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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Vacuum
Jimmie's Chicken Shack Lyrics
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can i split open yor head for one day
two eyes, ears that you take for granted
you'll go all the same
worry about your self
deny what they're saying
it's true its you
my hands are willing
they may be empty
you'll go on the same and worry about yourself
deny what their saying its true
please split open your head for one minute
two eyes two ears you all take for granted
it u it u it all certainly u
my hands know its true
no one there to catch when i fall
cause no one likes me no one likes me
i wont get into heaven at all
cause no one likes me no one likes me
man i wish i was cool
hope im starting to be could you tell me
guess i dont know where to clear out the basement
man i wish i was cool
hope im starting to be im watching telivision
guess i dont know where to clear out the basement
cant grow a gotti have no spirit for patience
guess i dont know where to clear out the basement
no one there to catch when i fall
cause no one likes me no one likes me
i wont get into heaven at all
theres no one like me, there's no one like me
theres no one like me, there's no one like you
vacuum, vacuum, vacuum, vacuum
vacuum, vacuum, vacuum, vacuum
people suck, people suck
people suck, people suck
vacuum, vacuum
fuck you, fuck you
people suck, people suck
people suck, people suck
fuck you
vacuum, vacuum
whats new
people suck, people suck
people suck, people suck
fuck you
vacuum
whats new
fuck you
The lyrics to Jimmie's Chicken Shack's song Vacuum are quite complex and touch on themes of loneliness, insecurity, and frustration with other people. The line "this is vacuum because people suck, affectionately" sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer expressing a deep sense of disappointment and disillusionment with humanity in general. The singer seems to be longing for some kind of connection or validation from others, but is constantly let down and feels isolated as a result.
The first verse describes the singer's desire to understand someone else's perspective, to literally "split open [their] head" and see things from their point of view. However, the rest of the song suggests that this kind of empathy is hard to come by, and that people are often too focused on themselves to truly connect with others. The chorus repeats the phrase "no one likes me" over and over, emphasizing the singer's feelings of rejection and isolation.
The second verse continues to explore the singer's insecurities, with lines like "cant grow a gotti have no spirit for patience" suggesting a lack of confidence and direction. The repetition of "vacuum" and "fuck you" in the final lines of the song underscores the singer's feelings of anger and frustration with the world around them.
Overall, Vacuum is a complex and emotional song that touches on a wide range of universal themes. The lyrics are filled with vivid imagery and intense emotion, making it a powerful and memorable piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
this is vacuum because people suck, affectionalty
This song is called Vacuum because people are terrible and lack compassion.
can i split open yor head for one day
May I have the chance to experience life through your eyes for a day?
two eyes, ears that you take for granted
Two senses that you don't truly appreciate until they're gone.
you'll go all the same
Everyone will eventually face the same struggles and hardships.
worry about your self
Focus on your own problems and well-being.
deny what they're saying
Don't let other people's negative opinions bring you down.
it's true its you
You need to accept that you are the problem.
it's all certainly you
You are the sole cause of your own issues.
my hands are willing
I am ready to help in any way I can.
they may be empty
I may not have much material wealth to offer, but I have my hands and my heart.
please split open your head for one minute
I wish you could understand how you are hurting others with your behavior.
two eyes two ears you all take for granted
Your physical senses are something you don't fully appreciate until they're gone.
it u it u it all certainly u
You are the root of your own issues and no one else is to blame.
my hands know its true
I understand this truth and am ready to help you realize it too.
no one there to catch when i fall
There is no one to support me in my times of need.
cause no one likes me no one likes me
I am alone and unloved by others.
i wont get into heaven at all
I fear that due to my lack of love and connection with others, I will not find any solace in the afterlife.
man i wish i was cool
I wish I was more likeable and had more friends.
hope im starting to be could you tell me
I hope I am becoming a better version of myself, can you confirm?
guess i dont know where to clear out the basement
I am unsure of how to properly fix myself and my issues.
cant grow a gotti have no spirit for patience
I am unable to be patient or commit to any sort of long-term growth or development.
theres no one like me, there's no one like me
I am alone and unique in my sorrow.
vacuum, vacuum, vacuum, vacuum
Repeating the concept of the vacuum to emphasize that people are the problem.
people suck, people suck
People are terrible and destructive.
fuck you, fuck you
A call of anger and frustration towards others.
whats new
Sarcastic remark in response to life's continued struggles.
Contributed by Brayden J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Presmaster Flash
Do you have a copy of Another Piece? Love that song. And 7 more Years is another great one.
Mike Mayberry
Sadly, I do not.