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.
Hopefully
My Morning Jacket Lyrics
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I won't ask you where you been
I know after a million times
You get sick of my lines
But I just want to see you safe again
Hopefully it occurs to me
That there's one thing I can't stand
Without your head in my hand
I know that just now I ain't been showin'
The kind of love you know that I can
So gimmie a little while and
You'll be knowin' that your good ol' lovin'
Baby is back on top again
I always hoped you'd be showin'
And now you've shown as much as you can
But after each time I'm still glowin'
With a good ol lovin' smile
That's yours until the end
The lyrics to the My Morning Jacket song "Hopefully" seem to be a plea for understanding and forgiveness from a loved one. The singer acknowledges that they have repeated themselves and possibly hurt the other person, but they simply want to ensure their safety. The chorus emphasizes the importance of their bond, as it becomes clear that the singer cannot bear the thought of being without their partner. The song's lyrics suggest a moment of clarity for the singer, as they realize they haven't been showing their love as they should, but promises to rectify the situation and return to being the "good ol' lovin' baby" their partner deserves.
Meanwhile, the line "after each time I'm still glowin'" could suggest that despite the difficulties they may face, the bond between the two lovers is strong and genuine. There is a sense of hope and optimism in the song, as it ends with a declaration of enduring love. The repetition of the word "hopefully" also adds to this sense of optimism, as it suggests a constant wish or desire for a positive outcome in the situation.
Overall, "Hopefully" seems to be a deeply personal song about the ups and downs of a romantic relationship, and the importance of communication, forgiveness, and understanding. Through the lyrics, the singer expresses their vulnerability and desire for a happy and lasting love.
Line by Line Meaning
I won't ask you where you're goin'
I won't question your whereabouts or destination
I won't ask you where you been
I won't inquire about the places you've visited
I know after a million times
I understand that after numerous occasions
You get sick of my lines
You grow tired of my cliched expressions
But I just want to see you safe again
My only desire is for you to be secure
Hopefully it occurs to me
I hope to realize that
That there's one thing I can't stand
The one thing I detest the most is
That's the thought of a single day
The thought of even one day
Without your head in my hand
Without having you close by me
I know that just now I ain't been showin'
I recognize that lately I haven't been displaying
The kind of love you know that I can
The type of affection that you're aware I possess
So gimmie a little while and
Please grant me some time and
You'll be knowin' that your good ol' lovin'
You'll realize that your dependable and affectionate
Baby is back on top again
Partner is back in the best possible position
I always hoped you'd be showin'
I continually wished you would demonstrate
And now you've shown as much as you can
Now you've revealed all that you have
But after each time I'm still glowin'
However, I still radiate happiness after each occurrence
With a good ol lovin' smile
With a classic, affectionate grin
That's yours until the end
A smile that belongs to you forevermore
Lyrics © Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: Jim Edward Olliges Jr.
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Jadher Moreno
I won't ask you where you're goin'
I won't ask you where you been
I know after a million times, you get sick of all my lines
But I just wanna see you safe again
I know that just now I ain't been showin'
The kind of love you know that I can
So gimme a little time and you'll be knowin'
Your good lovin' baby is back on top again
Hopefully, it occurs to me that there's one thing that I can't stand
That's the thought of a single day, without your head in my hand
I always hoped you'd be showin'
And now you've shown as much as you can
But after each time, I'm still glowin'
With a good lovin' smile that's yours until' the end
Hopefully, it occurs to me that there's one thing that I can't stand
That's the thought of a single day, without your head in my hand
Michael Jacksun
When I first came across this song, I must have played it for weeks on end. From the moment I first heard this song, I loved it. At the same time, it filled me with such sadness. From the moment I heard it, I have always thought of you. For months on end, I had tried to stifle the feeling, but I knew I had been wishing I would see you again. This was so long ago.
I would play this song in the morning before the day began. And in the evening, if I had plans to go somewhere, I would sit on my bedroom floor and listen. I'd always end up thinking of you. It was winter and my heart was more alive than anything I could recall, like spring.
I knew I loved you and still I tried so hard each day and night to stop my heart from hoping. I knew it was a blind and foolish hope that I was growing, but I did not want to imagine you gone from my life. I felt I only loved you more in all the time that passed. And so I made an effort to condition myself into accepting the impossible sadness my heart was swirling in. This song became that effort.
After all this time, trying to forget you has only ever made me remember you more. I still love you and I have always felt this way, have always wished for more time together.
Leoberto Bittencourt Filho
Beautiful! Kinda reminds me of the situation that I'm going through right now...
Anthony R
Listened to this with my boyfriend while I drove him home in a blizzard. The car was incredibly warm, and we glided through the dark white haze, the entire world silent. We were the only car on the road when this song came on, and he just collapsed onto my shoulder. I held him tight as we drove, tearing up. It was magical and I want to keep him in my life as long as possible.
Barry Allen
That’s not your boyfriend... that’s your husband. That’s a great sign... a man of values
Snake Cat
just found this band yesterday. huge kol fan. this band is different. beautiful songs. its not often you come by incredible music. but i feel it.
Martin Kjær
Love this song so much. What a voice!
Aldair Arimborgo Romero
Temazooooooooooooo!!!
Julia
Beautiful!! Great memories with this song.
Luiz Eduardo Edu
Uma das minhas preferidas da My Morning Jacket.
Jadher Moreno
I won't ask you where you're goin'
I won't ask you where you been
I know after a million times, you get sick of all my lines
But I just wanna see you safe again
I know that just now I ain't been showin'
The kind of love you know that I can
So gimme a little time and you'll be knowin'
Your good lovin' baby is back on top again
Hopefully, it occurs to me that there's one thing that I can't stand
That's the thought of a single day, without your head in my hand
I always hoped you'd be showin'
And now you've shown as much as you can
But after each time, I'm still glowin'
With a good lovin' smile that's yours until' the end
Hopefully, it occurs to me that there's one thing that I can't stand
That's the thought of a single day, without your head in my hand