the band ours has been a lifesaver for me. i first heard their music almost ten years ago when i lived in dallas and since it was the days before ipods and mp3s, i literally went through three copies of their first cd “distorted lullabies.” it was so cathartic for me that it actually got worn out.
lead singer jimmy gnecco‘s voice is perfection; his lyrics, beautifully moody and leave room for one’s mind to wander where it needs to. musically, it’s artful, original and emotionally sweeping.
i’ve had the chance to see either ours (or jimmy solo) perform several times over the last few years and tonight they are coming through nashville. i’ll be interviewing jimmy after the show about his journey over the last decade as well as his involvement in several very worthy causes. i’ll post the interview up sometime soon.
in honor of tonight’s show (at 12th and porter if you want to come), here’s a perfect example of an honest and hopeful song.? you can actually listen to their newest album “Mercy…Dancing for the Death of an Imaginary Enemy” streamed on their website or preview this song here on amazon.
The Worst Thing’s Beautiful
On the day you were born
The sun filled my eyes
I fell within the wars that rise
What were you here for?
What will you find?
Could I save your life, like you saved mine?
Wait until the morning comes around
Wait for something beautiful
Wait to see if worry turns around
Wait, please wait
I tried to keep you from
Everything that was
So difficult for me
But it makes you strong
When you hurt so long
I’ll put it all in faith that you won’t leave
And I’ll wait until the morning comes around
Wait for something beautiful
Wait to see if worry turns around
Wait, I’ll wait
Looking up now you see that
Everyone seems so happy
The crooked somehow keep breathing
When you couldn’t be so happy
Maybe they just don’t know
Maybe we just don’t know
Maybe we just don’t know
So I’ll wake every morning
Wake with the sun
Were the worst things always
The first things to come?
Find a way to move on and a way to be strong
Because some things do change…
Some things come that make
The worst things beautiful
Wait until the morning comes around
Wait for something beautiful
Wait to see if worry turns around
what’s in your head this week?
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8 responses to “friday lyrics”
wish I could come hang tonight at the gnecco show… one of these times:-) no lyrics in my head at the moment(cause i’m starving) but I do have a grinch tee shirt you can borrow if needed (re: post below). Of course you’ll have to wait till after Tues. I must have it on while watching Elf. have fun tonight!
Just saw them again here in Denver a few weeks ago. What a great band and such a prolific singer and writer.
shine your light on us by robbie seay band has been in my head all week:
Oh, my God
Shine Your light on us
That we might live
Oh, my God
Shine Your light on us
That we might live
I?ve been holding on
I?ve been holding on
All that is inside me
Screams to come back home
If you feel lost
If you feel lost
Sing along
If you feel tired
If you feel tired
Sing along
If you feel lost and tired
This is your song
I?ve been broken down
I?ve been broken down
I ain?t giving up
Love will come back around
Shine Your light
Shine it down
Let Your rescue come for us, we long to love
I’ve loved Ours since I was in highschool… Their music captured the moodiness of my youth and even today I am a huge fan. I love the words, the melodies, the inflection in Jimmy’s voice, the way he hits the high notes with a masculine grunge but a feminen softness… It all come together like a beautiful puzzle. I’m jealous of you! My brother and sister in law were there!
tim kurek
http://TheEvolutionofGod.wordpress.com
Wow I’ve never heard of them, but will definitely be checking them out :)
There are lyrics that are noteworthy and then there are lyrics that help you breath. It is lyrics like these that you have just posted that can be classified as the later.
I have seen them 3 times now, so incredible. I remember hearing distorted lullabies 5 years ago and being in awe! I hope they explode and get huge. They deserve it.
I actually saw them about 2 weeks ago with Josh Mickelson & Mark Thomas (see comments above).
They did a version of “Meet Me In The Tower” that was incredible…it was almost supernatural!