my family
So what we need is that
Aphrodisiac to protect us from the webs
That hang low to hunt are heads
We're not going out like that this time
This time were going to walk right through it
Throw your hands in the air
If you know what this is about
See I snatch mics and cross boundaries
While the crowd be
Jumping around and wilding and getting rowdy
Time to break free of spiderwebs
That surround me
While I chase my density
The beats bring out the best in me
If the spider catches me then
That will be the death of me
Be the sole controller of your mind
You can't escape it
Power is only passed to those who dare
To take it from the spiderweb
The lyrics to Jimmie's Chicken Shack's song "Spiderweb" appear to be discussing the struggle of navigating through life's obstacles while also being inspired by observing nature, specifically spiders and their webs. The singer is watching a spider build its web and catch prey, seemingly impressed by the spider's determination and skill. However, the spider also creates a web in the singer's path, and while the singer initially thinks they can easily walk through it, they become entangled in the web and it becomes stuck in their head, possibly symbolizing how we can become trapped in our own mental obstacles.
The repeated phrase "Don't ever give up on yourself" reinforces the idea that we should persevere even when faced with challenges, and the singer seems to be encouraging the listener to do the same. Additionally, the lyrics suggest that we need some sort of "aphrodisiac" to protect ourselves from the webs that hunt our heads, possibly referring to finding something that motivates and inspires us to keep pushing forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Time to scale again the wall
It's time to face a challenge once again
Eight feet move two inches tall
Despite being short, one can still overcome great obstacles
I watch in mirth as she catches prey
Observing the spider's actions with amusement
I see her work here everyday
Noticing the spider's consistent effort and dedication
Another web in my path that spider lays
Encountering yet another obstacle in one's path
I think there there's nothing to it
Believing that the obstacle is easily surmountable
Think I'm gonna walk right through it
Planning to confidently face and overcome the obstacle
Don't ever give up on yourself
Encouraging oneself to persist and not lose hope
Won't ever give up i'm young
Being determined to never give up due to one's youth
I've seemed to done it once again
Encountering the same obstacle repeatedly
A spiderweb gets stuck all in my head
Feeling mentally trapped and overwhelmed by the obstacle
It's just the path I lay
Acknowledging that one's actions and decisions result in the obstacles they face
If she could catch me in her web
Wondering what would happen if one willingly succumbed to obstacles
I wonder how many days she would be fed
Reflecting on how long one's struggles might last
On the flesh that clings to these lanky bones
Imagining the spider feeding on one's physical form
The circle of humanity is a 3-60
The entirety of humanity and its actions revolve around the individual
That begins and ends with me
Emphasizing one's importance and influence in the world
And my endless interactions
Acknowledging the constant connection and influence one has on others
With separate entities that make up my family
Recognizing the individual parts that comprise one's personal support system
So what we need is that
Highlighting a necessary course of action
Aphrodisiac to protect us from the webs
Seeking a solution to safeguard against obstacles
That hang low to hunt are heads
Obstacles that seem to constantly prey on one's mind and thoughts
We're not going out like that this time
Refusing to succumb to obstacles this time around
Throw your hands in the air
Encouraging others to join in and embrace the challenge
If you know what this is about
Addressing those who understand the struggle
See I snatch mics and cross boundaries
Asserting one's confidence and ability to overcome
While the crowd be
Acknowledging the support and presence of others
Jumping around and wilding and getting rowdy
Describing the energy and excitement of overcoming obstacles
Time to break free of spiderwebs
A call to action to break free from challenges
That surround me
Acknowledging the presence and influence of obstacles on oneself
While I chase my density
Pursuing one's purpose despite obstacles
The beats bring out the best in me
Finding strength and solace in music
If the spider catches me then
Contemplating a potential setback
That will be the death of me
Fearing failure and the repercussions it might bring
Be the sole controller of your mind
Asserting one's power over their own thoughts and emotions
You can't escape it
Acknowledging the inevitability of obstacles
Power is only passed to those who dare
Encouraging one to dare and take control in order to overcome obstacles
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