The album is also abound with contributions from other fine musicians, such as Magnolia Electric Co.’s Michael Kapinus and Texas songwriter Sarah Jaffe, whose plaintive vocals on “All Gone, All Gone,” accompanied by the sound of a crying saw, will stir in your gut for days. Other accomplished contributors include Howard Draper, Bryan VanDivier and Scott Danbom.
* Jason Molina passed on from this life at the age of 39.
What You Reckon What You Breathe
Molina & Johnson Lyrics
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But I could give you what you thought you need
A map to keep beneath your seat
You'll read to me in time I'll get you there
But fold it up so we don't find our way back soon
Nobody knows we're here
We can park the van and walk to town
And talk about the road behind
How getting lost is not a waste of time
Le Bois d'Amour will take us home
And in a moment we will sing as the forest sleeps
It's all for the sake of arriving with you
Well, it's all for the sake of arriving with you
Well, I will make the table into a bed
The candle is burning down it's time to rest
Can't take back things already gone
But I could give you promises for keeps
And I would only take them back
If they become your own and you give them to me
And it's all for the sake of arriving with you
Well, it's all for the sake of arriving with you
We could make this into anything
We could make this into more than words we speak
This could make us into anything
It could make us grow and become what we'll be, mm
It's just like it feels
It's just like it feels, mm
How can we will know?
It's just like it feels
It's just like it feels
It's just like it feels
How does it feel?
It's just like it feels
It's just like it feels
How does it feel?
It's just like it feels
How does it feel?
The opening lyrics of "What You Reckon What You Breathe" by Molina & Johnson address a common issue in relationships: wanting to be able to give your partner everything they want, but knowing that it's not always possible. The singer acknowledges that they can't provide everything their partner desires, but they can provide what they need. The line "A map to keep beneath your seat" can be interpreted as a metaphor for guidance and support. The singer promises to help their partner navigate through life and get to where they want to be.
The second verse is about finding pleasure in the simple things in life. The couple parks their van and walks to town to find the cheapest bottle of wine they can find. They talk about their past experiences and the benefits of getting lost. The singer mentions a place called "Le Bois d'Amour" which will take them home. This phrase may refer to a French town or translate to mean "the wood of love." The final line of the verse "And in a moment we will sing as the forest sleeps" creates an image of the couple finding contentment in each other's company and their surroundings.
The third verse deals with the fear of losing what you have. The singer acknowledges that they can't take back the things that have already happened, but they can make promises for the future. They only hope to take those promises back if they become mutual commitments. Throughout the entire song, the singer is expressing his desire to be with the person he cares about. He believes that they have the potential to be whatever they want to be. The chorus "It's all for the sake of arriving with you" conveys the singer's devotion to the person he loves.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I cant give you everything you want
I may not be able to fulfill all your desires
But I could give you what you thought you need
But I can give you what you think you require
A map to keep beneath your seat
A guide to always have with you
You'll read to me in time I'll get you there
You will navigate while I drive us there
But fold it up so we don't find our way back soon
But let's keep it hidden so we can enjoy the journey longer
Nobody knows we're here
Nobody else knows where we are
We can park the van and walk to town
Let's park our vehicle and explore the nearby area
Find the cheapest bottle of wine that we could find
Let's search for the most inexpensive wine possible
And talk about the road behind
Let's discuss our journey so far
How getting lost is not a waste of time
Getting lost can be an adventure and not just a mistake
Le Bois d'Amour will take us home
We'll find our way back eventually
And in a moment we will sing as the forest sleeps
Once we arrive, we'll celebrate and enjoy the peaceful surroundings
It's all for the sake of arriving with you
Everything I am doing is to be with you
Well, it's all for the sake of arriving with you
Yes, everything I am doing is to be with you
Well, I will make the table into a bed
I'll set up a comfortable sleeping area
The candle is burning down it's time to rest
The candle is running out of wax, so let's go to sleep
Can't take back things already gone
We can't undo what has already happened
But I could give you promises for keeps
But I can make real and lasting promises to you
And I would only take them back
And I would only break them if you do so first
If they become your own and you give them to me
But only if you fully accept and offer these promises back to me
We could make this into anything
We have the opportunity to make this into whatever we desire
We could make this into more than words we speak
Our relationship could be deeper than just a simple conversation
This could make us into anything
Our journey could transform us in any way
It could make us grow and become what we'll be, mm
It could help us evolve and become our true selves
It's just like it feels
It's as genuine and authentic as it seems
How can we will know?
How could we ever be sure?
It's just like it feels
It's as genuine and authentic as it seems
It's just like it feels
It's as genuine and authentic as it seems
How does it feel?
What are our true feelings towards each other?
It's just like it feels
It's as genuine and authentic as it seems
It's just like it feels
It's as genuine and authentic as it seems
How does it feel?
What are our true feelings towards each other?
It's just like it feels
It's as genuine and authentic as it seems
Lyrics © Bubble Toes Publishing, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: Jack Hody Johnson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@johnmurray4973
I love this guy and was shocked to hear he has passed, beautiful, sad, magic.
@Nickee_Sonicjinn
I dearly miss Jason Molina and his music. He shouldn't have gone so untimely...
@KeefStrummer
While the world is obessed by John Mayer and his celebrity Girlfriends the real musical genius slip's quietly into the night RIP Jason Molina