Rouse lived in various places in Midwest America during his childhood due to his father's military career. Following his time at Austin Peay State University, he eventually settled down in Tennessee, where he met some local musicians and began recording. Signing to the Rykodisc subsidiary Slow River, in 1998, Rouse issued his debut album, Dressed Up Like Nebraska, to widespread critical acclaim; upon settling in Nashville, he was befriended by Kurt Wagner, frontman of the endlessly brilliant chamber country group Lambchop, and in the fall of 1999, the two singers/songwriters issued a collaborative EP, Chester.
Rouse's second solo LP, Home, appeared the following spring and was followed by Under the Cold Blue Stars in 2002. For his next record Rouse hooked up with producer Brad Jones and the resulting album in 2003, 1972, was both a homage to the soft rock sounds of Rouse's youth and an opening up and deepening of his sound. Before the release of his next album, Rouse's marriage ended and he moved from Nashville to Spain. This spawned 2004's Nashville, an example of his versatile musical talent, featuring a blend of Rock, Jazz and Ballad. It served as a farewell to both the city and his marriage; it was also his most fully realized record to date. This album was chosen as one of Amazon.com's Top 100 Editor's Picks of 2005 (#80).
Rouse's next album, called Subtitulo, was released March 21, 2006 in which his move to Spain was evident.It marked a further finessing of his sound and a move towards the music of an early Paul Simon.
2007 saw a rather busy year for Rouse. He started off supporting John Mayer on a series of his Winter Tour dates. Not soon after, he released a joint EP with his girlfriend Paz Suay, under the moniker of She's Spanish, I'm American. At the end of July, Rouse released his 7th LP, Country Mouse, Cit y House. The record marked a detour from Subtitulo, offering a fuller, more instrumental sound, which appeared to divide both critics and fans. Rouse toured extensively worldwide to support the album.
He released "El Turista" in February 2010 and "The Happiness Waltz" in 2013.
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seems to lack the attention, that it used to
stay out all night and get high with your friends
wonder why you don't get one thing done and now
don't like the direction you are going to
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now it has the attention, that it used to
stay up all night with the TV and wife
comfortable life's not all it's cracked up to be
don't like the direction you have come to
And it's easy to get caught and the weight of the world
it's falling on your face, so unsure that you would
Don't like the direction you are going to
seems to lack the attention, that it used to
and stay out all night and get high with your friends
wonder why you don't get one thing done and now
don't like the direction you are going to
And it's easy to get caught and the weight of the world
it's falling on your face, so unsure that you would
Don't like the direction you are going to
seems to lack the attention, that it used to
and stay out all night and get high with your friends
wonder why you don't get one thing done and now
don't like the direction you are going to
The song "Directions" by Josh Rouse is a reflective track about the uncertain path of one's life. The lyrics talk about not liking the direction one is going and feeling unsure about the future. The song opens with the singer questioning the direction he's headed towards, feeling that it lacks the attention that it used to have. He talks about staying out all night and getting high with friends and wonders why he can't get anything done. The lyrics in the chorus are repetitive, emphasizing the feeling of being stuck and unhappy with one's life.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the direction he has already come to, acknowledging that it has the attention that he used to crave. However, he finds that a comfortable life is not all it's cracked up to be and that he is unsatisfied with the direction he is headed in. The weight of the world seems to be falling on his face, and he feels unsure of the future.
Overall, the song encapsulates the feeling of uncertainty that comes with trying to navigate life's path. It speaks to the common experience of feeling stuck and unsure about the direction one is going towards.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't like the direction you are going to
Feeling dissatisfied with the path one's life is taking
seems to lack the attention, that it used to
Not receiving the same level of care or consideration as before
stay out all night and get high with your friends
Engaging in reckless behavior and failing to prioritize responsibilities
wonder why you don't get one thing done and now
Questioning why nothing seems to be accomplished despite wasting time
Don't like the direction you have come to
Regretting the current state of one's life and the choices made to get there
now it has the attention, that it used to
Acknowledging that one's life now requires more focus and effort
stay up all night with the TV and wife
Choosing a dull and uneventful routine instead of pursuing fulfillment
comfortable life's not all it's cracked up to be
Realizing that contentment does not equal true happiness
And it's easy to get caught and the weight of the world
Acknowledging how easy it is to fall into bad habits and feel overwhelmed
it's falling on your face, so unsure that you would
Feeling defeated and uncertain about the future
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Don't like the direction you are going to
Seems to lack the attention, that it used to
Stay out all night and get high with your friends
Wonder why you don't get one thing done
And you know, don't like the direction you are going to
Don't like the direction you have come to
Now it has the attention that it used to
Stay home all night with the TV and wife
Comfortable life's not all it's cracked up to be
Don't like the direction you have come to
And it's easy to get caught
And the weight of the world
It's falling on your face
So unsure that you would
Don't like the direction you are going to
Seems to lack the attention, that it used to
Yeah, stay out all night and get high with your friends
Wonder why you don't get one thing done
And you know, don't like the direction you are going to
Yeah, it's easy to get caught
And the weight of the world
It's falling on your face
So unsure that you would
@sherbau5380
Don't like the direction you are going to
Seems to lack the attention that it used to
You stay out all night and get high with your friends
Wonder why you don't get one thing done in the end
Don't like the direction you are going to
Don't like the direction you have come to
Now it has the attention that it used to
Stay home all night with the tv and wife
Comfortable life ain't all it's cracked up to be
Don't like the direction you have come to
And it's easy to get caught
And the weight of the world
It's falling on your face
So unsure that you would
Don't like the direction you are going to
Seems to lack the attention that it used to
You stay out all night and get high with your friends
Wonder why you don't get one thing done in the end
Don't like the direction you are going to
And it's easy to get caught
And the weight of the world
It's falling on your face
So unsure that you would
Don't like the direction you are going to
Seems to lack the attention that it used to
You stay out all night and get high with your friends
Wonder why you don't get one thing done in the end
Don't like the direction you are going to
@yellowsubmarine7294
Damn I love vanilla sky for introducing me to such awesome underrated musicians and bands
@facgce960
Yes!
@Sorensen009
True!!!
@English2Elvish
The soundtrack carried hands down!
@johnnydepo
Vanilla Sky and Alfie
@RJ-sy4yh
Winter in the Hamptons is good one by josh too
@DngrDan
I'm only ten minutes into Vanilla Sky and I already love this movie. What a great soundtrack so far.
@Pedroism
Mind-blowing
@XFS540
Jacks and Cokes?
@raven4426
“I think she’s the saddest girl to ever hold a martini.”