I have a ticket for September 8, 2021 ... in Philadelphia ... been a fan since 2004 and am finally, hopefully, going to see Jim and the guys play THIS SONG live ... I hope it's on the setlist!!!
I was lucky enough to be there that night, at the Louisville Palace, for this very special Circuital release show. The show lasted just over 3 hours, and it was burning up hot the whole time! This particular song demonstrates how smokin' the show really was!
@Ehudz I believe it's about knowing that the experiences/memories/feelings for things are always more valuable than the events/things that brought them about, and that they are what truly endures.
I've thought about it a lot, and come to the conclusion that the ending chant is "Aeolipile". It is one of the first steam engines invented around 1 AD.
@dj30harw There was a huge shift in the dynamic of the band and its music between It Still Moves and Z. I can see how that would turn off some fans of their earlier stuff.
@FCMahgeetah I started with TN Fire and it took me a VERY long time to warm up to the last album. I like to think that all the great bands evolve out of what their original passions for music were. Radiohead is a great example. I dont disagree with either of your opinions just wanted to say each painting an artist does is different. I would get bored sticking to the same formula over and over too if I were a band so I say cheers to MMJ
I disagree with everyone who doesn't want this band to evolve and become more maybe because I didn't discover them till Z came out but I think each and every CD is an evolution, I would put Circuital up as one of the greatest songs ever.
@FCMahgeetah To me it's all about the constant pull of love, lust, drugs, and money that tears relationships apart. 'Cause it's a choice..' But who cares. Like you said, it's freakin' Steam Engine. This song and Red Rocks were made for each other.
It can be interpreted in many ways, but basing off the vh1 storyteller version of Gideon is about spirituality in general, making it so it can be inspirational to all walks even none religious, this of course is an interpretation, but that is just what i thought, huge fans of MMJ saw them at mann center a couple months back and they played this song, stunning.
I thought I was take your money and your job? Could be wrong. Might feel like an idiot after I look up the lyrics. Probably should have before replying lmao regardless, incredible
@Ehudz It's definitely up for interpretation, it could be about God, I believe Jim said something like it being about looking past the physical attraction of something and finding something deeper, possibly like a relationship.
@prescotian1500 See, that makes sense, I thought you were just one of those "new music is dumb, just keep re-making Z and ISM" people, but there's definitely a huge shift in the style of music from ISM to Z, caused by the addition of Carl and Bo, there's still a few songs that have that older style (Dondante, Smokin from Shootin and Slow Slow Tune) But I can see how that shift alienated some fans of early MMJ. However, Steam Engine is totally one of their best, i can't see them topping it.
@dj30harw Im 30 (not a kid) and I have been listening to this band for a long time but they lost me when Z came out. I was stating that this is a great song, EVERTHING AFTER IS SHIT!!!! hence the phrase "this good" Is everyone on the internet not able to read.
Agree. Need to go back to roots. Progression is not always a good thing. 90% of their best music was in their first 2-3 albums. Only people that we’re on to them from day one really understand this. In their defense, it’s hard to improve on what was damn near greatest music ever made early on. JMO. To each his own.
My interpretation is that, the passing of time, is the “Steam Engine” rolling down the tracks, symbolically akin to a flowing river. All of which moving with a force, physically speaking, we cannot hope to stop, and must accept it for what is. However, there is something we as humans do possess that is, imho infinitely, more powerful than any force of nature, and that is the power of human connection. Which can be a moment so singularly powerful that Time and Space come to a stand still, goddamn them shaky knees. All lost and found again in the flow of that beat which leads all the way into Pat’s drum solo.
Entonces, yo sí creo Nada de esto es físico al menos no para mí Entonces, yo sí creo Que en cualquier lugar va Siempre estoy conmigo No es el sueño Eso te hace débil No es la noche Eso te hace dormir Pero es una voz Y es una elección Para llamarlo o quedarse en casa ¡Asi que! Yo creo Nada de esto es físico al menos no para mí Entonces, yo sí creo Que en cualquier lugar va Siempre estoy conmigo No es la bestia No son las sábanas Tan suave y cálido Todo sobre mí Pero, es el toque Necesitas tanto Moverse alrededor En esta tierra verde Toma tu dinero y tus medicamentos Toma tu dinero y tus medicamentos A cualquiera que se lo haya preguntado Lo que el viejo Jebus significaba para mí Sacarlo para ir a bucear En el mar rojo de Patoka El cerebro se derrite en el crepúsculo Con el jabalí y árboles en movimiento Tu piel se ve bien a la luz de la luna Y maldita sea, esas rodillas temblorosas El hecho de que mi corazón está latiendo Es toda la prueba que necesitas
Greatest MMJ song of all time, maybe greatest song of all time
This song just brings happy tears... So much emotion, so much sentimental value... I miss you wherever you are ..
I have a ticket for September 8, 2021 ... in Philadelphia ... been a fan since 2004 and am finally, hopefully, going to see Jim and the guys play THIS SONG live ... I hope it's on the setlist!!!
The fact that my hearts beating, is all the proof you need.
Amazing song!!!!
Such a fantastic lyric.
Tremdous.
I was lucky enough to be there that night, at the Louisville Palace, for this very special Circuital release show. The show lasted just over 3 hours, and it was burning up hot the whole time! This particular song demonstrates how smokin' the show really was!
darkstarflashes nice comment. Nice name.
Still my all time fav MMJ song
Best drummer in the biz
@Ehudz I believe it's about knowing that the experiences/memories/feelings for things are always more valuable than the events/things that brought them about, and that they are what truly endures.
i love this song..Listening to this makes me want to float right up into the pink clouds im painting on my canvas right now
aaaand godddamn those shaky kneees
Love Love Love this Song and this Band
what a great song,gives me anything you like.
this album was brilliant
I like to believe the vocals towards the end yell "Be Honest!" over and over which means a lot to me.
storageissue I used to always think "We Got Em!" Also sounds like "Bikini Bottom!"
storageissue its: believe, i believe, i believe, i believe....
I've thought about it a lot, and come to the conclusion that the ending chant is "Aeolipile". It is one of the first steam engines invented around 1 AD.
Leave on, leave on, leave on, leave on
Glad this one won, one of my favorites
@dj30harw There was a huge shift in the dynamic of the band and its music between It Still Moves and Z. I can see how that would turn off some fans of their earlier stuff.
Epic...Best song of the best band live ever!
0:23 An Angel!
From Kentucky so dearly wish I was there
I'm going to faint...
@FCMahgeetah I started with TN Fire and it took me a VERY long time to warm up to the last album. I like to think that all the great bands evolve out of what their original passions for music were. Radiohead is a great example. I dont disagree with either of your opinions just wanted to say each painting an artist does is different. I would get bored sticking to the same formula over and over too if I were a band so I say cheers to MMJ
3:26 Live footage of a typical mmj mind blow!
I disagree with everyone who doesn't want this band to evolve and become more maybe because I didn't discover them till Z came out but I think each and every CD is an evolution, I would put Circuital up as one of the greatest songs ever.
@FCMahgeetah To me it's all about the constant pull of love, lust, drugs, and money that tears relationships apart. 'Cause it's a choice..' But who cares. Like you said, it's freakin' Steam Engine. This song and Red Rocks were made for each other.
@TheRyno111111 However, it looks like they put up the whole thing on youtube! If you want me to put up a video of just "Twinkle" let me know!
take your money and your .......
@prescotian1500 They obviously can. I think the new album proves that.
Thanks for uploading these vids! Any chance you have "Twinkle" w/ Erykah Badu?
It can be interpreted in many ways, but basing off the vh1 storyteller version of Gideon is about spirituality in general, making it so it can be inspirational to all walks even none religious, this of course is an interpretation, but that is just what i thought, huge fans of MMJ saw them at mann center a couple months back and they played this song, stunning.
does he say take your money and your drugs?
Yup...love that line.
I thought I was take your money and your job? Could be wrong. Might feel like an idiot after I look up the lyrics. Probably should have before replying lmao regardless, incredible
@TheRyno111111 I do! I'm sorry for the late reply, I was at Bonnaroo!
Jim James can sing
@FCMahgeetah Apparently they took it down again, i'll upload it soon!
@Ehudz It's definitely up for interpretation, it could be about God, I believe Jim said something like it being about looking past the physical attraction of something and finding something deeper, possibly like a relationship.
YESSSS
@Capmcook I definitely agree.
This song is on the "It still moves" album dude.
perfectoooooo! :)
God damn
Nothing is physical, at least not to me
@prescotian1500 See, that makes sense, I thought you were just one of those "new music is dumb, just keep re-making Z and ISM" people, but there's definitely a huge shift in the style of music from ISM to Z, caused by the addition of Carl and Bo, there's still a few songs that have that older style (Dondante, Smokin from Shootin and Slow Slow Tune) But I can see how that shift alienated some fans of early MMJ. However, Steam Engine is totally one of their best, i can't see them topping it.
@dj30harw
Im 30 (not a kid) and I have been listening to this band for a long time but they lost me when Z came out. I was stating that this is a great song, EVERTHING AFTER IS SHIT!!!! hence the phrase "this good" Is everyone on the internet not able to read.
Agree. Need to go back to roots. Progression is not always a good thing. 90% of their best music was in their first 2-3 albums. Only people that we’re on to them from day one really understand this. In their defense, it’s hard to improve on what was damn near greatest music ever made early on. JMO. To each his own.
can someone please tell me what this songs is about? I keep thinking its about God...?
My interpretation is that, the passing of time, is the “Steam Engine” rolling down the tracks, symbolically akin to a flowing river. All of which moving with a force, physically speaking, we cannot hope to stop, and must accept it for what is. However, there is something we as humans do possess that is, imho infinitely, more powerful than any force of nature, and that is the power of human connection. Which can be a moment so singularly powerful that Time and Space come to a stand still, goddamn them shaky knees. All lost and found again in the flow of that beat which leads all the way into Pat’s drum solo.
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who can translate into Spanish?
Entonces, yo sí creo
Nada de esto es físico
al menos no para mí
Entonces, yo sí creo
Que en cualquier lugar va
Siempre estoy conmigo
No es el sueño
Eso te hace débil
No es la noche
Eso te hace dormir
Pero es una voz
Y es una elección
Para llamarlo o quedarse en casa
¡Asi que! Yo creo
Nada de esto es físico
al menos no para mí
Entonces, yo sí creo
Que en cualquier lugar va
Siempre estoy conmigo
No es la bestia
No son las sábanas
Tan suave y cálido
Todo sobre mí
Pero, es el toque
Necesitas tanto
Moverse alrededor
En esta tierra verde
Toma tu dinero y tus medicamentos
Toma tu dinero y tus medicamentos
A cualquiera que se lo haya preguntado
Lo que el viejo Jebus significaba para mí
Sacarlo para ir a bucear
En el mar rojo de Patoka
El cerebro se derrite en el crepúsculo
Con el jabalí y árboles en movimiento
Tu piel se ve bien a la luz de la luna
Y maldita sea, esas rodillas temblorosas
El hecho de que mi corazón está latiendo
Es toda la prueba que necesitas
@@Fireballfree You are a real one! Cheers!
Pure Hipster Drivel
why can't MMJ make music this good anymore.