The band is signed to Fat Cat Records. They have released five studio albums; "These Four Walls" (2009), "In the Pit of the Stomach" (2011), "Unravelling" (2014), "The More I Sleep The Less I Dream" (2018), and "Enjoy the View" (2021), an EP called "Out of Interest" (2020) plus the live album "E Rey - Live in Philadelphia" recorded during the 2013 tour.
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Medicine
We Were Promised Jetpacks Lyrics
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Don't hide away like an ocean
But you can see, but you can smell
And the sound of your waves coming down
I am no superman not at all
But I have no answers for you
I am no hero, and that's for sure
Where you go, is where I want to be
Where are you going, where do you go?
Are you looking for answers
For reasons under the stars
If along the way, you are growing weary
You can rest with me until a brighter day
I am no superman, that's for sure
And I have no answers, yeah
I am no hero, oh don't you know
But I do know one thing
Where you are is where I belong
Where you go, I do know, is where I belong
Where are you going, with your beautiful face
Looking down, don't hide away
You are like an ocean that I can't see
But I can smell and the sound
Of your waves coming down
I am no superman, that's for sure
I have no answers for you, I am no hero, oh not at all
I do know one thing, where you are is where I belong
Where you are is where I want to be
The song "Medicine" by We Were Promised Jetpacks is a touching tribute to the power of love and companionship in times of uncertainty and doubt. The lyrics express a deep sense of longing and a desire for connection with the person the singer is addressing, while acknowledging the limitations of their own abilities and understanding.
At the beginning of the song, the singer addresses the person with a "long face pulling down" and urges them not to hide away like the ocean. This metaphor hints at the vastness and depth of the person's emotions, which the singer wants to explore and understand. They mention being unable to see or touch these emotions, but they can sense them through the person's scent and the sound of their waves - in other words, their presence.
The singer goes on to confess they are no superhero or hero with all the answers, but promises to be there for the person regardless. They express their desire to accompany the person on their journey, wherever it may lead, and offer comfort and support during times of weariness.
Overall, the song celebrates the beauty and fragility of human relationships, and emphasizes the importance of being present for loved ones in times of need. It also acknowledges the limitations of individual understanding and agency, highlighting the importance of humility and shared experiences to overcome life's struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Where are you going with the long face pulling down
Why are you so sad and looking down?
Don't hide away like an ocean
Don't keep your emotions hidden deep like the ocean does.
But you can see, but you can smell
I may not be able to physically see you, but I can sense your presence and emotions through your scent and aura.
And the sound of your waves coming down
I can feel the weight of your sadness crashing down on me, like the sound of waves hitting the shore.
I am no superman not at all
I am not a hero, I am not invincible nor have all the answers.
But I have no answers for you
I don't have all the answers to your problems.
I am no hero, and that's for sure
I'm not a hero, I can't fix everything, but I do know one thing.
But I do know one thing
However, I do know one thing.
Where you go, is where I want to be
I want to be wherever you go, I want to support and be there for you.
Where are you going, where do you go?
Where are you headed, what's on your mind?
Are you looking for answers
Are you searching for answers to your problems?
For reasons under the stars
Are you looking to the universe, seeking for reasons why things happen?
If along the way, you are growing weary
If you get tired on your journey through life,
You can rest with me until a brighter day
You can lean on me, take a break, and wait until things get better.
Oh don't you know, but I do know one thing
I may not have all the answers, but I do know one thing.
Where you are is where I belong
I feel like I belong wherever you are, like we're meant to be together.
Where you go, I do know, is where I belong
I believe wherever you go is where I need to be, to support and be there for you no matter what.
Where are you going, with your beautiful face
Where are you headed with your lovely presence and soul?
Looking down, don't hide away
Don't keep your emotions hidden, let them out and speak to me about what you're feeling.
You are like an ocean that I can't see
Your emotions are like an ocean that I can't physically see or understand, but I can feel them.
But I can smell and the sound
I can sense your emotions through your scent, aura and the weight of your worries.
Of your waves coming down
Your emotions crashing down on me like the waves, making me feel your weight and pain.
I have no answers for you, I am no hero, oh not at all
I don't have all the answers, I'm not a hero that can fix everything or anyone, but I can offer my presence and support.
Where you are is where I want to be
I want to be where you are, standing by your side, supporting and loving you through it all.
Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING
Written by: J. MURPHY, M. MURPHEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
DSMIV-CE10
I love this song so much.
I come back every few months, I don't regret stumbling upon it by accident back when it came out.
fiorinda75
Amazing and wonderful! Can't wait to get the album!
andresisthename
What an incredible song and what a video, my favorite in the last 3 years.
doubleddy75
That outro is amazing. 👍🏼
themonsterdaful
I'm so glad this band is still making fantastic music. :)
David Hollywood
One of the best live bands i have seen. Incredible. Both albums are 2 of my favourites of all time
Calwells
So excited for the album! Fatcat, you always seem to amaze me with the artists on your label
Holy_Braille
Wow. This is one of the best songs I've heard in a while.
Gabriel Long
I do miss Faraquet, but this is really good! Great job!
Mil n
I think this video is about how overwhelming forces, such as love, can cause us to do crazy, out of the norm, risky things to chase that love, even though this will just cause us pain in the end.