Andrew Jackson Jihad was formed after its original drummer, Justin James White, approached Sean Bonnette and Ben Gallaty, who had just left Rodan (not the Rodan of Kentucky fame) and The Sub-Standards. Since then, many significant Arizona musicians have sat in with the remaining duo of Sean and Ben, including John De La Cruz of Fatigo and Asleep In The Sea's Owen Evans. Dylan Cook also plays mandolin regularly with the band.
According to Songfacts, Bonnette, who is also the lyricist of the band (with upright bass player Ben Gallant handling most of the production and some vocals as well) volunteered at a suicide prevention hotline for teenagers for eight years, and worked with homeless men and women in the Phoenix, Arizona area. These experiences gave him a sometimes bleak, but at moments, hopeful outlook on life, often reflected in the band's lyrics.
On Halloween 2005, Andrew Jackson Jihad covered Neutral Milk Hotel's In the Aeroplane Over the Sea album in its entirety at CounterCulture Cafe.
Their biggest performance to date has been in their hometown with Flogging Molly and Authority Zero on St. Patrick's Day 2006.
On April 15, 2006, the band played as part of the 2006 New Times Music Showcase, nominated for Best Americana Band, and won a 2006 Best of Phoenix later that year.
Besides their local shows, where they have become arguably the most prominent representative in Arizona of the DIY ethic, they have also toured in clubs and basements across the Western United States, appearing at such venues as the Knitting Factory in Los Angeles, CA. One show in Kimberly, Idaho saw the band in a cowboy bar and leaving the premises as soon as possible after the show.
Andrew Jackson Jihad also performed at St. Augustine, Florida's second annual Harvest of Hope Festival in 2010. They played a dual set with Bomb the Music Industry!
People
Andrew Jackson Jihad Lyrics
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People are hateful, and people are rude
But God I love some people sometimes
Because people are very very special
And people are impatient, they don't know how to wait
And people are selfish, and people are prone to hate
But God I love some people sometimes
I said God I love some people sometimes
Because people are the greatest thing to happen
And People are people, regardless of skin
And people are people, regardless of creed
People are people regardless of gender
People are people regardless of anything
I said people are people regardless of gender
People are people regardless of anything
And people are my religion, because I believe in them
People are my enemies and people are my friends
I have faith in my fellow man
And I only hope that he has faith in me
I said I have faith in my fellow man
And I only hope that he has faith in me
The lyrics of Andrew Jackson Jihad's song "People" are essentially an expression of love and appreciation towards humanity despite its flaws. The song starts off by pointing out the wasteful and hateful nature of people, but then turns its attention to the positive aspects of humanity. The singer expresses their love for people because they are "very very special" and "the greatest thing to happen".
The second verse delves deeper into some of the negative traits of humanity such as impatience, selfishness, and hate, but the chorus emphasizes that people are people regardless of their differences. The third verse takes a more personal approach, with the singer stating that people are their religion, their enemies, and their friends. They have faith in their fellow human beings and can only hope that the feeling is mutual.
Overall, the lyrics of "People" showcase a sense of hope and gratitude towards humanity as a whole, even with its imperfections. It serves as a reminder that despite our flaws and differences, we are all part of the same human family.
Line by Line Meaning
People are wasteful, they waste all the food
People are careless and thoughtless when it comes to food
People are hateful, and people are rude
People can be mean and impolite towards one another
But God I love some people sometimes
Despite all the flaws, there are still people worth loving
Because people are very very special
People possess a certain uniqueness that cannot be replicated
And people are impatient, they don't know how to wait
People struggle with being patient and waiting for things
And people are selfish, and people are prone to hate
People can be self-centered and have negative feelings towards others
Because people are the greatest thing to happen
Despite the negative aspects, people are still something to be cherished
People are people, regardless of skin
Regardless of skin color, people are still people
And people are people, regardless of creed
Regardless of religious beliefs, people are still people
People are people regardless of gender
Regardless of gender identity, people are still people
People are people regardless of anything
Regardless of any characteristic or trait, people are still people
People are my religion, because I believe in them
People are what I have faith in and believe in
People are my enemies and people are my friends
People have the potential to be both friends and foes
I have faith in my fellow man
I believe in humanity and the goodness of others
And I only hope that he has faith in me
I hope that others also believe in me and trust me
Contributed by Camilla E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@pedroriverajr9543
People are wasteful, they waste all the food
People are hateful, and people are rude
But god I love some people sometimes
Because people are very, very special
And people are impatient, they don’t know how to wait
People are selfish, people are prone to hate
But god I love some people sometimes
Because people are the greatest thing to happen
People are people regardless of skin
People are people regardless of creed
People are people regardless of gender
People are people regardless of anything
People are my religion because I believe in them
People are my enemies and people are my friends
I have faith in my fellow man
And I only hope that he has faith in me
@josepharte
Working in a grocery store the past few months, and this song perfectly describes dealing with people. "People are awful, rude, selfish, and they are also the best."
@tsa_Yama
Every time I get upset or overly cynical. I think back to videos like this. I love the human race no matter how stupid we can be. For all our ignorance, all of our hatred, I can say confidently that just seeing a stranger's genuine laugh restores my faith in humanity
@Fardonya
A bit off topic but I just bought a nice mug
@johnberry2042
Congrats on your new mug, hope it lasts : )
@criminalchicken499
Nice nice
@user-lt8vl4tr8p
Oo what’s it look like
@stephenkoawl3453
FUCK, REALLY?!? ME 2
@aaronjeremynolasco9692
You were born with a nice mug ;)))))
@thegoblinking279
this is one of the kindest songs recorded, maybe ever. immaculate vibe, ajj. love you. love everybody. love people!
@TooManyEditsProductions
the intro gets longer every time you listen to it