Jukebox the Ghost is a Washington, D.C.-born, Brooklyn-based three-piece rock band. The band consists of Ben Thornewill (vocals & piano), Tommy Siegel (vocals & guitar) and Jesse Kristin (drums). Since 2006, Jukebox the Ghost has toured extensively.
In 2003, Ben, Tommy, and Jesse met while attending George Washington University. Shortly after, they formed a band called The Sunday Mail. They took a semester's break to study abroad, and re-formed upon returning as Jukebox the Ghost. They came up with the name after combining lyrics from a Captain Beefheart song and a line from the book Pnin by Vladimir Nabokov.
In 2008, they released their first album "Let Live & Let Ghosts", and began playing new songs in concerts.
Jukebox the Ghost recorded a cover of Ace of Base's "Beautiful Life" for Engine Room Recordings' compilation album Guilt by Association Vol. 2, which was released in November 2008.
Following their tour with Ben Folds in early April 2009, they began their headlining tour in the UK with Nightmare of You. They began their headlining tour with Jenny Owen Youngs back in the United States on April 30 in Chicago, IL. This tour lasted into June, at which point they temporarily stopped touring to concentrate on their next album, "Everything Under the Sun." The band began recording for the new album on September 29th, 2009 at Tarquin Studios in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
In February 2010, Jukebox the Ghost toured across Europe with Adam Green of The Moldy Peaches. This was followed by a separate tour in the United States with bands Tally Hall and Skybox. They will begin touring once again in late May 2010 with the band Free Energy, and will be playing at Lollapalooza in Chicago this August.
"The Popular Thing," a song from their upcoming album, is featured in the movie Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
Nobody
Jukebox the Ghost Lyrics
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It's a crime to say you're not fine
But I've never been quite alright
Though I will admit that time
Yes, time is on my side
Then we think to start it
Let's go home to where the heart is
So when you feel left out
Oh, go have a shout to nobody
'Cause you got nobody at all
While, while I'm locked out
Oh, I'll have a shout to nobody
'Cause you got nobody at all, I'm singing
I know that I might be to blame
For the pain you've been in
And the strange rules of this game
But I'll try not to be a martyr
But I feel that sometime soon
Something big is gonna change
We think to start it
Let's go home to where the heart is
So when you feel left out
Oh, go have a shout to nobody
'Cause you got nobody at all
While, while I'm locked out
Oh, I'll have a shout to nobody
'Cause I got nobody at all, I'm singing
So while you call me home
Oh, you've got a place for your body
When you've got nobody at all
While, while you're up in the clouds
Don't you feel like you've left your body
'Cause you've got nobody at all
And so while you call me home
Oh, you've got a place for your body
When you've got nobody at all
While, while you call me home
Oh, you've got a place for your body
When you've got nobody at all, I'm singing
The lyrics to Jukebox the Ghost's song "Nobody" explore the feeling of loneliness and the need for connection. The singer portrays a sense of disconnection from others, stating that they have never been quite alright and that they feel like they have nobody. Despite this, they believe that time is on their side and that something big is going to change soon. The chorus repeats the theme of having nobody to turn to, with the singer suggesting that they and the listener should shout to nobody when they feel left out. The bridge offers a glimmer of hope, with the singer acknowledging that there is a place to call home and a place to belong, even when it feels like there is nobody else around.
The song paints a poignant and relatable picture of the human experience: the feeling of being alone, the search for connection, and the hope that things will get better. It encourages listeners to open up and express their emotions rather than bottling them up, knowing that there is someone out there who can relate to their struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
I've never known why
I'm unsure why it's a social taboo to admit that you're not okay.
It's a crime to say you're not fine
Society frowns upon those who express their emotional struggles and mental health problems.
But I've never been quite alright
Although I try to put on a brave face, I struggle with my own inner demons and vulnerabilities.
Though I will admit that time
However, I have come to understand that time can be a powerful force in aiding emotional recovery.
Yes, time is on my side
I believe time will heal my emotional wounds and that things will get better over time.
Then we think to start it
We consider taking action to address our emotional struggles.
Let's go home to where the heart is
We aim to return to the place that is most comforting and familiar to us, where we can find solace and support.
So when you feel left out
If you ever feel isolated or excluded from society,
Oh, go have a shout to nobody
You should express your feelings and thoughts, even if there is no one there to listen.
'Cause you got nobody at all
When you feel alone, overwhelmed, and like you have no one to turn to for support.
While, while I'm locked out
Even though I may be shut out from society and feel excluded from the world around me,
Oh, I'll have a shout to nobody
I will still share my thoughts and feelings because it is therapeutic and helps me process my emotions.
'Cause you got nobody at all, I'm singing
Because you may feel like you have no one to lean on, I want to sing this song to let you know you're not alone in your struggles.
I know that I might be to blame
I take responsibility for the pain and hurt I may have caused others due to my emotional turmoil.
For the pain you've been in
I understand that my struggles may have impacted others, and I am sorry for that.
And the strange rules of this game
I acknowledge that society has its own norms and standards that may not always align with my own mental health needs and struggles.
But I'll try not to be a martyr
I recognize that it's important not to sacrifice myself entirely for the well-being of others, and instead to find a balance between my own needs and the needs of those around me.
But I feel that sometime soon
While I may feel like my struggles are never-ending, I have hope that things will improve eventually.
Something big is gonna change
I have faith that a significant shift or improvement is on the horizon.
So while you call me home
As you reach out to me for help and support,
Oh, you've got a place for your body
I will provide a safe space where you feel comfortable and secure.
When you've got nobody at all
For those times when you feel like you have no one else to turn to.
While, while you're up in the clouds
When you feel lost or disconnected from reality,
Don't you feel like you've left your body
It can feel as though your mind and your body are in separate places.
'Cause you've got nobody at all
In times like these, when it feels like you are all alone in the world, it's important to find a way to ground yourself and reconnect with reality.
While, while you call me home
When you reach out to me for support,
Oh, you've got a place for your body
I'll provide a warm and welcoming space where you can be yourself without judgment.
When you've got nobody at all
For those moments when you feel completely alone and overwhelmed, I promise to be there for you.
'Cause I got nobody at all, I'm singing
Because I have felt that same sense of isolation and loneliness, I created this song to remind myself and others in similar circumstances that they are not alone in their struggles.
Contributed by Allison M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@andrewhullabaloo9614
Here's what I got of the lyrics:
I've never known why
It's a crime to say you're not fine
But I've never been quite alright
Though I will admit that time
Yes, time is on my side
Then we think to start it
Let's go home to where the heart is
So when you feel left out
Oh, go have a shout to nobody
'Cause you got nobody at all
While, while I'm locked out
Oh, I'll have a shout to nobody
'Cause you got nobody at all, I'm singing
I know that I might be to blame
For the pain you've been in
And the strange rules of this game
But I'll try not to be a martyr
But I feel that sometime soon
Something big is gonna change
We think to start it
Let's go home to where the heart is
So when you feel left out
Oh, go have a shout to nobody
'Cause you got nobody at all
While, while I'm locked out
Oh, I'll have a shout to nobody
'Cause I got nobody at all, I'm singing
So while you call me home
Oh, you've got a place for your body
When you've got nobody at all
While, while you're up in the clouds
Don't you feel like you've left your body
'Cause you've got nobody at all
And so while you call me home
Oh, you've got a place for your body
When you've got nobody at all
While, while you call me home
Oh, you've got a place for your body
When you've got nobody at all, I'm singing
@ThatLittleKitten
I love this song. Personally, I was in a rough place when I found Jukebox, and their music really helped me not be so miserable.
@randomguy-ej9pz
1:47 that part always gets me, I get chills every time. Just amazing.
@josephrusso351
Everytime i hear a new song from jukebox its like they are saying- listen, this is how music can be and should be. Its a triumph for your senses!
@captainnihilo445
Exactly.
@arrow3079
This song just gets me so much
@Gordon0514
Favorite song from these guys, what a masterpiece of music
@jacel987
This song is still a masterpiece. Holy fuck I love this band so much
@Scaredy_balloon
Totally agree ^^
@andrewhullabaloo9614
Here's what I got of the lyrics:
I've never known why
It's a crime to say you're not fine
But I've never been quite alright
Though I will admit that time
Yes, time is on my side
Then we think to start it
Let's go home to where the heart is
So when you feel left out
Oh, go have a shout to nobody
'Cause you got nobody at all
While, while I'm locked out
Oh, I'll have a shout to nobody
'Cause you got nobody at all, I'm singing
I know that I might be to blame
For the pain you've been in
And the strange rules of this game
But I'll try not to be a martyr
But I feel that sometime soon
Something big is gonna change
We think to start it
Let's go home to where the heart is
So when you feel left out
Oh, go have a shout to nobody
'Cause you got nobody at all
While, while I'm locked out
Oh, I'll have a shout to nobody
'Cause I got nobody at all, I'm singing
So while you call me home
Oh, you've got a place for your body
When you've got nobody at all
While, while you're up in the clouds
Don't you feel like you've left your body
'Cause you've got nobody at all
And so while you call me home
Oh, you've got a place for your body
When you've got nobody at all
While, while you call me home
Oh, you've got a place for your body
When you've got nobody at all, I'm singing
@hectorzarate6246
god bles ya