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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Strange
Jimmie's Chicken Shack Lyrics
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Half Asleep
At the wheel
Don't you know it feels good
To know you're next to me
We are so...
In complete
Control of what we choose
Or choose not to be
We are so far gone
We are holding strong
Faces like pictures on a wall
I've never seen before
Still they seem strangely familiar
You count the raindrops as they fall
Strange how the sun shines through it
All
We are so far gone
We are not broken
We are holding strong
We are so
Strange
Does it make you feel
Strange
Jimmie's Chicken Shack's song "Strange" captures the nihilistic feeling of being disoriented, but being comfortable with it. The opening lyrics, "I feel strange, half asleep at the wheel," offer a glimpse into the singer's state of mind. They feel strange and half-asleep, which means that they are unsure of themselves and their surroundings, but they also feel numb and detached from reality. However, the feeling of being half-asleep is somewhat comforting to the singer, as they know that they are not alone or completely lost. They find solace in knowing that someone is next to them, even if it does not provide complete security.
The chorus of the song encapsulates the theme of the song: "We are so strange, in complete control of what we choose or choose not to be." The lyrics explore the strange nature of the human condition, where we are individuals with our own self-determinations, yet we are also part of a wider collective. The song suggests that there may be no clear path, no definitive answer to the questions of life. It is up to us to navigate and make sense of our own unique experiences, and to do so with acceptance and a certain degree of detachment.
In conclusion, "Strange" is a song about accepting a sense of disorientation and feeling comfortable with the unknown. It speaks to the human desire to find meaning in the midst of chaos, and the need to find solace in knowing that we are not alone.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel strange
I am experiencing a sense of strangeness or unfamiliarity
Half asleep
In a disoriented, dreamlike state
At the wheel
In control of my life or direction
Don't you know it feels good
Aware of and enjoying the presence of a companion
To know you're next to me
Feeling comfort or security from someone's presence
We are so...
Together, as a unit or partnership
Strange
Different or unusual in our behaviors, attitudes, or experiences
In complete
Fully and totally
Control of what we choose
Able to make our own decisions and have agency
Or choose not to be
Also able to decide not to do something
We are so far gone
We have come a long way or changed significantly
We are holding strong
We are resilient and enduring
Faces like pictures on a wall
People's expressions or appearances become fixed or unchanging in our memory
I've never seen before
People we are unfamiliar with
Still they seem strangely familiar
We feel a connection or similarity despite not knowing them
You count the raindrops as they fall
Observing and analyzing your surroundings in great detail
Strange how the sun shines through it
Surprised by the beauty or positivity that can come from an unexpected or difficult situation
All
Overall, as a whole
We are not broken
Despite our differences or struggles, we are able to persist and continue forward
Does it make you feel
Asking the listener if they can relate or understand our experiences
Strange
Different or unusual, just like us
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@marinoradke9728
One of my favorites. Love Jimi's lyrics and his wit!
@pmf5427
OMG, I just stumbled upon this tonight. Can anyone provide date/location or maybe other videos of this particular performance?!?!??? This multicam proshot is a rarity, so THANK YOU!!!
@zeely1582
This song is off the 2004 album Re-Present, good album! Jimmy actually co wrote this with Mark Tremonti, guitarist for Creed/Alter Bridge. Tremonti did the guitar work, including the solos for this song on the album version.
@keithvance2807
I don't remember this song , but I like it alot!! Is it newer? does anybody know?