The band's moniker comes from a discarded coat James saw while walking through the remains of his favorite bar the morning after it burned down. The coat had the letters "MMJ" embroided on it. The band has released seven albums so far: "The Tennessee Fire" (1999), "At Dawn" (2001), "It Still Moves" (2003), "Z" (2005), "Evil Urges" (2008), "Circuital" (2011) & "The Waterfall" (2015). The band's breakthrough came when their 2003 single "One Big Holiday" became one of the most played songs on college radio that year. 2008's "I'm Amazed" was also a sizable hit, peaking at #6 on Billboard's Triple A (adult album alternative) Singles chart.
The Circuital songfacts reports that "Circuital" was recorded inside a church’s converted gymnasium in the band's hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. Said frontman Jim James: “I hate the phrase ‘going back to our roots’, but for this record we came home and made it in Kentucky. And it just felt a lot like it did when we were first starting out.”
James co-produced the record with Tucker Martine. The pair first worked together when James appeared on Laura Veirs ' album "July Flame" in 2010, which Martine, Veirs’ husband, also produced.
My Morning Jacket guest stared in the American Dad Episode "My Morning Straitjacket" where Stan Smith becomes obsessed with them and decides to become a groupie. The edisode was first aired November 22 2009.
Evelyn
My Morning Jacket Lyrics
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Ev-O-lyn, you know my heart's with you
Don't try to tell me there's another boy
Don't try to use me like a lover's toy
Ev-O-lyn, you know this can't be true
From what I found the ground remains with you
Don't try to tell me there's another boy
Ahh, take it away Johnny!
Whoa!
Don't try to tell me there's another boy, yo-whoa
Don't try to use me like a lover's toy, oh-whoa
Evelyn, I hope this can't be true
You broke my heart and left me here so (blue)
The lyrics to My Morning Jacket's song "Evelyn" are about heartbreak and betrayal. The singer, addressing someone named Evelyn, expresses disbelief that she could have moved on so quickly with another man. He is hurt and demands to know the truth, urging her not to use him like a toy or play with his emotions. The mention of Johnny at the end of the song may refer to the band's guitarist, Johnny Quaid, and his signature guitar solo.
The song is full of emotion and vulnerability as the singer grapples with the realization that his former lover has moved on. He feels used and confused, unsure of how he could have been so blind to her intentions. The repetition of the line "don't try to tell me there's another boy" underscores his disbelief and desperation to hold on to the relationship.
Overall, the lyrics capture the pain and confusion of heartbreak and the difficulty of moving on from a failed relationship. The repetition of Evelyn's name throughout the song adds to its haunting quality and suggests that the singer is unable to forget her even as he tries to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Ev-O-lyn, I hope this can't be true
I am hoping that what I am hearing about you is not true
Ev-O-lyn, you know my heart's with you
You know that I am head over heels for you
Don't try to tell me there's another boy
Please do not lie to me about your involvement with another guy
Don't try to use me like a lover's toy
I do not want to be a meaningless one-night stand for you
Ev-O-lyn, you know this can't be true
I still can't believe the rumors about you
From what I've found the ground remains with you
I did some digging and found out you're still involved with that other guy
Ahh, take it away Johnny!
This is your time to shine, Johnny!
Whoa!
This situation is overwhelming!
Don't try to tell me there's another boy, yo-whoa
Stop lying to me, it's making me crazy!
Don't try to use me like a lover's toy, oh-whoa
I want a genuine connection, not just a fling
Evelyn, I hope this can't be true
I am still in disbelief about what I am hearing
You broke my heart and left me here so (blue)
You played with my feelings and left me heartbroken
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: James Olliges Jr
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D Ringo
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Fantastic song...simple song with a huge message