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.
Get Down On It
My Morning Jacket Lyrics
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If it smashes down
Or flips you up in the air
It's just really fast
Risky ride at a fair
On these lovely trips
The conductor likes
Your soft brown eyes on his hair
Go 'round and 'round
In the air
In the air
The lyrics to My Morning Jacket's song Get Down On It portray the metaphorical image of someone going on a carnival ride. The opening line, "Who's going to care if it smashes down or flips you up in the air," expresses a sense of indifference towards the potential dangers of the ride, reflecting perhaps the recklessness and carefree attitude of young people seeking thrills. The lyrics describe the ride as a fast, risky trip, likening it to a carnival ride at a fair. Interestingly, the conductor is highlighted as enjoying the passengers' presence and attention, particularly the singer's "soft brown eyes on his hair." The final lines repetitively speak of "going round and round in the air," offering up the image of someone willingly surrendering to the dizzying whirls of life, choosing to not shut down despite the wildness of it all.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's going to care
Who will be concerned
If it smashes down
If it crashes
Or flips you up in the air
Or lifts you off the ground
It's just really fast
It's very quick
Risky ride at a fair
A dangerous ride at a carnival
On these lovely trips
During these enjoyable rides
The conductor likes
The ride operator enjoys
Your soft brown eyes on his hair
Seeing you enjoy the ride
No need to shut 'er down
There's no need to stop
Go 'round and 'round
Continuously spin
In the air
Off the ground
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Jim Edward Olliges Jr.
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@TheAgeOfAnalog
An epic performance! 4 hours, 35 songs, occasionally in the pouring rain. I swear, JJ controlled the clouds, the rain seemed to be in sync with the intensity of the music. I was tired, wet, and freezing, but wouldn't have missed it for the world. Best performance of Bonnaroo 2008!
@willishmj
this was one of the highlights of one of the best shows I have ever seen -- nearly 4 hours in the rain and we were bummed when it was over
@avastyelandlubber
I've seen My Morning Jacket twice - at Bonnaroo 2008, and at Madison Square Garden this past New Year's. Both shows were among the greatest concerts I have ever seen. And how the hell did you manage to get backstage for this EPIC show? Lucky!
@themadcap02
Best show of my life...MMJ is the best touring band out there today.
@grace6697
it was the best show of my concert-going life.
@josh1854
oh i how i wish i was there . this is amazing ! my morning jacket RULES !!!!!!!!!!
@SM1918
best 4 hours of my life if you were there you know what i mean
@enlightenmentforall
i love reading the comments and looking at how many people were as blown away as i was, and i can tell you were...ill never forget it for as long as i live man
@ericwindmill
@Rattimusd seeing them cover 110th street and get down on it is worth the entire admission price of bonnaroo
@robertzimmermanghost
i agree with the "best show of my life"comment. BLISS