A founding member of perennial underdogs Shotgun & Jaybird, Jimmie has spent the last four years co-fronting the band from Dawson City to the greener pastures of Sackville, NB. After signing to the renowned Sappy Records in 2006, the group quickly developed a devout national following with the successive releases of their EP There Are Days and There Are Days and LP Trying To Get Somewhere.
Now bravely standing on his own for the first time since 2004’s The 6,000 True Stories of Love, Shotgun Jimmie presents the glowing results of a summer spent in seclusion, writing and recording in the parlor of Marshwinds Farm. From the clamoring guitar attack of “Sparkelution” to wilting final notes of “Warbler Song,” The Onlys instills a mixture equal parts early 90’s indie-rock and late 60’s Americana.
Following a sold-out tour launch show in Sackville, NB earlier this October, Shotgun Jimmie embarked on a string of Eastern Canadian dates with Baby Eagle and Construction Destruction, including an acclaimed set at the 2007 The Halifax Pop Explosion. Jimmie recently shot a video for the first single from The Onlys, “Bedhead” which will be released in the coming weeks.
Suzy
Shotgun Jimmie Lyrics
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She painted my portrait in a red vest
Her parents always had lots to eat in the fridge
It was where I first saw Stop Making Sense
It all started out so innocently
I had a crush on this friend of Suzy's
So when we'd walk home she'd talk to me
But as you might guess like at the end of the movie
I lost interest in her friend and I fell for Suzy
It was all so exciting, it was all so new to me
When I was in grade nine, when I was walking home with Suzy
When I was walking home with Suzy
The lyrics to Shotgun Jimmie's song Suzy is about a nostalgic recollection of the past. It talks about a boy who used to walk home with a girl named Suzy from school. They would have conversations about different things, and the boy initially had a crush on one of Suzy's friends. However, as time passed, he lost interest in her friend and found himself falling for Suzy instead.
The lyrics evoke a sense of innocence and excitement that comes when we first experience young love. This is highlighted when the song talks about the youth being in grade nine and how everything felt so new and exciting. The song also creates an atmosphere of familiarity by referencing things that the youth probably experienced during their childhood, such as watching the iconic music film Stop Making Sense and being fascinated by their friend’s fridge being stocked with plenty of food.
In conclusion, the song Suzy is a deeply nostalgic and sentimental tune that takes us back to the innocent and youthful days of our past. It perfectly captures the feeling of falling in love for the first time and how everything feels so new and exciting. The lyrics evoke memories of childhood, and the overall composition of the song does an excellent job at creating a sense of familiarity.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to walk Suzy home from school
I always used to accompany Suzy on her way back from school
She painted my portrait in a red vest
She created a beautiful painting of me wearing a red vest
Her parents always had lots to eat in the fridge
Suzy's parents had a well-stocked refrigerator with plenty of food
It was where I first saw Stop Making Sense
I watched the movie Stop Making Sense for the first time at Suzy's house
It all started out so innocently
Our friendship began in a simple and pure way
I had a crush on this friend of Suzy's
At first, I had a romantic interest in one of Suzy's friends
So when we'd walk home she'd talk to me
During our walks back home, Suzy would chat with me
About the different things that her friend found interesting
Suzy and I discussed the varied interests of her friend I had a crush on
But as you might guess like at the end of the movie
Like in many movies, the plot took an unpredictable turn
I lost interest in her friend and I fell for Suzy
I grew to like Suzy more than her friend and developed romantic feelings for her
It was all so exciting, it was all so new to me
The feelings I experienced with Suzy were fresh and thrilling
When I was in grade nine, when I was walking home with Suzy
I developed feelings for Suzy when we were in ninth grade and walked home together
When I was walking home with Suzy
The act of walking home with Suzy marked the beginning of our relationship
Contributed by Alyssa H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Colin Medley
So happy with how this turned out. High Park!
Daniel MacIsaac
Love it! Am probably responsible for about 100 of these views. Love, too, how the video has not much to do (?) with the lyrics - which include the "Stop Making Sense" reference (righteous upon righteous layers happening here!). Just referred the song to 1. a singer-songwriter friend in Northern B.C. and a German-Polish friend here in Kenya. Saw Shotgun in my hometown, Hamilton, last spring - and wish him all the best.
CaTBUTTEr
Dudes, this is awesome! Looks like some serious French Connection style guerilla shootin' on the streets of T-O too. Bonus!
BATTOUSAI BEATS
such an underrated artist. this is real music
crazysillyfresh
Needs another verse!!!
jeddyfraser
Awesome video guys love the song too. cool
Ivan Rusev
Sweet vid:D Right on buddy!
Domifries
Haha, I didn't even have to google to know you guys are canadian! nice song :]
lenz
Fucking love this
Jesse Jardine
haha love it...