About This Track
This song is an emotional outpouring about my best friend from high school, David Barker, who suddenly took his own life last year.
Looking back reading his emails he alluded to a “cloud of darkness” in his writings. At the time, I read right past it and didn’t even notice those words. You always feel guilty like you should have tried something when something like this happens. Depression is a confused and hopeless state that drives people to desperate lengths. All I can say is don’t be afraid to talk about it and try to be open if others are trying to reach out. Musically, this song started as instrumental demo that Tim made called “Jerrybird.”
Looking back reading his emails he alluded to a “cloud of darkness” in his writings. At the time, I read right past it and didn’t even notice those words. You always feel guilty like you should have tried something when something like this happens. Depression is a confused and hopeless state that drives people to desperate lengths. All I can say is don’t be afraid to talk about it and try to be open if others are trying to reach out. Musically, this song started as instrumental demo that Tim made called “Jerrybird.”
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boarhed wrote:
I've seen 311 six times all at Red Rocks, they put on such an awesome show. Thyis is probably my favorite song of theirs.
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TenFingers100 wrote:
sounds like jerry garcia
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Erin2311 wrote:
Boo YOU yoink84!
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yoink84 wrote:
bbbooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Tiagosector wrote:
Fantastic song.[2] His voice is AWESOME!
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Brutalious wrote:
The first time I heard this song, I thought someone was playing Earthbound. Fantastic song.
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Lancegoride wrote:
I saw them in SC last summer , i wanted them to play this soooo bad , best concert of my life!! still seems like yesterday.......
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ICouldHaveLied7 wrote:
When this song came on the whole crowd got out their lighters. Truly an amazing, memorable experience.
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pepper311 wrote:
WAKE AND BAKE ANYONE 311 FUCK YEAH
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weemies wrote:
Nothing but love for this one... Never end it all
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PrincessFromAZ wrote:
I just couldn't stop crying when I heard this live. After years of being abused I did think of suicide, but, I thankfully changed my mind, and besides the Bible, I have 311. <3
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mavedatthews85 wrote:
Haven't heard this one in a while... so powerful. Still my favorite 311 album, too.
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Erin2311 wrote:
Don't give up the fight to stay alive and even if you have to, find the reason of anothers pain if they lose, if not for yourself then those around who care like I do, one day you'll see the clear blue
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BeetsAndBears wrote:
love this song, so calm
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XXXnicoletteXXX wrote:
one of my favorite songs by them.... evar. even when it's just so hard to choose, they give u so many songs & so many sounds to choose from..... gosh i lurve this band. :)
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Tombery85 wrote:
nice
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porcelina1409 wrote:
good song to listen to when you're feeling down
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XXXnicoletteXXX wrote:
been stuck in my head most of the day. ^^
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Glittergirl1972 wrote:
my favorite 311 song
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iLoveDUB wrote:
This was my favorite song they did live...such a great show, lots of energy!!!
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