Born in Hawaii, Jennings moved with his family to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at an early age. Jennings learned to play guitar at the age of 13, when he began writing songs. Jennings later dropped out of school and moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota to pursue his musical career.
Jennings produced his self-titled debut album in 1997 on an analog four-track in the basement of a rented home, manning all instruments himself. In October 1998, after bringing drummer Chris Stock and bassist Robert Skoro on board, he began a weekly gig at Minneapolis' 400 Bar as the Mason Jennings Band. Garnering local praise and a wide fan base, Mason began touring nationally.
His 2000 album Birds Flying Away revealed Jennings' political activism and penchant for singing first-person narratives of imaginary rustic characters. Following the release of this album, Noah Levy took over drumming duties from Stock.
2002 saw the release of two albums: the studio piece Century Spring and a "fans only" collection of acoustic rarities, Simple Life. An EP supporting Century Spring was also released, featuring the album's opening track, "Living In The Moment," two live tracks, and the previously-unreleased "Emperor Ashoka." Jennings released all three discs -- and re-released his earlier albums -- on his homebrewed record label, Architect Records.
In 2003, Skoro and Levy left the band (the former to pursue a solo career), and were replaced by bassist Chris Morrissey (formerly of Bill Mike Band) and drummer Brian Mcleod.
On 10 February 2004, Jennings released Use Your Voice, which notably included the songs "Keepin' It Real," a foot-stomper ostensibly written at the request of Shrek 2 producers (but not used in the film), and "The Ballad of Paul and Sheila," an acoustic dirge for late Minnesota senator Paul Wellstone. On the 30th, September of that year, the band released a DVD entitled Use Your Van, which chronicled the recording of Use Your Voice and part of the promotional tour. The DVD was filmed by Andy Grund.
On June 17, 2005, news broke that Jennings had finally signed with a major label: Glacial Pace, a subsidiary of Sony's Epic Records headed by Modest Mouse frontman Isaac Brock. Minnesota's Star Tribune broke the story, and credited Brock with convincing Jennings to sign after the Mason Jennings Band had opened for several Modest Mouse shows in 2004. Jennings had long avoided the major labels, citing desires to maintain creative control and dodge big-label politics.
Jennings recorded his sixth album, "Boneclouds," at Pachyderm Studio in Cannon Falls, MN. The album was released on May 16, 2006 by Glacial Pace.
After considerable success on "Boneclouds", Jennings released his seventh full length album "In the Ever" in 2008. The album was released under Jack Johnson's "Brushfire Records".
In September 2009, Blood of Man was released on CD and vinyl format. In late 2010, Live at First Ave., his first ever live album, was released.
Something About Your Love
Mason Jennings Lyrics
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Like the kinda love that you give to me
I'm coming home to be with you
I'm coming home to be with you
Something about your love, oh
Something about your love
Something about your love, oh
This whole wide world goes in and out of style
All I want is to see you smile
I'm coming home to be with you
I'm coming home to be with you
Something about your love, oh
Something about your love
Something about your love, oh
Something about your love
As all the shiny things in the window fade
All that's real is the love we made
I'm coming home to be with you
I'm coming home to be with you
Something about your love, oh
Something about your love
Something about your love, oh
Something about your love
The lyrics of "Something About Your Love" by Mason Jennings are a heartfelt tribute to the power of real love over the fleeting, superficial nature of modern love. The opening line "Ain't no modern love gonna set me free" is a powerful statement about the disappointment many experience in relationships that are geared more towards convenience than true affection. The singer then contrasts this emptiness with the love they receive from their partner, which they describe as "the kinda love that you give to me". The lyrics illustrate a sense of longing and desire to be with their loved one, as they assert their intention to return home in lines such as "I'm coming home to be with you" and repeat this throughout the song.
The chorus of "Something About Your Love" repeats the same phrase four times, emphasizing the indescribable quality of their partner's love: "Something about your love, oh / Something about your love / Something about your love, oh / Something about your love". The second verse acknowledges the fleeting nature of material things, suggesting that true fulfillment and joy can only come from genuine connection with others. The closing lines of the song affirm the importance and value of their relationship: "As all the shiny things in the window fade / All that's real is the love we made / I'm coming home to be with you / I'm coming home to be with you."
Overall, the lyrics of "Something About Your Love" are a powerful tribute to the enduring nature of true love and the sense of fulfillment it provides. The song highlights the importance of deep emotional connection and contrasts this with the superficial nature of contemporary society.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't no modern love gonna set me free
I don't want the superficial love that is common in today's world.
Like the kinda love that you give to me
I desire your genuine love which is true and sincere.
I'm coming home to be with you
I am going back to where I truly belong, which is with you.
Something about your love, oh
There is an unexplainable feeling that your love brings to me.
This whole wide world goes in and out of style
The world always changes, but my love for you is constant.
All I want is to see you smile
Seeing you happy is what I truly desire above everything else.
As all the shiny things in the window fade
All the material things that once seemed important to me are no longer significant.
All that's real is the love we made
The only thing that remains real and true is the love that we share.
Something about your love, oh
There is an indescribable quality to your love that I cannot fully express.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Mason Stewart Jennings
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