Formed in 1996, they played consistently for two years in and around the north-eastern United States and Canada, opening for The New Bomb Turks, Nashville Pussy, Blonde Redhead, The Make-Up, The Dirtbombs, The Chrome Cranks and The Demolition Doll Rods. Originally they did not even want to release an album opting to have the band's live reputation spread via word of mouth.
Eventually, the trio relented and put out a self-titled six song e.p. on Sonic Unyon records in 1998. In 1999 they released the self-produced My Love Is Bold E.P. and achieved national exposure with the single "Bounce". They were nominated for a Juno Award in 2000 for Best Alternative Album.
In 2001 Bad Taste Records released a compilation of the band's early recordings, demos, and b-sides entitled, I'm Alive and On Fire. A 5 week European tour followed to promote the release including shows at the Roskilde festival in Denmark and Hultsfred festival in Sweden. By the end of the year they had returned 2 more times, most notably as main support for the Backyard Babies.
2002: Born A Lion
In 2002 they released their first full-length album, Born A Lion, produced by Bill Bell, on Bad Taste Records in Europe and on Universal in Canada. The band did several European tours and two Canadian tours to promote the record including an unprecedented repeat performance at Roskilde and the now legendary return to Hultsfred as well as notable stops to Pukkelpop in Belgium and The Lowlands festival in the Netherlands. They also managed to grab the opening slot with The Rolling Stones on their "40 Licks" World tour kick-off show at the Palais Royale in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on August 16, 2002.
2003: We Sweat Blood
2003 saw the release of We Sweat Blood, produced by Matt DeMatteo, and the group taking a heavier approach to their hard-rock sound. More touring followed that included Europe and Japan. They were also nominated for two Junos: Best Rock Album (Born a Lion) and Best video (Lovercall).
While success was happening abroad, home relations with Universal Canada had soured and the band was dropped mid-album run. Explanations from the label were vague, but speculations point to Jones' February 2004 appearance on CBC Sunday where Jones appeared as a pro-downloader opposite then CRIA president, Brian Robertson. Getting dropped from Universal Canada did little to stop the group as they continued to tour heavily for the rest of the year well into 2004 with bands like Turbonegro, Sepultura and The Bronx. While touring they managed to pick up another Juno nomination for Best Rock Album (We Sweat Blood) and tour Australia as well as more European dates including Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park in Germany and Download, Leeds and Reading in England.
2005-2006: Sleep Is The Enemy
Early 2005 was taken up by recording the follow-up to We Sweat Blood, but not without a series of tours amidst recording that brought the band to the Netherlands, Germany and South Africa. In April, American label, Razor & Tie released We Sweat Blood and the band set out to America in support as well.[6] Working two releases simultaneously on both sides of the Atlantic proved quite hard and the worldwide release for the upcoming album, Sleep Is The Enemy, produced by Matt DeMatteo, was pushed back to 2006.
During the summer and fall of 2005 the band toured America heavily with two of We Sweat Blood's singles being second most added to active rock radio in America ("Lovercall" and "Forget My Name"). Stateside tours with Flogging Molly, Our Lady Peace, The Supersuckers, and The (International) Noise Conspiracy followed. Prior to the release of Sleep Is The Enemy drummer Damon Richardson left the band, citing fatigue as a reason for leaving. He was replaced by Dan Cornelius.
In January and February 2006, under new Canadian label, Aquarius Records, the band set out to do their first Canadian tour in almost 4 years opening up for Nickelback, With the release of Sleep Is The Enemy came more touring including America and a headlining European club tour with support from Brant Bjork & The Bros.
The summer saw them perform at Rock Am Ring, Rock Im Park, With Full Force and Wacken Open Air in Germany; Hellfest and Furiafest in France, Metaltown in Sweden, Pinkpop and Lowlands in The Netherlands, Tuska Festival, Ruisrock and Ankkarock in Finland, Gampel in Switzerland and Wireless in the UK among at least a dozen more. In October 2006, a 2 week tour of Norway saw the band play with ex-Kyuss front-man, John Garcia who appeared on the song "Invisible" off Sleep Is The Enemy.
2008: Never Too Loud
Their fourth album, Never Too Loud was released on February 27, 2008[9] and produced by Nick Raskulinecz. The album yielded three singles, "Code Of The Road" followed by "Take Me Home" and "King Of Magazines". A major city tour of Europe in April 2008 was followed by a Canadian tour in May and a three month stint in Europe playing almost 30 dates on the festival circuit that included Rock Am Ring, Rock Im Park and With Full Force in Germany; Bospop and Lowlands in The Netherlands; Sziget Festival in Hungary; Rabarock in Estonia; Provinssi Rock in Finland; and Eurockeennes and Hellfest in France, where Jones got to sing on stage with one of his favorite bands, Death Angel for the song, "Bored". In the fall/winter of 2008 Danko Jones toured England, Germany, France and Benelux opening for Motörhead.
2009: B-Sides
On February 3, 2009 B-Sides was released in Europe only - a collection of previously released b-sides from European singles and unreleased tracks that spanned 1996 to 2008. On February 24 they commenced a 7 week tour in support of the release that spanned The Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, France and the UK with support coming from The Backyard Babies, Winnebego Deal and The Black Spiders. The CD yielded the singles "Sugar High" and "My Problems (Are Your Problems Now)". A greatest hits compilation titled This Is Danko Jones was released on April 7 the same year in Canada only.
In the summer the band managed a few festival appearances, most notably, the Sziget Festival in Hungary on the main stage with Faith No More and The Offspring, as well as Huntenpop in The Netherlands, Wintherthur and Gampel Open Air in Switzerland, Parken Festival in Norway and Jurassic Rock in Finland. In January and February 2010 the band toured across Canada with Guns N' Roses and Sebastian Bach. In March the same year they toured the United States with Clutch.
2010: Below the Belt
Their fifth album Below the Belt was released on May 11, 2010 and produced by Matt DeMatteo. The album's first single, "Full of Regret", features Elijah Wood, Lemmy Kilmister, Selma Blair and Mike Watt in the accompanying video. It debuted at #36 on Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks in November. It is also featured on EA's NHL 11 soundtrack. The second single, "Had Enough", has Ralph Macchio appearing in the accompanying video.
On June 8, 2011 Danko Jones announced on the band's website that drummer Dan Cornelius was no longer with the band. In the same statement Danko Jones said Atom Willard had joined as a replacement. In a March 2012 question-and-answer session with fans on Twitter Danko Jones said: "Dan's time with the band had run its course but it was completely mutual from both sides. An amicable split."
2012: New Album
In early 2012 Danko Jones revealed the band was working on a new album, posting footage of the writing process on the band's YouTube channel. Jones said the album was likely to be out in the European fall (autumn). He added a book and DVD about the band's history would also be released in 2012.
Albums
Born a Lion (2002) (Bad Taste Records / Universal Canada)
We Sweat Blood (2003) (Bad Taste Records / Razor & Tie)
Sleep Is the Enemy (2006) (Bad Taste Records | Aquarius Records)
Never Too Loud (2008) (Bad Taste Records / Aquarius Records)
Below the Belt (2010) (Bad Taste Records / Aquarius Records)
EPs and Others
Sugar Chocolate 7" (1998) (Sonic Unyon)
Danko Jones EP (1998) (Sonic Unyon)
My Love Is Bold (1999) (Sound King / Outside Music)
I'm Alive and on Fire (2001) (Bad Taste Records)
Ritual of the Savage 10" (split with Gluecifer & Peter Pan Speedrock) (2003) (Drunken Maria / Suburban)
B-Sides (2009) (Bad Taste Records)
This Is Danko Jones (2009) (Canadian-only greatest hits release) (Emd Int'l Records)
Having Fun on Stage with Danko Jones 7 (2009) (Yeah Right! Records)
Mouth to Mouth (2011) (digital-only release)
Bring On the Mountain (2012) (DVD)
Time Heals Nothing
Danko Jones Lyrics
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Don't listen to reason, they only see red
And I'm comin' to get you, comin' to get you
I know, I'm gonna live through this
And when the wound on my back heals
I'm comin' to get you, I'm comin' to get you, alright
That time heals nothing, yeah
Just look at me, I'm living proof
That time heals nothing, yeah
The bullet is lodged in my skull
I refuse less and risk it all
'Cause I'm comin' to get you, I'm comin' to get you
I know I'm gonna live through this
And when the wound on my back heals
I'm coming to get you, I'm coming to get you, alright
Just look at me, I'm living proof
That time heals nothing, yeah
Just look at me, I'm living proof
That time heals nothing, yeah
I've got these feelings, alive in my head
Don't listen to reason, they only see red
And I'm coming to get you, I'm coming to get you
On the day I find you the sun will shine
The birds will sing, everything will be right
I'm coming to get you and I'm coming to get you
Living proof, alright
Just look at me, I'm living proof
That time heals nothing, yeah
Just look at me, I'm living proof
That time heals nothing, yeah
The lyrics of Danko Jones's song "Time Heals Nothing" talk about intense emotions that the singer is experiencing, which have turned him into a vengeful person seeking to get even with someone who has hurt him. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been through a traumatic experience that has left him wounded, but he is determined to overcome his pain and seek justice. The line "Don't listen to reason, they only see red" indicates that his thoughts are consumed by his desire for revenge, and he is not willing to listen to reason or logic to divert from his path.
The chorus of the song states, "Just look at me, I'm living proof, that time heals nothing." The line suggests that even though the singer has been through some tough times, the passage of time has not lessened his pain or diminished his desire for revenge. He is determined to get even with the person who has hurt him, despite the emotional burden that he is carrying. The final lines of the song suggest the singer's ultimate goal of getting revenge, no matter how long it takes for him to reach his target.
Overall, the song talks about the power of emotions and their ability to turn people into vengeful beings who are driven to seek justice at any cost. The lyrics suggest that there are times when time cannot heal wounds and that some emotional scars can only be healed through vengeance.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got these feelings, alive in my head
I have emotions and thoughts that are very active and present in my mind
Don't listen to reason, they only see red
My emotions are so intense that I can't think logically or rationally. It's like seeing everything in red, like an angry or aggressive state.
And I'm comin' to get you, comin' to get you
I have a strong desire to confront or chase after someone, likely due to my intense emotions.
I know, I'm gonna live through this
Despite facing a difficult situation, I'm confident that I'll overcome it and survive.
And when the wound on my back heals
Once I've recovered from the physical or emotional pain inflicted upon me...
I'm comin' to get you, I'm comin' to get you, alright
...I'll pursue the person that hurt me and seek justice or revenge.
Just look at me, I'm living proof
My current state and actions are evidence that what I'm saying is true.
That time heals nothing, yeah
The passage of time doesn't necessarily heal emotional wounds or make someone forget about past harm.
The bullet is lodged in my skull
I've suffered a severe injury that is still present and causing me pain.
I refuse less and risk it all
I won't settle for anything less than what I deserve, and I'm willing to face whatever consequences come with it.
'Cause I'm comin' to get you, I'm comin' to get you
My desire to confront or chase after someone is so strong that it fuels my determination to get what I deserve.
On the day I find you the sun will shine
Once I've confronted or caught the person that hurt me, things will feel much brighter and happier.
The birds will sing, everything will be right
The world will feel like a better place once I've been able to seek the justice or revenge that I desire.
Living proof, alright
My current state and actions are evidence that I'll never forget the harm done to me, and that I'm willing to seek justice or revenge despite the passage of time.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN DAMON RICHARDSON, JOHN LOUIS CHRISTOPHER CALABRESE, MATTHEW DEMATTEO, RISHI JAMES GANJOO
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Francesco Pulita
I've got these feelings, alive in my head
Don't listen to reason, they only see red
And I'm comin' to get you, comin' to get you
I know, I'm gonna live through this
And when the wound on my back heals
I'm comin' to get you, I'm comin' to get you, alright
Just look at me, I'm living proof
That time heals nothing, yeah
Just look at me, I'm living proof
That time heals nothing, yeah
The bullet is lodged in my skull
I refuse less and risk it all
'Cause I'm comin' to get you, I'm comin' to get you
I know I'm gonna live through this
And when the wound on my back heals
I'm coming to get you, I'm coming to get you, alright
Just look at me, I'm living proof
That time heals nothing, yeah
Just look at me, I'm living proof
That time heals nothing, yeah
I've got these feelings, alive in my head
Don't listen to reason, they only see red
And I'm coming to get you, I'm coming to get you
On the day I find you the sun will shine
The birds will sing, everything will be right
I'm coming to get you and I'm coming to get you
Living proof, alright
Just look at me, I'm living proof
That time heals nothing, yeah
Just look at me, I'm living proof
That time heals nothing, yeah
Francesco Pulita
I've got these feelings, alive in my head
Don't listen to reason, they only see red
And I'm comin' to get you, comin' to get you
I know, I'm gonna live through this
And when the wound on my back heals
I'm comin' to get you, I'm comin' to get you, alright
Just look at me, I'm living proof
That time heals nothing, yeah
Just look at me, I'm living proof
That time heals nothing, yeah
The bullet is lodged in my skull
I refuse less and risk it all
'Cause I'm comin' to get you, I'm comin' to get you
I know I'm gonna live through this
And when the wound on my back heals
I'm coming to get you, I'm coming to get you, alright
Just look at me, I'm living proof
That time heals nothing, yeah
Just look at me, I'm living proof
That time heals nothing, yeah
I've got these feelings, alive in my head
Don't listen to reason, they only see red
And I'm coming to get you, I'm coming to get you
On the day I find you the sun will shine
The birds will sing, everything will be right
I'm coming to get you and I'm coming to get you
Living proof, alright
Just look at me, I'm living proof
That time heals nothing, yeah
Just look at me, I'm living proof
That time heals nothing, yeah
Shaun Eastwood
more people need to know this band.
Shyuthrosnævin Sallbernrork
damn... I've listened to a few of their songs now, and this seems to be the only one i like. it seems to have a unique style compared to their others.
Flee2b
AWESOME Song
Marcel Hübert
lol .. found this band by accident.. best accident ever happened to me :P
platinum10000
crazy song!
martine jacobs
I don't know why, but there seem to be a couple of songs on here by Danko Jones which, such as this one, has "feat. John Garcia" in the description. But the only song by Danko which features (the LEGENDARY!!) John Garcia is Invisible. Unless I missed something...?
need_more_brain
martine jacobs Hi martine. The Music tagging was done by youtube. Most likely this is caused by a wrong database entry in google's music database.
martine jacobs
Thought as much, thanks! :)
DNAmaze
awesome song woooot