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My Morning Jacket — Outta My System
Album: Circuital
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6.4

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Total ratings: 148









Released: 2011
Length: 3:15
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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 dissin'
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 missin'
Glad I went and got it all outta my system

The lust 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', now oh outta my system
There's a way to have it all you know I ain't kiddin'
Some things I know I'll never get outta my system

If you don't live now, you ain't even tryin'
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 yeah I wouldn't listen
Chalk it up to young age but youth I ain't dissin'
I guess I just had to get it outta my system

Outta my system, now oh outta my system
I'm glad I did it all then I know what I ain't missin'
Glad I went and got it all outta my system

I'm glad I did it all now I know what I ain't missin'
Glad I went and got it all outta my system, oh
I'm glad I did it all now I know what I ain't missin'
Glad I went and got it all outta my system, oh, oh, oh
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Wait...this is My Morning Jacket? 
Then how and why am I actually -- comprehending -- the lyrics? He's not swallowing, mumbling or garbling. WTF? 
I wish I liked the music more. 

Posted 5 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 kcar wrote:

I gotta hop on your bandwagon. It's getting played too much. Wish RP would get this song out of its system. 
 
+1

Posted 12 years ago by SheRidesABeemer    [ Reply ]
at least he's speaking a truth, and packaging it in a Kinks sound no less.  I wish they would play this song when you have to give a pee sample with the guard standing in your bathroom stall when you're getting vetted to work for the Cook County court system.  No less dehumanizing, but it's got a good beat and you can dance to it. 
Posted 12 years ago by lkovathana    [ Reply ]
Is it just me or does the singer sound like he has a clothespin on his nose or something?

Doesn't sound like he normally does.

Or maybe he is being held upside down off the roof of the Sears Tower by a giant blue orangutan.

But I could be wrong...
Posted 12 years ago by Deadwing    [ Reply ]
Sounds like an attempt so sound like early Who stuff...Nice 6E5 Magic Eye tube though....

Posted 12 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
 govna wrote:

cheers to that.  i worry that this once promising band has long since peaked.
 
I gotta hop on your bandwagon. It's getting played too much. Wish RP would get this song out of its system. 
Posted 12 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
If I didn't know in advance, I would never think this was MMJ. Not good enough IMHO.
Posted 12 years ago by dw    [ Reply ]
Not loving the cheesy lryics - but no one's mentioned the Kinks. Reminds me of them a bit - they could be storytellers.
Posted 12 years ago by justlistening    [ Reply ]
Saw these guys last night at Meadow Brook in suburban Detroit. They closed for Neko Case. 
Posted 12 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
Channeling The Who....with the Ramones for sauce. Makes the album title relevant, anyway.


Posted 12 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
 BikeCoachDave wrote:


I agree. Love MMJ, but this blows.
 
cheers to that.  i worry that this once promising band has long since peaked.

Posted 12 years ago by govna    [ Reply ]
Time for "I'm an Adult Now"
Posted 12 years ago by martinc    [ Reply ]
 bseib wrote:
This is not good MMJ. Sounds like something Shaun Cassidy would create in the seventies. Cheesy beat, uber-contrived story-telling... {#Smile}
 

I agree. Love MMJ, but this blows.
Posted 12 years ago by BikeCoachDave    [ Reply ]
This is not good MMJ. Sounds like something Shaun Cassidy would create in the seventies. Cheesy beat, uber-contrived story-telling... {#Smile}


Posted 12 years ago by bseib    [ Reply ]
 Businessgypsy wrote:
 bacampbe wrote:
Am I the only one who thought he was hearing The Who at first?
Who?
Yes. Who, at First...  I didn't know he could sing.  But Yes can.
Posted 12 years ago by AvoidingWork    [ Reply ]
 bacampbe wrote:
Am I the only one who thought he was hearing The Who at first?
 
Me too - thought it was an old outtake.

Posted 12 years ago by RedGuitar    [ Reply ]
 walchenbach wrote:
church camp music.
 

Here are the opening lyrics:

"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 dissin
I guess I just had to get it outta my system."

So, I wonder: which church camps have you been attending? {#Lol}
Posted 12 years ago by SinisterDexter    [ Reply ]
Gotta get this song "Outta My System"....now engaging Mute button....

Posted 12 years ago by drife    [ Reply ]
church camp music.
yuck.
Posted 12 years ago by walchenbach    [ Reply ]
 bacampbe wrote:
Am I the only one who thought he was hearing The Who at first?
 
Them or Beta Band
Posted 12 years ago by deepwoodskev    [ Reply ]
Re the cover: it's a Tuning Eye (or Magic Eye). Follow the External Links at the bottom for more info. In my youth, I used to work on radios that used these; brings back fond memories. {#Smile}

Posted 12 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
I keep waiting to hear the chorus of "Happy Jack" after the first verse.
Posted 12 years ago by gvan    [ Reply ]
 bacampbe wrote:
Am I the only one who thought he was hearing The Who at first?
Who?

Posted 12 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
come on folks, let´s push this a little. the average rating is a shame!
hearing this one for the first time, it deserves AT LEAST an 8 - probably more.
Posted 12 years ago by tutakea    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
This sounds like a slowed-down Ramones song.  I like it a lot!{#Music}
 
{#High-five} It sure does!

Posted 12 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
This sounds like a slowed-down Ramones song.  I like it a lot!{#Music}
 
Yeah, that's what I was hearing as well.
Posted 12 years ago by ubuntourist    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
This sounds like a slowed-down Ramones song. 
 

{#Yes}
Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Digging the new MMJ songs.  How about playing "Wonderful"
Posted 12 years ago by Groogrux69    [ Reply ]
New MMJ!!!  Things are definitely looking up today...
Posted 12 years ago by brapp404    [ Reply ]
 bacampbe wrote:
Am I the only one who thought he was hearing The Who at first?
 
No

Posted 12 years ago by scmerriam    [ Reply ]
I would like to see Fleet Foxes try to copy this sound.


Posted 12 years ago by Darkmatter    [ Reply ]
In reference to the cover art.
Let me be the first to say, "I, for one, welcome our new big green eyed overlords."
 
Posted 12 years ago by AvoidingWork    [ Reply ]
Am I the only one who thought he was hearing The Who at first?
Posted 12 years ago by bacampbe    [ Reply ]
This sounds like a slowed-down Ramones song.  I like it a lot!{#Music}
Posted 12 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
I don't understand the bad ratings, this song blends 50's retro, with 60's ideals and with a strong influence of modern music. I think it's one of the most innovative song's I've heard in a long time, and it's even more suprising it comes from a band that's been around quite a while.
Posted 12 years ago by jlind    [ Reply ]
Yes it is hard to ignore that cover.  It reminds me of the War of the Worlds remote camera, in the original movie from a scene that still gives me shivers when I think about it.  

I like the song a lot and don't know how I've missed these guys since apparently they've been around for a while.  May have to invest in a few songs.  Recommendations anyone?
Posted 12 years ago by Typesbad    [ Reply ]
Sure sounds like a Beach Boys influence in this song.

Interesting, and different from most MMJ I've heard...
Posted 12 years ago by heliosweb    [ Reply ]
A very solid 2! The morning jacket thing does not fit me very well!
Posted 12 years ago by parrothead    [ Reply ]
...is that wheatley from portal 2 on the cover?..it certainly looks like some manner of AI core...
Posted 12 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
...nice segue from running to stand still; cool!..

...that's a particularly tough track to follow after, too...
Posted 12 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
What do you make of that album cover?  Big Green Eye?

I like most morning jacket, and this sounds great at first listen. 
Posted 12 years ago by cvandoren    [ Reply ]