The group formed in 2008 when Jones began playing Brooklyn venues to practice guitar, with the help of Dobson. They were then joined by Popper, and the three began working together to expand creatively. Some of the group's early shows were in front of friends and done just for fun as they covered songs they loved.[3] In an interview with The Boston Globe published July 17, 2014, Jones describes the first shows as "never stressful because it was loose and nobody was coming but our friends." Dobson adds, "We were just playing shows and coming together as our schedules went along. It was just about playing music and not having an agenda of any kind
Jesus Etc.
Puss N Boots Lyrics
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You can combine anything you want
I'll be around, you were right about the stars
Each one is a setting sun
Tall buildings shake
Voices escape singing sad, sad songs
Tuned to chords, strung down your cheeks
Don't cry, you can rely on me, honey
You can come by any time you want
I'll be around, you were right about the stars
Each one is a setting sun
Tall buildings shake
Voices escape singing sad, sad songs
Tuned to chords, strung down your cheeks
Bitter melodies turning your orbit around
Voices cry
Skyscrapers are scraping together
Your voice is smoking
And last cigarettes are all you can get
Turning your orbit around
Our love, our love, our love is all we have
Our love, our love is all of God's money
Each one is a burning sun
Tall buildings shake
Voices escape singing sad, sad songs
Tuned to chords, strung down your cheeks
Bitter melodies turning your orbit around
Voices cry
Skyscrapers are scraping together
Your voice is smoking
Last cigarettes are all you can get
Turning your orbit around
Last cigarettes are all you can get
Turning your orbit around
Last cigarettes are all you can get
Turning your orbit around
The song "Jesus, Etc." by Puss N Boots speaks about being a supportive and reliable person for Jesus or anyone in need. The lyrics "Jesus, don't cry, you can rely on me, honey, you can combine anything you want" portray the sentiment of being dependable and capable of offering help to somebody. The reference to the stars being setting suns emphasizes the idea that everything comes to an end, but it doesn't mean the end is the only thing that matters. The verse "Tall buildings shake, voices escape singing sad, sad songs tuned to chords, strung down your cheeks, bitter melodies turning your orbit around" again reinforces the message that life can be tough, and people may feel low, but they can always rely on someone to be there for them. The chorus repeats the assurance of support and love, and how they are the only valuable possessions a person has.
The song also refers to the idea of people being in pain and singing sad songs, reinforcing the message that even though life can be tough, people must cling on to hope and always have people that they can rely on. The building analogy and the reference to smoking cigarettes suggest that life can be toxic and polluted, but it's up to people to change the quality of air around them. The line "Our love is all of God's money" reinforces the idea that love is the most valuable thing in life and is considered a currency that can't be bought with money.
Line by Line Meaning
Jesus, don't cry, you can rely on me, honey
I will always be here for you, you can count on me, and there is no need to worry.
You can combine anything you want
You can mix and match different things to create something unique and special.
I'll be around, you were right about the stars
I will always be here and I agree with you - the stars are truly amazing.
Each one is a setting sun
Each star disappears from the sky like a setting sun, which can be both beautiful and sad.
Tall buildings shake
The tall buildings are shaking, perhaps indicating instability or danger.
Voices escape singing sad, sad songs
People are singing heart-wrenching songs to try and express their sadness and emotions.
Tuned to chords, strung down your cheeks
The songs are carefully crafted to evoke powerful emotions and cause tears to flow down one's face.
Bitter melodies turning your orbit around
The sad songs and negative thoughts are pulling you in a bad direction and affecting your life.
Our love, our love, our love is all we have
The only thing we have is our love for each other, which is incredibly important.
Our love, our love is all of God's money
God's greatest gift to us is our love for each other, which is worth more than anything else in the world.
Each one is a burning sun
Each moment of love is like a bright and powerful sun, warming our hearts and providing light.
Voices cry
People are crying out in pain and sadness.
Skyscrapers are scraping together
The buildings are so close together that they are scraping against each other, perhaps symbolizing the difficulties and dangers of city life.
Your voice is smoking
Your voice is hoarse or strained, perhaps from crying or shouting.
And last cigarettes are all you can get
You are down to your last few cigarettes, perhaps indicative of hitting rock bottom or feeling hopeless.
Turning your orbit around
Your life is going in a bad direction, but with support and love, you can turn things around.
Last cigarettes are all you can get
You are truly at your lowest point, with nothing left but your last few cigarettes.
Turning your orbit around
But even in the darkest moments, there is hope for a brighter future if you can turn things around.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: Jeff Tweedy, Jay Bennett
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