Plaskett and The Emergency have been nominated for two Juno Awards and won two East Coast Music Awards. The Emergency won in the Rock Recording of the Year category for the album Truthfully, Truthfully.
In 2007, their first album to include their new bassist, Chris Pennell, was released. The album, Ashtray Rock, is described by the band as a concept album. The album was on the shortlist for the 2007 Polaris Music Prize.
In 2012, the band released the album Scrappy Happiness.
This Is A Message
Joel Plaskett Emergency Lyrics
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To anybody
Who's feeling lonely
Who's feeling naughty
Sending a signal
Across the nation
Turning the dial
To find the station
You breathe once
You breathe twice
You hit the couch
You hit the lights
You breathe once
You breathe twice
You hit the couch
You hit the lights
To all the lifers
And all the lovers
Inside of the prison cell
And under the covers
There's a transmission
There's a connection
Adjust your volume
And your reception
You breathe once
You breathe twice
You hit the couch
You hit the lights
You breathe once
You breathe twice
You hit the couch
You hit the lights
And in the darkness
There is a feeling
To cure the heartless
And start the healing
To anybody
Needing a little love
Needing a little love
Needing a little love
You breathe once
You breathe twice
You hit the couch
You hit the lights
You breathe once
You breathe twice
You hit the couch
You hit the lights
The song "This Is A Message" by Joel Plaskett Emergency is a message of hope and connection to those who may be feeling lonely or in need of some love. The lyrics contain a message for anyone who is feeling lonely or naughty, that there is a signal being sent out across the nation that they can tune into by adjusting their volume and reception. This message is not limited to just those in prison or under the covers, but is meant for anyone who needs a little love.
The song encourages its listeners to breathe and take in their surroundings, to hit the couch and the lights, and to find a connection with those around them. It acknowledges that darkness and heartlessness exist, but there is a feeling that can cure that and start the healing. Ultimately, the message is that love and connection are available to those who need it, and they just have to tune in and adjust their reception to find it.
The song's lyrics are simple yet impactful, encouraging anyone who may be feeling lonely or lost to connect and find love and hope. The repetition of the lines "you breathe once, you breathe twice, you hit the couch, you hit the lights" creates a calming and meditative effect, reinforcing the message to slow down and take in the world around us. Overall, "This Is A Message" is a beautiful reminder of the power of love and connection and the importance of tuning in to the world around us to find it.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a message
This song is a message from Joel Plaskett Emergency to anyone who may be listening.
To anybody
This message is directed towards anyone at all.
Who's feeling lonely
Joel Plaskett Emergency acknowledges that some people may be feeling lonely.
Who's feeling naughty
Joel Plaskett Emergency also acknowledges that some people may be feeling mischievous or daring.
Sending a signal
This message is being broadcasted out to the world as a signal.
Across the nation
The signal is not limited to one specific location, but is meant to reach people across the entire nation.
Turning the dial
Joel Plaskett Emergency urges the listener to tune in and listen.
To find the station
The listener needs to actively search for the station to receive the message.
You breathe once
This line represents taking a breath and potentially taking a moment to listen to the message being broadcasted.
You breathe twice
This line is a repetition of the previous line, emphasizing the importance of taking a moment to listen.
You hit the couch
This line represents sitting down and relaxing, potentially to listen to the message more intently.
You hit the lights
This line represents creating a comfortable atmosphere to listen to the message.
To all the lifers
Joel Plaskett Emergency acknowledges those who may feel trapped or stuck in their current situations.
And all the lovers
Joel Plaskett Emergency acknowledges those who may be experiencing love or heartache.
Inside of the prison cell
This line is literal, but also represents feeling trapped or stuck in a situation, just like the lifers mentioned earlier.
And under the covers
This line could refer to being in bed and listening to the message, but also represents intimacy and love.
There's a transmission
The message being broadcasted is a transmission.
There's a connection
The message is meant to create a connection between people.
Adjust your volume
This line represents being open and receptive to the message, adjusting oneself to be able to better receive it.
And your reception
This line refers to the listener's ability to receive the message, emphasizing its importance.
And in the darkness
This line represents difficult times, but also represents potential openness to listen and receive a message.
There is a feeling
There is an emotional response to the message being broadcasted.
To cure the heartless
This line represents healing and emotional growth for those who may feel numb or heartless.
And start the healing
This line reiterates the previous line, highlighting the importance of healing and emotional growth.
To anybody
The message is still directed towards anyone and everyone.
Needing a little love
Joel Plaskett Emergency acknowledges that everyone needs love and care, and that the message may have the potential to provide some of that.
Needing a little love
This line is repetition, emphasizing the importance of love and care.
Needing a little love
This line is also repetition, further emphasizing the importance of love and care.
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