Should I close my eyes and prophesize
Hoping maybe some day come
Should I wet the ground with my own tears
Crying over what's been done
Should I lift the dirt and plant the seed
Even though I'll never grow
Should I wet the ground with the sweat from my brow
And believe in my good work
My good work
My good work
My good work
Hey there, I'm flying up above
Looking down on the tired earth
And I can see, I can see potential
Speaking through you, speaking to you
From all of heaven's possibilities
Power, hey do you know how it works
Hey do you know that the meek,
They shall inherit the earth
You should work, you should work
(?) than the memory
Should I hit the water or stay on dry land
Even though I've never swam
Take machete into the brush
Though at first there is no path
Taste the war paint on my tongue
As it's dripping with my sweat
Place my gaze in the future's path
Seeing things that ain't come yet
Hope to watch the victory dance
After whole day's work is done
Hope to watch the victory dance
In the evening's setting sun
Hope to watch the victory dance
Over many lives to come
Hope to watch the victory dance
In the evening's setting sun
Setting sun
Setting sun
Setting sun
Hope to dance the victory dance
After whole day's work is done
Hope to dance the victory dance
In the evening's setting sun
Hope to dance the victory dance
Over many lives to come
Hope to dance the victory dance
In the evening's setting sun
My Morning Jacket - Circuital Album Lyrics
My Morning Jacket - Circuital Lyrics
Writer: JAMES EDWARD OLLIGES JR
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Circuital
Spinning out, gracefully
Going nowhere, quickly
I am older, day by day
Still going back to my childhood way
Circuital
Round and round patiently
Getting lost by the guide
And I'm all worked up over nothing
Circuits
All in and out
Connect my body
Deep into the ground
Circuits
Connect the Earth to the moon
And link our heavenly bodies
Not a moment too soon
Well you can fling open the windows
Or you can board them up
Saints to a crown
Or Christ's humble cup
You think you'll find yourself out there
Out in the lion's den
In somebody's battle
Over belief systems
Or disappear into the vacuum
Total neutrality
Well you can't lose nothing
But nothing can be gained
Well anyway you cut it
We're just spinning around
Out on the circuits
Over the hollow grounds
Out on the circuits
Over the hollow grounds
Heading right back in the same place
That we started out
Right back in the same place
Right back in the same place
That we starting out
Going nowhere, quickly
I am older, day by day
Still going back to my childhood way
Circuital
Round and round patiently
Getting lost by the guide
And I'm all worked up over nothing
Circuits
All in and out
Connect my body
Deep into the ground
Circuits
Connect the Earth to the moon
And link our heavenly bodies
Not a moment too soon
Well you can fling open the windows
Or you can board them up
Saints to a crown
Or Christ's humble cup
You think you'll find yourself out there
Out in the lion's den
In somebody's battle
Over belief systems
Or disappear into the vacuum
Total neutrality
Well you can't lose nothing
But nothing can be gained
Well anyway you cut it
We're just spinning around
Out on the circuits
Over the hollow grounds
Out on the circuits
Over the hollow grounds
Heading right back in the same place
That we started out
Right back in the same place
Right back in the same place
That we starting out
Writer: JAMES EDWARD OLLIGES JR
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
The Day Is Coming
You need it, that's for sure
You receive, but always want more
Take it for granted,
This lifetime and what's up ahead
But the day is coming
The day is near
The day is coming
You know what I mean
The day is coming
The way is clear
The day has come
Bang bang, on the door
You opened, not knowing what for
If opportunity, rears its head
Will you answer, or stay home in bed
Hey babe
Cause the day is coming
The day is near
The day is coming
You know what I mean
The day is coming
The way is clear
The day has come, ooh
Hey babe
Cause the day is coming
The day is near
The day is coming
You know what I mean
The day is coming
The way is clear
The day has come
You receive, but always want more
Take it for granted,
This lifetime and what's up ahead
But the day is coming
The day is near
The day is coming
You know what I mean
The day is coming
The way is clear
The day has come
Bang bang, on the door
You opened, not knowing what for
If opportunity, rears its head
Will you answer, or stay home in bed
Hey babe
Cause the day is coming
The day is near
The day is coming
You know what I mean
The day is coming
The way is clear
The day has come, ooh
Hey babe
Cause the day is coming
The day is near
The day is coming
You know what I mean
The day is coming
The way is clear
The day has come
Writer: JAMES EDWARD OLLIGES JR
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Wonderful (The Way I Feel)
It matters to me
Took a long time to get here
But if it would have been easy, I would not have cared
Like a tropical forest
Like a cop on the beat
When all is in order, you get lost in the heat
I feel so wonderful
Wonderful, wonderful the way I feel
Doesn't matter to me
I can take it or leave it
I can learn from way back when and still live right now
With the sun on my shoulders and the wind at my back
I will never grow older at least not in my mind
I feel so wonderful
Wonderful, wonderful the way I feel
I'm going where there ain't no fear
I'm going where the spirit is near
I'm going where the livin' is easy and the people are kind
A new state of mind
I'm going where there ain't no police
I'm going where there ain't no disease
I'm going where there ain't no need to escape from what is
Only spirits at ease
Took a long time to get here
But if it would have been easy, I would not have cared
Like a tropical forest
Like a cop on the beat
When all is in order, you get lost in the heat
I feel so wonderful
Wonderful, wonderful the way I feel
Doesn't matter to me
I can take it or leave it
I can learn from way back when and still live right now
With the sun on my shoulders and the wind at my back
I will never grow older at least not in my mind
I feel so wonderful
Wonderful, wonderful the way I feel
I'm going where there ain't no fear
I'm going where the spirit is near
I'm going where the livin' is easy and the people are kind
A new state of mind
I'm going where there ain't no police
I'm going where there ain't no disease
I'm going where there ain't no need to escape from what is
Only spirits at ease
Writer: Jim Edward Olliges Jr.
Copyright: Lyrics © Hipgnosis Songs Group
Copyright: Lyrics © Hipgnosis Songs Group
Outta My System
They told me not to smoke drugs, but I wouldn't listen
Never thought I'd get caught and wind up in prison
Chalk it up to youth but young age I ain't dissing
I guess I just had to get it outta my system
Outta my system... outta my system
Oh Lord I'd never do it now I know what I ain't missing
Glad I went and got it all outta my system
The luster of youth versus married security
I'm glad I'm here now, but just between you and me
I had to get it out and make the deals
And learn to know how it feels, but that it ain't real
Outta my system... outta my system
There's a way to have it all you know I ain't kidding
Some things I know I'll never get outta my system
If you don't live now, you ain't even trying
And then you're on your way to a midlife crisis
Livin' it out anyway you feel
You can feel it in your bones, but try to deny it
Wipe it off your face but your eyes won't hide it
You knew it all along but never made it clear
They told me not to steal cars, said I'd wind up in prison
Thought I knew it all yea I wouldn't listen
Chalk it up to young age but youth I ain't dissing
I guess I just had to get it outta my system
Outta my system... outta my system
I'm glad I did it all then I know what I ain't missing
Glad I went and got it all outta my system
I'm glad I did it all now I know what I ain't missing
Glad I went and got it all outta my system
I'm glad I did it all now I know what I ain't missing
Glad I went and got it all outta my system
Never thought I'd get caught and wind up in prison
Chalk it up to youth but young age I ain't dissing
I guess I just had to get it outta my system
Outta my system... outta my system
Oh Lord I'd never do it now I know what I ain't missing
Glad I went and got it all outta my system
The luster of youth versus married security
I'm glad I'm here now, but just between you and me
I had to get it out and make the deals
And learn to know how it feels, but that it ain't real
Outta my system... outta my system
There's a way to have it all you know I ain't kidding
Some things I know I'll never get outta my system
If you don't live now, you ain't even trying
And then you're on your way to a midlife crisis
Livin' it out anyway you feel
You can feel it in your bones, but try to deny it
Wipe it off your face but your eyes won't hide it
You knew it all along but never made it clear
They told me not to steal cars, said I'd wind up in prison
Thought I knew it all yea I wouldn't listen
Chalk it up to young age but youth I ain't dissing
I guess I just had to get it outta my system
Outta my system... outta my system
I'm glad I did it all then I know what I ain't missing
Glad I went and got it all outta my system
I'm glad I did it all now I know what I ain't missing
Glad I went and got it all outta my system
I'm glad I did it all now I know what I ain't missing
Glad I went and got it all outta my system
Writer: ED MUNTER, JAMES EDWARD JR OLLIGES
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Holdin On To Black Metal
It's a darkness you can't deny
But it don't belong in a grown up mind
Suppose you'll find this place in a youngster's eyes
Coming into life you needn't cry
But as a boy you gotta let it go
Or
You'll find out something is good
Oh black metal you're so misunderstood
Holdin' on to black metal
(Black metal)
Holdin' on to black metal
(Black metal)
Black metal you've been holding on too long
Oh black metal, so misunderstood
Don't turn yourself into Lucifer's fool
Black metal feeds those young, enough is enough
Wants refills out of Lucifer's cup
Black metal lead to and your teenage pop
Look at you starchild you're all grown up
Still holdin' on to black metal
(Black metal)
Still holdin' on to black metal
(Black metal)
Black metal you've been holding on too long
Catch your waves on Lucifer's beach
Taking shade and underneath Lucifer's trees
Getting sustenance from Lucifer's peach
Oh black metal it's a fact in all your speech
Holdin' on to black metal
(Black metal)
Holdin' on to black metal
(Black metal)
Black metal you've been holding on too long
(Black metal)
(Black metal)
Oh bring them to me
(Black metal)
Oh making me think
(Black metal)
Oh one, two, three
Let's rock!
But it don't belong in a grown up mind
Suppose you'll find this place in a youngster's eyes
Coming into life you needn't cry
But as a boy you gotta let it go
Or
You'll find out something is good
Oh black metal you're so misunderstood
Holdin' on to black metal
(Black metal)
Holdin' on to black metal
(Black metal)
Black metal you've been holding on too long
Oh black metal, so misunderstood
Don't turn yourself into Lucifer's fool
Black metal feeds those young, enough is enough
Wants refills out of Lucifer's cup
Black metal lead to and your teenage pop
Look at you starchild you're all grown up
Still holdin' on to black metal
(Black metal)
Still holdin' on to black metal
(Black metal)
Black metal you've been holding on too long
Catch your waves on Lucifer's beach
Taking shade and underneath Lucifer's trees
Getting sustenance from Lucifer's peach
Oh black metal it's a fact in all your speech
Holdin' on to black metal
(Black metal)
Holdin' on to black metal
(Black metal)
Black metal you've been holding on too long
(Black metal)
(Black metal)
Oh bring them to me
(Black metal)
Oh making me think
(Black metal)
Oh one, two, three
Let's rock!
Writer: James Olliges Jr
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
First Light
First light tonight,
First light tomorrow,
First light this morning,
First light this evening,
First light tonight.
Been looking back,
Down through the ages;
First I was an ancient,
Then I was an infant,
Now I am alive.
Been holdin' out,
Searchin' for something,
Something to carry
Me over the sunset,
To dawn's early lights.
First light tonight,
First light tomorrow,
First light this evening,
First light this morning,
First light tonight.
Then I found it
I did it, finally oh
My search it was over
I prayed till was gone
My all in light
I been there...
Still holdin' on
First light tonight,
First light tomorrow,
First light this morning,
First light this evening,
First light tonight.
First light tonight,
First light tomorrow,
First light this evening,
First light this morning,
First light tonight.
First light tomorrow,
First light this morning,
First light this evening,
First light tonight.
Been looking back,
Down through the ages;
First I was an ancient,
Then I was an infant,
Now I am alive.
Been holdin' out,
Searchin' for something,
Something to carry
Me over the sunset,
To dawn's early lights.
First light tonight,
First light tomorrow,
First light this evening,
First light this morning,
First light tonight.
Then I found it
I did it, finally oh
My search it was over
I prayed till was gone
My all in light
I been there...
Still holdin' on
First light tonight,
First light tomorrow,
First light this morning,
First light this evening,
First light tonight.
First light tonight,
First light tomorrow,
First light this evening,
First light this morning,
First light tonight.
Writer: JAMES EDWARD OLLIGES OLLIGES JR
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
You Wanna Freak Out
Play it safe, play it cool
If you ever emote, you're playing the fool
Is that the way you think it is?
You can't get yours if he ain't getting his c'mon
You know how you are
First you're up, up, down, down
One day your in, the next one you're out
You wanna freak out? C'mon!
You wanna freak out? C'mon!
Play it smart, soul intact
How you react, is what you'll get back
'Cause that's the way we really see
I am "you're" and "you're" is me
C'mon, you know how we are
First we're up, up, down, down
One day we're in, the next one we're out
You wanna freak out? C'mon!
You wanna freak out? C'mon!
Yeah oh!
Yeah oh!
You wanna freak out? C'mon
You wanna freak out? C'mon
You wanna freak out?
You wanna freak out?
You wanna freak out?
You wanna freak out?
You wanna freak out? C'mon!
Yeah oh... !
If you ever emote, you're playing the fool
Is that the way you think it is?
You can't get yours if he ain't getting his c'mon
You know how you are
First you're up, up, down, down
One day your in, the next one you're out
You wanna freak out? C'mon!
You wanna freak out? C'mon!
Play it smart, soul intact
How you react, is what you'll get back
'Cause that's the way we really see
I am "you're" and "you're" is me
C'mon, you know how we are
First we're up, up, down, down
One day we're in, the next one we're out
You wanna freak out? C'mon!
You wanna freak out? C'mon!
Yeah oh!
Yeah oh!
You wanna freak out? C'mon
You wanna freak out? C'mon
You wanna freak out?
You wanna freak out?
You wanna freak out?
You wanna freak out?
You wanna freak out? C'mon!
Yeah oh... !
Writer: JAMES EDWARD OLLIGES JR
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Slow Slow Tune
Slow, not the meter of today
But I'm not singing for night anyway
This slow, slow tune
You, somewhere in the future listening
I hope the present for you is glistening
With notes that ring so true
This slow, slow tune
Slow, slow tune
Slow, daddy's playing just for you
The tempo's right, I'm in a mellow mood
Ooh, this slow, slow tune
Gotta radiate the gold
Gotta radiate the gold
Gotta radiate the gold
True, daddy is singing just for you
Do you hear 'em baby anymore?
Now that you've outgrown this slow, slow tune
Cold, wear for me that all you own
You decide the pace, you set the tone
Your future now your own
This slow, slow tune
Slow, slow tune
But I'm not singing for night anyway
This slow, slow tune
You, somewhere in the future listening
I hope the present for you is glistening
With notes that ring so true
This slow, slow tune
Slow, slow tune
Slow, daddy's playing just for you
The tempo's right, I'm in a mellow mood
Ooh, this slow, slow tune
Gotta radiate the gold
Gotta radiate the gold
Gotta radiate the gold
True, daddy is singing just for you
Do you hear 'em baby anymore?
Now that you've outgrown this slow, slow tune
Cold, wear for me that all you own
You decide the pace, you set the tone
Your future now your own
This slow, slow tune
Slow, slow tune
Writer: JAMES EDWARD OLLIGES JR
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Movin Away
Moving away, crazy days to leave
I'll always be an alarmist
Who'd jump at a chance
Anything for romance
I hope I'll always be what you want
Moving away
Those I'll miss
Those I won't
But I hope your heart will beat where my home is
A new life to create
A new life to create
Don't know quite why
But I was feeling unsatisfied
I had to get out now
Trying to find it
Possessed by your love
Under the influence
And though there's a new life line
I won't forget the one I left behind
A new life to create
A new life to create
A new little life
I'll always be an alarmist
Who'd jump at a chance
Anything for romance
I hope I'll always be what you want
Moving away
Those I'll miss
Those I won't
But I hope your heart will beat where my home is
A new life to create
A new life to create
Don't know quite why
But I was feeling unsatisfied
I had to get out now
Trying to find it
Possessed by your love
Under the influence
And though there's a new life line
I won't forget the one I left behind
A new life to create
A new life to create
A new little life
Writer: JAMES EDWARD OLLIGES JR
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Circuital is the sixth studio album by American rock band My Morning Jacket. It was released on May 31, 2011.
The album received mainly positive reviews and sold 55,000 copies in the first week of release. It debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200, improving on the band's previous highest debuting album Evil Urges, which entered the chart at number 9. This album peaked #1 on the independent albums chart,#3 on the rock albums, and #3 on the alternative albums charts. The album has sold 208,000 copies in the US as of April 2015.
The album was also released as a double 12" 45 RPM vinyl set and as a deluxe vinyl edition. As promotion for the album, the band gave away one free download per week for six weeks until April 12. The first five tracks were recorded during their shows at New York's Terminal 5 in October 2010, while the final download was the new album's title track.
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My Morning JacketThe album received mainly positive reviews and sold 55,000 copies in the first week of release. It debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200, improving on the band's previous highest debuting album Evil Urges, which entered the chart at number 9. This album peaked #1 on the independent albums chart,#3 on the rock albums, and #3 on the alternative albums charts. The album has sold 208,000 copies in the US as of April 2015.
The album was also released as a double 12" 45 RPM vinyl set and as a deluxe vinyl edition. As promotion for the album, the band gave away one free download per week for six weeks until April 12. The first five tracks were recorded during their shows at New York's Terminal 5 in October 2010, while the final download was the new album's title track.
Genre(s): Psychedelic rock, indie rock, space rock
Producer(s): Jim James, Tucker Martine
Length: 45:07
Released: May 31st, 2011
Year: 2011