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 churchβs converted gymnasium in the band's hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. Said frontman Jim James: βI hate the phrase βgoing back to our rootsβ, 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.β
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, Veirsβ 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.
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My Morning Jacket Lyrics
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Can't try much harder to get back to water
Gonna get back hotter, get back, get back to water
Can't try much harder to get back to water
Gonna get back hotter, get back, get back to water
Set my mind free
I'm gonna run you out the door
I don't need that
Don't need it anymore
You can't run my life, run my time
I'm gonna run you out the door
Yeah I don't need it
Don't need you anymore
Man or woman, don't matter
You gotta stand up for yourself
Stand up and be counted
You can't depend on nobody else
If you ain't too kind, you ain't my type
I'm gonna run you out the door
I don't need that
Don't need it anymore
You can't run my life, run my time
I'm gonna run you out the door
Said I don't need it
Don't need you anymore
Can't try much harder to get back to water
Gonna get back hotter, get back, get back to water
Can't try much harder to get back to water
Gonna get back, get back
Can't try much harder to get back to water
Gonna get back hotter, get back, get back to water
Can't try much harder to get back to water
Gonna get back, get back
Can't try much harder to get back to water
Gonna get back hotter, get back, get back to water
Can't try much harder to get back to water
Gonna get back, get back
Can't try much harder to get back to water
Gonna get back hotter, get back, get back to water
Can't try much harder to get back to water
Gonna get back, get back
Set my mind free
Set my mind free
Set my mind free
Set my mind free
The lyrics of "It's About Twilight Now" by My Morning Jacket paint a vivid picture of a peaceful, introspective moment during twilight. The singer observes their companion, who is wearing tight blue jeans and looking down, lost in their own thoughts. The singer, on the other hand, feels ready and lean, perhaps energized by the beauty of the moment. There is a sense of escape from the chaotic pace of city life, embodied in the line "Four years of bright lights, can make it seem like no one can, baby."
As the song progresses, the focus shifts to the singer running through a field while their companion reads a book nearby. There is a sense of harmony in this scene, with the singer feeling a sense of exertion and aliveness while their companion is fully engrossed in their book. The lines "it's getting!" and "can make it seem like no one can, baby" are repeated, suggesting that despite the peacefulness of the moment, there is a hint of tension and the possibility of being overwhelmed. Overall, the lyrics evoke a wistful, nostalgic feeling, emphasizing the beauty of fleeting moments and the importance of seizing them.
Line by Line Meaning
It's about twilight now
The song takes place during the twilight hours of the day.
Out in the stream
They are outside somewhere, possibly near a body of water.
You're lookin' low now, In your tight blue jean
The person he is with is wearing tight blue jeans and is feeling down.
I'm feelin' ready, I'm feelin' lean
He is feeling prepared and in good physical shape.
Four years of bright lights, Can make it seem Like no one can, baby (yeah yeah)
Being in the spotlight for four years can make it seem like no one understands him.
I'm in the field
He is now in a field somewhere.
I'm runnin' still
He is still running in the field.
You're a readin' book now, It's gettin'!
The person he is with is now reading a book and something is happening to them.
Lyrics Β© WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: James Edward Olliges Jr.
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Nate Hermes
my vote for best track on the new album.
Mason McMillen
my vote for most wholesome song of the year.
Rick Jackson
Best track of entire career as a band. I even enjoy the shannon hoon copy/intro.
Herbert Richard
Going through the motions. Nice career but who picked the band name? It is like saying we don't want to rule the world.
barney906
Difficult one, mine changes every day, such a great album.Today I would say " The first time".
Alex Bieger
The Magic Bullet, Run It combo is die no mite
Treeeessss
One of the best bands on the planet.
Alberto aka Turtleman
You got that right
Chuck William
Yes they are. Loved 'em since my brother turned me onto "It Still Moves" back in the day.
david west
This song makes me think about stopping drinking. "Can't run my life, run my time, I'm gonna run you out the door. Still I don't need it, don't need ya anymore" "get back to water"