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My Morning Jacket — Bermuda Highway
Album: Acoustic Citsuoca
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Released: 2004
Length: 3:36
Plays (last 30 days): 4
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sometimes I walk around town looking at faces
wonderin why their bodies go to silly places.
Walkin past the carpet mills looking in and takin stills,
your ass it draws me in like a Bermuda highway.
Oh, don't carve me out! Don't let your silly dreams,
fall in between the crack of the bed and the wall.
Two times I fell asleep in a dirty basement
snoozing in cobwebs and the cement.
Sometimes I wonder why that meek guy got all the fame,
maybe im to blame for his short bitter fucked up life.
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The problem with this song is that it ends too soon.
Posted 5 months ago by GarageDragon    [ Reply ]
i´m going from a 9 to a 10...
what a song. 
he puts his whole heart in this! 
Posted 7 months ago by Bicky    [ Reply ]
 mattenuttall wrote:

Lizardking -- I love the soundscape of this song, but I can't connect to the lyrics at all? Is there something esoteric I'm missing?
if you need to hear 'one person's opinion' skip ahead to OK_Sobriquet's take on the lyrics. not dissing anybody but i seem to have a simpler overview of a lot of lyrics, i guess...sounds like a song about a guy looking back at where he started and wondering where he got off track...again, one opinion.
Great to leave it up to your audience, right?

Posted 8 months ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
 robsachs836 wrote:

Great song, but I still can't get over the fact that BERMUDA HAS NO HIGHWAYS.  I guess I shouldn't sweat it, though; there isn't a "Stairway to Heaven," either.



There are Bermudas in lots of places.  It's not just the island.  
Posted 9 months ago by Clarentine    [ Reply ]
 robsachs836 wrote:

Great song, but I still can't get over the fact that BERMUDA HAS NO HIGHWAYS.  I guess I shouldn't sweat it, though; there isn't a "Stairway to Heaven," either.




I think a "Bermuda Highway" is an alcoholic cocktail beverage. I've never had one and don't know how to make it, but I bet it tastes like ass!
Posted 1 year ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Has caused me to get up, turn on the PC and look up what song is played, magical.

Posted 1 year ago by lminfo    [ Reply ]
Can't wait for next Saturday at the Greek 
Posted 1 year ago by Stephenater    [ Reply ]
 liveaudio608 wrote:

So why does that James kid moan his way through the whole song?  



Because it sounds nice when he does it.. I think
Posted 1 year ago by Tylersmyler    [ Reply ]
So why does that James kid moan his way through the whole song?  
Posted 1 year ago by liveaudio608    [ Reply ]
ogni volta che l'ascolto mi emoziona x la musica e la splendida voce - grande canzone
Posted 2 years ago by mario_1954    [ Reply ]
Here’s a metaphor stretch: Bermuda is world famous for onions (locals even call themselves’ onions’). Onions = Tears Therefore, Bermuda Highway could refer to a Highway of tears. Obscure, yes, but I’ve read worse.
Posted 2 years ago by Stratocaster    [ Reply ]
 robsachs836 wrote:

Great song, but I still can't get over the fact that BERMUDA HAS NO HIGHWAYS.  I guess I shouldn't sweat it, though; there isn't a "Stairway to Heaven," either.


I don't think Jimmy James is singing about the island of Bermuda. Along with no highways, I'd bet it doesn't have any carpet mills* either. I think the setting of the song is the band's home state of Missouri. 

My interpretation is he's heartbroken over his girlfriend dumping him for another guy to the point he's completely fallen apart. He's missing the sex too and he's equating that to another favorite thing he likes to do that he's not doing anymore, driving fast. (He's walking around town.)

So, the analogy is a car driving hard and fast down a long, straight, lonely, country road between fields of Red or, Bermuda, onions. The "ass" lyric then makes perfect sense.

One of my favorite bands.

* "Carpet Mill" could be an incredibly funny term for a bikini waxing business. Which would put the "takin' stills" lyric in a different, and kinda' creepy, context so Jimmy's probably singing about actual textile factories.
Posted 2 years ago by Ok_Sobriquet    [ Reply ]
 robsachs836 wrote:

Great song, but I still can't get over the fact that BERMUDA HAS NO HIGHWAYS.  I guess I shouldn't sweat it, though; there isn't a "Stairway to Heaven," either.



No, but Hawaii has an interstate highway.  
Posted 2 years ago by jerund    [ Reply ]
The most wistful vocals I have ever heard. Strangely moving. Thank you B&R.
Posted 3 years ago by mach-hog    [ Reply ]
fantastic.  Stops me in my tracks.
Posted 3 years ago by pontfarrer    [ Reply ]
I love that the 'sicko-barfo' crowd up their numbers to 34 
Posted 3 years ago by Johnny_Alpha    [ Reply ]
 robsachs836 wrote:
Great song, but I still can't get over the fact that BERMUDA HAS NO HIGHWAYS.  I guess I shouldn't sweat it, though; there isn't a "Stairway to Heaven," either.
 
Maybe he was thinking "Bermuda triangle" which would kind of make sense - but it didn't scan.
Posted 3 years ago by RobN    [ Reply ]
he is a fine singer but the music slightly mechanical  for my ears
Posted 4 years ago by Pilsenaaa    [ Reply ]
Intonations of a young Neil Young
Posted 4 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
 zedstation wrote:
Magical. Mystical.
 
Yeah, these guys have that special ingredient.
Posted 4 years ago by ace-marc    [ Reply ]
Thanks for the lazy 'album title' hint. GREAT SONG!!!!!
Posted 4 years ago by layson921    [ Reply ]
 lizardking wrote:

Right?  I had to go 8 to 9 after reading the lyrics....didn't realize how poetic he was here....Long Live RP!!
 
Lizardking -- I love the soundscape of this song, but I can't connect to the lyrics at all? Is there something esoteric I'm missing?
Posted 4 years ago by mattenuttall    [ Reply ]
Great song, but I still can't get over the fact that BERMUDA HAS NO HIGHWAYS.  I guess I shouldn't sweat it, though; there isn't a "Stairway to Heaven," either.
Posted 4 years ago by robsachs836    [ Reply ]
 kimschoice wrote:
This song makes me stop every time.  His voice is so captivating.  I've finally read the lyrics.  I don't understand them and it doesn't matter.  
 
I stop to watch the YouTube video, and the fact that is just him and his guitar at Red Rocks is effing amazing. In fact I think this may be the same audio.

Posted 5 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
7 --> 9

and I just figured out the album title 
Posted 5 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
 AbileneTexas wrote:
Damn!  Great song. Haunting performance.   
 
Right?  I had to go 8 to 9 after reading the lyrics....didn't realize how poetic he was here....Long Live RP!!
Posted 5 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
Oh, how he loves his reverb (I like it on this one too).
Posted 5 years ago by MrStatenIsle    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]
the more I listen to this song the more I love it ! ......> 9
Naugatuck, Connecticut  :o)
Posted 5 years ago by pfwashburn    [ Reply ]
 MargaretRose wrote:
LOVE MMJ
 
Every song I hear I love them more!{#Heartkiss}
Posted 5 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
LOVE MMJ
Posted 6 years ago by MargaretRose    [ Reply ]
The worst voice in modern music.
Posted 6 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
doesn't he mean, "fall in the crack between the bed and the wall"?
Posted 6 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Damn!  Great song. Haunting performance.   
Posted 6 years ago by AbileneTexas    [ Reply ]
This song makes me stop every time.  His voice is so captivating.  I've finally read the lyrics.  I don't understand them and it doesn't matter.  
Posted 6 years ago by kimschoice    [ Reply ]
Arm hairs standing up
Posted 6 years ago by SCULLY    [ Reply ]
Chills
Posted 6 years ago by Spiderwoman    [ Reply ]
Magical. Mystical.
Posted 7 years ago by zedstation    [ Reply ]
Love the music. 

STOP MUMBLING!!!!

I couldn't know the lyrics unless I read them here. Jeez.
His howl at the end ... that's me as I listen to him swallow the words. 
 
Posted 7 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Hauntingly beautiful. Stopped in my tracks.
Posted 8 years ago by root0    [ Reply ]
Famous mortal sin.
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
Clipping the Bricasti  !!!
Posted 8 years ago by Dosequis    [ Reply ]
sublime 
Posted 9 years ago by Neelo    [ Reply ]
 eveliko wrote:
...Play live or don't play.

 
Is there an alternative?  This is a cool version - nice to hear them without what often comes across as over-produced, studio sound.
Posted 9 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Sublime.
Posted 9 years ago by nwrs    [ Reply ]
Certainly no cheap plug-in nor top-end rack can match that reverb on the vocals. Play live or don't play.
Posted 9 years ago by eveliko    [ Reply ]
{#Hearteyes} that's the reason I listen RP!
Posted 9 years ago by markus333    [ Reply ]
{#Group-hug} we do like the last five
Posted 9 years ago by paisleydancer66    [ Reply ]
Really nice song, but there are no highways in Bermuda.
Posted 9 years ago by Stratocaster    [ Reply ]
 xtalman wrote:
Nice set of new tunes.  At least to me anyway.

 
Indeed
Posted 9 years ago by Johnny-smooth    [ Reply ]
Nice set of new tunes.  At least to me anyway.
Posted 10 years ago by xtalman    [ Reply ]
Nice Ecin!
Posted 10 years ago by BBoyes    [ Reply ]
Great album pick it up if you can {#Mrgreen}
Posted 10 years ago by contractor07    [ Reply ]
 helgigermany wrote:
Nice! Music, words, arrangement, everthing nice!

 
..... yes, yes, yes & yes
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
 JIan wrote:

My sentiments almost exactly, rdo.

 
Yep, this is one of those times when I am for shure against the big market USA which forces artists to sing in English.   I predict RP will change that.   As I have stated here a few times, I am one who champions poetry, but the elements of music most important to me are not lyrical.  
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:

I seldom pay any attention to lyrics.  When I do it has little impact on my rating.  I would like to hear more performers singing in their native language. 
 
My sentiments almost exactly, rdo.
Posted 10 years ago by JIan    [ Reply ]
 cupajoe wrote:

Same....I saw them in Camden NJ and felt the same way.  I overheard many people saying, "Well at least we can say we saw Dylan." as they left 5 or 6 songs into Dylan's set!

 

Posted 10 years ago by Dahlia_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
 shellbella wrote:
I really like this song...

 
Me too. Bumped it from 8 to 9 with this listen.  
Posted 10 years ago by AbileneTexas    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote:

Yeah, he's got a strong, luminous voice -- but I can too seldom discern what the hell he is singing. I need to read the lyrics. 

 
I seldom pay any attention to lyrics.  When I do it has little impact on my rating.  I would like to hear more performers singing in their native language. 
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
I really like this song...
Posted 10 years ago by shellbella    [ Reply ]
Could use a little more reverb.
Posted 10 years ago by Dosequis    [ Reply ]
 sunybuny wrote:
Saw them with Wilco and Dylan in Tampa. Should have left Dylan at home and given MMJ and Wilco 30 minutes more. 

 
cupajoe wrote:

Same....I saw them in Camden NJ and felt the same way.  I overheard many people saying, "Well at least we can say we saw Dylan." as they left 5 or 6 songs into Dylan's set!

 
I took my wife and kids to the Americanarama show at Shoreline in August.  I would have stayed till the bitter end, but everyone was ready to head out after 3 or 4 Dylan songs, so you made it longer that we did;)  Seeing Bob Weir sing with Wilco and MMJ definitely made it worth the effort!

Great song BTW...
Posted 10 years ago by Stephenater    [ Reply ]
 sunybuny wrote:
Saw them with Wilco and Dylan in Tampa. Should have left Dylan at home and given MMJ and Wilco 30 minutes more. 

 
Same....I saw them in Camden NJ and felt the same way.  I overheard many people saying, "Well at least we can say we saw Dylan." as they left 5 or 6 songs into Dylan's set!
Posted 10 years ago by cupajoe    [ Reply ]
 JetC615 wrote:
Really enjoy MMJ. Jimmy James's great voice makes it all good!
 
Yeah, he's got a strong, luminous voice -- but I can too seldom discern what the hell he is singing. I need to read the lyrics. 
Posted 10 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Saw them with Wilco and Dylan in Tampa. Should have left Dylan at home and given MMJ and Wilco 30 minutes more. 
Posted 11 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
Really enjoy MMJ. Jimmy James's great voice makes it all good!
Posted 11 years ago by JetC615    [ Reply ]
 jjtwister wrote:
So, if I were to download a cd by MMJ which one shud it be?

 
They are all pretty good but I love Okonokos (2006), it's a live double album.


Posted 11 years ago by tle0223    [ Reply ]
 jjtwister wrote:
So, if I were to download a cd by MMJ which one should it be?

 
Hard to say.  Can't go wrong with their latest.
Posted 11 years ago by Keef    [ Reply ]
Nice! Music, words, arrangement, everthing nice!
Posted 11 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 Charlie_rijsel wrote:

Thanks for playing.

Music has that ability to take one somewhere instantly.

In this case back to winter of 2008 long languid nights of burning candles drinking wine and much more{#Kiss}



 
Hard to focus on work with that visual in my mind!
Posted 11 years ago by Keef    [ Reply ]

Thanks for playing.

Music has that ability to take one somewhere instantly.

In this case back to winter of 2008 long languid nights of burning candles drinking wine and much more{#Kiss}


Posted 11 years ago by Charlie_rijsel    [ Reply ]
Beautiful....just beautiful :O)x
Posted 11 years ago by paradisepig    [ Reply ]
Must have had my head in the sand.  I don't remember hearing this.  Wow.  That voice is so cool.
Posted 12 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
 jjtwister wrote:
So, if I were to download a cd by MMJ which one shud it be?
 
should...just saying....
Posted 12 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
Loved this song - had not heard it before.  MMJ is one of the best live acts in music today.  Period. Of course that's my opinion and you all are welcome to check them out yourself. . . 
Posted 12 years ago by snowboarder440    [ Reply ]
So, if I were to download a cd by MMJ which one shud it be?
Posted 12 years ago by jjtwister    [ Reply ]
so beautiful...
Posted 12 years ago by melissakennedy    [ Reply ]
Sorry, but I don't see the appeal of MMJ. Their music is weak at best.  Now the Monsters of Folk is another story. Those guys rock.
Posted 12 years ago by devilboy    [ Reply ]
Beautiful. Enough said.
Posted 12 years ago by meadowwoods    [ Reply ]
 BBOGDA wrote:
Nice.  Reminicent of Neil Young.
 

Truly, I had to check who was singing.
Posted 12 years ago by railroadwail    [ Reply ]

Quite a bit of beauty in this......7..


Posted 12 years ago by Jazbo    [ Reply ]
Thumbs Up!
Posted 12 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Beautiful song.

And, even though people drive like maniacs here...there are no highways :-) 
Posted 12 years ago by Stratocaster    [ Reply ]
Nice.  Reminicent of Neil Young.
Posted 12 years ago by BBOGDA    [ Reply ]
A good tune.
Posted 12 years ago by steelinox51    [ Reply ]
My Morning Jacket
Posted 12 years ago by Sobient    [ Reply ]
 gatorade wrote:
MMJ rocks my socks off. One of the best live bands I've seen in the last 50 yrs.
 

x2 (although I am a few years shy of 50) {#Laughing}
Posted 13 years ago by Seahunt    [ Reply ]
 jbwiv wrote:
Lyrics are a bit strange, but I love the serenity in this song. The emotion tugs my heart a bit...
 
My Morning Jacket seems to have a great deal of intense joy in their music - even when the song is sad.  I think that's one of the things I like best about them.

Posted 13 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
Fu**ing beautiful!
Posted 13 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
MMJ rocks my socks off. One of the best live bands I've seen in the last 50 yrs.
Posted 13 years ago by gatorade    [ Reply ]
I wonder what they'd sound like without all the echo?

Seems to be their trademark gimmick.
Posted 13 years ago by heliosweb    [ Reply ]
 Bill, nice song but if you go on like this I'm gonna cut my veins this morning! Please play something cheerful for the ones out there now in need like me! thanks
Posted 13 years ago by SillyForever    [ Reply ]
I love this, beautiful.

Posted 13 years ago by meadowwoods    [ Reply ]
 black321 wrote:

Personally, I dont see what the fuss is about these guys and feel they come off a bit flat.    I just dont hear it.



 

Boy, I am with you brother, don't get it.{#No}


Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 jhorton wrote:
Now that is a gorgeous bit of music.
 
Thinking the same..WoW.. 8.

Posted 14 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
I seem to be very into the music today - perhaps because I wrenched my back and have been off work for a couple of days, so with not much to obligate me, I'm listening with both ears. {#Roflol} Lots of good stuff being played, and I'm actually rating songs!  Funny, though - I have a bunch of 7-10 ratings, but the songs I don't particularly care for, I'm not bothering to rate.

This one's getting a pretty high rating - I LOVE My Morning Jacket.  (And I love the group, too.) {#Sunny}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
genius
Posted 14 years ago by rage    [ Reply ]
love this
Posted 14 years ago by joanie    [ Reply ]
 justb wrote:
i can't get enough of My Morning Jacket... So good.
 
Ain't that the truth!


Posted 14 years ago by flatpicker    [ Reply ]
i can't get enough of My Morning Jacket... So good.
Posted 15 years ago by justb    [ Reply ]
Thanks so much for playing this particular song at this particular moment - it always sounds like a ghost singing. Came at just the right moment for me...
Posted 15 years ago by TrampInMudtime    [ Reply ]
Now that is a gorgeous bit of music.
Posted 15 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
Fluffybum are you 12 years old?? Grow up, your language is offensive. You can make a critical comment without being profane!
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 fluffybum wrote:

what is with all this mellow shit!!! it's too much.rock out with you cock out!!!


 
I know you've only been a member for a week, but could you talk/write without referring to your dick. It's offensive and quite honestly, there are plenty of other sites where you can express yourself like this.

Plus, this is Radio Paradise. It's one thing and then another, and then another, and if you don't like it, there are plenty of other places to go and behave poorly.

Like American politics (but that is going to change a little next week), so get in there while your still not as recognizable.{#Naughty}

Posted 15 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]

what is with all this mellow shit!!! it's too much.rock out with you cock out!!!


Posted 15 years ago by fluffybum    [ Reply ]
 jbwiv wrote:

Amazon has it
 
Also, I use emusic.com, and they had it for download as well. Nice, DRM-free mp3s...

Posted 15 years ago by jbwiv    [ Reply ]
 Darlington wrote:
Not familiar with this CD (couldn't find any reference to it on AMG either).Is it a bootleg?

 
Amazon has it


Posted 15 years ago by jbwiv    [ Reply ]
Not familiar with this CD (couldn't find any reference to it on AMG either).Is it a bootleg?

Posted 15 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
Lyrics are a bit strange, but I love the serenity in this song. The emotion tugs my heart a bit...


Posted 15 years ago by jbwiv    [ Reply ]
A 6...only cause they are from Kentucky..if they were from anywhere else..a 3
Posted 15 years ago by Monster    [ Reply ]

Personally, I dont see what the fuss is about these guys and feel they come off a bit flat.    I just dont hear it.



Posted 15 years ago by black321    [ Reply ]
Truly excellent.

Posted 16 years ago by brapp404    [ Reply ]
 govna wrote:
is this a cover?  if not, what am i thinking of?
  I also thought it is Neil Young. But it isn't. Hmm very nice!


Posted 16 years ago by Walli1000    [ Reply ]
Hey MMJ, if you want to be good, maybe you should make an effort to make even one of your lyrics understandable.

{#Puke}
Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
is this a cover?  if not, what am i thinking of?
Posted 16 years ago by govna    [ Reply ]
8/10 to start
Posted 16 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
zipper wrote:
I've never heard this.
Me, too, zipper. That's RP, doing it again. Breathing new musical air into my lungs. Must check this out.
Posted 16 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
Thought I was hearing some new material from Neil Young there. Good stuff !
Posted 16 years ago by e-norm    [ Reply ]
More good stuff - you keep pulling them out
Posted 16 years ago by OzFan    [ Reply ]
Stellar performance! I'm buying the CD tonight!
Posted 16 years ago by darkhorse53    [ Reply ]