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.
The Fold Out
The Jealous Sound Lyrics
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Bright flashes, your cheeks flushed
Don't say it don't say it
Because it's still a part of you
It's a part of me as well
We can watch it from a distance
Don't shiver from cold out
The sun rise is brutal
Sleep on the fold out
And your lungs are filling up
And you stutter ecstatic
Eyes flutter like an addict
And it's still a part of you
It's a part of me as well
We can watch it from a distance
Resistance is futile
Don't shiver from cold out
The sun rise is brutal
Sleep on the fold out
It's never good unless it's great
You always complicate
All the simple joy, a simple boy
You finally had a taste
Did the darkness let you down
It's just static there's no sound
Don't say it don't say it
Because it's still a part of you
It's a part of me as well
We can watch it in the distance
Resistance is futile
Don't shiver from cold out
The sun rise is brutal
Sleep on the fold out
It's never good unless it's great
You always complicate
All the simple joy, a simple boy
You finally had a taste
Resistance is futile
Don't shiver from cold out
The sun rise is brutal
Sleep on the fold out
The Jealous Sound's "The Fold Out" is a song about the complexities of relationships and how past experiences can impact one's present self. The opening lines describe the feeling of being overwhelmed by darkness and the physical response it can elicit, such as flushed cheeks. The repetition of "don't say it" suggests a hesitation to confront the source of these feelings, perhaps out of fear of the emotions that will surface.
The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the idea that the darkness or past experiences are still a part of both individuals in the relationship. However, instead of letting it consume them, they can watch it from afar, acknowledging its influence without being controlled by it. The phrase "resistance is futile" suggests that fighting against these feelings or experiences is pointless because they are, in some way, a part of who they are.
The second verse continues to describe the physical and emotional effects of these past experiences, with the phrase "lungs filling up" and "eyes fluttering like an addict." Despite this, they still watch from a distance and refrain from fully engaging with their emotions or each other.
The final chorus repeats the idea that things are only "good unless it's great," and that the simplicity of joy is often complicated by the individuals involved. They acknowledge that they've finally experienced this joy, but the darkness and past experiences are still present, encouraging them to keep a certain distance from each other.
Overall, the lyrics suggest that acknowledging the influence of past experiences on present relationships is important, but it's equally important to not let those experiences dictate one's actions or emotions. The repetition of "sleep on the fold out" at the end of each chorus could be interpreted as a metaphor for staying in a state of limbo or complacency, rather than fully committing to each other or to the difficult process of confronting past traumas.
Line by Line Meaning
Does the darkness fill you up
Are you consumed by the darkness?
Bright flashes, your cheeks flushed
Do you feel a rush of emotion?
Don't say it don't say it
Don't give into temptation to speak about it.
Because it's still a part of you
The darkness is still with you.
It's a part of me as well
I share your burden.
We can watch it from a distance
Let's keep a safe distance and observe.
Resistance is futile
Fighting it is pointless.
Don't shiver from cold out
Don't be afraid in the cold.
The sun rise is brutal
The new day can be harsh.
Sleep on the fold out
Find comfort where you can.
And your lungs are filling up
You feel overwhelmed.
And you stutter ecstatic
You're speechless with excitement.
Eyes flutter like an addict
Your eyes are darting around craving stimulation.
It's never good unless it's great
You're always searching for something better.
You always complicate
You make things more difficult than they need to be.
All the simple joy, a simple boy
You crave simplicity, but you're not so simple.
You finally had a taste
You've experienced a glimpse of what you desire.
Did the darkness let you down
Did the darkness disappoint you?
It's just static there's no sound
There's nothing to listen to in the darkness.
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Sammy Biegel
This is probably one of my favorite bands without a doubt. Something about it makes me feel like I'm in a fantasy and the lead singer fits the role perfectly.
Majestic Aura
It's simple and soft but really, really nice! I like it!
Metalbro
i really dig this, rise will sign different artists to their label like victory but at least Rise signs talented bands
mccohn47
LOVE THIS SONG
Shanesmodernlife
I mean I respect that music and listen to mostly Metal. But this band deserves a lot of respect them and Hands Like Houses both.
Tehvro
wasn't expecting this, so good.
Mrs.Kelly Miracle
I completely forgot about this band and just rediscovered them omg I'm like in high-school again when I hear it.
yunping_129
“but sometimes the bravest thing is just to lay down your arms and sing can’t do this on my own i can’t do this on my own”
Furry Fox Jet Pilot
I love this song, it was one of the first real emo/90s alternative songs that I heard.This music introduced me to the greatest emo band of all time: Thursday. RIP 1997-2011
Austin Boston
Awesome song