Micah P. Hinson is a singer/songwriter from Abilene, Texas with a warm, hus… Read Full Bio ↴Micah P. Hinson is a singer/songwriter from Abilene, Texas with a warm, husky voice. His music has an americana/alternative country slant, with hints of gospel and blues. Micah P. Hinson and the Gospel of Progress, his first real album, was produced in 2004 by the Earlies, Micah's friends, collaborators and sometimes tour buddies (where they play as his backing band). In 2005, his earlier 4-track recordings were produced and released properly as an album under the title The Baby & the Satellite. Micah has toured with and opened for artists such as Will Oldham, Iron & Wine, David Gray and Calexico.

Official site: www.micahphinson.com

Jackeyed
Micah P. Hinson Lyrics

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Jackeyed all day long
as I sit and I sing the same old song
It's hard to think you care
when it's hard to find you almost anywhere
Will i know you better in a year?
just keep hope that it will be better in a year

It's the waste of precious days and

it's finding truth in your own ways.
It's the heart that struggles and chokes down all the thing it will never know.
It's hard, sometimes,
I know, just keep hope that
it will all pass in a year.
Just keep hope that it will be better in a year.

It's the waste of precious days and
it's finding truth in your own ways.

It's the heart that struggles and chokes down all the thing it will never know.
And will I know you better in a year?

Overall Meaning

The song "Jackeyed" by Micah P. Hinson is an introspective piece that reflects on a difficult relationship. The opening lines—"Jackeyed all day long, as I sit and I sing the same old song"—convey a sense of weariness and sameness that permeates the singer's existence. It becomes clear that this is due to the uncertainty of the relationship they are in; "It's hard to think you care when it's hard to find you almost anywhere." The repetition of the phrase "Will I know you better in a year?" shows the singer's hopefulness for the future and their desire for the relationship to become more meaningful.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the struggle of trying to find one's own truth and trying to navigate the heartache that comes with it. The line "It's the heart that struggles and chokes down all the things it will never know" exemplifies this feeling of being stuck and unsure of what to do next. Despite this difficulty, the singer maintains hope that the situation will improve eventually. "Just keep hope that it will be better in a year" is a refrain that acts as both a reminder and a plea.

Overall, "Jackeyed" is a poignant and beautifully-written song that captures the complexities of relationships and the internal struggle that comes with them.

Line by Line Meaning

Jackeyed all day long
Feeling disoriented and unfocused all day long

as I sit and I sing the same old song
Feeling stuck in a rut and not making progress

It's hard to think you care
Feeling doubtful of someone's care and concern

when it's hard to find you almost anywhere
Feeling disconnected and unable to locate someone

Will i know you better in a year?
Wondering if a relationship will improve over time

just keep hope that it will be better in a year
Maintaining hope that the future will bring positive change

It's the waste of precious days and
Recognizing the loss of valuable time

it's finding truth in your own ways.
Discovering personal truths and values

It's the heart that struggles and chokes down all the thing it will never know.
Feeling emotional pain and uncertainty

It's hard, sometimes,
Acknowledging the struggle of difficult situations

I know, just keep hope that it will all pass in a year.
Encouraging oneself to stay optimistic about the future