Big Head Todd and The Monsters – singer-guitarist Todd Park Mohr, bassist-singer Rob Squires, drummer-singer Brian Nevin and keyboardist-guitarist-singer Jeremy Lawton -- could have begun resting on their laurels back in 1993, when their Top 10 singles “Bittersweet,” “Broken Hearted Savior,” “Circle” and “It’s Alright” pushed the album Sister Sweetly to platinum certification. However, Mohr says, “I’ve fought throughout our career not to be a one-trick pony, to be the kind of band that has depth and diversity in its catalogue. I’m a fan of this band, and I’m constantly looking forward to what comes next.”
The essence of Big Head Todd and The Monsters – a rootsy, emotionally direct variety of rock ’n’ roll that lends itself particularly well to a live setting – has been winning fans since Mohr, Rob Squires and Brian Nevin started playing together in high school (Jeremy Lawton joined in 2004). Needless to say, the three never expected to be in the same band at this late date, but, as Mohr points out, “It was a really fortunate combination of musical personalities, and we’re still partners in every sense of the word.”
The band spent seven years developing their chemistry and amassing a following, boosted significantly by the independent releases Another Mayberry (1989) and Midnight Radio (1990), before being “discovered” by the listening public at large with 1993’s Sister Sweetly. After a major-label stint (Sister Sweetly, 1994’s Stratagem, 1997’s Beautiful World), during which the trio increasingly found itself frustrated artistically, they reclaimed their independent status (2001’s Riviera, 2004’s Crimes of Passion). “If it were not for our ability to do things for ourselves, we would have disappeared a long time ago,” Mohr allows.
Jet
Big Head Todd and the Monsters Lyrics
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And I'm so ready to go
And I cannot sleep tonight for tomorrow
Ain't gonna get to you tonight
Like a wild jet plain arrives, forgiven
See that your time wasn't a waste
Don't you let her leave you tonight,
She's so sweet for her crimes
Like a wild jet plane, fly, forgiven
Now you'll never catch me looking back,
though I've still a long way to go
Don't you count on me tonight
You need to find your own way home
Like a sinking ship dives, like a wild jet plain arise, forgiven
The song "Jet" by Big Head Todd and the Monsters is a song about breaking free, leaving the past behind, and moving on towards the future. The song starts with the lines "I'm changing now the wind is at my back, And I'm so ready to go," indicating the singer's readiness to break free and move on. The song implies that something had to be put to rest and that it was time to leave and open new doors. The verse that follows affirms the feeling of restlessness, with the lyrics "And I cannot sleep tonight for tomorrow, Ain't gonna get to you tonight." This part of the song indicates that the singer cannot sleep because they know that they will be gone in the morning and unable to attain what they sought to.
The chorus of the song, "Like a wild jet plane arrives, forgiven," illustrates that the singer has been liberated and can leave their previous situation behind. The lyrics "Don't you let leave you tonight, you know she can't be sorry for affectionate lies, she's so sweet for her crimes," add depth to the song, painting the picture that the singer is leaving behind a person who is both sweet and deceptive. In the second verse, the lyrics "Now you'll never catch me looking back, though I've still a long way to go, don't you count on me tonight, you need to find your own way home," indicate that the singer is entirely free from the previous situation and that it is time for those left behind to face their journey alone. The song closes with the line "like a sinking ship dives, like a wild jet plane to arise, forgiven," leaving the listener with the image of both falling and rising, a symbol of transformation and liberation.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm changing now the wind is at my back
I am currently making changes in my life as I have the support of the wind behind me
And I'm so ready to go
I am fully prepared and eager to embark on my journey
And I cannot sleep tonight for tomorrow
I am too excited for what tomorrow brings, and I cannot seem to rest
Ain't gonna get to you tonight
I won't be able to reach you tonight
Like a wild jet plain arrives, forgiven
I come like a jet plane, with great force and speed, to forgive
See that your time wasn't a waste
Recognize that your time wasn't useless, it was valuable
Don't you let her leave you tonight,
Do not allow her to leave your sight tonight
you know she can't be sorry for affectionate lies
She cannot apologize for the lies she tells to show affection or care
She's so sweet for her crimes
The lies she tells may be unethical, but they do come from a kind heart
Like a wild jet plane, fly, forgiven
I will fly like a powerful jet and forgive any wrongdoings
Now you'll never catch me looking back,
I will not dwell on the past and will always move forward
though I've still a long way to go
Even though I have a long journey ahead of me
Don't you count on me tonight
Do not rely on me to be there for you tonight
You need to find your own way home
It is up to you to find your own way back
Like a sinking ship dives, like a wild jet plain arise, forgiven
I will forgive and forget, like a wild plane rising and sinking like a ship that is being deserted
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: TODD PARK MOHR
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Pearl City Beats
Man this song has gotten me thru some hard times in my life. BHT, I can't thank you enough for your music. You're one of the greats, hands down.
Gregor avich
So killer. I just drift away to this song....
Lawrence Miller
I ve been waiting good post of a good band thanks