Yeah
The Brian Jonestown Massacre Lyrics


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I never worry
I leave it to fates
I'm not in a hurry
Already late

The voices of angels
Sing in my head
They tell me to worry
I'm already dead

I say yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm saying Hell, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah

The voices of (?)
Run in my head
It feels so scary
It's giving me dead
It's so scary
(?)

I'm saying yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah




I'm saying Hell, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah

Overall Meaning

The Brian Jonestown Massacre's song Yeah is a meditative reflection on life and death. The lyrics suggest that the singer is unconcerned with fate, since it is already determined, and they are content to move through life at their own pace. The "voices of angels" that "sing in [their] head" might represent the spiritual or subconscious parts of the singer's mind that tell them that worry is unnecessary, given that they are "already dead." It is unclear what this means - whether the singer believes that they have already lived the life they were meant to lead or whether they are simply accepting of the fact that death is an inevitable part of existence.


The repetition of "yeah, yeah" and "hell, yeah" throughout the song suggests a sense of affirmation or agreement with this outlook. By saying "yeah" to the idea of being unconcerned with fate and accepting of death, the singer is perhaps expressing a degree of peace or contentment with these concepts. However, the repeated line "it feels so scary" suggests that there may still be some fear or discomfort associated with this outlook. This tension between acceptance and fear is reflected in the ambiguous nature of the lyrics, which leave room for multiple interpretations.


Line by Line Meaning

I never worry
I have no worries or anxieties about life.


I leave it to fates
I don't try to control or influence the outcome of things and wait to see what will happen.


I'm not in a hurry
I am not in a rush or impatient with the pace of my life.


Already late
I feel like I have missed out on a lot in life and time is running out.


The voices of angels
I hear imaginary or spiritual voices in my head that give me guidance and advice.


Sing in my head
The voices in my head sound like a choir singing.


They tell me to worry
The voices in my head urge me to be anxious and afraid.


I'm already dead
I feel emotionally or spiritually 'dead' inside and unable to feel happiness or joy.


I say yeah, yeah
I express agreement, enthusiasm or approval for something.


Hell, yeah
I express strong approval or agreement for something, or excitement and enthusiasm about something.


The voices of (?)
The meaning of this line is unclear or difficult to interpret.


Run in my head
The voices in my head are fast and urgent, like they are running.


It feels so scary
I have a strong feeling of fear or anxiety about something.


It's giving me dead
It is making me feel emotionally numb or 'dead' inside.


I'm saying yeah, yeah
I express agreement, enthusiasm or approval for something.


Yeah, yeah, yeah
An expression of strong agreement or enthusiastic approval for something.




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persona non grata

This entire show is phenomenal and i feel that isnt giving it props enough...

i was going to post how this was my fave of the show, but fuck it man - they are all just ridiculously fantabulously BJM! Anton and crew were running on all cylinders FO SHO!

I know zip it fanboy, but to that i just say YEAH-YEAH. 😉

Thank you #cardinalsessions #thebrianjonestownmassacre #antonnewcombe ALL THE LOVE AND GOOD JUJU!
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All comments from YouTube:

tastemaker_87

I saw BJM at the Glasgow Barrowland on this tour. The set list was similar to the London gig and "yeah yeah" especially was a highlight. So happy it's been captured so professionally by Cardinal. Huge thanks!

Emily and James' YouTube Channel

Amazing videography on this concert well done to the people behind the cameras and organisation. The BJM don't miss a note. Thanks to Anton, Forgiveness and patience from the band for these amazing songs!

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wonderjesus

I need to see this incredible band play live ❤️♥️🙏🏻

tastemaker_87

Please do. It will be a top 5 show guaranteed

piero K

Yes, it's really incredible sound, all this guitars are fantastic, one of my best show ever ( in Montreal).

Scott Ross

... and live to tell the tale.

Gus Stewart

Awesome sustained sound- must have been a truly memorable gig. Love everything about this band.

Rui Marques

Absolute masterpiece

flipdog74

Such a great wall of sound at the close of the song... Those are the moments I live for ❤

Ed Ramsay

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PERFORMANCE!

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