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.
I’m Amazed
My Morning Jacket Lyrics
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I'm amazed at your warm devotion
I'm amazed at what the people sayin'
I'm amazed by a divided nation
Like the rhythm of the earth I get disrupted
I'm amazed at all that has been
I'm amazed at the tv stations
I'm amazed what they want me to believe
After all is said and done- where is the justice?
I'm amazed, the lack of evolution
I'm amazed, at the lack of faith
I'm amazed, at the love we rejecting
I'm amazed, what we accept in its place
Like the rhythm of the earth
And the rhythm of the ages
Like the rhythm- I get disrupted
The lyrics to "I'm Amazed" by My Morning Jacket are full of societal observations and questions that arise out of those observations. The singer expresses amazement at a variety of things, starting with the vast expanse of the ocean and ending with the idea of seeking justice. The middle of the song deals more directly with politics and culture, as the singer expresses amazement at the state of the nation, the power of the media, and the division and lack of faith present in society.
The song seems to be a call for reflection and action, as the last line encourages the listener to seek justice. Through their lyrics, My Morning Jacket encourages the listener to think critically about the world around them and to actively work towards making a positive change.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm amazed in the quiet ocean
I am astounded and in awe of the peace and tranquility found within the vast expanse of the ocean.
I'm amazed at your wrong devotion
I am astonished at your misguided dedication and loyalty towards something or someone that is not deserving of it.
I'm amazed at what the people saying
I am surprised and bewildered by the various opinions and beliefs expressed by the general population.
I'm amazed by a divided nation
I am amazed and disheartened by the deep-seated divides and conflicts present within our country and its people.
Like the middle of the earth
I get disrupted
Similar to the Earth's core, I too am thrown into a state of chaos and unrest.
I'm amazed at all that has been
I am astonished by the multitude of events, experiences, and changes that have occurred in the past.
I'm amazed at all who be
I am amazed and captivated by every individual who exists and contributes to the world in their own unique way.
I'm amazed at the TV stations
I am surprised and skeptical of the content and information being distributed through various television networks.
I'm amazed what they want me to believe
I am astounded and concerned by the potential biases and agendas embedded in the messages and propaganda disseminated by media outlets.
After all is said and done
Now lets seek justice
Despite everything that has transpired, it is time to pursue righteousness and fairness in order to make things right.
I'm amazed at the evolution
I am amazed and inspired by the ongoing process of change, growth, and development present in all aspects of life.
I'm amazed at the lack of faith
I am astonished and saddened by the widespread absence of belief and trust in something greater than oneself.
I'm amazed at love we are rejected
I am surprised and disappointed by the frequency at which love and affection are spurned or unappreciated.
I'm amazed that we accepted this place
I am astonished and perplexed that we, as individuals and as a society, have come to accept and settle for the current state of the world.
Like the middle of the earth and the middle of the ages
Like a river I get disrupted
Similar to both the core of the Earth and the passage of time, I too am subject to upheaval and disturbance, much like a river that ebbs and flows.
I'm amazed
Overall, I am astonished, awed, and perplexed by the nature of life and the world around us.
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: James Edward Olliges Jr.
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D Ringo
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Fantastic song...simple song with a huge message