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.
Weeks Go By Like Days
My Morning Jacket Lyrics
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Like a sweet lovin' Angel, oh baby
And you've got a heart
That's made of pure gold, oh baby
You've given me so much
That I'm grateful of such a faithful love
And it gets sweeter as the days go by
Sweeter as the days go by
Now don't ever leave me
'Cause your sweet kiss
Turns on my sunshine, oh yeah baby
At night the stars, they wink at you
I have seen them, baby
Ah but I guess every single star
Knows how sweet you are
You get sweeter as the days go by
Sweeter honey, as the days go by, yeah
Just a little sweeter, baby
Just a little sweeter, baby
Just a little sweeter, baby
Just a little sweeter, baby
Now there are so many reasons
For me to love you, oh baby
And I'm so lucky to have you
And that's no lie, no baby
Yes, you're a candy maker's dream come true
And darlin', sugar has nothin' on you
And you get sweeter as the days go by
Sweeter as the days go by
Honey, you're sweeter than honey
You're sweeter than sugar
The lyrics to My Morning Jacket's song "Weeks Go By Like Days" are a declaration of love and appreciation for a significant other. The singer begins by praising their partner, describing their smile as "like a sweet lovin' Angel" and their heart as "made of pure gold." They express gratitude for the love they have been given, noting that it only becomes sweeter with time. The singer then confesses that they would be lost without their partner and their sweet kisses, which "turn on [their] sunshine." They also mention how even the stars seem to know how sweet their partner is, indicating that their love is truly special.
As the song progresses, the singer continues to express their feelings of love and appreciation. They list many reasons for their love, and note how lucky they feel to have their partner. The line "you're a candy maker's dream come true" is a reference to their partner's sweetness, further emphasizing how special their love is. The song ends with the repeated phrase "you're sweeter than honey, you're sweeter than sugar," which serves to reinforce the sentiment expressed throughout the song.
Overall, "Weeks Go By Like Days" is a heartfelt love song that celebrates the sweetness and depth of a loving relationship. Through the lyrics, the singer expresses their admiration and gratitude for their partner, acknowledging the special role they play in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh you've got a smile
Your smile is beautiful.
Like a sweet lovin' Angel, oh baby
Your smile is comparable to that of an angel.
And you've got a heart
You have a good and kind heart.
That's made of pure gold, oh baby
Your heart is filled with pure love and compassion.
You've given me so much
You have given so much love and care to me.
That I'm grateful of such a faithful love
I am thankful for your loyal and devoted love towards me.
And it gets sweeter as the days go by
Our love keeps getting better with time.
Sweeter as the days go by
Our love is growing stronger as time passes by.
Oh I'd be lost without you baby
I cannot imagine my life without you.
Now don't ever leave me
Please never leave me alone.
'Cause your sweet kiss
Your kiss is so sweet.
Turns on my sunshine, oh yeah baby
Your kiss brightens up my day.
At night the stars, they wink at you
Even the stars acknowledge your beauty.
I have seen them, baby
I have observed the stars.
Ah but I guess every single star
Perhaps every star recognizes your sweetness.
Knows how sweet you are
You are sweet beyond words.
You get sweeter as the days go by
Your love and care for me keep intensifying with time.
Sweeter honey, as the days go by, yeah
Our relationship is getting stronger and more loving day by day.
Just a little sweeter, baby
Our love is getting even sweeter.
Now there are so many reasons
There are numerous reasons why I love you.
For me to love you, oh baby
I love you so much.
And I'm so lucky to have you
I feel blessed to have you in my life.
And that's no lie, no baby
I am not exaggerating, you really are amazing.
Yes, you're a candy maker's dream come true
You are so sweet that even a candy maker would be impressed.
And darlin', sugar has nothin' on you
Even sugar cannot compare to your sweetness.
You get sweeter as the days go by
Our love is continuously getting better and stronger.
Sweeter as the days go by
Our bond is growing deeper with time.
Honey, you're sweeter than honey
You are sweeter than anything else in this world.
You're sweeter than sugar
Your sweetness surpasses even the sweetness of sugar.
Writer(s): James Edward Olliges Jr Copyright: Removador Songs, Chrysalis Songs
Contributed by Cameron C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
D Ringo
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Fantastic song...simple song with a huge message