The four-piece's commercial breakthrough came with the successful release of several singles from the album Bleed American (2001). Four singles from the album charted within the Top 20 positions of the Alternative Songs chart, with "The Middle" reaching the #1 position. Jimmy Eat World's follow-up album Futures (2004) featured another Alternative number one song, "Pain". The RIAA certified Bleed American platinum and Futures gold, rewarding the two albums for selling over one and a half million records between them. The band's sixth album, Chase This Light (2007), became their highest charting album, peaking at number five on the Billboard 200.
Discography:
1994 - Jimmy Eat World
1996 - Static Prevails
1999 - Clarity
2001 - Bleed American
2004 - Futures
2007 - Chase This Light
2010 - Invented
2013 - Damage
2016 - Integrity Blues
2019 - Surviving
Band members:
Jim Adkins – vocals, guitar
Zach Lind – drums
Tom Linton – guitar, vocals
Rick Burch – bass
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77 Satellites
Jimmy Eat World Lyrics
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It's far fetched fun when you're the one.
The prize.
I knew you would come through.
I thought I could be right, number one,
But it's a lie.
It's televised in forest green.
It's been brought back by retro-man.
It ain't yet over.
You won't slide under me.
The prize.
I knew you would come through.
I thought I could be right, number one,
But it's a lie.
The lyrics to Jimmy Eat World's "77 Satellites" are enigmatic and subjective, as the meaning can vary from person to person. However, a possible interpretation is that the song is about the struggle to achieve success and recognition in a world that values conformity and conformity to convention. The first line, "It's alright to be held back by retro-man," seems to suggest that it's acceptable to play it safe and stick to tradition, even if it means sacrificing personal growth and innovation. The next lines, "It's far fetched fun when you're the one, the prize," can be interpreted as the allure of success and the rush of being the best.
The following lines, "I knew you would come through. I thought I could be right, number one, but it's a lie," seem to indicate that despite the desire to achieve greatness, there is an underlying fear and doubt about one's own abilities. The line "It's televised in forest green" can be seen as an ironic commentary on the artificiality and superficiality of media representations of success. The last lines, "Hold your thoughts in. It ain't yet over. You won't slide under me," suggest a determination to overcome obstacles and persevere, even if it means challenging conventional expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
It's alright to be held back by retro-man.
It's okay to be restrained by traditional ways of thinking.
It's far fetched fun when you're the one.
It's exciting to dream big when you're in charge.
The prize.
The ultimate goal or reward that is being sought after.
I knew you would come through.
I had confidence that you would be successful.
I thought I could be right, number one,
I believed that I could be the best or the winner.
But it's a lie.
But that belief or expectation was untrue.
It's televised in forest green.
It's broadcasted or displayed in a natural environment or setting.
It's been brought back by retro-man.
It has been reintroduced or revived by someone who prefers traditional methods.
Hold your thoughts in.
Keep your ideas to yourself or don't speak your mind.
It ain't yet over.
It's not finished or completed yet.
You won't slide under me.
You won't be underestimated or overlooked by me.
The prize.
The ultimate goal or reward that is being sought after.
I knew you would come through.
I had confidence that you would be successful.
I thought I could be right, number one,
I believed that I could be the best or the winner.
But it's a lie.
But that belief or expectation was untrue.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JAMES CHRISTOPHER ADKINS, RICHARD E BURCH, THOMAS DARRELL LINTON, ZACHARY MICHEL LIND
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