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.
Hope for Us
The Jealous Sound Lyrics
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There is distance between you and I
We have just enough
And it comes as no surprise
I was in between
You were matches and kerosene
Is you conscience clear
Can you get it clean
Did you celebrate without me
Did you tell them all about me
Did you sell me out
If you ever had a doubt
Kiss me on the mouth
Can you sing for me
Can you sing it out
Kiss me on the mouth
Does it get you off
Get it off your chest
Such an awful year
Such an awful mess
Can't write, you can't sing
You can't do anything at all
Is there someone here
Can you make the call
Please make the call
And the ambulance is here
And if I haven't made it clear
Kiss me on the mouth
Did you sell me out
If you ever had a doubt
Kiss me on the mouth
Can you sing for me
Can you sing it out
There is hope for us
There are constants that we can't define
Is it all used up
Are we out of time
Did you sell me out
Well if you ever had a doubt
Kiss me on the mouth
Now the ambulance is here
And if I still haven't made it clear
Kiss me on the mouth
Can you sing for me
Can you sing it out
The song "Hope for Us" by The Jealous Sound is an emotional plea for connection between two people who have been torn apart. The opening line reveals a glimmer of optimism despite the distance between the two. The lyrics suggest that there is still some hope left for them, even though they may feel lost and at a low point in their relationship.
The line "I was in between, you were matches and kerosene" suggests a turbulent and explosive relationship. The singer questions the other person's conscience and ability to clean up their actions. The chorus is a plea for physical and emotional intimacy, with the desire to be kissed on the mouth and have someone sing for them.
The second half of the song takes a dark turn, with the mention of an ambulance arriving. The line "And if I haven't made it clear" suggests that the singer may have been hurt or injured. Despite this, the song ends on a note of hope, with the repeated line "Kiss me on the mouth, can you sing it out" suggesting that even in the midst of pain and uncertainty, there is still a chance for healing and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
There is hope for us
Despite our distance and issues, there is still a chance for us to work things out and find happiness.
There is distance between you and I
We are not physically close or emotionally connected at the moment.
We have just enough
The amount of love and commitment we have for each other is sufficient.
And it comes as no surprise
Our situation is not unexpected.
I was in between
I was unsure about our relationship.
You were matches and kerosene
Your fiery personality made our relationship volatile.
Is your conscience clear
Do you feel guilt or regret for something you have done?
Can you get it clean
Is it possible to make things right or fix the damage?
Did you celebrate without me
Did you have fun or revel in something you did not include me in?
Did you tell them all about me
Did you share personal details or experiences about me without my permission?
Did you sell me out
Did you betray me or share secrets with others for personal gain?
If you ever had a doubt
If you were uncertain about our relationship or feelings for each other.
Kiss me on the mouth
Show me physical affection and passion.
Can you sing for me
Express your emotions and feelings through music.
Can you sing it out
Share your thoughts and feelings honestly and passionately.
Does it get you off
Does it make you feel good or satisfied?
Get it off your chest
Release your pent-up emotions or frustrations.
Such an awful year
The past year has been difficult or challenging.
Such an awful mess
Our relationship may be in a complicated or disastrous state.
Can't write, you can't sing
You are struggling to express yourself effectively.
You can't do anything at all
You feel helpless or incapable of fixing the situation.
Is there someone here
Is there someone who can help or support us through our struggles?
Can you make the call
Can you take decisive action to improve our relationship?
And the ambulance is here
There is danger or an emergency that requires immediate attention.
There are constants that we can't define
There are factors or feelings in our relationship that are difficult to understand or describe.
Is it all used up
Is our love or passion for each other exhausted?
Are we out of time
Is it too late to repair our relationship or make things right?
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@dianacolley3665
There is hope for us
There is distance between you and I
We have just enough
And it comes as no surprise
I was in between
You were matches and kerosene
Is you conscience clear
Can you get it clean
Can you get it clean
Did you celebrate without me
Did you tell them all about me
Did you sell me out
If you ever had a doubt
Kiss me on the mouth
Can you sing for me
Can you sing it out
Kiss me on the mouth
Does it get you off
To get it off your chest
Such an awful year
Such an awful mess
You can't write, you can't sing
You can't do anything at all
Is there someone here
Can you make the call
Please make the call
And the ambulance is here
And if I haven't made it clear
Kiss me on the mouth
Did you sell me out
If you ever had a doubt
Kiss me on the mouth
Can you sing for me
Can you sing it out
Is there hope for us
There are constants that we can't define
Is it all used up
Are we out of time
Did you sell me out
Well if you ever had a doubt
Kiss me on the mouth
Now the ambulance is here
And if I still haven't made it clear
Kiss me on the mouth
Can you sing for me
Can you sing it out
@KBStickEm
2024 and I still love this song. Such a powerful yet delicate song.. they wrote a beautiful song that I will always cherish.
@jasonsisk61
Wow. I’m always blown away at what an amazing songwriter Blair is. He has this fantastic knack for writing and performing songs where every single part is a hook. Always super catchy and smart with substance, never over polished or cheesy.
@collinsnider4179
There are few lesser known songs that you heard as a teen that still stick with you. Kudos to these guys!
@dianacolley3665
There is hope for us
There is distance between you and I
We have just enough
And it comes as no surprise
I was in between
You were matches and kerosene
Is you conscience clear
Can you get it clean
Can you get it clean
Did you celebrate without me
Did you tell them all about me
Did you sell me out
If you ever had a doubt
Kiss me on the mouth
Can you sing for me
Can you sing it out
Kiss me on the mouth
Does it get you off
To get it off your chest
Such an awful year
Such an awful mess
You can't write, you can't sing
You can't do anything at all
Is there someone here
Can you make the call
Please make the call
And the ambulance is here
And if I haven't made it clear
Kiss me on the mouth
Did you sell me out
If you ever had a doubt
Kiss me on the mouth
Can you sing for me
Can you sing it out
Is there hope for us
There are constants that we can't define
Is it all used up
Are we out of time
Did you sell me out
Well if you ever had a doubt
Kiss me on the mouth
Now the ambulance is here
And if I still haven't made it clear
Kiss me on the mouth
Can you sing for me
Can you sing it out
@angelusredoan2932
2020???
@kelvinboniatti
tampa pro 2004 :')
@Rustyshackleferdish
I need someone to rescue me. An angel... someone genuine
@berry5965
i found this song through spotify last year and i don't know why it isn't more popular~!
@jacobwalker4163
I found this on your phone. We woke up warm and happy. In love. I can't wait to tell you tomorrow I love you more than today. You are so much more than you think. I am so blessed to spend this time with you
I'm glad you found me. Love Jae
@Ratryoshka
I found The Jealous Sound through Hayley Williams' tweet a couple of years ago in 2011. Got hooked into some of their songs ever since, including this one