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My Morning Jacket — Wordless Chorus
Album: Z
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6.4

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Total ratings: 400








Released: 2005
Length: 4:08
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Lyrics:

So much going on these days
Forget about instinct, it's not what pays
Pleasure, up and down my smile
A carton of eggs think, it's all worthwhile
Tell me spirit, what has not been done?
I'll rush out and do it, or are we doing it now?

Ah, ooh, ah, ah, aha
Aha, ooh, ah, ah

Fissure is the thrill of the day
Forget about feeling, that's not what pays
But you know, all of this can change
Remember the promise as a kid you made

Ah, ooh, ah, ah, aha
Aha, ooh, ah, ah

We are the innovators, they are the imitators
C'mon, hey, don't you know how we started
We forgot about love, but weren't broken hearted

Ah, ooh, ah, ah, aha
Aha, ooh, ah, ah

Ah, ooh, ah, ah, aha
Aha, ooh, ah, ah

Ah, ooh, ah, ah, aha
Aha, ooh, ah, ah

Ooh, ooh
Ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ahaha, yeah, yeah, yeah
Posted 3 months ago by Sofa_King    [ Reply ]
redeyespy wrote:
A bit left field for MMJ, but I think it's cool. Does have somewhat of a Flaming Lips vibe working.
I thought Flaming Lips, too, when I first heard this (just now), which would have been great. But I'm also not feeling that howling at the end, kind of killed it for me. In all, not awful, but not excellent.
Posted 17 years ago by AshleyOWU    [ Reply ]
Thought this was a new Ween song at first....
Posted 17 years ago by SpaceCase    [ Reply ]
Saw them live last Friday at the Riv in Chicago. Amazing show.
Posted 17 years ago by city_by_the_lake    [ Reply ]
I was digging this until singer dude was apparently being skinned alive during the fading moments of an otherwise likeable tune...did anyone call 911?
Posted 17 years ago by rtkmusic    [ Reply ]
this is schweet. very poppy. very light hearted. got my head swaying back and forth and bouncing all around.
Posted 17 years ago by SigmaBetaTooth    [ Reply ]
At the risk of sounding redundant, I just don't get the hype and appeal that I've encountered about this band. Everything I've heard is less than mediocre and sometimes just plain awful. I've heard actual 'garage bands' down my street compose better songs.
Posted 17 years ago by Rocc4    [ Reply ]
Old_Pool_Skunk wrote:
Wow. This hurts.
I wish I could disagree. I'm trying to keep an open mind with these guys, but good god, this is awful.
Posted 18 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
I had never heard My Morning Jacket before tuning into RP. It took a while, but I've come to really enjoy this song (and "Gideon" too). Thanks Bill! This station is my primary way to get exposed to new music.
Posted 18 years ago by Vogelfrei    [ Reply ]
kilroyjoe3 wrote:
What the WAILING!?!?!
At first I thought your user name was kiljoy-something. Later I saw it the right way. Then I decided I was right the first time.
Posted 18 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
yum, yum, yum nufsaid
Posted 18 years ago by th3boon    [ Reply ]
When I first heard this song I thought it was a new track from Neil Young... then I realized his voice was too clear. I totally love this tune. I crank it up every time I hear it.
Posted 18 years ago by Catalytic    [ Reply ]
Are you people kidding me!?!? My Morning Jacket are one of the few bright spots in the emerging alternative music scene today! Sure, Jim James has a quirky voice, but so did Neil Young, J Mascis, and Wayne Coyne. Plus, it's about the originality of the sound, not the suitability for the masses. This is evolution.
Posted 18 years ago by nickkuzyk    [ Reply ]
If only this were indeed wordless!
Posted 18 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
Old_Pool_Skunk wrote:
Wow. This hurts.
GOSH! Bill just punked Pink Floyd and REM by following them with this. What the WAILING!?!?! Sounds like Michael Jackson made a guest apperance in this. SUCKO!
Posted 18 years ago by kilroyjoe3    [ Reply ]
Not bad at all
Posted 18 years ago by kurtzjs    [ Reply ]
Wow. This hurts.
Posted 18 years ago by Old_Pool_Skunk    [ Reply ]
cattgirl813 wrote:
Translation courtesy of Google: This music it likes to my perico Teodoro
I love* how Google and Babelfish deal with a word they can't translate by not translating it. It's probably the most sensible approach, but it does make for some low-value non-translation translations. Like the time I wanted to know the meaning of the brand name of a can of salsa. I entered "el pato" into the translator, and out came the answer:
the pato
Okey dokey. (Since that time, the bot appears to have added the word for "duck" to its Spanish lexicon.) *do not love
Posted 18 years ago by Vogelfrei    [ Reply ]
brokemusician wrote:
Esta musica le gusta a mi perico Teodoro, pero a mi no. Suenan como un grupo de retardados mentales que consumen drogas.
Translation courtesy of Google: This music it likes to my perico Teodoro, but to my no. They sound like a group of slowed down mental that consumes drugs. Basically, it's got a good beat, but Broke won't dance to it. And say no to drugs, kids. Especially if you sound mentally challenged. I've now done my good deed for the day.
Posted 18 years ago by cattgirl813    [ Reply ]
Excellent! regards from Bariloche, Patagonia Argentina.
Posted 18 years ago by blofeld    [ Reply ]
This is cool. Lots of soul.
Posted 18 years ago by Thistle    [ Reply ]
Tired, tired, tired of this song. Must it be played EVERY DAY?
Posted 18 years ago by alisams    [ Reply ]
love it, love it, love it. you doubters need to see this band live, and this song live. you'll change your tune!
Posted 18 years ago by IMGoph    [ Reply ]
A bit left field for MMJ, but I think it's cool. Does have somewhat of a Flaming Lips vibe working.
Posted 18 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
h2o wrote:
Wow! I really dont get all the revoltion around this tune. This is the only album of theirs that I like, but I really like it. Oh well it takes all kinds.
Yeah, especially considering most of its ratings are 7s and 8s. Maybe the people that don't like this tune just tend to *really hate* it?
Posted 18 years ago by llimllib    [ Reply ]
Wow! I really dont get all the revoltion around this tune. This is the only album of theirs that I like, but I really like it. Oh well it takes all kinds.
Posted 18 years ago by h2o    [ Reply ]
My 15 yr old loves them. We normally have similar musical tastes but I don't get this one.
Posted 18 years ago by celtnhs    [ Reply ]
Toss IT!!!!
Posted 18 years ago by jts11    [ Reply ]
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 18 years ago by shiekstar    [ Reply ]
A sadly misnamed tune. If only it were wordless (It certainly is tuneless)
Posted 18 years ago by ndanger666    [ Reply ]
revevad1 wrote:
I just realized for umpteenth time how revolting this song is to hear. Overplayed to the point of physical pain.
alisams wrote:
SECONDED. Gads. Enough of this doggone song!
Thirded? I could not agree more. Time to delve into the RP archives.
Posted 18 years ago by CarpePotus    [ Reply ]
This, like everything else of theirs I have heard on here, is GREAT. I gotta actually listen to one of their albums I think.
Posted 18 years ago by Thistle    [ Reply ]
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 18 years ago by tony620d    [ Reply ]
I just realized for umpteenth time how revolting this song is to hear. Overplayed to the point of physical pain.
SECONDED. Gads. Enough of this doggone song!
Posted 18 years ago by alisams    [ Reply ]
Ok, now that's just silly.
Posted 18 years ago by Old_Pool_Skunk    [ Reply ]
Maybe it's just the timing, but while enjoing an amazing sunset at the end of a fantastic day, this gets a bump up, 8
Posted 18 years ago by islander    [ Reply ]
Gaylord_Meatface wrote:
Thanks! I will look that one up. I just realized how creepy this album cover actually is.
The album cover reminds me of Radiohead's "knives out" video.
Posted 18 years ago by Olympus_mons    [ Reply ]
Ow! Painful.
Posted 18 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
hey, there's a live show recorded and available to stream on npr (click here)
Posted 18 years ago by th3boon    [ Reply ]
But, dig the harmonies!
Posted 18 years ago by Wallis    [ Reply ]
Gaylord_Meatface wrote:
I just realized how creepy this album cover actually is.
I just realized for umpteenth time how revolting this song is to hear. Overplayed to the point of physical pain.
Posted 18 years ago by revevad1    [ Reply ]
ScottFromWyoming wrote:
We see Zee (and Moose A. Moose) every day at our house. Luckily, I don't have to hear this song every day.
Posted 18 years ago by formersnowbug    [ Reply ]
When this song comes on, I'm afraid I have to turn off Radio Paradise.
Posted 18 years ago by alisams    [ Reply ]
I'd like this one a lot better if it was also "Howlless Chorus".
Posted 18 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
ScottFromWyoming wrote:
Yeah. Considering "Zee" is the name of the little blue bird on the kids' network, Noggin:
Well, the Zee on the cover obviously gave away its phone number and address...
Posted 18 years ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
Gaylord_Meatface wrote:
I just realized how creepy this album cover actually is.
Yeah. Considering "Zee" is the name of the little blue bird on the kids' network, Noggin:
Posted 18 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
I love MMJ but I'm not too keen on this song.
Agreed.
Posted 18 years ago by Duffalo    [ Reply ]
One of my favs. Keep rocking the MMJ!
Posted 18 years ago by jodygold    [ Reply ]
Part modern, part psycadelic
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
dmax wrote:
I do remember one thing. It took hours and hours but.. By the time I was done with it, I was so involved, I didn't know what to think. I carried it around with me for days and days.. Playing little games Like not looking at it for a whole day And then.. looking at it. To see if I still liked it. I did.
Thank you! I hadn't thought of those insightful lyrics for years...... LOVE Belew and KC.......
Posted 18 years ago by Helchat    [ Reply ]
sans wrote:
NICE.
lots of good stuff there! thanks
Posted 18 years ago by stratrjb    [ Reply ]
8)
Posted 18 years ago by Helchat    [ Reply ]
They opened with this song when I saw them earlier this year...absolutely mesmerizing...great live band, excellent rainy day music!
Posted 18 years ago by Sunman    [ Reply ]
flandersdog wrote:
I think At Dawn is their best (yet). it's one of the five CDs I'd take to the desert island...
Thanks! I will look that one up. I just realized how creepy this album cover actually is.
Posted 18 years ago by Gaylord_Meatface    [ Reply ]
Gaylord_Meatface wrote:
This is about the 8th time I have heard this on MP. It has really grown on me and am interested in picking up some of their stuff. Anyone have a suggestion on which is their best starter album? (Assuming they have more than one)
I think At Dawn is their best (yet). it's one of the five CDs I'd take to the desert island...
Posted 18 years ago by flandersdog    [ Reply ]
This is about the 8th time I have heard this on MP. It has really grown on me and am interested in picking up some of their stuff. Anyone have a suggestion on which is their best starter album? (Assuming they have more than one)
Posted 18 years ago by Gaylord_Meatface    [ Reply ]
pope183 wrote:
for those who do not read french i now will offer translations ...ehh hem.. something somthing yada yada yada yada whatever somthing yada yada . somthing yada yada somthing yada yada mental retards yada consume drugs. your welcome.
People like you make the internet great. KEEP ON TRUCKIN' durrrrrrrrrr
Posted 18 years ago by hobopajamas    [ Reply ]
I love MMJ but I'm not too keen on this song. it would be great to skate to at the roller rink, though.
Posted 18 years ago by flandersdog    [ Reply ]
GOD, I love this band......
Posted 18 years ago by lowelltr    [ Reply ]
reminds me of jamiraquoi (sp)
Posted 18 years ago by cptbuz    [ Reply ]
NICE.
Posted 18 years ago by sans    [ Reply ]
brokemusician wrote:
Esta musica le gusta a mi perico Teodoro, pero a mi no. Suenan como un grupo de retardados mentales que consumen drogas.
for those who do not read french i now will offer translations ...ehh hem.. something somthing yada yada yada yada whatever somthing yada yada . somthing yada yada somthing yada yada mental retards yada consume drugs. your welcome.
Posted 18 years ago by pope183    [ Reply ]
Pretty good song, but pleeeeease add "Anytime" from this same album. I guarantee a higher rating, probably ending up somewhere in the upper 7's.
Posted 18 years ago by nshifley    [ Reply ]
AliGator wrote:
Shesdifferent wrote:
Brokemusician needs to invest in a translation program! These guys are growing on me too.
Radio Paradise -- radio sin fronteras.
Right. Sadly some people can't see más allá de su nariz Si no me entienden... ¡jódanse!
Posted 18 years ago by Danny_G    [ Reply ]
Just love this song. Makes me smile!
Posted 18 years ago by sterlingy    [ Reply ]
differently cool pleasantly different...
Posted 18 years ago by godspeed    [ Reply ]
Jack_Jefferson wrote:
These guys are growing on me. I saw them on Austin City Limits last weekend. The vocal harmonizing really grabs me.
I saw the same show and agree with you. Not sure if I'm ready to purchase a CD yet, but they sure are growing on me!
Posted 18 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
Jack_Jefferson wrote:
These guys are growing on me. I saw them on Austin City Limits last weekend. The vocal harmonizing really grabs me. And I don't normally care for that style of synthesizer. What's a good CD to start with, as far as MMJ goes? The harmonies take me back to a simpler time (when vocal quality mattered). I'll take that any day over these twentysomething bands that sing off key (presumably because some jackass told them it sounded cool).
Right on man! Jim James has such an amazing voice, a true gift to my ears in this day and age of 'twentysomething bands'. You should start with either "It Still Moves" or "At Dawn". They are both great albums, I tend to like the songwriting a bit more on "..Dawn" but "...Moves" is a bit more upbeat and rockin'. You choose, they are all great really. This new album of theirs "Z" is very differnt from anything else they have put out. But, that tends to be their strength, they always put stuff out that didn't sound like what they put out before. Keeps fans on their toes and keeps this girl lovin' their style! Enjoy the tunes!
Posted 18 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
Jack_Jefferson wrote:
These guys are growing on me. I saw them on Austin City Limits last weekend.
I saw that also, what a good show! I saw they are playing at Bonaroo this year.
Posted 18 years ago by stratrjb    [ Reply ]
laughingflower wrote:
kind of a boring beat but it's catchy
These guys are growing on me. I saw them on Austin City Limits last weekend. The vocal harmonizing really grabs me. And I don't normally care for that style of synthesizer. What's a good CD to start with, as far as MMJ goes? The harmonies take me back to a simpler time (when vocal quality mattered). I'll take that any day over these twentysomething bands that sing off key.
Posted 18 years ago by Jack_Jefferson    [ Reply ]
dmax wrote:
I do remember one thing. It took hours and hours but.. By the time I was done with it, I was so involved, I didn't know what to think. I carried it around with me for days and days.. Playing little games Like not looking at it for a whole day And then.. looking at it. To see if I still liked it. I did.
You like King Crimson?
Posted 18 years ago by boelo    [ Reply ]
Shesdifferent wrote:
Brokemusician needs to invest in a translation program!
Radio Paradise -- radio sin fronteras.
Posted 18 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
kind of a boring beat but it's catchy
Posted 18 years ago by laughingflower    [ Reply ]
i am familiar with these guys. they are one of those groups they love to profile on NPR, playing snippets of their songs while the narrator glows breathlessly about the relevance of the music and the feistiness of the songwriter. why is it that some people think that lazy musicianship and totally flat production makes music more "real"? sorry, but while this group is not talentless, they are not good either. if i was their manager, i would have them practice by themselves eight hours a day for a year before i'd let them record another note or play another gig.
Posted 18 years ago by cyrano    [ Reply ]
If only this were also a vocal-less chorus!
Posted 18 years ago by Dianyla    [ Reply ]
lovin' this. groovin to this. ahh
Posted 18 years ago by Carly    [ Reply ]
These guys make me sleepy.
Posted 18 years ago by Lazy8    [ Reply ]
I had forgotten just how bad music can be.
Posted 18 years ago by Jamoo2003    [ Reply ]
That is a wordless chorus alright. And I love it.
Posted 18 years ago by Darkmatter    [ Reply ]
flandersdog wrote:
I really like this album. it's quite different than the previous two, which I also think are terrific. I'd been looking forward to seeing MMJ in concert next week but now I have to go out of town and I'm shattered!
This album is different from previous efforts, but great in its own right. I saw them in concert recently, and if you have the chance, I suggest you check them out. If you think this is good, it's even better live.
Posted 18 years ago by malmquna    [ Reply ]
brokemusician wrote:
Esta musica le gusta a mi perico Teodoro, pero a mi no. Suenan como un grupo de retardados mentales que consumen drogas.
Brokemusician needs to invest in a translation program! These guys are growing on me too.
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
brokemusician wrote:
Esta musica le gusta a mi perico Teodoro, pero a mi no. Suenan como un grupo de retardados mentales que consumen drogas.
Posted 18 years ago by Danny_G    [ Reply ]
brokemusician wrote:
Esta musica le gusta a mi perico Teodoro, pero a mi no. Suenan como un grupo de retardados mentales que consumen drogas.
Hey! He called someone retarded! That's not politically correct!
Posted 18 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Stop that squealing, dude.
Posted 18 years ago by Zweiblumen    [ Reply ]
brokemusician wrote:
Esta musica le gusta a mi perico Teodoro, pero a mi no. Suenan como un grupo de retardados mentales que consumen drogas.
Eu gosto prá cacete desses caras, drogados ou não!!!!!!
Posted 18 years ago by pvcnote    [ Reply ]
brokemusician wrote:
Esta musica le gusta a mi perico Teodoro, pero a mi no. Suenan como un grupo de retardados mentales que consumen drogas.
???????????????? No hablo Español...
Posted 18 years ago by iMacomania    [ Reply ]
Very nice!
Posted 18 years ago by iMacomania    [ Reply ]
CaptTofu wrote:
if it weren't for the cacophonic hooting at the end, it'd be an ok song.
I am so very down with that. Intense, annoying, hooting has to stop. Any yet, the song holds up...
Posted 18 years ago by TobalMoreno    [ Reply ]
Esta musica le gusta a mi perico Teodoro, pero a mi no. Suenan como un grupo de retardados mentales que consumen drogas.
Posted 18 years ago by brokemusician    [ Reply ]
Squirrel wrote:
Thought this was the Flaming Lips . . .
So do I -- every single time I hear it.
Posted 18 years ago by Tea-Bone    [ Reply ]
Squirrel wrote:
Thought this was the Flaming Lips . . .
i wish it was.
Posted 18 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
if it weren't for the cacophonic hooting at the end, it'd be an ok song.
Posted 18 years ago by CaptTofu    [ Reply ]
Thought this was the Flaming Lips . . .
Posted 18 years ago by Squirrel    [ Reply ]
wow -- quite a nice alternative to the whiny sufjan...
Posted 18 years ago by MikeCloud    [ Reply ]
Well, at least the title's descriptive.
Posted 18 years ago by gillicious    [ Reply ]
at first, i didn't like these new MMJ tunes as much as older stuff... but it has been growing on me in a huge way.
Posted 19 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
mikedill wrote:
I liked this album quite a bit when i first got it. But after a week I took it out of my cd player and haven't had the urge to listen again. Not sure what happened. Maybe I need to force myself to listen to it again.
you do, i felt the same way when i first got it months ago on a leak, but after listening more and more it grows on you...although still not as good as "At Dawn"
Posted 19 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
I thought this was Simply Red for a minute...... very surprised to find out it is MMJ.
Posted 19 years ago by Mark1970    [ Reply ]
I liked this album quite a bit when i first got it. But after a week I took it out of my cd player and haven't had the urge to listen again. Not sure what happened. Maybe I need to force myself to listen to it again.
Posted 19 years ago by mikedill    [ Reply ]
I really like this album. it's quite different than the previous two, which I also think are terrific. I'd been looking forward to seeing MMJ in concert next week but now I have to go out of town and I'm shattered!
Posted 19 years ago by flandersdog    [ Reply ]
First listen for me. Nice, very nice!
Posted 19 years ago by Steve    [ Reply ]
hooooo? more like booooo!
Posted 19 years ago by Jamoo2003    [ Reply ]
Hmm. Not my cuppa tea. Sorry, gang.
Posted 19 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]
Really love this album. Even better than the last
Posted 19 years ago by MrKite    [ Reply ]
Hmmmm... So far we have a 6, 7, and 8 as ratings...
Posted 19 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]