Formed by former members of the now defunct band PF Station, JSB draw their name from the name of the subject of one of PF Station's songs, "A Night in the Life of Fly Jimmy Swift". Before eventually choosing their current name, the band was known for a time as Fly Jimmy Swift.
Combining intricate guitar and a distinctly electronica keyboard sound with a hard hitting and rock solid rock rhythm section, the band is known for its lengthy progressive instrumental jams that get the crowd up and moving.
The band has won three East Coast Music Awards, including Best Alternative Artist in 2002. The same year, JSB won three Music Industry Association of Nova Scotia (MIANS) awards, including Artist of the Year.
In 2004 the band produced their first video for the single "Two Hands on the Wheel" with New Brunswick filmmaker Greg Hemmings. On November 28, 2006, JSB released an animated video produced by Copernicus Studios for the single "Turnaround", from the album Weight of the World.
The band maintains a busy touring schedule across Canada and the US, and they have performed at numerous festivals including Nova Scotia's Evolve Festival, Prince Edward Island's Shoreline Festival, Moedown (NY), Haymaker (VA), the World Electronic Music Festival (Toronto) and many more. The group are at the head of a growing Atlantic Canada jam scene, and frequently play with fellow scene mates Grand Theft Bus, and Slowcoaster.
Now and Then
The Jimmy Swift Band Lyrics
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Don't wonder why and take it slow
Now and then I hit my stride
There comes a time when you must go
Yeah everybody knows these things
But I take my time to learn
Hey I don't like to show these things
Now and then I realize
I lost some time that won't return
Now and then I make my bed
And sleep in it or toss and turn
Yeah everybody knows these things
But I take my time to learn
Hey I don't like to show these things
In front of you I'm feeling so absurd
Now and then I lose my head
Can't seem to get over it
Oh no I got to take my time
Can't wonder why and take it slow
Yeah everybody knows these things
But I take my time to learn
Hey I don't like to show these things
In front of you I'm feeling so absurd
Now and then I take my time
Don't wonder why and take it slow
Now and then I hit my stride
There comes a time when you must go
Yeah everybody knows these things
But I take my time to learn
Hey I don't like to show these things
In front of you I'm feeling so absurd
The Jimmy Swift Band's song "Now and Then" is a reflection on the importance of taking things slow and appreciating the present moment. The lyrics suggest that there are times to take your time and times to move forward quickly. The lines "Now and then I take my time, don't wonder why and take it slow" and "Now and then I hit my stride, there comes a time when you must go" show this dichotomy. The singer acknowledges that everyone knows these things, but they personally take their time to learn and process what they need to do.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of regret and the passing of time. The lyrics "Now and then I realize, I lost some time that won't return" and "Now and then I make my bed and sleep in it or toss and turn" suggest that the singer is reflecting on missed opportunities and wishing they had done things differently. The repetition of the phrase "now and then" reinforces the idea that life is a series of moments, both good and bad, and that each moment is important in its own way.
Overall, the lyrics of "Now and Then" invite the listener to pause and appreciate the present moment. The song encourages the listener to take their time, enjoy the journey, and learn from their experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Now and then I take my time
Occasionally, I choose to move at a slower pace
Don't wonder why and take it slow
I don't question my decision to do so, I simply proceed slowly
Now and then I hit my stride
Occasionally, I achieve a period of great success or productivity
There comes a time when you must go
It is inevitable that at some point, one will need to move on
Yeah everybody knows these things
These concepts are widely understood
But I take my time to learn
I prefer to learn and understand at my own pace
Hey I don't like to show these things
I do not like to display my emotions or vulnerabilities
In front of you I'm feeling so absurd
When around you, I feel foolish or ridiculous
Now and then I realize
Occasionally, I come to the realization
I lost some time that won't return
That I have lost valuable time that is unrecoverable
Now and then I make my bed
Occasionally, I make decisions or take actions
And sleep in it or toss and turn
That lead to either a peaceful rest or a restless one filled with anxiety
Now and then I lose my head
Occasionally, I become overwhelmed or irrational
Can't seem to get over it
I struggle to move past these moments
Oh no I got to take my time
In order to overcome these difficulties, I must proceed slowly
Can't wonder why and take it slow
I shouldn't question my decision to move slowly, but instead embrace it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NORMAN NEWELL, RIZ ORTOLANI
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