We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

HEYOKA

by Jim Salinger

/

  • Streaming + Download

    Purchasable with gift card

     

  • Buy Disc
1.
Goodbye Smile 03:43
lyrics
buy track
For that girl we all let out a collective sigh But you know with every hello there’s always a goodbye Now if you’re cryin’ Oh, if you’re cryin’ Standing by my side Now if you’re smilin’ Oh, if you’re smilin’ This must be goodbye Your goodbye smile For that girl we all ran out and bought a ring But you know in a year or so it doesn’t mean a thing Oh, if you’re cryin’ Oh, if you’re cryin’ Standing by my side Now if you’re smilin’ Oh, if you’re smilin’ This must be goodbye Your goodbye smile I could tell you all you wanna hear Clear away your doubt my dear But I hear you’re movin’ on Cuz you can’t go on So go on For that girl we never had a word to say You’re so sensitive, she probably thinks you’re gay Oh if you’re cryin’ Oh if you’re cryin’ You’re never satisfied Now if you’re smilin’ Oh if you’re smilin’ This must be goodbye Your goodbye smile This must be goodbye Your goodbye smile Goodbye, goodbye smile Goodbye, goodbye smile © 2008 Imaginary Troubadour Music
2.
All The Hearts In The Universe 03:58
lyrics
buy track
Looking so pathetic You are so poetic With words so prophetic They’re burning off your lips Uh huh Dancing like a cave in Crashin’ on your ravin’ Gabbin’ like a maven You’re a big know it all Uh huh Everyone in the family thinks you need to grow up Believe me sister, I’m your baby brother Now all the hearts in the universe revolve around you How can you misconstrue “I love you”? I love you I love you Skipping off the boulders Feeling ten years older Than that monkey on your shoulder He’s your only company Uh huh Attacking every issue Everyone can see through The glass is cutting me too I ain’t too proud to bleed Oh No Everyone in the family thinks you need to shut up Believe me Mary Ann, I’m speaking for all of us Now all the hearts in the universe revolve around you How can you misconstrue “I love you”? I love you I love you I swear I swear All the hearts in the universe Are all crossed in reverse All the hearts in the universe They’re all crossed in reverse I swear © 2008 Imaginary Troubadour Music
3.
Don't Smoke Anymore 04:01
lyrics
buy track
You are the invitation, I never receive You are the moderation, exceeding me You are an old quotation, I read silently You are my inspiration, in spite of me You are, you are so shimmery and bright, Oh I could almost ask you for a light Even though I don’t smoke anymore don’t smoke anymore don’t smoke anymore don’t smoke anymore I don’t smoke anymore, no more I am the bells and whistles, that suckered you in I am the sterling silver, really made of tin I am the dead wreath hanging, on your neighbor’s door I am your faith in Jesus, that is no more I am, I am an impossible pipe dream Burning my whole life, like a fiend Even though I don’t smoke anymore don’t smoke anymore don’t smoke anymore don’t smoke anymore I don’t smoke anymore, no more You are, you are so shimmery and bright, Oh I could almost ask you for a light Even though I don’t smoke anymore © 2008 Imaginary Troubadour Music
4.
About That Kiss 04:32
lyrics
buy track
Keep it to yourself Don’t tell nobody else about… About that kiss Now about that kiss It doesn’t happen everyday Now about that kiss Oh let me count the ways I wanna count the ways starting today yeah I dream a lot of dreams whenever you’re around I dream a lot of dreams whenever you’re around Whenever you’re around, I dream I waste a lot of time whenever I’m alone I waste a lot of time whenever I’m alone Whenever I’m alone, I’m wasted Yeah So keep it to yourself Don’t tell nobody else about… About that kiss Keep it to yourself Don’t tell nobody else about… About that kiss I dream a lot of dreams whenever you’re around I dream a lot of dreams whenever you’re around Whenever you’re around, I dream I waste a lot of time whenever I’m alone I waste a lot of time whenever I’m alone Whenever I’m alone, I’m wasted Yeah So keep it to yourself Don’t tell nobody else about… About that kiss Keep it to yourself Don’t tell nobody else about… About that kiss © 2008 Imaginary Troubadour Music
5.
Like Lucifer 04:16
lyrics
buy track
Like Lucifer, up your sleeve I’m closer than, you can believe Demons come, demons go If I smile again, then you’ll know I’ve come back to you I’ve come back You’re gonna miss me, when I’m gone How many times have we played that song? I’m a Texan, I’m an Alien A Momma’s Boy, if you knew me when… But I’ve come back to you I’ve come back I’ve come back to you I’ve come back With these hands, I waved goodbye With starry eyes, I searched the sky With trembling words, I apologize If I scream again, then you’ll realize I’ve come back to you I’ve come back I’ve come back to you I’ve come back I’ve come back I’ve come back I’ve come back © 2008 Imaginary Troubadour Music
6.
Heyoka 02:19
lyrics
buy track
Heyoka had a dream Now Thunderbird is free When lightening strikes No one is prepared Is your life such a mystery? Heyoka don’t you agree? If no one knows the way That’s the only way So stand before us all And we will watch you play And maybe we’ll learn To laugh our fear away Is your life such a mystery? Heyoka don’t you agree? If no one knows the way Then that’s the only way That’s the only way That’s the only way
7.
The New Kick 02:46
lyrics
buy track
Gonna ride to the north this weekend Gonna set your spirits free Gonna bite all the vampires screaming And kick the moon into the sea I’ve been waiting for the new kick, waiting I’ve been waiting for the new kick, waiting I’ve been waiting for the new kick, waiting I’ve been waiting for the new kick, waiting alone You never know who you’ll meet there You never know who’ll you’ll be If you never crack the ice around you And dissolve in the anarchy I’ve been waiting for the new kick, waiting I’ve been waiting for the new kick, waiting I’ve been waiting for the new kick, waiting I’ve been waiting for the new kick, waiting alone You never go home You never go home You never go home Awhhh… I’ve been waiting for the new kick, waiting (you never go home) I’ve been waiting for the new kick, waiting (you never go home) I’ve been waiting for the new kick, waiting (you never go home) I’ve been waiting for the new kick, waiting alone (you never go home) © 2008 Imaginary Troubadour Music
8.
Suckers 02:04
lyrics
buy track
Everybody’s buying the latest fashion Everybody’s buying the latest fashion Everybody’s buying the latest fashion Everybody’s buying the latest fashion But you and me Everybody’s listen to the preacher Everybody’s listen to the preacher Everybody’s listen to the preacher Everybody’s listen to the preacher But you and me Everybody’s getting on the bandwagon Everybody’s getting on the bandwagon Everybody’s getting on the bandwagon Everybody’s getting on the bandwagon © 2008 Imaginary Troubadour Music
9.
In The Street, In The Night 02:23
lyrics
buy track
The party is over everyone went home but there’s a light still shining In the street, In the night, In your arms You’re all covered in confetti and I can tell you’re drunk but no one’s complaining In the street, In the night, In your arms We’re dancing, with no music but you’re singing, in my ear to the gun shots ringing In the street, In the night, In your arms In the street, In the night, In your arms © 2008 Imaginary Troubadour Music
10.
Blinding Love 04:45
lyrics
buy track
I was waiting for a song Or a bird To fly into my guitar Just to make her sing “Woo Hoo, Woo Hoo” But now you landed here And I’ve got wings Oh now you finally see I’m blinded by your love At first I laugh, when you sigh Talkin’ on our backs, side by side Sugar when we kiss, I hold on tight To the barbed wire, wrapped around your heart Forget the rusty cuts, I want the deepest part It’s Blinding It’s Blinding It’s Blinding It’s Blinding Love I once could see Oh but now I’m blind I’m blinded by your love We got this strange love I’m blinded by your love Blind forever, girl Forever and ever, that’s the plan. Forever and ever, well, that’s the plan. Forever and ever, that’s the plan When I’m reaching through the dark, for your hand Always find your fingers feathered out like a fan Oh my dove at peace, at home we get no rest With lips and thighs, arms and breasts… It’s Blinding It’s Blinding It’s Blinding It’s Blinding Love It’s Blinding It’s Blinding It’s Blinding Still Finding Love Alright! © 2008 Imaginary Troubadour Music
11.
Bloody Sam 04:53
lyrics
buy track
Bloody Sam Pulled the gun from my hand beat me black and blue pulled the trigger too Through the blindin’ haze the bullets blaze all the good men fell On their way to hell So shoot the mirror and kill the lights we’re all busting outta here, kid we/re all getting free tonight If we see the sunrise then we’ll drink a toast to the broken-hearted woman we hurt the most Bloody Sam told me who I am A savage child clawing back to the wild In the Mexican sun the darkness goes but the scars scares still show So shoot the mirror and kill the lights we’re all busting outta here, kid we’re all getting free tonight If we see the sunrise then we’ll drink a toast to the broken-hearted woman we hurt the most So shoot the mirror and kill the lights we’re all busting outta here, kid we/re all getting free tonight If we see the sunrise then we’ll drink a toast to the broken-hearted woman we hurt the most © 2008 Imaginary Troubadour Music
12.
Awoken 03:48
lyrics
buy track
At least I’m learning how to give a part of myself to you At most I’m learning how to live without hiding in plain view At last I’ve let my sweet revelry break out of this sad shell At times we’re free and every part of me flies with you, my angel I’m not broken, I’ve awoken, I’m not broken and blue I’m not broken, I’m not joking I’ve awoken with you At all cost I try to hold on to the strength you’ve given me At times my chances of love still glances and cries with every memory But at least I’m learning how to give a part of myself to you At most I’m learning how to love without breaking my heart in two I’m not broken, I’ve awoken, I’m not broken and blue I’m not broken, I’m not choking I’ve awoken with you I’m not broken, I’ve awoken, I’m not broken and blue I’m not broken, I’m not joking I’ve awoken with you I’ve awoken with you I’ve awoken with you I’ve awoken with you I’ve awoken with you © 2008 Imaginary Troubadour Music

about

BIO:

“If you’re anything like me then you probably think there aren’t enough cat’s carrying on the Paul Westerberg torch. If that be the case, then look no further than my man Jim Salinger. His new one, HEYOKA, is simply just a great no bullshit rock record much in the vein of Westy’s “14 Songs”. Definitely diggin’ it.” - captainsdead.com


Many moons have passed since Jim left Philadelphia, PA to pursue a solo music career in Los Angeles. His latest release, HEYOKA, maintains the eclectic elements that make Jim who he is — a genuine artist crafting songs that are both personal and impressionistic.

Filled with captivating surprises, this successful sophomore effort offers a very liberal mix of garage rock, cello-adorned indie pop and acoustic meditations. His top-selling iTunes download “Awoken” was notably featured on the hit CW show ONE TREE HILL, even before the album’s release date. The opening rocker “Goodbye Smile” was featured on NBC’s COMMUNITY as well.

Jim is currently finishing a 2018 release with producer John Would (Fiona Apple, Lucinda Williams, Graham Parker) at Stanley Recordings studio in Echo Park, CA.

Buy HEYOKA at CDBaby: www.cdbaby.com/cd/salinger2



LINKS:

www.facebook.com/jimsalinger
www.twitter.com/jimsalinger
www.myspace.com/jimsalinger
www.last.fm/music/Jim+Salinger/



LIVE VIDEOS:

www.youtube.com/user/jimsalinger
vimeo.com/jimsalinger/videos


"AWOKEN" featured on ONE TREE HILL, video clip:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uip6P2O0Pqc


DOWNLOAD PDF PRESS KIT (includes hi-res photos): downloads.jimsalinger.com/Jim_Salinger_Press_Kit_2009.pdf




PROFILE:

FULL NAME: James Kevin Salinger

NICKNAME: "Slaz", this one's from high school, I'm still shedding it.

HOMETOWN: Audubon, Pennsylvania, outside of Philadelphia. But Los Angeles has been homebase for over a decade. I currently live in Laurel Canyon with my amazing wife and baby boy.

RECORD LABEL: Outarico Records (My little label)

DESCRIBE YOUR SOUND: To classify genres, I'd say american indie rock, roots rock, alt.country, singer-songwriter. I’m a recovering life-long music geek, so there's no shortage of influences.

PROUDEST MOMENT AS A MUSICIAN: Listening to the final mastered version of my album HEYOKA.

STRANGEST MOMENT AS A MUSICIAN: Getting the song "Awoken” on ONE TREE HILL. They actually extended the song to over 4 minutes to fit the scene.

THE SONG YOU WISH YOU'D WRITTEN: The whole song cycle on the 2nd side of The Beatles Abbey Road.

FIVE MUSICIANS YOU ADMIRE: Robert Pollard, Jeff Tweedy, Paul Westerberg, Wayne Coyne, Jim James

DESCRIBE YOURSELF AS A KID: I was a very happy kid. Until I started paying too much attention to how messed up the world can be. I'm sure reading The Catcher In The Rye more than a few times didn't help.

LAST BOOK YOU'VE READ: The Art of Worldly Wisdom

THINGS WE'D FIND IN THE TRUNK OF YOUR CAR: A blowtorch and a baby stroller

FAVORITE MUPPET: Does Fraggle Rock count? I admired the Doozers' work ethic.

HARDEST PART ABOUT BEING A MUSICIAN: Promoting my own music, I'm better at the creating part than the selling part.

IDEAL BREAKFAST: Basted eggs and buttered english muffins

DRINK OF CHOICE: Jack & Ginger

INDULGENCE YOU REFUSE TO GIVE UP: Dunkin Donuts coffee, it's expensive on the west coast

WORDS TO LIVE BY: Keep cool. Be good.

credits

released May 16, 2008

Produced by Mister Squirt
Recorded, Engineered & Mixed By Josh Latham & John Would at Stanley Recordings, Santa Monica, CA
Mastered By Stephen Marsh at Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA

All Songs Written By Jim Salinger
Copyright 2008 Outarico Records
Imaginary Troubadour Music (BMI)
All Rights Reserved
"Colorbleed" Cover Art by Ethos

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Jim Salinger image

Jim Salinger Los Angeles

Balancing romantic honesty with the transcendent nature of rock n roll, Jim Salinger’s music conjures up alternative rock greats like Wilco, while extending the tradition of the cosmic American songwriter.

With a steady growth of TV placements (ONE TREE HILL, COMMUNITY, FRINGE) Jim is preparing his next release with producer John Would (Fiona Apple, Lucinda Williams) at his Echo Park studio. ... more

contact / help

Contact Jim Salinger

Streaming and
Download help

Report this album or account

If you like Jim Salinger, you may also like:

Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp

On Bandcamp Radio

Saxophonist Isaiah Collier chats about his new LP and the influence of Pharoah Sanders.
listen now