Jupiter Sunrise is a rising power-pop band who still retain the close artis… Read Full Bio ↴Jupiter Sunrise is a rising power-pop band who still retain the close artist-to-fan interaction that is key to their appeal. They are featured by Myspace, and have a song on the Myspace Vol. 1 compilation CD. The band played every stop of the 2005 Vans Warped Tour. Supported (but not sponsored) by PETA, they are a vegetarian band with strong environmentalist views; they tour the country in a vegetable-oil powered tourbus. Most importantly, their powerful performances give this band what they need to succeed.

Josie's House
Jupiter Sunrise Lyrics

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I went out the door this morning
Walked along the concrete cracked and aged by elements that don't discriminate and don't give warning
And I walked alone

I went up to 16th St and looked into the windows of a restaurant
The guy standing next to me said it looked pretty good so I proceeded to give him a bunch of reasons
Why I didn't think the place could make it and he said, I think too much
And I said, I know

I know my world is better than it seems and I try to be content with everything
But even knowing doesn't stop your heart from feeling
That's why I'm going where I'm going

Going down, going down, down to Josie's house and that's where I'll play
Going down, going down, down to Josie's house and that's where I'll stay

I decided I'd be happier if only I could feel the cool, wet grass beneath my feet
I had tried it while I thought of all the words to make this song complete

I went up to John St Park and there I met an old lady feeding ducks
The back of her hand had been bleeding and she didn't even know it
She told me I'd be more handsome if I smiled
So we talked about the weather, she told me about her family and
She said I should meet her granddaughter, and I smiled

The smell of people in the street
I tasted life and life was sweet
The sound of colors in the air Of breathing mist and choral fare

Arriving anywhere in time, the feet are beating out a rhyme
I turned my body toward the south, I'm going down to Josie's house

Overall Meaning

The song "Josie's House" by Jupiter Sunrise is a beautiful tribute to the little moments in life that bring us joy. The singer starts by describing their walk down the street in the morning, acknowledging the beauty of the cracked and aged concrete they're walking on, despite the fact that it doesn't discriminate against anyone. It's a powerful metaphor for how life can also be harsh and unforgiving, but we still find beauty within it. The singer later encounters a stranger who expresses admiration for a local restaurant, but the singer has a more nuanced and cynical view of it. They acknowledge that they sometimes think too much but their observations are still valid. The song then moves to the singer's decision to visit Josie's House, a place where they feel comfortable and happy.

The second verse takes us to a park where the singer meets an old lady who is feeding ducks. She is not aware of a wound on the back of her hand, but instead compliments the singer on how much better he'd look if he smiled. It's small moments like these that can have a profound impact on our day, and the singer leaves the park feeling uplifted by their interaction. The chorus then returns, repeating the line "Going down, going down, down to Josie's house and that's where I'll stay," as the singer heads towards a place of comfort and respite.

Overall, "Josie's House" is a beautiful tribute to the little moments in life that bring us happiness. The song's lyrics capture the beauty in small things, from the cracks in the sidewalk to the interaction with the old lady in the park. It reminds us to search for moments of joy and hold onto them, even when the world around us may seem harsh and unforgiving.

Line by Line Meaning

I went out the door this morning
I left my home and started my day

Walked along the concrete cracked and aged by elements that don't discriminate and don't give warning
I walked on a sidewalk that has been affected by the weather and time, which doesn't differentiate between things and doesn't give any warning before doing so

And I walked alone
I didn't have anyone to walk with

I went up to 16th St and looked into the windows of a restaurant
I walked to the 16th street and saw the food displayed through the restaurant windows

The guy standing next to me said it looked pretty good so I proceeded to give him a bunch of reasons
The man beside me liked the restaurant so I gave him multiple reasons why I didn't think it was a good choice

Why I didn't think the place could make it and he said, I think too much
I explained to him why I thought the restaurant wouldn't survive, but he thought I was overthinking the situation

And I said, I know
I acknowledged that I tend to overthink things

I know my world is better than it seems and I try to be content with everything
I understand that my world is better than what it appears and I attempt to be happy with what I have

But even knowing doesn't stop your heart from feeling
However, just knowing that things are better doesn't stop you from feeling emotions deeply

That's why I'm going where I'm going
That's why I'm going to the place I need to be

Going down, going down, down to Josie's house and that's where I'll play
I'm heading to Josie's house where I can enjoy myself and play

Going down, going down, down to Josie's house and that's where I'll stay
I'm staying at Josie's house for an extended period

I decided I'd be happier if only I could feel the cool, wet grass beneath my feet
I thought I would be happier if I could feel the cool and wet grass on my bare feet

I had tried it while I thought of all the words to make this song complete
I had already tried feeling the grass while I was trying to write this song

I went up to John St Park and there I met an old lady feeding ducks
I walked to John St Park and saw an aging woman giving food to the ducks

The back of her hand had been bleeding and she didn't even know it
The back of her hand was cut open, but she didn't notice the bleeding

She told me I'd be more handsome if I smiled
She said that I would look better if I smiled more

So we talked about the weather, she told me about her family and
We conversed about the weather, and she shared information about her family

She said I should meet her granddaughter, and I smiled
She recommended that I meet her granddaughter, and I smiled in return

The smell of people in the street
The scent of people on the street

I tasted life and life was sweet
I experienced various facets of life, and it was wonderful

The sound of colors in the air Of breathing mist and choral fare
I could hear the various colors and textures of the environment - which included mists and choruses

Arriving anywhere in time, the feet are beating out a rhyme
I can arrive at any place on time, and my footsteps match a rhythm

I turned my body toward the south, I'm going down to Josie's house
I turned southward, and I'm heading to Josie's house

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