In 1999 their first album Move Your Feet it's One O'clock (Rock'n'Roll Rec.) was released. In 2000 followed their second Go Home and Practice (Rock'n'Roll Rec.) and in 2003 their third album Summer Edition (EJ Rec/ Multimedia). In cooperation with German record company Grover Rec. the Summer Edition was released and promoted also in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Netherlands, and in cooperation with Italian record company Rude Rec. in Italy, Spain and even Japan. The band had concerts in numerous clubs, halls and festivals all over Europe. They made thousands of kilometers through Italy, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Czech Republic, France, Portugal, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Bolgaria, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Croatia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. In all, they've played over 600 shows, a lot of them outside Slovenia. They've played with well-known names, such as Fishbone, Toasters, Looking Up, Burning Heads, Murphy's Law, Vice Squad, Subhumans, Edna's Goldfish, The Offspring, Asian Dub Foundation, Vandals, D.O.A., Goldfinger, Citizen Fish, Propagandhi, Ska P and NoFx.
In the years following the third album, the band made a lot of changes, the important one being finding new drummer. Now, with the newest album Elvis Jackson - David Kovšca – Buda (vocals), Boštjan Beltram – Berto (guitar), Erik Makuc – Slavc (bass guitar) and Marko Soršak – Soki (drums) - is a team that is more harmonious and creative than ever.
Fourteen new songs for the new Against the Gravity album were recorded over the summer of 2008 in cooperation with producer Bill Gould (Faith No More bass player; prod. credit: Faith No More, Brujeria, Beatsteaks, Kultur Shock) in the best Slovenian recording studios RSL in Novo mesto. The mixing was done in the Radio Star Studios in the USA by Rich Veltrop (Tom Petty, Rage Against the Machine, Slayer, System of a Down, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ozzy with South Park, Spinal Tap, David Coverdale, 311, Buddy Guy, L.A. Guns and Toto), and the mastering by the renowned John Cuniberti (Aerosmith, Davea Matthews, The Grateful Dead, Tracy Chapman, Dead Kennedys, Joe Satirani).
This time the group presented itself as extremely mature. Their songs are multilayered, energetic, dynamically playful, and yet melodic. Against The Gravity therefore offers power, variety, and drive. The lyrics are either socially critical or reflections and feelings stemming from the surrounding world.
Elvis Jackson have a reputation of a band that wins you over in an instant - with their directness, energy, perfection and natural charisma. This was confirmed also by many musical awards, especially the ones they've received for their live performances.
Morning
Elvis Jackson Lyrics
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In the morning when I wake up and I feel all right, in the morning when I step out on the morning light. In the morning when she wakes me up and holds me tight, in the morning when I'm shining like a star I do know why I'm getting high and my felling is all right. Listen to the wind listen to the earth it's time to play in the ground full of herb. Running through plantation I go visit ganja, inspiration is calling me, we belong together
The lyrics of Elvis Jackson's song "Morning" convey a sense of carefree and hopeful energy as the singer wakes up feeling good, and not worried about what the day might bring. The repetition of the phrase "in the morning" highlights the importance of this time of day as a fresh start, full of possibilities. The lyrics mention the presence of a loved one, emphasizing the positive impact that their company has on the singer's mood. The reference to "plantation" and "ganja" suggest that the singer's source of inspiration and joy might be connected to the use of cannabis.
Overall, the lyrics seem to speak to the idea of finding happiness and fulfillment in simple pleasures such as spending time with loved ones, enjoying nature, and perhaps indulging in some recreational drug use. The tone of the song is upbeat, and the repetition of the phrase "getting high" can be interpreted both literally (as in the use of drugs) and figuratively (as in the feeling of elation that the singer experiences).
Line by Line Meaning
Every morning the same old story, I don't care and I'm not worried!
Every day starts the same, but I am unfazed and unbothered by any problems.
In the morning when I wake up and I feel all right, in the morning when I step out on the morning light.
When I first wake up, I feel good and ready to start the day in the sunlight.
In the morning when she wakes me up and holds me tight, in the morning when I'm shining like a star I do know why I'm getting high and my felling is all right.
When my loved one wakes me up with affection, I feel happy and confident. I know why I like getting high and my emotions are positive.
Listen to the wind listen to the earth it's time to play in the ground full of herb.
Take in nature's sounds and it's a signal to enjoy the herb on the ground.
Running through plantation I go visit ganja, inspiration is calling me, we belong together
I run through the plantation to get to the ganja. It inspires me and feels like it is meant to be a part of my life.
Contributed by Adam L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@BatricV
I really love the way this band mixes reggae and upbeat sounds with metal stuff, sounds interesting and great. And I'm very proud we have a band like this here on Balkan. cheers from Montenegro! (I had to write in English because I don't speak Slovenian :( )
@matej7793
come to croatia.. that we can party and sing together on are beautiful beaches :))
@bananca18
JU3 pa koncert. jupiii. vi ste carji <3
@Polona77
totalni cari!!!!!
@TheCryonics
Only good thing that came from Slovenia ;) j/k ;P Cheers from Croatia
@zangolob1774
that's the spirit bro :) cheers from Slovenija
@amnf77
laaaaaaaaajk
@TheLukacic
gramatik jih poje z enim prstom, pa ne rečem da niso uredu, sam on je tulk boljši ;)
@zangolob1774
gramatik ni bend majstr :D plus tega je cis druga scena haha
@zangolob1774
Hahaha to si pa dal primerjavo... drugac a nebi reku