The Halo Friendlies are an all girl pop-punk band from Long Beach, CA. Afte… Read Full Bio ↴The Halo Friendlies are an all girl pop-punk band from Long Beach, CA. After snatching up a guitar in a thrift shop while on her first date with then-boyfriend now-husband Matt Wignall of Havalina/Matt Death and the New Intellectuals, Judita Wignall made the decision to start a band. Originally featuring Wignall on lead vocals and guitar, Cheryl Hecht on guitar, Natalie Bolanos on bass guitar, and Deanna Moody on percussion on their 1998 self-titled debut, by 1999's Acid Wash, Hecht had dropped out of the project. She was then replaced by Ginger Reyes, who not only began sharing lead vocals with Wignall, but also took up bass guitar, allowing Bolanos to switch to lead guitar. It wasn't until 2002 that the Halo Friendlies replaced Moody with Christina Theobald. Theobald, however, was replaced shortly before the band's first sweep of the United Kingdom in 2003 by Claudia Rossi.

Currently, the band is on an indefinite hiatus to allow its members some time for solo creative efforts, as well as Reye's current position as bass player for the reformed Smashing Pumpkins.

Jackie Chan
Halo Friendlies Lyrics

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I met this boy and I thought he liked me
I met him at this punk rock show last week
His friends had said I was pretty and sweet
We went to in 'n out and had a couple drinks

but we lost in contact
Now we can't get together
And go to any more punk shows

And hang right afterwards

many days have passed and I'm so blue and sad
This boy had drop kicked me and he was pretty rad
His moves were slick and fine and he was on my mind
You'd be so jealous 'cause I am with this guy
You'd be so jealous 'cause he can kick real high

I asked his name and he said he's jackie chan

Overall Meaning

The song "Jackie Chan" by the Halo Friendlies depicts a storyline where the lead singer meets a boy at a punk rock show, and they hit it off. They bond over mutual interests and enjoy some time together. However, fate seems to be working against them, as they lose contact, and it becomes challenging to arrange any meetups. The singer becomes sad and reflects on the good times they had together. She remembers the boy to be pretty rad, with slick moves and the ability to kick high. The most intriguing part of the song is the revelation that the boy's name is Jackie Chan.

The song is about reminiscing and missing the good times spent with a special someone. It depicts how love and relationships can be fleeting, and sometimes things don't work out as we want them to. However, it also highlights the moments where we make unforgettable memories and become invested in something/someone with all our hearts. Jackie Chan's character adds a comedic twist to the song, as it is hard to imagine anyone being named after the famous actor and martial arts legend.

Line by Line Meaning

I met this boy and I thought he liked me
I believed that this boy was interested in me when we first met

I met him at this punk rock show last week
I encountered this boy at a punk rock concert just seven days ago

His friends had said I was pretty and sweet
I was informed by the boy's peers that they found me visually and behaviorally pleasing

We went to in 'n out and had a couple drinks
We proceeded to visit the fast food chain In-N-Out and indulge in a few beverages

but we lost in contact
Unfortunately, we were unable to maintain communication

Now we can't get together
Presently, it is impossible for us to meet up

And go to any more punk shows
As a result, we cannot attend any further punk rock performances as a duo

And hang right afterwards
Additionally, we can no longer socialize shortly after such gatherings

many days have passed and I'm so blue and sad
Many days have come and gone since our last encounter and I feel emotional pain and despair

This boy had drop kicked me and he was pretty rad
Despite the pain, I am still enamored with this boy as he has performed an impressive drop kick and possesses desirable qualities

His moves were slick and fine and he was on my mind
My thoughts are consumed by how smooth and impressive his physical abilities are

You'd be so jealous 'cause I am with this guy
You would be envious because I have secured this boy's affections

You'd be so jealous 'cause he can kick real high
You would also covet his ability to execute high kicks

I asked his name and he said he's jackie chan
Upon inquiring, he revealed that his name is Jackie Chan

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