Captain Jack was a German Eurohouse/pop production team formed in Germany in 1996, fronted by core member, songwriter and vocalist Francisco Alejandro Gutierrez (born February 19, 1962 in Havana, Cuba – died October 22, 2005 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain) who adopted the stage name Franky Gee. The original female vocalist on the group's first two albums was Liza Da Costa, who attempted a solo career after leaving the Captain Jack team. She was replaced in 1999 by Maria Lucia 'Maloy' Lozanes, who in turn was replaced by Ilka-Anna-Antonia Traue (stage name: Illi Love) in 2001. Singer Sunny was the final female singer with Captain Jack.
The gimmick to Captain Jack's music (and Franky Gee's persona) was that of military training. Franky's costume consisted of a stylized military general's uniform, with a red hat based on that of the US Marines. Gutierrez chose this gimmick because of his service in the United States Army, a career he despised but was forced to follow when he was strapped for cash. After ending his time in the US Army, Gutierrez remained in Germany, where he was last stationed, and began a recording career under the name Westside.
While recording music under that name, he proposed the idea of a dance track based on a drill routine. That idea became his style: songs about peace and love in the style of a military regime, in protest against his years in the US Army. The hat—a US Marines "barracks cover" hat, in the color scheme evoking the Soviet Red Army—further protests the idea of the military, while symbolizing the idea of national unity. The first two albums, thematically, leaned heavily on sexual innuendo in its lyrics, its artwork, the stage performance and in its music videos. This changed with the later incarnation of Captain Jack, after Da Costa's departure.
The group has earned 19 gold and platinum records throughout Europe. Fans of the Konami arcade game Dance Dance Revolution know them from the numerous songs that, through the Dancemania series of albums, have been used in the game series. The group's music was also featured in other Konami music games such as beatmania and Dance Maniax.
The future of Captain Jack suddenly came into doubt when Gutierrez suffered a cerebral hemorrhage while walking with his son in Spain on October 17, 2005. Doctors predicted that the damage was fatal, and Gutierrez died on Saturday October 22, 2005 after spending five days in a coma. Consequently, the group disbanded in 2005. The band's future without frontman Gutierrez (also referred to by many fans as "Captain Jack") was uncertain for a few years. The group reformed in 2008 with a new frontman, Bruce Lacy.
As stated by an e-mail from Beatdisaster, December 7, 2005: Proceeds of sales (from the "Greatest Hits" album) to the (22.10.05) deceased artist "Franky Gee" (Francisco Gutierrez) go in favor of his son & Rapper of the same name, Francisco (Franky). In 2006, his career as Captain Jack Junior starts and the musical inheritance begins.
Captain jack is also Indonesian Rock Band formed in Yogyakarta, Indonesia in 1999. The original lineup consisted of Momo as (vocal, guitar), Zuhdil (guitar), Novan (bass), Surya Ismeth (keyboard), and Andi Babon (drum).
"Captain Jack, just a bad name, tacky, and a little weird, but we chose this name as a place we go home and dump all the emotions and thoughts from the concept through a slob too. Somehow we did not feel that we are a band, probably because some of the bands contest that was on TV that we think no more than a monkey show and it became the benchmark for the young kids now that that's what a band, collected without any fit, without a strong bond of friendship, without any sense of togetherness while struggling from point zero. We thanks God that we have a sense of togetherness. We are not children with multicolored hair style is filled with gel, we were not dressed funky and we do not care any funky sense, we are also not pretentious naughty kids who get drunk every day just to feel himself rockstar, we're just kids ordinary lives in ordinary life with the problems faced by ordinary people and we are angry with all the existing habits. "UNMINDLESS" (E.P.) An early, the first drop of sweat, mingled with the first pile of ideas emotion.An incomplete results but quite encouraging because Unmindless is the result of our own hard work. Do not ever look for this word in any dictionary because it's just a word that we are the reefs themselves and have little sense trying to think what other people are rarely think. Contains six tracks, six of thought, and one hope for change. "SOME THINK ABOUT" Some think about something, Some think about nothing, sandwiches one are you? This album contains not a slump like that seen a lot of people we just want to project our anger on many things, after all, a bit odd in our opinion if we do not feel angry at living conditions in the trash named our beloved Earth today. A full version dariUnmindless, 11 tracks, more ideas, and more hope for change. "FALL OF CONCEPT" Vacuum for 3 years now Captain Jack re-emerged with new EP titled "The Fall of Concept". In the latest EP Captain Jack explore more in their music, beat variation, sound and sampling on the songs on the EP (mini album) This latest feels assert their maturity in music. Shades of fresh songs, with beats that cacthy but still wrapped in a thick of rock nuances create Captain Jack's latest EP is more colorful and worth listening to. Contains six tracks with singles such as Hati Hitam, "Pengkhianat" and "Postcard Untuk Tuhan". Regarding the themes raised, certainly not in doubt. In this latest EP Captain Jack stay on track "RESISTANCE" that has become characteristic of Captain Jack. With scathing lyrics about the inner turmoil of angry at the situation."
Free tracks can be downloaded at their offical website www.captainjackband.blogspot.com and www.myspace.com/captainjackband.
Fly Away
Captain Jack Lyrics
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Fly away, fly away
it? s a sunny day
fly away through the wings of love
Let us play, let us play
we are here to play the game of love
oohoho, oohoho
haa, you know i got a thing for you baby, you need to be mylady
i can show you sights only sun & dreams, and i can give youthings
when i walk on the beach, i? ll buy you an island
enough sun and sand, to keep you smiling
latest fashion you? ll be styling, wanna get high lets go flying
put the happiness back in your life, ready get jack in your life
no more worries no more stress, daddy knows what? s best
trust me boo I? ll never leave you, cheap life or decieve you
make everyday your day, spread your wings off - fly away
Rap2:
i wanna give you a lot of romance, you like french wine let? sdrink in france
you like to cruise let? s get a yacht, wanna summer home pick aspot
ring to small, getta bigger rock from a cave when they dig alot
give you the world if i had it to give, cause i love to see youlive
show you how life suppose to be, what could be and what shouldbe
it? ss all yours if you stay with me, lay with me play with me
trust me boo I? ll never leave you, cheap life or decieve you
make everyday your day, spread your wings off - fly away
The song "Fly Away" by Captain Jack is a love song that talks about the freedom and happiness that love can bring. The chorus encourages the couple to fly away together and enjoy the sunny day through the wings of love. The rap verses express the man's desire to treat his partner like a queen, offering her the best that life has to offer. He promises to take her to beautiful places, buy her fancy things, and make every day of her life worth living. The refrain ties it all together, reiterating the message of love, happiness, and freedom.
The lyrics of the song are simple and straightforward, but they communicate a powerful message. Love can make us feel free and happy, and it is worth pursuing with all our might. The focus on material possessions in the rap verses may seem shallow, but it is ultimately a means to an end: making the woman feel loved and valued. The chorus's repetition of "fly away" reinforces the idea of escape and freedom, and the imagery of "wings of love" evokes a sense of lightness and joy.
Overall, "Fly Away" is a catchy and upbeat love song that celebrates the power of love to transform us and make us feel free. It communicates a positive message of hope and optimism, and the playful rap verses add a touch of humor and fun to the mix.
Line by Line Meaning
Fly away, fly away
Let's escape from our current situation and go somewhere better
it's a sunny day
The weather is perfect for us to enjoy and relax
fly away through the wings of love
Our love will be the key to our journey and happiness
Let us play, let us play
Let's enjoy our time together without any worries or stress
we are here to play the game of love
Our time together will be filled with love and romance
oohoho, oohoho
An expression of joy and excitement
haa, you know i got a thing for you baby, you need to be my lady
I have strong feelings for you and want you to be my partner
i can show you sights only sun & dreams, and i can give you things
I can provide you with experiences and material possessions to make you happy
when i walk on the beach, i? ll buy you an island
I am willing to go to great lengths to make you happy, even if it means buying you an island
enough sun and sand, to keep you smiling
I want to provide you with enough happiness to keep you content and smiling
latest fashion you'll be styling, wanna get high lets go flying
I want to provide you with the latest fashion trends and exciting experiences, like flying
put the happiness back in your life, ready get jack in your life
I want to bring happiness back into your life and am ready to be your partner
no more worries no more stress, daddy knows what's best
I want to remove any worries or stress from your life, and will take care of you
trust me boo I'll never leave you, cheap life or deceive you
I want you to trust me and believe that I will always be there for you, and will never deceive you or live a cheap life
make everyday your day, spread your wings off - fly away
I want you to enjoy every day and always be happy, and to use our love as the means to escape and fly away from any negativity
i wanna give you a lot of romance, you like french wine let's drink in france
I want to provide you with romance and will take you to places where you can indulge in things you love, like drinking French wine in France
you like to cruise let's get a yacht, wanna summer home pick a spot
I want to provide you with luxury experiences, like travelling on a yacht and choosing a spot for a summer home
ring too small, get a bigger rock from a cave when they dig a lot
I am willing to provide you with expensive items, like a bigger diamond ring, and will go to great lengths to make it happen
give you the world if i had it to give, cause i love to see you live
I want to give you everything in the world, because I want to see you happy and living your best life
show you how life suppose to be, what could be and what should be
I want to show you how life is supposed to be and how great it can be
it's all yours if you stay with me, lay with me play with me
If you stay with me, I want to provide you with everything you could ever want or need, and will always want to spend time with you
Contributed by Charlie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
BrainsGainz
One of my favorites, deserves more love.