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 churchâs converted gymnasium in the band's hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. Said frontman Jim James: âI hate the phrase âgoing back to our rootsâ, 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.â
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, Veirsâ 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.
Gideon
My Morning Jacket Lyrics
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Make a sound, come down off the wall
Religion, should appeal to the hearts of the young
Who are you? What have you become?
You animal, come on
What does this remind you of?
Truly, truly we have become
Hated and feared for something we don't want
Most of us believe that this is wrong
You animal, come on, what does this remind you of?
Animal, come on, what does this remind you of? Animal, come on
The lyrics to My Morning Jacket's song Gideon can be interpreted in a few ways. Firstly, the song seems to be questioning Gideon, perhaps a religious figure or leader, asking what he has really told his followers. It suggests that Gideon should come down off his pedestal and make a sound that appeals to the hearts of the young, who may be disillusioned with traditional religion.
The lyrics also hint at a larger theme of division and fear within society. The line "Truly, truly we have become hated and feared for something we don't want" suggests that there is a rift between different groups, possibly caused by misunderstanding or miscommunication. The call to "listen" could be interpreted as a way to bridge this divide and find common ground.
Overall, the song seems to be urging for unity and understanding. It questions authority and encourages people to listen and empathize with each other, rather than becoming hated or feared for misunderstandings.
Line by Line Meaning
Gideon, what have you told us at all?
Gideon, what information have you shared with us that is of value?
Make a sound, come down off the wall
Speak up and engage with us; stop being passive.
Religion, should appeal to the hearts of the young
Religion should resonate with young people's emotions and beliefs.
Who are you? What have you become?
Who do you identify as and how have you changed over time?
You animal, come on
You primal and instinctual being, take action and participate.
What does this remind you of?
What feelings or memories are evoked by this situation?
Truly, truly we have become
Without a doubt, we have transformed into something.
Hated and feared for something we don't want
People despise and dread us for something we don't desire or seek.
Listen, listen
Pay attention and give weight to what is being said.
Most of us believe that this is wrong
The majority of us believe that this is unjust.
Animal, come on, what does this remind you of? Animal, come on
Instinctual and primal being, what emotions and memories are being triggered? Take action and participate.
Lyrics Š WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: James Olliges Jr
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Ocean Valentine
I like how everyone is commenting what the song remind them of and they are all good things and it shows alot of peace and i think thats exactly what the band is proud ofđ
Dan Hartwig
I think I know what youâre saying đ
Steve E
This is a song that one can have a day of reckoning with. Insanely powerful and climactic.
Paul King
Man this song is incredible. I feel I can die after hearing this song.
Giovanni Peresson
I remember this incredible band few years ago opening a pearl jam concert in Milan. The fans were literally surprised, and eddie played with them
Manic Panic
Still gives me shivers this.. đ¤đ¤ An incredible track
TheCurliee
If my life was a movie, this would be my theme song!
Dyllan Tyrril
Fantastic tune and spectacular album, thanks for sharing! :-)
William Dottin
Album was incredible agreed indeed.
emokellen
Love this song. On of the best songs Iâve ever heard IMHO.