After The Story broke up in 1994 Brooke went solo, first as Jonatha Brooke & The Story and then simply under her own name. Her first album, Plumb (1995) was followed by 10 Cent Wings (1997) and a harder-rocking album, Steady Pull (2001). In February of 2004 she released Back in the Circus, which marked a first collaboration with songwriter Eric Bazilian (from The Hooters), and a few creative covers. Back in the Circus was released in April 2005 in the UK combining tracks from Back in the Circus and Steady Pull.
2007 saw the release of Careful What You Wish For, on which she continued the collaborations, not only with Eric Bazilian, but also JC Chasez, Nick Lachey and Sally Dworsky (to whom she dedicated "Sally" on Back in the Circus). Her 2008 effort, The Works was a sort of collaborative effort with Woody Guthrie, returning to her folk roots by imbuing Guthrie's words with her own musical style, resulting in a whole that is infinitely greater than the sum of its parts.
She's also contributed to soundtracks (e.g. I'll Try and other tracks on Peter Pan: Return to Neverland), and released Emmanuel (a track that she and Kevin Gilbert were working on when he died), and has her own record label Bad Dog (presumably a reference to Dog Dreams).
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Crumbs
Jonatha Brooke Lyrics
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You're not listening to me
And you say, that you have come as far as you are able
But you're not far from the tree
And you say, you're OK, but you live your life like it's over
And you say, you're OK, but you live your life like it's over
You trail your fingers find the spark
And you see your face reflected in the silver spirals,
But then it burns down in the dark.
And you say, you're OK, but you live your life like it's over
And you say, you're OK, but you live your life like it's over
And all the things you ever tried to tell me,
Somehow don't apply to you
You're the one evading hope, side-stepping every inkling
That the good guy, the early bird, the one who tries, the one who tries Again
WINS
And you say you're ok, but you live your life like it's over
And you say, you're ok but you live your life like it's over....
The song "Crumbs" by Jonatha Brooke talks about a person who is hesitant to take risks and is living a life that seems incomplete because of their fear. The first few lines describe the person's disinterest in the conversation and their inability to listen to the singer fully. They are pushing crumbs around the table, indicating that they are distracted and uninterested in the topic or person. The second line "You're not far from the tree" suggests that this behavior is not new, indicating that the person has a pattern of reluctance.
The second verse describes the person's dreams, in which they find their passion and spark, but it quickly fades away. The line "But then it burns down in the dark" emphasizes the fear that is holding them back. The chorus repeats the line "And you say you're okay, but you live your life like it's over," indicating that the person is in denial about their fear and is not living their life to the fullest.
The third verse speaks to the person's attempts to give the singer advice, but they are not following it themselves. They are evading hope and bypassing opportunities to improve their life. The last line of the verse "The one who tries again wins," is a belief that the singer holds, and encourages the person to take action and try.
Overall, "Crumbs" is a powerful song that addresses common themes of fear, hesitation, and the importance of taking risks to live a fulfilling life.
Line by Line Meaning
I can tell, by the way you're pushing crumbs around the table
I can see that you're distracted and not paying attention to me by the way you're mindlessly playing with crumbs on the table
You're not listening to me
You're ignoring what I'm saying and not really hearing me
And you say, that you have come as far as you are able
You're claiming that you've done everything you can, but I don't believe you
But you're not far from the tree
You're still influenced by your upbringing and past experiences
In your dreams, all your passion is like liquid fire
In your dreams, your passion is intense and overwhelming
You trail your fingers find the spark
You search for inspiration and motivation by exploring your interests and desires
And you see your face reflected in the silver spirals,
You catch a glimpse of yourself in your aspirations and goals, but it's fleeting
But then it burns down in the dark.
Your motivation fizzles out and you lose sight of your goals
And all the things you ever tried to tell me,
All the advice and wisdom you've shared with me
Somehow don't apply to you
You don't practice what you preach and your own advice doesn't resonate with you
You're the one evading hope, side-stepping every inkling
You're avoiding hope and ignoring any signs that could lead to success
That the good guy, the early bird, the one who tries, the one who tries again Wins
The people who consistently put in effort and strive for success will ultimately succeed
And you say you're ok, but you live your life like it's over
You claim to be fine, but you're living life as if it's already over
And you say, you're ok but you live your life like it's over....
You repeat that you're fine, but your actions show otherwise
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JONATHA BROOKE
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