Dublin 3-piece, Hal, formed in 2003 and were signed by Jeff Travis to Rough Trade Records in 2004. Their eponymous debut album was produced by Tears for Fears’ Ian Stanley, and released to critical acclaim in 2005, producing two UK and Irish top 40 chart hits.
2. HAL is obscure electro minimal synth post-punk band from Fabriqe Electriqe compilation by P.A.P. and IQ-Vertrieb in 1985.
3. HAL is also an eclectic electronic collective formed in the early 90s by Raheen (Paul Gallagher, RIP 2004), Pádi Stáid, Px (Pascal Derycke) and Savage (Duncan Lomax), who were also active as Black State Choir, North Pacific Drift and Halspirit.
They released their debut album Gorilla Conspiration 1995 on PDCD. Most popular track is Extremis which they recorded together with actress Gillian Anderson in 1997 and which has been remixed by various known artists, such as In The Nursery, The Humble Brothers and Download. In 2004 they released the remix compilation "Extremix".
Now active as HAL And The Big 5 (new album "Umoya" released in 2008).
4. HAL is also the name of an American 'industrial' band from the early-to-mid-90's. Hailing from Detroit and having only released a couple albums, they were not very well known. Their most notable release from 1996 entitled "Audiophile". It was both an album and a remix album.
5. HAL was also a project by Keris Howard, basically a continuation of Howard's previous band Brighter (on Sarah Records) with a name change. There was one release -- a four-song ep Election Day on Vinyl Japan Records in 1994. Howard shortly dropped the "HAL" name for "Harper Lee." This HAL's tracks are "Election Day", "Clear About This", "I Wish I'd Never Said That" and "Somedays".
6. HAL is also short name for croatian fingerpick guitar player Damir Halilić. HAL released albums "Gemini" (2002), "Ocean" (2003), "Infinity" (2004) and "Trilogy" (2006).
7. HAL is also the name for the company behind such games as the Kirby series and the Mother Series.
8. HAL is also a common spelling for the Japanese group HΛL. (The middle letter is a lambda, but its resemblance to a capital "A" makes that substitution common.) Another common approximation is H/\L (using a forward- and backslash to draw the lambda).
9. hàl is also Haruko Uesaka (上坂晴子), a Japanese Dream pop artist and sister to Shibuya-kei / J-pop artist Chocolat (ショコラ) (whose name is also used by multiple people).
10. HAL & halstage are two alter egos of one Indonesian musician. Both are singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriters. HAL focused on pop-folk genre in Indonesian language, whose lyrics are made in poetic and fulfilling style.
Satisfied
Hal Lyrics
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Strung out on lasers and slash-back blazers
Ate all your razors while pulling the waiters
Talking 'bout Monroe and walking on Snow White
New York's a go-go, and everything tastes right
Poor little Greenie, ooh-ooh
Keep her comin'
The Jean Genie loves chimney stacks
He's outrageous, he screams and he bawls (Jean Genie)
Jean Genie, let yourself go, whoah
Sits like a man but he smiles like a reptile
She love him, she love him but just for a short while
She'll scratch in the sand, won't let go his hand
He says he's a beautician and sells you nutrition
And keeps all your dead hair for making up underwear
Poor little Greenie, ooh-ooh
The Jean Genie lives on his back
The Jean Genie loves chimney stacks
He's outrageous, he screams and he bawls (Jean Genie)
Jean Genie, let yourself go, whoah
He's so simple-minded, he can't drive his module
He bites on the neon and sleeps in a capsule
Loves to be loved, loves to be loved
Oh, Jean Genie lives on his back
The Jean Genie loves chimney stacks
He's outrageous, he screams and he bawls (Jean Genie)
Jean Genie, let yourself go, whoah
Go!
Go!
The Jean Genie lives on his back
The Jean Genie loves chimney stacks
He's outrageous, he screams and he bawls (Jean Genie)
Jean Genie, let yourself go, whoah
Go, go go!
The lyrics of Hal's song "Satisfied" depict a character named the Jean Genie who is portrayed as a wild and rebellious figure. The opening lines describe him as a small Jean Genie sneaking off to the city, strung out on lasers and slash-back blazers. This suggests that he is someone who is attracted to the energy and excitement of city life, often associated with bright lights and fashion. The mention of eating razors while pulling the waiters could be interpreted as a metaphor for his reckless and destructive behavior, not caring about the consequences. He is portrayed as someone who embraces the cultural and social scene of New York, where everything tastes right and the go-go atmosphere of the city is irresistible.
The chorus refers to the Jean Genie living on his back and loving chimney stacks, suggesting that he is someone who is always on the move, living a carefree and hedonistic lifestyle. He is described as outrageous and constantly screaming and bawling, implying that he seeks attention and thrives on chaos. The line "Jean Genie, let yourself go" further emphasizes his desire to let loose and enjoy life without any inhibitions.
The second verse portrays the Jean Genie as someone who may not be very reliable or genuine. He is depicted as smiling like a reptile and being simple-minded. The line about being a beautician and selling nutrition could be interpreted as him being a charlatan, pretending to have expertise in areas he knows nothing about. The mention of keeping dead hair for making up underwear adds a touch of absurdity and highlights the character's eccentricity.
Overall, the lyrics of "Satisfied" paint a picture of the Jean Genie as a rebellious and erratic character who embraces city life, seeking thrills and pleasure while disregarding societal norms.
Line by Line Meaning
A small Jean Genie snuck off to the city
A petite and mysterious person named Jean Genie quietly escaped to the bustling city
Strung out on lasers and slash-back blazers
Being overwhelmed and captivated by the intense lights and fashionable clothing
Ate all your razors while pulling the waiters
Consumed all your troubles while manipulating those who serve
Talking 'bout Monroe and walking on Snow White
Engaging in discussions about Marilyn Monroe and confidently striding through life like a fairytale character
New York's a go-go, and everything tastes right
New York is vibrant and exciting, and everything seems perfect and satisfying
Poor little Greenie, ooh-ooh
Sympathy towards the vulnerable and powerless Greenie
Keep her comin'
Continue providing indulgence
The Jean Genie lives on his back
Jean Genie relies on others and takes advantage of their support
The Jean Genie loves chimney stacks
Jean Genie finds joy in the urban landscape and its architectural features
He's outrageous, he screams and he bawls (Jean Genie)
Being bold and audacious, expressing emotions loudly and dramatically
Jean Genie, let yourself go, whoah
Jean Genie, embrace your true nature and release any inhibitions
Sits like a man but he smiles like a reptile
Assuming a human posture, yet having a sly and cunning smile reminiscent of a reptile
She love him, she love him but just for a short while
She loves him, but only for a brief period of time
She'll scratch in the sand, won't let go his hand
She will leave her mark, firmly holding onto his hand
He says he's a beautician and sells you nutrition
He claims to be skilled in enhancing beauty and selling healthy products
And keeps all your dead hair for making up underwear
He gathers discarded hair to create unconventional undergarments
He's so simple-minded, he can't drive his module
He lacks intellect, unable to control his personal transportation device
He bites on the neon and sleeps in a capsule
He craves the excitement of bright lights and finds solace in a confined space
Loves to be loved, loves to be loved
He desires affection and adoration from others
Go!
Expressing enthusiasm or encouragement
Go!
Expressing enthusiasm or encouragement
The Jean Genie lives on his back
Jean Genie relies on others and takes advantage of their support
The Jean Genie loves chimney stacks
Jean Genie finds joy in the urban landscape and its architectural features
He's outrageous, he screams and he bawls (Jean Genie)
Being bold and audacious, expressing emotions loudly and dramatically
Jean Genie, let yourself go, whoah
Jean Genie, embrace your true nature and release any inhibitions
Go, go go!
Expressing enthusiasm or encouragement
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RAYMOND KLAGES, FATS WALLER
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