Jesus, etc.
Wilco · Kicking Television: Live in Chicago [Live] [2005]
You can rely on me, honey
You can come buy anything you want
I'll be around
You were right about the stars
Each one is a setting sun
Tall building shake
Voices escape singing sad sad songs
Tuned to chords, strung down your cheeks
Bitter melodies, turning your orbit around
Don't cry
You can rely on me, honey
You can come by any time you want
I'll be around
You were right about the stars
Each one is a setting sun
Tall buildings shake
Voices escape singing sad sad songs
Tuned to chords, strung down your cheeks
Bitter melodies, turning your orbit around
Voices whine
Skyscrapers are scraping together
Your voice is smoking
Last cigarettes are all you can get
Turning your orbit around
Our love
Our love
Our love is all we have
Our love
Our love is all of God's money
Everyone is a burning sun
Tall buildings shake
Voices escape singing sad sad songs
Tuned to chords, strung down your cheeks
Bitter melodies, turning your orbit around
Voices whine
Skyscrapers are scraping together
Your voice is smoking
Last cigarettes are all you can get
Turning your orbit around
Last cigarettes are all you can get
Turning your orbit around
Last cigarettes are all you can get
Turning your orbit around
Jesus, etc.
Wilco's 'Jesus, etc.' captures the band's signature blend of melancholic introspection and dynamic rock energy. Recorded during their 2005 live performance in Chicago, the track showcases the group's ability to transform studio compositions into expansive, emotionally charged experiences. Jeff Tweedy's songwriting often explores themes of faith, doubt, and personal struggle, elements that resonate deeply in this live rendition. The performance highlights the band's tight musicianship and improvisational spirit, hallmarks of their evolution from alt-country pioneers to experimental rock innovators. This recording serves as a testament to Wilco's enduring appeal and their capacity to connect with audiences through raw, unfiltered expression. The song remains a compelling song in their extensive catalogue, reflecting the artistic maturity achieved during this pivotal era of their career.