On February 13, 2009, the band posted the a blog, entitled "There is hope for us...." on their Myspace page with a short message promising more from the band soon. "Thank you all for standing by our side.... We will post something with a little more detail soon. Promise. Love, The Jealous Sound."[3] Another blog post confirmed on June 24, 2009 that the band would accompany Sunny Day Real Estate on their 2009 reunion tour.
Since this time, the band's activity rocketed into the public space again, with the announcement of a new album. This was accompanied by a sporadically updated blog featuring updates on the recording sessions.[4] The band announced that they have been joined by friends Nate Mendel of Foo Fighters to play bass and Bob Penn of CoCo B's to play drums on the new album. Part of Mendell's involvement secured them a year of recording and writing in the Foo Fighter's personal studio.
In October 2011, singer Blair Shehan announced that the new album is to be called "A Gentle Reminder" and it will be released in January 2012. This was followed by an official announcement on the band's Facebook page.[5] In anticipation of the release, the band released a new song called "Your Eyes Were Shining" via Soundcloud.[6]
The band headed out on a short promotion tour in December 2011 and promised a full tour in 2012.
A Gentle Reminder was released on January 31st 2012; the album picks up where Kill Them With Kindness left off, not straying too far from the Midwest emo/indie sound that defined the band on their debut full-length but still refining it along the way.
Following a long period of inactivity, on March 29th 2017 singer Blair Shehan announced via their Facebook page that The Jealous Sound are finished, and that a new band called Racquet Club had been formed consisting of himself and drummer Bob Penn, along with Sergie Loobkoff of Samian/Knapsack and Ian Smith.
Anxious Arms
The Jealous Sound Lyrics
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Find a girl and she'd understand
He'd say "please don't worry"
And this one was right
And that was thing closing your eyes
And see wedding rings
Well, there is no hurry
A day like today
They're waiting for wings to form
They're waiting for clouds and storms
And for safety
I said I will
I ask you please lie still
Your faith means everything
I will be anxious arms
Beside myself and there is no one else
Won't you be my answer?
Then won't you be my answer?
Say it again
The one thing that I protect
Well, don't you know
Well, don't you forget
The sound of my voice
Hands down in the hold I brace
Put your hands on your handsome face
And lie when you say
â??You haven't got much, but maybe todayâ??
And it's all you won't become
And it's everything you might have done
My dear
We're closing in fast on another year
So unsure until tonight
Strong and pure and I know that it's right
Today is our whole life
You give what you have and it's all that you've got
You hope its enough but you know that it's not
And you say â??please don't worryâ??
You tear it apart and you count up the cost
And your head swims, it all gets lost
And you say â??there is no hurryâ??
The Jealous Sound's song, Anxious Arms, talks about a guy who has a plan, which is to find a girl who will understand him. He pleads with her not to worry, and he believes that she is the one. He imagines closing his eyes and seeing wedding rings. However, he assures her that there's no hurry. Another day comes, and they're waiting for wings to form and for clouds and storms. He promises her that if she stays with him, he will be anxious arms. He tells her that her faith means everything to him, and there's no one else for him if she leaves him. He wants her to be his answer, and he repeats that plea throughout the song.
He tells her that the one thing he protects is the sound of his voice, which he hopes she won't forget. He braces himself and puts his hands on his handsome face, urging her to do the same. He wants her to lie when she tells him that she hasn't got much, but maybe today. He further emphasizes that it's all she won't become and everything she might have done. The verses all point to his willingness to wait for her, even when she is unsure. He stresses that today is their whole life, and they have to give what they have and hope that it's enough.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a guy making a plan
A man had a plan to find a woman who would understand and make him feel secure
Find a girl and she'd understand
His plan involved finding a girl who could empathize with his worries and anxieties
He'd say "please don't worry"
He would try to reassure her and placate her fears by asking her not to worry
And this one was right
He found the right girl
And that was thing closing your eyes
He imagined closing his eyes and seeing wedding rings, symbolizing his desire to marry this girl
Well, there is no hurry
He reminds himself that there's no need to rush into anything and that their love will take its own time
A day like today
The present moment, when they are together
They're waiting for wings to form
They are waiting for their relationship to develop wings and take flight
They're waiting for clouds and storms
They are prepared to weather whatever obstacles come their way
And for safety
They crave security and stability in their relationship
I said I will
The singer promises to support and comfort their partner
I ask you please lie still
They ask their partner to remain calm and trust in their love
Your faith means everything
The partner's faith and trust are integral to the success of their relationship
I will be anxious arms
The singer will be there for their partner when they feel anxious and in need of comfort
Beside myself and there is no one else
The singer is fully invested in the relationship and is committed to being there for their partner
Won't you be my answer?
The artist asks their partner if they will reciprocate their love and be the solution to their worries
The one thing that I protect
The artist's most cherished possession, which is likely their relationship with their partner
Well, don't you know
The singer is reminding their partner of something they've discussed before
Well, don't you forget
The singer fears their partner might forget the importance of their love
The sound of my voice
The artist's voice can be a soothing and reassuring presence for their partner
Hands down in the hold I brace
The artist braces themselves for something difficult
Put your hands on your handsome face
The artist encourages their partner to take care of themselves and value their own beauty
And lie when you say "You haven't got much, but maybe today"
The singer is imploring their partner to be more confident and to take pride in what they have achieved
And it's all you won't become
The artist worries that their partner is limiting themselves and not living up to their full potential
And it's everything you might have done
The singer encourages their partner to focus on what they can achieve, rather than dwelling on past regrets
My dear
An affectionate term used to show the singer's love and care for their partner
We're closing in fast on another year
Time is passing quickly, and they want to make the most of their time together
So unsure until tonight
The artist was unsure about the future of their relationship until the present moment, when they feel certain of their love
Strong and pure and I know that it's right
The artist feels confident that their love is strong and pure, and that they are meant to be together
Today is our whole life
The singer wants to live in the present moment and make the most of their time together
You give what you have and it's all that you've got
The singer acknowledges that their partner is doing their best and giving everything they have in the relationship
You hope its enough but you know that it's not
Despite their efforts, the artist and their partner worry that their love might not be enough to sustain them
And you say "please don't worry"
The couple tries to reassure each other and alleviate their anxieties about the future
You tear it apart and you count up the cost
The couple analyzes and evaluates their relationship, trying to assess its strengths and weaknesses
And your head swims, it all gets lost
The couple feels overwhelmed and uncertain when trying to make sense of their emotions
And you say "there is no hurry"
Despite their worries, the couple reminds themselves that they have time to figure things out and take things slowly
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@user-gl1de2iz7v
Takes me back nearly 20 years ago. A day like today waiting for wings to form. To me. Was waiting to grow up. I have. And I wish I'd have tasted those adolescent years for what they were worth.
@jan2650
Love it <3
@felipeemldo
I remember playing this on repeat all day while playing with my PS2 after school, shiiiiiiiit good times
@davidmaxwell6964
So a great tune. Most the album was pretty good.
@ghettogoldgirl
this is a different version than i used to listen to years ago. thomas, you are very right about that!
@davidmaxwell6964
Yep. There is slightly shorter version, that's a bit more "upbeat"..if that makes any sense.
@JasonFinkNJ
this is awesome!
@theodoredehart8814
Still here listening in 2019
@bhill1024
Same, I miss music like this... so much.
@pauljensen6499
That. ..was the thing. , find the girl , and she'd understand