There are four artists under the name of JAW:

1) JAW is a german rap… Read Full Bio ↴There are four artists under the name of JAW:

1) JAW is a german rap artist from Freiburg, South Germany. JAW stands for "Jonas Andre Willy" which are Jonas Enderle's forenames. He was born in 1983 in Cologne, but soon his parents moved with him to Freiburg.

During his puberty he made painful experiences with his peers later caused ADD (attention deficit disorder) and depressions. Those experiences are also part of his lyrics as a kind of therapy.
With DJ Tjoma and the brothers Maexer und Rynerrr Schrott he formed the rapcrew PCP (meaning Projekt Chaos Punks).

2) J.A.W. - Just A Word; An Irish politically-orientated hip hop/rock/electronica band.

Excerpt from J.A.W. bio::

JAW... formed as a 2 piece early in 2003, wrote and recorded their debut album "Food For Thought" and released it on their own label "Thirty Seven Records" in the spring of 2004. Since then they have evolved into a full live band and have playing constantly for the last year. In their relatively short life span as a live band they have built up a very impressive CV of shows. Last year they supported "D-12", "Lady Sovereign" and "Therapy?" as well as playing the Tenants "ViTal" festival with the likes of "The Darkness" and "Jurassic 5". In 2005 they have played two of the UK's most prestigious festivals, "Glastonbury" and "Donnington (Download Festival)" as well as opening for Jurassic 5 in Dublin. Although busy working on their new album, the summer is already setting hectic schedule with confirmation on this years Fflam festival in Whales and well a two week Irish tour with Mike Got Spiked and Mojo Fury. Compared to the bands previous material, which had been recorded by just two of the now four members, the new material is an overall progression sonically and lyrically. The experience gained over the last two years recording and playing live has helped the band evolve onto a whole new level and proved that their existence in playing something totally unique and original is absolutely necessary!

3) JAW is a Canadian progressive metal band from Winnipeg. They have two albums, 'Jaw' and 'Swings Humans'. You can find them on last.fm at http://www.last.fm/music/Jaw_music

4) JAW were a German Electronic / Alternative Band formed in 2000 by Kristian Draude (drums), Pascal Finkenauer (vocals) and Sebastian Steffens (synthesizer). Their Debut Album “No Blue Peril” was released in 2000. They were nominated for "Best German Alternative Newcomer of the Year" at the German Alternative Awards in 2000. They presumably split in 2001(source needed).

Survive
JAW Lyrics

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Today we will survive
Today we will survive
Today we will survive
Today we will survive

All his saints apologized
apologized for their absence
when he needed them the most

saints were searching for excuses

But
the gun drop, drop
drop that silly gun
well, inside things can change
virgin thoughts set out on a walk
and visit you to fade away

We will survive
we will survive
we will survive
we will survive

Greeting cards from heaven
on that day
sacred farewell kisses
and absent saints
left notices said:
all or nothing
all or nothing.

And the rain drop, drop
drops down on me
well, inside things can change
virgin thoughts set out on a walk
and visit us to wash away

We will survive
we will survive
we will survive
we will survive

I removed my life jacket

We will survive
we will survive
we will survive
we will survive

we will survive
we will survive

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to JAW's song "Survive" are a powerful message about resilience and determination. The repeated refrain of "Today we will survive, we will survive" sets the tone for the entire song, with a sense of urgency and determination.

The first verse talks about people failing to support someone in need; they apologize for their absence and make excuses. But then the lyrics take a surprising turn: "the gun drop, drop, drop that silly gun, well, inside things can change." This suggests that a change in perspective can happen at any moment, and it's possible to overcome even the most challenging situations.

The second verse brings in religious imagery, with "greeting cards from heaven" and "sacred farewell kisses." The absent saints and their message of "all or nothing" represent the idea that nothing worth having comes easily, and we must be willing to give it our all to succeed. The rain that washes away our troubles and the decision to remove the life jacket both reinforce the message that we must take action and push ourselves beyond our comfort zones.

Overall, "Survive" is a song that encourages us to keep going, even when things get tough. It's a reminder that we have the strength and resilience to overcome any obstacle if we stay focused and determined.

Line by Line Meaning

Today we will survive
We are going to make it through this day and come out stronger on the other side.

All his saints apologized
The people who were supposed to be there for him in his time of need had excuses and weren't there to support him.

apologized for their absence
They acknowledged that they weren't there for him when he needed them the most.

when he needed them the most
During the time when he was struggling and needed support.

saints were searching for excuses
Despite being called upon, these people were looking for reasons to not help him and were not trustworthy.

But the gun drop, drop
The dropping sound of a gun symbolizes the shedding of something harmful or negative.

drop that silly gun
Let go of negative thoughts and behaviors that are weighing you down.

well, inside things can change
Change starts from within and can have a positive effect on your outside circumstances.

virgin thoughts set out on a walk and visit you to fade away
New, untainted thoughts can come to mind and replace the negativity, allowing it to fade away.

Greeting cards from heaven on that day
A metaphor for receiving guidance, comfort, and hope from a higher power or divine source during difficult times.

sacred farewell kisses and absent saints left notices said: all or nothing, all or nothing.
The people who left him weren't fully committed to helping or supporting him.

And the rain drop, drop drops down on me
The rain represents a cleansing or purifying effect, helping to wash away negativity and bring clarity.

we will survive
We have the strength and resilience to overcome any obstacle or challenge.

I removed my life jacket
An act of letting go of physical or emotional safety nets and embracing the unknown, taking risks and facing fears.

we will survive
Reconfirming the idea that despite everything, we will make it through.

Writer(s): Malte Brill, Sebastian Steffens, Pascal Finkenauer Copyright: Hanseatic Musikverlag Gmbh & Co. Kg

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