Jessica followed this up with an album of her own songs, The Camera Loves Me, with the Monochrome Set as backing band. The album, recorded in Chiswick, West London and produced by 1960s pop star Keith West, was released on el Records in 1988. Jessica’s sister Miranda contributed to the songwriting and backing vocals.
Jessica then left the music world to work in the City of London until 1993, when she was invited to make another record for the Japanese label Trattoria. Mondo was recorded with the Monochrome Set at Moat Studios, London, and this time was produced by Bid, who also duetted with Jessica on the song ‘Casanova ‘92’.
Later in 1993 Jessica recorded four new songs with el records artist Monty, two of which were written by Jessica and two by Monty. These were included on the cd re-release of The Camera Loves Me.
In the late 1990s Jessica learned the guitar and started writing songs again. She was joined by Peter Momtchiloff (formerly of Talulah Gosh, Heavenly, and Marine Research) on guitar and bass; in 2000 and 2001they recorded 22 songs at Shaw Sound in West London with Orson Presence from the Monochrome Set playing various keyboard instruments. Drums were provided first by Struan Robertson and then by Jim Kimberley. A four-track EP (‘Emmanuelle Béart’) was released on Matinee Recordings of Washington DC (now Santa Barbara) and a three-track 7” single (‘Sugar Mummy’) was released on Fortuna Pop! Records of London.
Early in 2002 the Would-be-goods’ third album, Brief Lives, appeared as a joint release by Matinee, Fortuna Pop, and P-Vine Records of Japan. By this time the Would-be-goods had played their first live shows in London: first with just Jessica on guitar and Peter on bass and guitar, and then with new member Debbie Green on drums and backing vocals. Debbie is a former member of the Headcoatees, the X-Men, and Baby Birkin; she has also played with Peter in the Family Way, Dutronc, and now the Speed of Sound.
Finally in summer 2002 the Would-be-goods’ line-up was completed by the addition of Lupe Nunez-Fernandez on bass and backing vocals. This line-up played several shows in London and visited the East Coast of America in autumn 2002. Late in 2002 they started recording songs for a fourth album, and this was finally completed early in 2004.The Morning After is released in August 2004 on Fortuna Pop! and Matinee.
I Broke The Spell
Would-Be-Goods Lyrics
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Smashed up, destroyed, smashed up and destroyed
I broke my rule, I broke my own rule
Now there's no rules, no rules, there's no rules
Anymore
This is as bad, as bad as it gets
I lost the high ground, lost the high ground
I've got no one, no one else, no one else to blame
What happens when, happens when the, when the freedom, freedom
You want, you want to have, to have comes at
Comes at a cost, a cost you can't, you can't afford to pay
All is lost, all is lost, all is lost
Not a shred of, not a shred of hope
I broke my rule, I broke my own rule
Now I'm condemned to hell, now I'm condemned to hell
Climb to the top of the statue of freedom from gravity
And you're at liberty to
Jump from the top of the absence of responsibility
And float into the emptiness
No leg on which to, on which to stand
Abandoned by every, every friend
I broke my rule, I broke my own rule
I've got no one, no one else, no one else to blame
I'll lay me down, down in the dark
The dark and sad, sad empty room
Room at the end, the end of the hallway
The hallway at the end, way at the end of time
Everything's wrecked, everything is wrecked
Smashed up, destroyed, smashed up and destroyed
I broke my rule, I broke my own rule
Now there's no rules, no rules, there's no rules anymore
Now there's no rules, no rules, there's no rules anymore
Now there's no rules, no rules, there's no, now there's
No rules, no rules, there's no rules anymore
The song "I Broke The Spell" by Would-Be-Goods delves into the emotional turmoil and consequences of breaking one's own rules. The repeated lines of "I broke my rule, I broke my own rule" emphasize the weight of personal responsibility and the devastating fallout of disregarding one's principles. The lyrical imagery of "everything's wrecked" and "smashed up and destroyed" suggest the singer has lost control of their life and actions. The lack of rules symbolizes the absence of moral guidelines and structure, leaving the singer to face the harsh reality of their choices alone.
The second verse highlights the singer's sense of guilt and accountability as they admit to having "no one else to blame." The line "The absence of responsibility" implies a reckless pursuit of freedom without regard for the consequences. This disregard for responsibility and the cost of freedom ultimately leads to a sense of hopelessness and despair as the singer feels "condemned to hell" and abandoned by their friends.
The final verse seems to suggest an acceptance of the consequences of one's actions as the singer envisions laying "down in the dark" and facing the emptiness that results from breaking one's own rules. The repeated line "now there's no rules" serves as a haunting reminder of the irreversible damage that can be caused when one strays from their ethical code.
Overall, "I Broke The Spell" is a poignant exploration of the internal struggle that arises when one violates their own moral compass. The repeated lines and emotive language capture the weight of regret and the loss of control that comes from disregarding one's principles.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything's wrecked, everything is wrecked
All is ruined and destroyed
I broke my rule, I broke my own rule
I violated my own standard
Now there's no rules, no rules, there's no rules
There are no more restrictions or expectations
Anymore
From now on, things will be different
This is as bad, as bad as it gets
The situation is dire and unbearable
I lost the high ground, lost the high ground
I have forfeited the moral advantage
I've got no one, no one else, no one else to blame
I am responsible for my actions and their consequences
What happens when, happens when the, when the freedom, freedom
When the desire for freedom is realized
You want, you want to have, to have comes at
The cost of achieving that freedom
Comes at a cost, a cost you can't, you can't afford to pay
The price may be too high to bear
All is lost, all is lost, all is lost
The situation is hopeless and irreparable
Not a shred of, not a shred of hope
There is no optimism or expectation for improvement
Now I'm condemned to hell, now I'm condemned to hell
I am facing a permanent and painful consequence
Climb to the top of the statue of freedom from gravity
Achieving liberation from physical restraints
And you're at liberty to
You have the freedom to
Jump from the top of the absence of responsibility
Taking risks due to lack of accountability
And float into the emptiness
Drifting aimlessly without direction
No leg on which to, on which to stand
No support or foundation
Abandoned by every, every friend
Left alone and betrayed by those close to me
I'll lay me down, down in the dark
Surrendering to despair and sadness
The dark and sad, sad empty room
A space devoid of joy or life
Everything's wrecked, everything is wrecked
All is ruined and destroyed
Now there's no rules, no rules, there's no rules anymore
There are no more restrictions or expectations
Now there's no rules, no rules, there's no rules anymore
There are no more restrictions or expectations
Now there's no rules, no rules, there's no, now there's
There are no more restrictions or expectations
No rules, no rules, there's no rules anymore
There are no more restrictions or expectations
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Flansburgh, John Linnell
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