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.
Knot Comes Close
My Morning Jacket Lyrics
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Can't you see, there's a part of me that's brand new? Used to
Be, was a part of me felt like hidin', but now it comes through
Deep in my heart, that's where the knot comes loose
Deep in my heart I will remember you
All my lovely life I been waitin' hot heels anticipatin'
Another love I found not to let it down
Deep in my heart, that's where the knot comes loose
The opening lines of My Morning Jacket's song "Knot Comes Close" speak of the singer's newfound happiness and contentment. The repetition of "Can't you see" emphasizes the singer's desire for others to recognize the change in him, and the line "there's a part of me that's brand new" speaks to a personal transformation that the singer has undergone. The second line, "Used to be - was a part of me felt like hidin' - but now it comes thru!" suggests that the singer used to hide a part of himself or his emotions, but now feels comfortable expressing them fully.
The chorus, "Deep in my heart - that's where the knot comes loose," is a powerful metaphor for the emotional release that the singer has experienced. The "knot" represents a tension or blockage that was holding him back, but now he feels liberated and free from it. The line "I will remember you" in the chorus suggests that this feeling is connected to a specific person or experience that he cherishes.
In the verses, the singer sings about waiting for love and finding it. He speaks of anticipation and the fear of letting someone down, but the chorus serves as a reminder that he is now free from that anxiety and has a new sense of self-assurance. Overall, "Knot Comes Close" is a song about personal growth, transformation, and finding happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
B.b.b.b. can't you see that I'm smiling???
I'm really happy right now and it's so obvious that even someone with a speech impediment could see it.
Can't you see - there's a part of me that's brand new???
I've gone through some changes recently and there's a new, better version of me that I want people to notice.
Used to be - was a part of me felt like hidin' - but now it comes thru!
I used to feel like there was a part of me that I needed to hide from the world, but now I'm letting it shine through and it feels great.
Deep in my heart - that's where the knot comes loose.
There was something that was tying me up emotionally, but now I've let it go and it feels like a huge weight off my chest.
Deep in my heart - I will remember you.
There's someone I'll always remember and hold dear to my heart.
All my lovely life I been waitin' - hot heels anticipatin.
I've been waiting my whole life for something great to happen, and now that it has, I'm excited and eager to see what else is in store.
Another love I found not to let it down.
I've found something or someone important to me and I'm not going to let them down or mess it up.
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Written by: James Olliges Jr
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D Ringo
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Fantastic song...simple song with a huge message