The original band consisted of Jill Cunniff (vocals, bass), Gabby Glaser (vocals, guitar), Kate Schellenbach (drums) and Vivian Trimble (keyboards, vocals). Schellenbach was a founding member of the Beastie Boys and left shortly after the Beasties switched from being a hardcore punk band into being a hip-hop group
Between 1993 and 2000 they released one EP, three full length LPs and ten singles on the Beastie Boys' Grand Royal label. Their biggest hit —and only Billboard Top 40 entry— is "Naked Eye" (#36, March 22, 1997). Other notable singles include "Here", "CitySong (NY State Of The World)", "Under Your Skin" and "Ladyfingers".
Vivian Trimble left the group in 1998, and in 2000 (after releasing one album as a trio) the group officially announced the break up of Luscious Jackson.
February 2007 saw the release of Luscious Jackson's "greatest hits" compilation, and in the fall of 2006 the band announced that they had reunited and were to release a new children's album, a plan which never came to fruition and the band ceased activity in 2007.
In the January 2012 issue of "Rolling Stone" magazine, the band announced that they had reunited in late 2011. Subsequently, the band has released Magic Hour (2013) and Baby DJ (2013).
Naked
Luscious Jackson Lyrics
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it's not a thought i couldn't take
something told me it was time
to give you yours and leave me mine
my vision started to be clear
i watched the sunlight coming near
i knew the day i knew the night
i knew i could regain my sight
and it feels alright
with my naked eye
i saw all the falling rain
coming down on me
with my naked eye
i saw all if i said it all
i could see
last night i came into your home
to break some ice and throw some stones
i asked if we could be alone
i had some troubles of my own
knew i had to say goodbye
to all the old things held inside
if i let the moment fly
i knew they'd all be magnified
and it feels alright
and it feels alright
with my naked eye
i saw all the falling rain
coming down on me
with my naked eye
i saw all if i said it all
i could see
with my naked eye
i saw all the falling rain
coming down on me
with my naked eye
i saw all if i said it all
i could see
came around after dark
you are nothing but a lark
know i snuck in like a narc
i knew i had to leave my mark
wanted to be satisfied
i tried to be dignified
wearing nothing is divine
naked is a state of mind
and it feels alright
and it feels alright
with my naked eye
i saw all the falling rain
coming down on me
with my naked eye
i saw all if i said it all
i could see
it feels alright
it feels alright
it feels alright
it feels alright
it feels alright
it feels alright
it feels alright
it feels alright
The lyrics of Luscious Jackson's "Naked Eye" are about a period of self-discovery and realization. The singer describes how they began to see things more clearly and gained a better understanding of their own needs and desires. The opening lines suggest that the singer didn't choose to undergo this transformation, but that it was necessary nonetheless. As they began to see the world in a new light, old habits and patterns began to fall away.
The second verse reveals more about the singer's personal life. They seem to be going through a difficult time, perhaps in a relationship or in their own personal struggles. However, they know that they need to leave behind their old ways of thinking, even if it means experiencing discomfort or vulnerability. The image of "breaking some ice and throwing some stones" suggests that the singer is intentionally stirring up emotions and trying to clear the air in their relationships.
The chorus of "Naked Eye" reflects the singer's newfound clarity - they can see all that is happening around them, both good and bad, and are able to take it all in with a newfound sense of acceptance. As the song progresses, the singer becomes more comfortable with being honest about their own feelings and desires. They express a desire to be "satisfied" and hint at exploring their sexuality and breaking out of old molds of identity.
Overall, "Naked Eye" is a song about the process of self-discovery, honesty, and growth. It is about being willing to see things as they truly are, even if it means letting go of old habits or preconceptions. The song encourages listeners to embrace their own desires and trust that the journey of self-discovery is ultimately worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
it's not a choice i tried to make
I didn't choose to do this, it just happened.
it's not a thought i couldn't take
I didn't have a thought that I couldn't handle.
something told me it was time
I had a feeling that it was time to do something.
to give you yours and leave me mine
To let you have what's yours and let me have what's mine.
my vision started to be clear
I started to see things clearly.
i watched the sunlight coming near
I watched the sunrise.
i knew the day i knew the night
I knew when it was daytime and when it was nighttime.
i knew i could regain my sight
I knew I could see clearly again.
and it feels alright
I feel good about it.
with my naked eye
Without any help, I saw everything.
i saw all the falling rain
I saw the rain falling down.
coming down on me
It was raining on me.
i saw all if i said it all
I saw everything, if I were to say it all.
last night i came into your home
Last night, I visited your house.
to break some ice and throw some stones
To make conversation and cause some tension.
i asked if we could be alone
I asked if we could be in private.
i had some troubles of my own
I had some personal problems.
knew i had to say goodbye
I knew I had to say goodbye.
to all the old things held inside
To say goodbye to all the old emotions I've been holding onto.
if i let the moment fly
If I didn't hold back.
i knew they'd all be magnified
I knew my emotions would be intensified.
came around after dark
I visited after dark.
you are nothing but a lark
You are nothing but a jokester.
know i snuck in like a narc
I know I snuck in like a detective.
i knew i had to leave my mark
I knew I had to make a lasting impression.
wanted to be satisfied
I wanted to be happy.
i tried to be dignified
I tried to be respectful.
wearing nothing is divine
Being naked is heavenly.
naked is a state of mind
Being naked is more of a mental state than physical.
it feels alright
I feel good about it.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JILL CUNNIFF
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With my naked eye
I saw all the falling rain
Coming down on me
With my naked eye
I saw all
If I said it all, I could see
Last night I came into your home
To break some ice and throw some stones
I asked if we could be alone
I had some troubles of my own
Knew I had to say goodbye
To all the old things held inside
If I let the moment fly
I knew they'd all be magnified
With my naked eye
I saw all the falling rain
Coming down on me
With my naked eye
I saw all
If I said it all, I could see
It's not a choice I tried to make
It's not a thought I couldn't take
Something told me it was time
To give you yours and leave me mine
My vision started to be clear
I watched the sunlight coming near
I knew the day I knew the night
I knew I could regain my sight
And it feels alright
And it feels alright
With my naked eye
I saw all the falling rain
Coming down on me
(It feels alright)
With my naked eye
I saw all
If I said it all, I could see
Came around after dark
You are nothing but a lark
Know I snuck in like a narc
I knew I had to leave my mark
Wanted to be satisfied
I tried to be dignified
Wearing nothing is Divine
Naked is a state of mind
And it feels alright
And it feels alright
With my naked eye
I saw all the falling rain
Coming down on me
With my naked eye
I saw all
If I said it all, I could see
It feels alright, it feels alright
It feels alright, it feels alright
@mickd22
RIP Vivian Trimble! She’ll live forever through Luscious Jackson.
This song is a masterpiece, probably one of the most haunting melodies of the 90s - a decade that was full of them. There are a small handful of songs where the melody makes me so emotional I get a lump in my throat, and this is one of them.
@vwaudiwelder
She was amazing. ❤ RIP.
@ricardohurtado5646
She was certainly a very talented keyboardist, and it was a damn shame this band did not become iconic of this generation. She will forever be remembered.
@frankarriagajr1271
I miss those times too, we all gotta go sometime
@RJ-qo6qj
WTF?! So sad. She is missed. Also, fuck cancer!
@kaahlih8467
This song was a huge part of my teenage soundtrack. RIP Vivian. ♥️
@ebrucelikalay9416
Man this gives me chills. Some of the best times of my life.
@emlawncare3613
Same!
@trekman1489
I agree too
@Hughesburner
Same...graduated in '97...right in the middle of all this. Good times.