One street south of Shelby Ave in East Nashville, TN, in a little cottage they call home, brother and sister duo Judd and Maggie have produced and tracked their new album, "Choose", out July 17th, 2010.
Originally from Baltimore, MD J&M have been writing and recording together since 2003 when they released their 1st record, Concentrate. In 2005 they were signed with RCA/Victor Records and Chrysalis Publishing and spent the next two years touring the country and promoting their record "Subjects", recorded in Cello Studios (Hollywood, CA) with father and son team Lenny and Joey Waronker producing.
In 2007 they moved to Nashville and recorded Kingdom of Noise with producer Neilson Hubbard. Since releasing that record independently and touring, they have also signed with Media Creature Publishing.
J&M have toured with Feist, Evan Dando, Michael Penn, and Glen Phillips. Besides that they're interested in things but are not real doctors.
Hunger
Judd and Maggie Lyrics
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Some good things are here but I'm sure it could always get better
There's a pull you could only ignore for a little while
And everything's empty within and without
Chorus:
It's hunger that'll bring you home
She's been waiting for the boy who was gone before he even left
Now hes tired life out and fell in with robbers and debt and doubt
And everything's empty within, and without
Chorus
Why is there always some place you'd rather be, talk to me, talk to me
Used to be the talk of the town but now he's brought you down
Drawing rooms, bar rooms and bedrooms made money from you
Then you get quiet and no one you know wants to know you
When everything's empty within and without
Chorus
The song "Hunger" by Judd and Maggie is a poignant ballad about the never-ending search for fulfillment and the longing for what we don't have. The opening verse highlights the restless feeling that many of us experience, that there is always something more to attain or a better way to live. The lyrics suggest that we are never truly satisfied, always seeking something out of reach. The line "There's a pull you could only ignore for a little while" is especially relatable, describing how we try to suppress our desires but ultimately succumb to them. The chorus "It's hunger that'll bring you home" acknowledges this hunger as a universal driving force that guides us towards our true purpose or destination in life.
The second verse tells the story of a girl waiting for a boy who has lost his way. The boy's search for something more has led him down a dark path, leaving him with debt and doubt. The imagery of the girl tapping her foot and tiring her eyes conveys a sense of hopelessness and resignation in the face of unfulfilled expectations. The line "And everything's empty within, and without" reinforces the song's central theme that the pursuit of happiness or satisfaction can often leave us feeling incomplete and alone.
The final verse speaks to the dangers of pursuing success at all costs, as the singer becomes a victim of their own fame and loses touch with the people who once cared about them. The line "Then you get quiet and no one you know wants to know you" is a sobering reminder that the people we surround ourselves with and the values we hold dear are what truly matter in life. The chorus returns with even more poignancy, as the song acknowledges that this hunger for something more may never be fully satisfied, but still serves as a compass that guides us back to where we belong.
Overall, "Hunger" is a beautifully crafted song that touches upon themes of longing, disappointment, and the human condition. It reminds us that even in our darkest moments, there is always the potential for redemption and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
When the world is so big there is always some place that you'd rather be
The vastness of the world makes people believe that there is a better place to be than where they are at the moment.
Some good things are here but I'm sure it could always get better
Although there are some good aspects of the current situation, the belief that it could be better remains prominent.
There's a pull you could only ignore for a little while
The urge of wanting more is something that one can suppress only for a limited time.
And everything's empty within and without
Despite the external circumstances, there is a void that exists within oneself.
It's hunger that'll bring you home
The desire for something more is the driving force that will ultimately bring one back to where they belong.
A girl on her stoop taps her foot and tires her eyes
A young girl expresses her restlessness and impatience through the tapping of her foot and the weariness in her eyes.
She's been waiting for the boy who was gone before he even left
The young girl has been anticipating the return of a boy who had emotionally detached himself from her even before physically leaving.
Now he's tired life out and fell in with robbers and debt and doubt
The boy has succumbed to a life of desperation and negativity, resulting in involvement with criminals and severe financial burdens.
Why is there always some place you'd rather be, talk to me, talk to me
The constant notion that there is something better elsewhere is a prevalent theme that the artist wishes to explore and discuss with others.
Used to be the talk of the town but now he's brought you down
The boy who once held a prominent social status is now the cause of the young girl's downfall.
Drawing rooms, bar rooms and bedrooms made money from you
Materialistic environments have been the source of the boy's monetary gain and personal loss.
Then you get quiet and no one you know wants to know you
The boy's eventual silence and lack of connection to those around him have resulted in social isolation.
Contributed by David D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.