Prior to his time as John and the Time Traveling Bicycle, Harmon spent from 1994 to 2007 writing for and performing in Central Kentucky based bands, including: Chiaroscuro (1994-2000), Attic Down (2000-2003), and Van Gogh Sky (2005-2007). After relocating to San Diego in 2008, Harmon recorded and released the 2009 studio project/electronic album, “Life in the Temporary,” under the moniker, Carriage House Saints.
After a few years away from live performances, Harmon took the stage as John and the Time Traveling Bicycle, for his first West Coast performance; a show in L.A. in June of 2011.
On JatTTB's, “Life as a Kite,” Harmon wrote and performed all parts. After playing with a full band in support of the debut, Harmon returned to solo shows in 2014, playing only select dates.
The second offering from JatTTB, “The Acquisition of Memories,” is due to be released in Spring 2015. Although Harmon again writer and performer on the recording, early reports are that he is making more use of the electric guitar on this sophomore offering.
Saudade
John and the Time Traveling Bicycle Lyrics
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Me ajuda com uma questão pessoal
O que que você precisa John?
Supera ela, por favor
Ah, eu vou tentar hein
Hm você 'tá disposta a enfrentar meu trauma?
Será que no seu beijo tem uma borracha
Desculpa se na hora H
Eu falar o nome dela
Disfarça, não para
Meu coração 'tá preso na lembrança
Pelo amor de Deus paga essa fiança
E tira ela da minha cabeça de uma vez
Faz eu esquecer que ainda amo a minha ex
Faz valer a pena embaixo do meu cobertor
Supera ela por favor
Tira ela da minha cabeça de uma vez
Faz eu esquecer que ainda amo a minha ex
Faz valer a pena embaixo do meu cobertor
Supera ela por favor
Supera ela por favor
Supera ela por favor (seu pedido é uma ordem)
Eu vou fazer isso viu
Rapidinho eu faço você esquecer ela
Desculpa se na hora H
Eu falar o nome dele
Disfarça, não para
Meu coração 'tá preso na lembrança
Pelo amor de Deus paga essa fiança
E tira ele da minha cabeça de uma vez
Faz eu esquecer que ainda amo o meu ex
Faz valer a pena embaixo do meu cobertor
Supera ele por favor
E tira ele da minha cabeça de uma vez
Faz eu esquecer que ainda amo o meu ex
Faz valer a pena embaixo do meu cobertor
Supera ele por favor
Supera ela por favor
Supera ele por favor
Supera ela por favor?
John Amplificado
Ó que eu faço você esquecer ela, hein?
The lyrics of "Saudade" by John and the Time Traveling Bicycle explore the theme of longing and the struggle to move on from a past relationship. The song features a dialogue between John and Maiara e Maraísa, where John asks for help with his personal issue. He is willing to face his trauma but wonders if there is a solution in Maiara e Maraísa's kiss that can erase the tattooed memory of saudade (a Portuguese word meaning a deep emotional state of nostalgic longing for something or someone).
John apologizes in advance if he accidentally mentions the name of his ex-lover during intimate moments. He pleads for understanding as his heart is still trapped in the memories of their past. He desperately asks that Maiara e Maraísa pay the bail for his heart so he can finally move on and forget about his ex-lover.
In response, Maiara e Maraísa reassure John that they will make him forget about his ex in no time. They apologize if they accidentally mention the name of their ex-lover and acknowledge that their heart is also stuck in the memories. They too plea for bail to be paid for their hearts.
Overall, "Saudade" portrays the universal struggle of trying to let go and move on from a past love, showcasing the complexities of the emotional process.
Line by Line Meaning
Maiara e Maraísa
By mentioning Maiara e Maraísa, John is asking for their help in solving a personal issue.
Me ajuda com uma questão pessoal
John is requesting assistance from Maiara e Maraísa to resolve a personal matter.
O que que você precisa John?
Maiara e Maraísa inquire about John's needs and requirements.
Supera ela, por favor
John is pleading for help to overcome his feelings for a specific person.
Ah, eu vou tentar hein
John assures that he will give his best effort to accomplish the requested help.
Hm você 'tá disposta a enfrentar meu trauma?
John wonders if Maiara e Maraísa are willing to confront his emotional baggage.
Será que no seu beijo tem uma borracha
John asks if a kiss from Maiara e Maraísa can erase the nostalgia he feels.
Pra apagar essa saudade tatuada?
John desires an action that can remove the deeply ingrained longing he experiences.
Desculpa se na hora H
John apologizes in advance if, during a crucial moment, he mentions someone's name.
Eu falar o nome dela
John acknowledges that he might accidentally mention the name of the person he's trying to forget.
Disfarça, não para
John implores Maiara e Maraísa to act as if they didn't hear his slip-up and continue assisting him.
Meu coração 'tá preso na lembrança
John's heart is trapped in memories and unable to move forward.
Pelo amor de Deus paga essa fiança
John pleads for divine intervention to release him from the emotional imprisonment he's experiencing.
E tira ela da minha cabeça de uma vez
John desperately wants the person he's fixated on to be completely eradicated from his thoughts.
Faz eu esquecer que ainda amo a minha ex
John hopes for a solution that will help him forget his lingering feelings for his former partner.
Faz valer a pena embaixo do meu cobertor
John desires a resolution that will make his romantic encounters worthwhile and meaningful.
Supera ela por favor
John fervently requests Maiara e Maraísa to assist him in surpassing his attachment to the mentioned person.
Supera ele por favor
John fervently requests Maiara e Maraísa to assist him in surpassing his attachment to the mentioned person.
Supera ela por favor
John fervently requests Maiara e Maraísa to assist him in surpassing his attachment to the mentioned person.
(seu pedido é uma ordem)
John humorously emphasizes that Maiara e Maraísa's assistance is expected and their support is crucial.
Eu vou fazer isso viu
John confidently assures he will successfully help Maiara e Maraísa forget the person they are fixated on.
Rapidinho eu faço você esquecer ela
John promises to quickly assist Maiara e Maraísa in forgetting the person they are fixated on.
Desculpa se na hora H
John apologizes in advance if, during a crucial moment, he mentions someone's name.
Eu falar o nome dele
John acknowledges that he might accidentally mention the name of the person Maiara e Maraísa are trying to forget.
Disfarça, não para
John implores Maiara e Maraísa to act as if they didn't hear his slip-up and continue assisting them.
Meu coração 'tá preso na lembrança
John's heart is trapped in memories and unable to move forward.
Pelo amor de Deus paga essa fiança
John pleads for divine intervention to release him from the emotional imprisonment he's experiencing.
E tira ele da minha cabeça de uma vez
John desperately wants the person Maiara e Maraísa are fixated on to be completely eradicated from their thoughts.
Faz eu esquecer que ainda amo o meu ex
John hopes for a solution that will help Maiara e Maraísa forget their lingering feelings for their former partner.
Faz valer a pena embaixo do meu cobertor
John desires a resolution that will make romantic encounters between Maiara e Maraísa worthwhile and meaningful.
Supera ele por favor
John fervently requests Maiara e Maraísa to assist him in surpassing their attachment to the mentioned person.
E tira ele da minha cabeça de uma vez
John desperately wants the person Maiara e Maraísa are fixated on to be completely eradicated from their thoughts.
Faz eu esquecer que ainda amo o meu ex
John hopes for a solution that will help Maiara e Maraísa forget their lingering feelings for their former partner.
Faz valer a pena embaixo do meu cobertor
John desires a resolution that will make romantic encounters between Maiara e Maraísa worthwhile and meaningful.
Supera ele por favor
John fervently requests Maiara e Maraísa to assist him in surpassing their attachment to the mentioned person.
Supera ela por favor
John fervently requests Maiara e Maraísa to assist him in surpassing their attachment to the mentioned person.
Supera ele por favor
John fervently requests Maiara e Maraísa to assist him in surpassing their attachment to the mentioned person.
Supera ela por favor?
John fervently requests Maiara e Maraísa to assist him in surpassing their attachment to the mentioned person.
John Amplificado
John, now amplified, asserts his capability to help Maiara e Maraísa forget the person they are fixated on.
Ó que eu faço você esquecer ela, hein?
John confidently assures that he will successfully help Maiara e Maraísa forget the person they are fixated on.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Arnaldo Nicolau Da Silva Junior, Breno Lima Carvalho, Dalton Guilherme Cruz Delgado, Daniel Hortencio Batista, Lucas Souza Lima, Norman Braga Rocha, Patrick Iohan Ferreira Rego
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