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.
Quiet Life
The Jealous Sound Lyrics
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It's the quiet life you've been waiting for
And all that you want it will be there
Well, don't you believe me?
Well, don't believe me anymore
I see you're scared as you stand on those stairs
Don't ask because you won't come back to me
I know it's fast
The hesitation dies but you won't outlast
By the time you see what's left
The distance will grow I suppose
You're all out of breath
And I should have known
It feels like nothing
But a hand keeps touching your heart
The first time you can't make sure
You better hold still, you're so smart
My heart, your hand
I swear I understand
The Jealous Sound's song "Quiet Life" speaks about settling down and finding peace in a calm and predictable life. The opening lines urge the listener to embrace the quiet and tranquil lifestyle they have been waiting for, and promises that all they could want will be there. However, the following line suggests that the listener is no longer convinced, as the singer asks if they still believe him.
The song continues with the singer acknowledging the listener's fear as they stand on the stairs, but they refuse to ask for help as they know they won't go back. The singer's heart grows heavy, as the listener is not ready to start, and the hesitation is causing them to rush into something that they won't be able to handle.
In the chorus, the singer warns the listener that by the time they realize what they have left behind, the distance between them will have grown. They will be out of breath, and the singer will realize that he should have known. The song's final verse introduces the idea of uncertainty, as the "hand keeps touching your heart," but the listener cannot be sure if it's the first time they've felt it. Regardless, they need to hold still as they are so smart, and the singer states that he understands.
In short, "Quiet Life" is about finding satisfaction in a peaceful life and being dragged into something that you're not ready for. The singer urges the listener to slow down and embrace the quiet before they lose sight of it.
Line by Line Meaning
Settle in for the night
Get comfortable and stay for a while
It's the quiet life you've been waiting for
You've been seeking tranquility
And all that you want it will be there
Your desires will be met
Well, don't you believe me?
Do you doubt what I'm saying?
Well, don't believe me anymore
You've lost trust in me
I see you're scared as you stand on those stairs
You're afraid to take the next step
Don't ask because you won't come back to me
Don't inquire, because you won't return to me
My heart grows heavy, you can't start when you're not ready
I feel weighed down because you're not prepared to begin
I know it's fast
I understand it's happening quickly
The hesitation dies but you won't outlast
Your indecisiveness is gone now, but you won't endure the situation
By the time you see what's left
Once you've realized what you've lost
The distance will grow I suppose
The gap between us will increase, I assume
You're all out of breath
You've exhausted yourself
And I should have known
I should have seen it coming
It feels like nothing
It seems uneventful
But a hand keeps touching your heart
However, you still feel affection
The first time you can't make sure
You're uncertain during the initial experience
You better hold still, you're so smart
You should stay calm, because you're intelligent
My heart, your hand
My emotions, your touch
I swear I understand
I promise that I comprehend
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JONATHAN FEARON, LEE RICHARD GALE, STUART JAMES OGILVIE
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Pedro Almeida
not my type but still being a good song :)
Cdub1284
These guys are back?!
Nick Roy
THIS IS A 2003 ALBUM!
Aj Rucci
I like the lyrics but it's just too slow
scheffie333
His "s" are odd
Paul
Gay