Prior to joining the group, Jackson was a member of the now-defunct The Moondials, a band that released a single on Electric Honey, a label that would later issue Belle & Sebastian's first album, Tigermilk. The Moondials experience was a pleasant one for Jackson, and it took a great deal of work for nominal Belle & Sebastian frontman Stuart Murdoch to convince him to join his group. At the time, Murdoch was playing the open mic circuit in Glasgow as a solo act, and it was at one of these performances -- at The Halt Bar -- that Jackson first saw Murdoch play.
In the beginning, the band existed mostly as an outlet for Murdoch's songwriting. Since the band's third album, The Boy With The Arab Strap, other members have begun to contribute, Stevie Jackson chief amongst them. All of the band's subsequent full-lengths have featured compositions by Jackson, and he wrote the band's 2001 single "Jonathan David" as well as "To Be Myself Completely" for 2006's The Life Pursuit. His songs are noticeably different from Murdoch's compositions--they tend to be shorter and less introspective, opting for catchy 1960s-style pop more often that the folky melancholia that defined Belle & Sebastian's early releases.
Just Just So To The Point
Stevie Jackson Lyrics
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And he's going to find direction at last
"Hey kids kick it all around cause I'm going to read my paper before I look through the lens"
Like Hemmingway would always say
" Hey, you know, you know that the Man makes the work"
Your naysayers don't get your groovin'
As your reaching for your elephant gun
Just so, say it isn't "Uh Ho"
Just so to the point it's scary
[(To the point)] it's scary
Girl One, she loved you true
And you were lost in her smile till along came number Two
Sense a rift, you didn't write it in the script
Then came number Three and she's lapping up your Cocktail Blues
Showed the door to number Four
Cute little number, you were looking for a higher score
Met a Crocodile, happy for a little while
Now she's getting snappy and she's making allegations
Just, just, just, just so to the point it's scary
She dropped the bomb with her usual aplomb (sing her a long song)
She was just so to the point it's scary
[(To the point)] it's scary
Listen John you could my Saviour
Making with my Flavia, scenes from Scandinavia
Winds blow, she come from the Seven Seas
Uh oh, Vikings in the Hebrides
Press keys, spell check, press send, "We still friends?"
No reply, guts spilled, she's strong willed, it's not a thrill to love her
A broken heart, I headed for a foreign land
A New York Tempeh sandwhich so take me to Angelica's (300 East 12th Street)
Houston we don't have a problem, Tom Hanks, no thanks
To the promise of a better world (Goodbye Apollo 13)
Cute girl said "Come to Philadelphia"
I took the Gamble then she took the Huff [(Leon Huff)]
Mancunian Polish Sex Priestess, pulled down her dress said
"Enough is enough"
She was just, she was just, just, just, just so to the point it's scary
She dropped the bomb with her usual aplomb
She was just so to the point it scared me
[(To the point)] it's scared me
[(To the point)] it's scared me
Hey John, I'm kissing out of tune
Won't you tell me your prescription, tell me what I'm missing
"Hey Boy, you gotta hear what I say
You gotta fill your ears with marrow from a cow killed in the hay"
May Horse, she's a mean little apple
Hatful, capful, three bushel bagfuls
Hold my hand let's pray to the saints
She said "Get yourself a backbone, you ain't no invertebrate"
Stevie Jackson's song "Just Just So To The Point" tells a tale of a free-spirited and rebellious young man who is searching for direction in life. He disregards the advice of his critics and naysayers and sets out on his own path. The song touches on themes of love, loss, and the joys and pitfalls of being young and impulsive. The chorus repeats the phrase "just so to the point it's scary," emphasizing the young man's boldness and determination.
The lyrics follow the young man through a series of romantic relationships, each ending in disappointment and heartbreak. He is portrayed as an adventurer, embracing the unknown and taking risks. However, his choices come with consequences, as he faces the pain of rejection and loss.
Overall, "Just Just So To The Point" is a commentary on youth culture and the search for meaning and purpose. It paints a vivid picture of a young man trying to find his way in a confusing and often harsh world.
Line by Line Meaning
Here comes the wayward Son
The Son is finally finding his direction and coming back.
And he's going to find direction at last
The Son will finally be finding what he has been looking for.
"Hey kids kick it all around cause I'm going to read my paper before I look through the lens"
"Hey kids, let's have some fun while I read the paper before I start taking pictures."
Like Hemmingway would always say
As Hemmingway said, let's live in the moment and enjoy ourselves.
" Hey, you know, you know that the Man makes the work"
"Hey, we all know that it is the Man who determines how the work is to be done."
Your naysayers don't get your groovin'
Your critics cannot ruin your good mood.
As your reaching for your elephant gun
You are getting ready to face any challenges that come your way.
"Just so, say it isn't 'Uh Ho'"
Is everything really that perfect? Surely there must be something wrong?
Girl One, she loved you true
The first girl that loved you was indeed in love with you.
And you were lost in her smile till along came number Two
You were so in love with girl one until girl two came along.
Sense a rift, you didn't write it in the script
Even though things weren't going well, you never anticipated a break-up.
Then came number Three and she's lapping up your Cocktail Blues
Then came girl three, who was able to cheer you up with her company.
Showed the door to number Four
Girl four was inviting and promising, but you still let her go.
Cute little number, you were looking for a higher score
Although the fourth girl was cute, you were looking for someone better.
Met a Crocodile, happy for a little while
You found someone better on the surface, but you were only happy for a little bit with her.
Now she's getting snappy and she's making allegations
She is now getting annoyed and starting to accuse you of something.
"She dropped the bomb with her usual aplomb (sing her a long song)"
She is always good at bringing up a truth bomb, and it is simply breathtaking.
Listen John you could my Saviour
My dear John, you could be my savior.
Making with my Flavia, scenes from Scandinavia
Together, we could create some beautiful moments in Scandinavia.
Winds blow, she come from the Seven Seas
She comes from Seven Seas where the winds blow hard.
Uh oh, Vikings in the Hebrides
We will be encountering Vikings in the Hebrides of Scotland.
Press keys, spell check, press send, "We still friends?"
Typing, spell-checking, and sending 'are we still friends' will not salvage our friendship.
No reply, guts spilled, she's strong willed, it's not a thrill to love her
When she didn't reply, I felt heart-broken and eventually realized that it's not easy to love her.
A broken heart, I headed for a foreign land
I couldn't take it anymore, so I left for a foreign place with a heavy heart.
A New York Tempeh sandwich so take me to Angelica's (300 East 12th Street)
I will have a New York Tempeh sandwich at Angelica's (300 East 12th Street).
Houston we don't have a problem, Tom Hanks, no thanks
I don't want Tom Hanks or to hear about Houston, I simply want some peace.
To the promise of a better world (Goodbye Apollo 13)
I don't have high hopes for the possibility of a better world.
Cute girl said "Come to Philadelphia"
A pretty girl invited me to go to Philadelphia.
I took the Gamble then she took the Huff (Leon Huff)
I took a chance on her, but it didn't work out.
Mancunian Polish Sex Priestess, pulled down her dress said "Enough is enough"
A wild Mancunian Polish Sex Priestess stripped and bluntly told me it's over.
"Won't you tell me your prescription, tell me what I'm missing"
"Can you tell me what I'm missing and how to get through this?"
"Hey Boy, you gotta hear what I say
"Hey boy, you have to listen to me.
You gotta fill your ears with marrow from a cow killed in the hay"
You need to keep your ears open and absorb everything you can.
May Horse, she's a mean little apple
May Horse might seem sweet, but she can be difficult to deal with.
Hatful, capful, three bushel bagfuls
May Horse has more than enough to share.
Hold my hand let's pray to the saints
Let's pray together and ask for help from the saints.
She said "Get yourself a backbone, you ain't no invertebrate"
She told me to be strong and stop being a coward.
"Just so to the point it's scary"
"I'm being blunt and straightforward to the point where it might be scary."
[(To the point)] it's scary
This is the point where the singer becomes extremely blunt and scary in their speech.
[(To the point)] it's scared me
The artist is now frightened by how blunt and straightforward the other person is.
Writer(s): stevie jackson
Contributed by Anthony B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
jakejawsmusic
I saw this album in the newspaper in Sweden, decided to listen to it. This is very inspirational and soothing.
May Walser
This sounds exactly like a song that Bret McKenzie from Flight of the Conchords would write and produce!
Gudrun Stadlbauer
Smooth & fine ;-) congrats!
TheYapy33
ssssssssssspecial song, very nice!
Saydee’s Playsees
I am the first one to comment. I just listened to a few other of the songs and they are all very good but this is a hit for sure. love the key changes very Beatles with some funk and jazz a much more. just sick.
Matt Booth
Flight of the Conchords....
Saydee’s Playsees
you ain't no invertebre