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.
Lowdown
My Morning Jacket Lyrics
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Cheatin'
Ain't no need for repeatin'
So love, dawg, can't ye see?
That you never gotta fight with me
Hurtin'
Beatin'
So love dawg can't ye see
That you never gotta bleed for me
Chancin'
Glancin'
Sho nuff mood for romancin'
So love dawg can't ye see?
That you only gotta dance with me
The first verse of My Morning Jacket’s song “Lowdown” deals with the idea of cheating in a relationship. The singer is telling his partner that there is no need to repeat the act of cheating because it has already happened. Despite the hurt and betrayal, the singer assures his partner that there is no need for a fight as he is willing to forgive and move forward with their relationship without any drama. The use of “dawg” gives the song a Southern feel and adds a sense of comfort and familiarity, as if the singer is speaking to someone close to him.
The second verse touches on the idea of physical pain in a relationship. The singer assures his partner that there is no need to keep hurting him, or causing him physical pain, as he is willing to endure it for love. Again, the emphasis is on forgiveness and moving forward without conflict. The chorus outlines what the singer wants from their relationship, which is a focus on a positive, romantic mood without any negativity or drama. He urges his partner to see that all he wants is for them to dance together through life.
Line by Line Meaning
Lowdown
Being honest and straightforward
Cheatin'
Act of being unfaithful in a relationship
Ain't no need for repeatin'
There's no point in repeating something that's already been said
So love, dawg, can't ye see?
Asking the listener to understand the situation
That you never gotta fight with me
There's no need for any kind of conflict or argument
Hurtin'
Feeling pain and sadness
Beatin'
Feeling defeated by life's struggles
That you never gotta bleed for me
No one should suffer or be hurt for the sake of love
Chancin'
Taking a risk with something
Glancin'
Looking briefly or quickly
Sho nuff mood for romancin'
Feeling in the mood for romance
That you only gotta dance with me
All you have to do is enjoy the moment with the one you love
Lyrics © Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: Jim Edward Olliges Jr.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cheesecake134
Jim James voice is like butter. Smooth, silky, beautiful butter.
@flawlessacademia
Voice of divinity
@Number1handle
I really can’t believe it’s not butter.
Took 10 years for someone to say it, but here we are.
@imnotadoctor683
Happy birthday Jim James and thank you.
@ellemiles934
I saw these guys 14 years ago. Listening to this song it feels like yesterday.
@NxDoyle
One of the best live bands I've ever seen. 2004, Brisbane. And they were charming as all get out.
@TempoRapgyal
I love every single song they ever made
@piperdull5875
This song is probably the best song I have ever heard. I am addicted I have gotten so many people to spread the word about this AMAZING band. #MMJ <3
@thedappercook
Parcol Harum - Whiter Shade of Pale - even better than this top tune.
@elierelcraft9728
I say the same