Equipped with paintbrushes, unpublished manuscripts, songs and poems, he decided to commit himself fully to the world of Art as a provocative revamping of the nearly extinct Total Artist.
Working as a songwriter and playing vocalist in more than twenty rock/pop groups, eventually entering the vernissage artshow-world with "American Anarchist" and "The Dream" luring controversial praise from top art magazines like Monopol in the process!
2001 he was introduced and signed to Get Physical Music from the start! His first 2002 release "One & One", a collaboration with M.A.N.D.Y. and Booka Shade, started the ball rolling. 2003 followed the deep house anthem “I Don´t Know?” which topped the all playlists and the Belgian dance charts twice(!), and put the artist on the map, with thousands of broken, or joyous hearts to respond and relate. Both singles became unforgettable house classics, and an electropop maverick was born.
2005 ignited the self produced, controversial, lo-fi masterpiece “Disclocated Genius” which also dons an original canvas work cover and until 2008 he worked with many giants of electronic music like Röyksopp, Corrugated Tunnel, Booka Shade, Hell, Marc Romboy and many more -WOW!
2008 introduced the cd release of "The Forgotten Floor" project (with Alex Dandi)
2009 was the the year of a label change to Systematic, and the cd release of the 3rd highly acclaimed dark diamond: "Chatterton"
After endless live shows, over 60+ featuring recordings with the likes of Spektre, Oliver Huntemann and Booka Shade, Röyksopp, etc. plus over 100 remixes -being one of the most remixed voices of the genre!
2012 set the stage for his 4th cd (second long player on Systematic Recordings), entitled “The Prison Buffet”.
Chelonis R. Jones: Often imitated, never duplicated.
I Don't Know
Chelonis R. Jones Lyrics
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emotions wrung like a towel -vows mangled and knifed
...it's not the point that you're leaving
...or that you've found somebody new
-it's when i asked if our love was gone
you stuttered with a glare, saying...
i don't know if love will somehow return
i don't know
if you walk out that door, the passion would burn
i don't know
...and as the train plowed through the rain
you fell to your knees and you cried
...but YOU were the one with a change of heart
-didn't matter how hard i tried
i would' ve DIED for this love -now i got to be strong
it killed me when you said: you felt is was right
. . . BUT YOU COULD BE WRONG!?!
The lyrics to Chelonis R. Jones's song "I Don't Know" reveal the emotional turmoil that arises from a lover's betrayal. The singer of the song never thought they would reach a point where their emotions would be so wrung out that they would be in a state of uncertainty about their future. Their vows have been mangled and knifed, and they must now contend with the possibility that their love may never return. But it is not the fact that their lover is leaving or that they have found somebody new that is dictating their confusion. Instead, it is the fact that they responded with "I don't know" when asked if their love was truly gone.
The singer's partner could not give a clear answer, which left the singer with more questions than answers. It was not the physical act of leaving that caused the pain but the lack of communication or commitment that created a sense of uncertainty and insecurity. It is clear from the lyrics that the singer is struggling to come to terms with their failed relationship. They are willing to fight for their love, but their partner's uncertainty leaves them feeling unsure about their future, adding another layer of complexity to an already heart-wrenching situation.
Line by Line Meaning
i never thought i'd get to this point in my life
I never thought I would reach this point of emotional distress in my life.
emotions wrung like a towel -vows mangled and knifed
My emotions have been drained from my body like water from a towel, as my promises and commitments have been betrayed and broken.
...it's not the point that you're leaving
The fact that you are leaving is not the main issue.
...or that you've found somebody new
Nor is it the fact that you have found someone else to love.
-it's when i asked if our love was gone
you stuttered with a glare, saying...
What really hurts is when I asked if our love was over, and you responded with hesitation and anger, saying...
i don't know
i don't know if love will somehow return
i don't know
if you walk out that door, the passion would burn
i don't know
I don't know if our love can be revived or if the feelings of passion will rekindle if you leave. I don't know what to do or how to feel.
...and as the train plowed through the rain
you fell to your knees and you cried
...but YOU were the one with a change of heart
-didn't matter how hard i tried
As the train moved forward in the rain, you fell to your knees and cried, even though you were the one who changed your mind and left me. It didn't matter how hard I tried to save our relationship.
i would' ve DIED for this love -now i got to be strong
it killed me when you said: you felt is was right
I would have done anything for our love, but now I have to be strong without you. It hurt me deeply when you said that leaving was the right thing to do.
. . . BUT YOU COULD BE WRONG!?!
But what if you are wrong? What if leaving wasn't the right decision? It's a painful and uncertain thought.
Contributed by Sophia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Remigijus Stirbys
Paraloud
I don't know?
by Chelonis R. Jones
i never thought i'd get to this point in my life
emotions rung like a towel -vows mangled and knifed
...it's not the point that you're leaving
...or that you've found somebody new
-it's when i asked if our love was gone
you stuttered with a glare, saying...
i don't know
i don't know if love will somehow return
i don't know
if you walk out that door, the passion would burn
i don't know
...and as the train plowed through the rain
you fell to your knees and you cried
...but YOU were the one with a change of heart
-didn't matter how hard i tried
i would' ve DIED for this love -now i got to be strong
it killed me when you said: you felt is was right
. . . BUT YOU COULD BE WRONG!?!
i don't know
i don't know if love will somehow return
if you walk out that door, the passion would burn
i don't know
Vas Kat
This track is flawless and should be one of the classics
The Internet Seekers
This was one of the tracks I learnt to play my decks with, really awesome track, it will be etched on my brain until the day i die amazing track!
Guilherme Ruano da Costa
Same here, one of my first 12"s, the original release by physical label. Still on the bag since then! Cheers
INJECTZ
one of the best and beautiful house tracks ever made
Alex Rubio (official)
Este tema es atemporal. Lo seguiré escuchando y pinchando toda mi vida!!!
lcaise
played in my dj sets million times <3
mojo9583
Big City Beats from the early 2000s introduced me to this Song. One of the best from that era.
Natalia Ludwig-Schmidt
I Love this Track 🤩 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈
Chi cha
Love it!
Elsa Matos
love this song -