As a songwriter, Jeff co-wrote the top 5 hit "Crazy For This Girl" for Evan and Jaron" (Sony/Columbia), the top 15 country hit "Holy Water" for Big and Rich (Warner Nashville) which also shot to # 1 on the CMT and GAC video charts plus songs by Ronan Tynan (Universal/Decca), Teitur (Universal - 5 songs on debut album), Spin Doctors (2 songs on the upcoming summer release), Nick Lachey, Chris Barron, the multi-platinum Spanish artist Luz Casal (EMI), multi-platinum Australian artist Christine Anu (Mushroom) and multi-platinum German artist Harmut Engler (EMI) to name a few. Songs have also appeared on many compilations including "Dawson's Creek" Vol #2", "Now 6", and "Kidz Bop".
Jeff's first break arrived when the Pancho's Lament song "Truth About Romeo" became the theme for the WB Network show "Jack and Jill". Luckily, the good people involved with the show went on to use many Pancho's Lament songs which led to more being featured on shows such as "Dawson's Creek", "Party of Five", "Ed", "Roswell", "Reba", "Smallville", "Who Wants To Marry My Dad", "Once and Again" and others. Looking forward to spring 2005 watch out for Pancho's Lament singing the theme for "I Married a Princess" on Lifetime Network also written by Jeff ... this time with his frequent collaborators Michael Hunter Ochs and Arne Hovda.
Jeff has also been fortunate to have some of his songs appear in major and independent films. This summer, Alana Grace's recording of "Black Roses Red" is featured in the hit movie "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" and on the soundtrack. Mandy Moore recorded "Top of the World" which was featured in the film "Stuart Little 2". The song was also on the soundtrack album. In 2001, Jonathan Pryce and Kathy Bates sang "Beneath a Blanket of Stars" in the PJ Hogan/New Line film "Unconditional Love". In 2000, director/writer Neil Turitz featured two Pancho's Lament songs "Save" and "Truth about Romeo" in his critically acclaimed movie "Two Ninas" starring Amanda Peet and Ron Livingston. His song "One and Only" performed by Teitur was featured 3 times in the summer hit movie "My Super Ex-girlfriend."
Pancho's Lament has shared stages and opened for artists such as Bob Dylan, Ani DiFranco, Kara DioGuardi, Lamont Dozier, Lisa Loeb, Jesse Harris, Hugh Prestwood, Frank Myers and Chris Barron.
In his past career life, Jeff was an executive at the music performing rights society BMI.
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Save
Pancho's Lament Lyrics
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I can't help but second guess
Like we're stuck here in the middle of some riddle
And I'm unimpressed
There's a dark cloud drawing cross this Valentine sky
And each question I'm asking starts and ends with why
And I can't help but thinking I ain't no passer-by
G-d can say the queen, can save the king
Can save everyone
Oh g-d can you save one thing for me?
Go, save the world, save the girl
Save anyone who'll believe
But save the last laugh for me
For a moment I was reeling
But that feeling didn't last
You can pacify the future
If you just get past the past
Now the silence of the evening sets upon me like dove
And this cast iron sky stares me down from above
And I can't help but thinking that I ain't giving up
No, enough is enough, and I'm tired of waiting
G-d can say the queen, can save the king
Can save everyone
Oh g-d can you save one thing for me?
Go, save the world, save the girl
Save anyone who'll believe
But save the last laugh for me
I've been working a while
All the world's asleep
No, no, no, no
Well, it's just this dream I keep
G-d can say the queen, can save the king
Can save everyone
Oh g-d can you save one thing for me?
Go, save the world, save the girl
Save anyone who'll believe
But save the last laugh for me
G-d say the queen, can save the king
Can save everyone
Oh g-d save the last laugh, the last laugh
The last laugh for me
The lyrics to Pancho's Lament's "Save" are an expression of frustration with the systems and circumstances that surround the singer. The opening lines suggest a sense of being stuck in a puzzling situation, unsure of how to move forward. The Valentine sky and the repeated question of "why" create a feeling of dissatisfaction with the world around them. The singer expresses a desire for change, indicating that they are tired of waiting for something to happen. The verses are full of imagery that suggests a feeling of heaviness and a desire for something new.
The chorus is where the singer makes their plea to God to save something - whether it's the world, a girl, or someone who believes - but to also save the last laugh for them. This last line suggests a sense of humor amidst the difficult circumstances. The singer understands that they cannot save everything and everyone, but they still want to find a way to come out on the other side with a sense of joy and humor intact.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a while we've been walking
We have been traveling for a long time
I can't help but second guess
I am unsure of our current path
Like we're stuck here in the middle of some riddle
It feels like we are lost and cannot find our way
And I'm unimpressed
I am not satisfied with this situation
There's a dark cloud drawing cross this Valentine sky
A negative feeling is consuming me
And each question I'm asking starts and ends with why
I am constantly questioning the reasons for our struggles
And I can't help but thinking I ain't no passer-by
I feel like I am an active participant in our situation
I'm tired, yeah I'm tired, yeah I'm tired of waiting
I am exhausted from waiting for things to improve
G-d can say the queen, can save the king
I believe in a higher power that has the ability to assist us
Can save everyone
This higher power can help anyone in need
Oh g-d can you save one thing for me?
I am asking for a specific favor from this higher power
Go, save the world, save the girl
I want this higher power to help on a global scale and on a personal level
Save anyone who'll believe
I believe this higher power can help those who have faith
But save the last laugh for me
I want to be able to find joy in the end, even if it is difficult
For a moment I was reeling
I was overwhelmed for a short time
But that feeling didn't last
I overcame that feeling quickly
You can pacify the future
Actions taken today can influence a better tomorrow
If you just get past the past
We need to move on from past events to create a better future
Now the silence of the evening sets upon me like dove
A peaceful quietness has settled on me
And this cast iron sky stares me down from above
The heavy weight of the world's problems is weighing on me
And I can't help but thinking that I ain't giving up
I will not give up or give in to despair
No, enough is enough, and I'm tired of waiting
I have reached my limit and cannot continue waiting for change to happen
I've been working a while
I have been trying for a long time
All the world's asleep
Everyone else seems to be unaware or not affected by our struggles
Well, it's just this dream I keep
I am holding onto the hope and dream for a better future
G-d save the last laugh, the last laugh
I want to be able to find joy and relief in the end, even when all else fails
The last laugh for me
I want this final redemption to be mine
Contributed by Vivian B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.