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.
Picture_of_You
My Morning Jacket Lyrics
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I've got a picture of you with green green eyes
And a cocaine smile
And a little worry anymore
I've got a house in a court
I've got a car and a door and a big left arm
And a little worry any more
'Cause I tried, I did
Sorry, you know I'm sorry
You know I'd give you anything on a dime
Sorry again, cut your little head
But sorry don't mean nothin, if nothings still in bed
You don't say, "I'll wait up"
The first half of the first verse in "Picture of You" by My Morning Jacket presents the singer's sense of materialistic success through the possessions he lists such as a house, car, and significant arm. However, the second half of the verse highlights his realization that the advancements in his life have not eradicated his worries as reflected in the repetition of "and a little worry anymore." The inclusion of "a picture of you with green green eyes" acts as a reminder of a past lover or friend who may have brought joy in the singer's life. Although he has achieved a level of prosperity, the singer recognizes that it does not guarantee happiness, and nostalgia remains a source of comfort.
The second verse is an apology from the singer to someone he has caused harm to. He acknowledges his wrongdoing and would do anything to make amends. The repetition of "sorry" highlights the remorse he feels and the second line about giving anything on a dime highlights his willingness to make it up to the person. However, the line "sorry don't mean nothing if nothing's still in bed" indicates that the apology may not be enough to fix the damage already done. The last line of the verse, "you don't say, 'I'll wait up,'" suggests that the recipient of the apology may not be willing to forgive so easily.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got the ocean blue
I have a sense of calm and vastness, akin to that of the ocean
I've got a picture of you with green green eyes
I have a vivid memory of your striking green eyes
And a cocaine smile
You have a fake, forced smile like that of a person on cocaine
And a little worry anymore
You seem to have let go of some of your worries
I've got a house in a court
I have a home in a quiet and peaceful location
I've got a car and a door and a big left arm
I have material possessions and physical strength
And a little worry any more
I seem to have let go of some of my worries
'Cause I tried, I did
I made an effort to improve my life
Sorry, you know I'm sorry
I apologize, and you know that I am truly sorry
You know I'd give you anything on a dime
You know that I would give you anything in a heartbeat
Sorry again, cut your little head
I apologize once more, but my words may have hurt you
But sorry don't mean nothin, if nothings still in bed
Apologies are meaningless if there is still hurt or problems remaining
You don't say, "I'll wait up"
You do not express a willingness to stay up and wait for me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: James Olliges Jr
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D Ringo
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Fantastic song...simple song with a huge message