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.
Priceless
The Jealous Sound Lyrics
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Well, don't you know these are days that leave you empty
They're leaving you cold
And say to me as we grow old
These are the days that last forever
Never let it go
And I stand where you stood
And I never breathed a word
And I could pray you never leave
This constant ache, I do believe
Reach down and deliver it
Swear to me now, ever since I hold my side
You're not convinced
And I'm told it's deliberate
And I braved what I could
And I stand where you stood
And leave
Well, please watch
Please watch over me
I thought this day would never come
You're dealing with a sad one
I stay away, I'm deaf and dumb
I'm telling everyone
God, it's priceless
And I braved what I could
And I stand where you stood
And leave
Well, please watch
Please watch over me
I stand you stood
And I swear I'll never breathe a word
The song "Priceless" by The Jealous Sound is a melancholic and introspective ballad about enduring the hardships and emptiness of life. The opening lyrics set the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer reflects on the fleeting nature of human experiences and how they leave people feeling empty and alone. The following lines, "And say to me as we grow old / These are the days that last forever," seem to be a reminder that life is short and precious, and that we should cherish every moment we have with our loved ones.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of longing and desperation, as if the singer is desperately clinging to a past that they can never get back. They talk about braving what they can and standing where their loved one stood, but they never breathe a word about their true feelings. The line "I could pray you never leave / This constant ache, I do believe" seems to encapsulate this sense of hopelessness and despair.
Despite its sad lyrics, "Priceless" is a beautiful and haunting song that captures the complexities of human emotion. It is a reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is still beauty and hope to be found in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, don't you know these are days that leave you empty
These are times that will make you feel hollow and emotionally depleted
They're leaving you cold
They're making you feel lonely and distant
And say to me as we grow old
And remember as we get older
These are the days that last forever
These are the moments that we will cherish for a lifetime
Never let it go
Don't ever let go of those memories
And I braved what I could
I faced my fears with all my strength
And I stand where you stood
I'm standing in your place now
And I never breathed a word
I never told anyone about this
And I could pray you never leave
I hope you never leave me
This constant ache, I do believe
This feeling of pain is always present, and I truly believe it
Reach down and deliver it
Please help me get rid of this pain
Swear to me now, ever since I hold my side
Promise me now, since I'm in so much pain
You're not convinced
You're not sure whether to believe me or not
And I'm told it's deliberate
And I've heard that you're doing this on purpose
And leave
And go away
Well, please watch
Please keep an eye on me
Please watch over me
Please protect and care for me
I thought this day would never come
I never thought this moment would arrive
You're dealing with a sad one
You're dealing with someone who is sad and depressed
I stay away, I'm deaf and dumb
I distance myself and can't even hear or speak
I'm telling everyone
I'm sharing my feelings with others
God, it's priceless
God, this feeling is so valuable and precious
And I swear I'll never breathe a word
And I promise that I will never tell anyone
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KELLY PRICE, WARRYN S. CAMPBELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sgaray87933
Ive loved this song for years!
@SkoobyDooBop
first time i ever heard this song was a Props Road Fools VHS my BMX buddy had back in high school.
@sweaver2112
no. this is....distilled.......polished. black as obsidian.
@chancehyolo
Nice
@sarahbontinen
Love singers with lisps.
@veghan5043
nice, but the bass not good