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.
Into the Woods
My Morning Jacket Lyrics
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Both sound as sweet as a night of surrender
I know it ain't easy
But you do what you can
If your livin' gets weezy
You can follow this plan
Put in more than you could ever get out
I know what you're about
Now open your mouth-here comes the spoon
You're gonna eat what I give ya
And you're gonna like it real good
I went over the river
And into the woods, where did I go?
Where a wood buring stream flows up through the trees
Like the soul of the hottest kind of lover i've ever seen, "E"
One who lives to choose another fool's dream
A good shower head and my right hand
The two best lovers that I ever had
Now if you find you agree with what I just said
You'd better find a new love
And let 'em into your head
The lyrics to My Morning Jacket's song, Into the Woods, are cryptic but also suggest a particular message. The song starts with an intense image, that of a 'kitten on fire' and a 'baby in a blender,' both expressions that are gruesome and disturbing. It seems that the song is advising listeners to go beyond their comfort zones and accept harsh realities, however difficult they may seem. The lines 'Put in more than you could ever get out,' and 'I'm tired of the talking, I know what you're about,' convey a sense of disappointment and frustration with the world around us.
Further into the song, the lyrics explore themes of desperation and hopelessness. The lines, 'If your livin' gets weezy, You can follow this plan,' suggest that sometimes when life gets tough, we have to resort to doing things we're not comfortable with. The song's protagonist seems to be seeking comfort in simple pleasures like 'a good shower head and my right hand.' He seems to suggest that sometimes all we can do is make the most of what we have and accept that life is not always fair.
The song's title, Into the Woods, further explores this theme of journeying through danger to arrive at a place of healing, renewal, and acceptance. 'I went over the river and into the woods, where did I go? Where a wood-burning stream flows up through the trees like the soul of the hottest kind of lover I've ever seen,' suggests a sense of journey or quest to arrive at a place of inner peace, where our souls can be renewed.
In conclusion, the lyrics to My Morning Jacket's song, Into the Woods, are deep, rich, and layered. On the surface, they explore themes of desperation and acceptance of harsh realities, while also suggesting that sometimes all we can do is make the most of what we have. Overall, the song seems to say that life is complicated and difficult, but there is still beauty to be found in the journey.
Line by Line Meaning
A kitten on fire, a baby in a blender
Both of these horrific scenarios seem as appealing as indulging in a night of surrender.
I know it ain't easy
I'm aware that it's tough.
But you do what you can
But you make the most of what you've got.
If your livin' gets weezy
If you start to feel uneasy with your life.
You can follow this plan
You can follow my solution.
Put in more than you could ever get out
Invest more effort than you'll ever receive in return.
I'm tired of the talking
I'm fed up with empty promises.
I know what you're about
I know your true intentions.
Now open your mouth-here comes the spoon
It's time for you to accept what I'm giving you.
You're gonna eat what I give ya
You're going to consume what I provide for you.
And you're gonna like it real good
And you're going to enjoy it immensely.
I went over the river
I crossed over a body of water.
And into the woods, where did I go?
And into a wooded area, where did I venture?
Where a wood buring stream flows up through the trees
Where a stream of fire travels upward amongst the trees.
Like the soul of the hottest kind of lover i've ever seen, "E"
Similar to an ardent lover's soul, passionate and intense.
One who lives to choose another fool's dream
A person who derives pleasure from selecting and deceiving the naïve.
A good shower head and my right hand
My most satisfying sexual experiences have been with a high-quality shower head and myself.
The two best lovers that I ever had
These two aforementioned objects have provided me with the most fulfillment.
Now if you find you agree with what I just said
If you also feel what I've shared is true,
You'd better find a new love
Then it's best to find a new object of affection.
And let 'em into your head
And welcome them into your life entirely.
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: James Olliges Jr
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D Ringo
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Fantastic song...simple song with a huge message