While living in New York… Read Full Bio ↴Josh Hodges is Sexton Blake and Starfucker.
While living in New York City in the early 00’s, Josh wrote and recorded the material for “Josh Hodges - Sexton Blake - explosive motion picture score”. Which was released on Expunged Records in 2004.
Then immediately after moving back to his native Portland, OR recorded “Sexton Blake - Plays the Hits” An 80’s and early 90’s cover album. Released in 2007 on Expunged Records. (Recently re-released on vinyl by Polyvinyl Records in 2012) http://www.polyvinylrecords.com/store/index.php?id=2164
After forming a band and playing around Portland, Josh called it quits on Sexton Blake and started playing solo as Starfucker.
Currently working on 3rd. Starfucker album and another Sexton Blake album.
Both expected sometime in 2013.
Emma
Josh Hodges Lyrics
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Im not sure i need it
Just want to never think about anything at all
Anything at all
When you comin home?
Emma
Cause some grab hold of anything
Is this all so rash
i want to show you
(gibberish)
silent
never could think about anything, emma
it doesnt help at all
The song Emma by Josh Hodges is a melancholy tune that displays a sense of confusion and a lack of direction. In the first verse, Hodges admits that he has done something, but he is not sure if it's necessary. He just wants to stop thinking about anything, which could suggest that he is exhausted and overwhelmed.
The chorus introduces the character Emma and leads us to believe that she may be the missing piece to help him find peace or a sense of purpose. However, the lyrics make it clear that he's still apprehensive and does not want to grab hold of anything that may prove to be irrational. The last line of the chorus, 'is this all so rash,' implies that he's unsure if Emma is the right solution.
The song's overall ambiguity and lack of clarity create an air of restlessness and unease that makes it hard to determine the true meaning behind the lyrics. Still, Hodges's emotions and lack of direction are unmistakable, creating a sad and almost hopeless vibe throughout the tune.
Line by Line Meaning
I admit its done
I confess that what I did is over and cannot be changed
Im not sure i need it
I'm uncertain if what I did was necessary
Just want to never think about anything at all
I desire to avoid thinking about anything
Anything at all
Literally anything, no matter how small or insignificant
When you comin home?
Asking Emma when she will return
Emma
Referring to the person named Emma
Cause some grab hold of anything
Some people hold onto anything they can find, even if it's not important
Is this all so rash
Asking if everything is happening too quickly without much thought
speaking of this morning
Referring to a conversation or event from earlier in the day
i want to show you
I have the desire to display or reveal something to Emma
(gibberish)
A section of lyrics that are nonsensical
silent
Absence of sound, either in the context of the song or a period of time
never could think about anything, emma
I have never been able to focus on anything, Emma
it doesnt help at all
The behavior previously described is not providing any assistance or making things better
Contributed by Lincoln N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.