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.
Your Eyes Were Shining
The Jealous Sound Lyrics
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I pray you don't go home alone
I pray you don't know
I pray you don't
I pray you don't know
I pray you don't
I pray your things are neatly packed
Might take you back
But you're on your own now
You're on your own
You're on your own now
You're on your own
I pray that someone cares for you
This life and love I withdrew
And shake, but it won't shake your soul
There's grace when you wake
But it won't take control
And the archer he bends like the bow
Breathe in release and let go
But mostly I want you to know
When heaven opens wide
And lets you in
And your eyes were shining
And somehow I believe
You were beautiful again
The love that you need
Is the love that you find
Even though it's not me
Even though it's not mine [x2]
I pray these words from in your mouth
I pray forgiveness finds a way
To make it south
But you're on your own now
You're on your own
You're on your own now
You're on your own
But I pray you don't just because you can
If theres a mark then it isn't a brand
Brave as you face the unknown
There is grace when you wake
Find a way to atone
And the archer he bends like the bow
Breathe in, release and let go
But mostly I want you to know
When heaven opens wide
And lets you in
And your eyes were shining
And somehow I believe
You were beautiful again
The love that you need
Is the love that you find
Even though it's not me
Even though it's not mine [x2]
When heaven opens wide
And lets you in
And your eyes were shining
And somehow I believe
You were beautiful again
And you have let me down
And you have disappointed me [x3]
The love that you need
Is the love that you find
Even though it's not me
Even though it's not mine [x2]
I pray heaven opens wide
And lets you in
And your eyes were shining
And somehow I believe
You were beautiful again
The lyrics of "Your Eyes Were Shining" by The Jealous Sound seem to reflect a painful experience of someone who has been let down and disappointed by someone they cared about deeply. The singer prays for this person not to experience the same emotional pain that they are feeling, while expressing regret and longing for reconciliation. The chorus especially stands out with a hopeful tone, wishing that the person they care about will find the love they need and be beautiful again. The song is a moving reflection on the fragility and complexity of relationships and how hard it can be to move on when someone you love has hurt you.
The first couple of verses of the song show the singer's earnest prayers that the person they care about does not end up alone and hurting. They hope that someone will care for them and that they might find a lost love that they may have given up on. However, they are resigned to the fact that this person is on their own now, and there is little they can do to help. The verses use repetition of key lines like "I pray you don't know" and "You're on your own now" to emphasize the pain and isolation felt by both parties.
The middle section of the song is composed of a powerful bridge that reinforces the themes of grace and forgiveness, which evoke a sense of hope and healing. The "archer" simile hints at a transformative process, where one has to free themselves from the burdens of past hurt and move forward with grace. The lyrics here suggest that though love and forgiveness can offer solace, they cannot take control of one's life or undo past mistakes. This line of thinking culminates in the final chorus, where the lyrics couple hope with acceptance that the love the person they care about needs might not come from them. The song concludes with a lament of sorts, acknowledging that the singer has been let down and disappointed multiple times.
Line by Line Meaning
Pray you don't know how this feels
I hope you never have to experience the pain that I am feeling right now
I pray you don't go home alone
I hope you have someone who cares for you to go home to
I pray your things are neatly packed
I hope you are well-prepared for whatever comes next in life
I pray a love that you had lost
I hope that a past love will come back into your life
Might take you back
And that the love will be able to forgive and forget the past
But you're on your own now
But in the end, you must be the one to face your own problems
I pray that someone cares for you
I hope someone is there to support and love you
This life and love I withdrew
I have taken myself out of your life and out of love
And shake, but it won't shake your soul
I know you may be going through a hard time, but it will not break your spirit
There's grace when you wake
There is always a chance for a fresh start
But it won't take control
But it is up to you to take that chance
And the archer he bends like the bow
Life is unpredictable and can change at any moment
Breathe in release and let go
Take a breath, let go of the past, and move forward
But mostly I want you to know
Above all, I want you to understand this
When heaven opens wide
When you finally find peace and happiness
And lets you in
And you are able to bask in the joy of that moment
And your eyes were shining
And everything around you seems brighter and more beautiful
And somehow I believe
And I have faith that you will find that moment
You were beautiful again
You will once again be able to see your own worth and beauty
The love that you need
The kind of love that you require to be happy
Is the love that you find
Is the love that you come across, whether it be from another person, or even within yourself
Even though it's not me
Even if I am not the one who can provide that love for you
And you have let me down
You have disappointed me in some way
And you have disappointed me [x3]
And that feeling continues to linger
I pray heaven opens wide
I hope you find happiness
Contributed by Zoe H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Joe Hamrock
One of the most beautiful, sad, super heavy songs I think I've ever heard. I can barely listen to this without wanting to leap off of a cliff, but I mean that in a good way 😊
Definitely one of the most amazing songs ever.
💜
paulo narcisio
love this songs, this band is amazing
taylor0367
This band is so relaxing. I love it :)
Clayton Santana
Ouvi e gostei. Muito bom
David Martins
Great music, keep the good work
michk96
Woah loving this band.
Lisa Saat
This is lovely.
Braydun Johnson
One of my new fav bands
Jari Ojala
The first 5 seconds had me melt into a pile of unorganized matter, and by the end, put me back together into an awesome being of incredible atomic super powers. So yeah . . . . I'd say its alright.
DrexiLo
This is good. Which is crazy cause I don't like Rise bands most of the time. This is new. In a good way. Keep it up TJS.