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.
Olde September Blues
My Morning Jacket Lyrics
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Really tired it's time to hit the hay
It was always good to hear you say
You never were a drawback
You always were an asset
You never were a drawback
No, you weren't
Put away your corset
Put away the old September blues
The lyrics to My Morning Jacket's Olde September Blues start with an individual who finds themselves alone at the end of the day, fatigued and needing rest. The next few versus shift to referencing an important individual who played a vital part in the singer's life. They mention how it was always reassuring to hear this person state that they were never a drawback, but, in fact, an asset. The writer emphasizes this sentiment by repeating the clause, "You never were a drawback," twice.
The song almost seems to be directed towards the individual they are referencing as though they are reminding them of their worth. The last verse seemingly instructs the addressee to stop feeling down, advising them to pack away their corset, shoes, and the old September blues. Essentially telling them to give up the things that weigh them down, and to move forward with an open mind and free spirit. There is a sense of compassion and encouragement that runs through the lyrics with an overall theme of finding peace in oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
All alone at the end of the day
By myself when the day is over
Really tired it's time to hit the hay
Exhausted and ready for bed
It was always good to hear you say
I appreciated hearing you express
You never were a drawback
You were never a disadvantage
You always were an asset
You were always a valuable resource
You never were a drawback
Again, you were never a hindrance
No, you weren't
In fact, you were quite the opposite
Put away your corset
Remove the restrictive undergarment
Put away your shoes
Take off your shoes
Put away the old September blues
Forget about the melancholy feelings associated with the past month
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