The band initially existed as a trio consisting of Halstead, Goswell, and McCutcheon (hence the "3" in their name). After Slowdive were dropped by Creation Records, the trio decided to change musical direction to a country rock or folk music style, and were signed by 4AD. Rowe (formerly of Chapterhouse) and Forrester joined shortly after the release of their first album.
Both Halstead (the main songwriter for the band) and Goswell have released solo albums, also for 4AD. McCutcheon founded and is currently playing with his band called The Loose Salute who are signed to Heavenly Records.
The band went on hiatus in 2008, but returned to playing live gigs in 2011, including a handful of concerts supporting Band of Horses.
With Slowdive returning to live performances in 2014, Mojave 3 has been put on indefinite hiatus.
Bluebird of Happiness
Mojave 3 Lyrics
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Gotta find a way back home
Gotta find a light to guide me along
Gotta find a way back home
Running for your life won't get you so far
Running for your life so far
Gotta find to bring me home slow
Gotta find a way back home
The loving in your eye that holds you alive
Gotta find a way back home
Gotta find a way to get home strong
Gotta find a way back home
Gotta find a road that brings me back slow
Gotta find a way back home
Gotta find a way to get home strong
Gotta find a way back home
Saw you turning
Big eyes burning on your way
Nothing out there
The time to tell you what you own
Never wanted to feel this pain
Never wanted to feel so sad
Never wanted to feel this pain
Today
Today
Never wanted to feel this pain
Never watned to feel so sad
Never wanted to feel this way
No
Today
Today
Never wanted to feel this pain
Never wanted to feel this pain
Gotta find a way to get home strong
Gotta find a way back home
Gotta find a light to guide me along
Gotta find a way back home
Never wanted to feel this pain
Never wanted to feel this pain
Gotta find a road that brings me back slow
Gotta find a way back home
The loving in your eye that holds you alive
Gotta find a way back home
Gotta find a way to get home strong
Gotta find a way back home
Gotta find a road that brings me back slow
Gotta find a way back home
Gotta find a way to get home strong
Gotta find a way back home
Gotta find a way back home
Gotta find a way back home
The lyrics to Mojave 3's song "Bluebird of Happiness" revolve around the theme of longing for home and the search for something to guide one on the way back. The first verse talks about the need to find a way to get home strong and find a light to guide along the way. Running for one's life won't take them too far, and it's important to find a way to bring oneself home slowly. The chorus repeats the need to find a way to make it home and the importance of finding a road that takes one back slow.
The second verse talks about the pain and sadness that the singer is feeling and how they never wanted to feel that way. They also mention seeing someone with big eyes burning on their way but there being nothing out there to tell them what they own. This line could suggest a feeling of emptiness or confusion for the singer, who may be searching for direction or purpose.
Overall, the song seems to be about a person who is searching for a way to come home, both physically and emotionally. They may have experienced pain and sadness and are seeking guidance and a path back to where they belong.
Line by Line Meaning
Gotta find a way to get home strong
I need to find a way to get back home with strength
Gotta find a way back home
I am looking for any possible means to return home
Gotta find a light to guide me along
I require a guiding source of light to lead my way
Running for your life won't get you so far
Fleeing from your problems will not bring a permanent solution
Gotta find to bring me home slow
I want a gradual process that will lead me back home
The loving in your eye that holds you alive
Your underlying love is what keeps you going
Saw you turning
I observed you changing
Big eyes burning on your way
Your wide-open eyes signify your intense drive
Nothing out there
There is no hope or opportunity beyond this point
The time to tell you what you own
This is the moment to remind you of all that you have and should appreciate
Never wanted to feel this pain
I did not desire this agony or suffering
Never wanted to feel so sad
I never intended to be this desolate or dejected
Today
Currently or on this very day
Gotta find a road that brings me back slow
I prefer a gradual route that leads me back home
No
Not in any way or under any circumstance
Gotta find a way to get home strong
I need strength to find a way back home
Never wanted to feel this pain
I had no intention of experiencing this suffering
Gotta find a road that brings me back slow
The best return route for me is a gradual one
Gotta find a way back home
Returning home is my goal and priority
Gotta find a way to get home strong
I require any source of strength to help me get back home
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IAN MCCUTCHEON, NEIL HALSTEAD
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