Yet, just one year ago - with two albums already to his name, a raft of rave reviews, and a legion of fans from five years of solid gigging - Jack was about to pack it all in.
Having left his former label and management, he had become thoroughly disillusioned with the music biz at the age of 27. “I was seriously thinking about giving it all up,” he admits. He had just gotten married, had a kid on the way, and hadn't written a song in months.
Then, contemplating his next move last summer, a song came into his head. “I was thinking my career was over before it had really begun. Then this song came along and made me realise I wanted to make another album.”
That song, 'Knock Knock,' is one of the 13 self-penned songs that make up 'Before the Storm.' It's Jack's third album, but he sees it as a new beginning. “For me this is like starting all over again. The first two albums came from my imagination, but for this one I have drawn on my personal experience.”
The songs on 'Before the Storm' chart a turbulent relationship, and articulate the emotional dilemma of a young man torn between enjoying his freedom and settling down with the love of his life. There are fast songs and slow songs, sad ones and happy ones, songs about wild nights on the town and dark nights of the soul. What they share is the honesty of the lyrics and the catchiness of the tunes.
The son of a Polish-German model, whose own parents had fled the Holocaust, and an Italian actor who fled home to escape terrorist death threats, he grew up in London, Italy and Switzerland. Having spent school days “looking out of the window”, he first planned to become a footballer.
Next came a plan to study film in California, prompted by seeing 'The Graduate' at the age of 16, and falling in love with its Simon & Garfunkel soundtrack. That ambition was dramatically thwarted by Jack leaving home on September 11, 2001. “I woke up on a plane halfway across the Atlantic with military jets outside the window and the captain telling us the Pentagon had been hit, and the Twin Towers were no longer standing.” Fourteen frightening hours after taking off in Zurich, he was landing in Geneva. “My California dream came to a pretty abrupt end.”
When he finally made it to Los Angeles, he found a nation in shock, but fell in love with the city and its music. Encouraged by his mother, who had hung out with Hendrix and the Stones in her modelling years, he picked up a guitar and began to write tunes for the poetry he had written at school.
The outcome was 'Between The Minds', a debut album that showcased Jack's husky voice and knack for a catchy tune. Radio 2 loved it and he was invited to tour Europe with Corinne Bailey Rae, culminating in a gig in front of 9,000 fans at Hammersmith Apollo.
But Jack and his indie label were fighting to be heard against the machine of the industry. “It was just the wrong time for me to try to break through.”
A headline tour of Caffe Nero branches around Britain helped generate a buzz about Jack, but his second album, 'Harder than Easy,' failed to reach the audience it deserved when he parted ways with his first label.
Fast-forward to the Spring of 2012 and Jack is in the studio around the corner from his home. Recorded in just four days at KensalTown Studios, 'Before the Storm' is produced by Martin Terefe and The Suppliers, the Scandinavian collective behind a host of hits for artists including James Morrison and Jason Mraz.
“After eight years I have finally found my sound,” says Jack. “I feel like this is my first album. The first two felt like my education and my college years, and this feels like my first real job. I sat down and decided I wanted to make a great album, where every song could stand alone and yet be part of a great album. I think we've achieved it. I am very proud of this album.”
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Soldier's Eyes
Jack Savoretti Lyrics
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I've been here before but I don't remember when
And every time we get to where we're entering
I feel my beliefs and hopes surrendering
But I know I'll be coming home soon
And yes, I know that I'll be coming home soon
I am nothing but a human alien
Left with nothing else but to keep wandering down
This path whilst stopping my hands trembling [unverified]
Because I know that I'll be coming home soon
And yes, I know that I'll be coming home soon
With a soldier's eyes, with a soldier's eyes
With a soldier's eyes, with a soldier's eyes
I've seen inside the devil's dreams where young men die
And graveyards open up their arms for mothers left to cry
I have seen the bleeding and I hate what we've done
But just like every other fool I'll keep marching on
Because I know, that I'll be coming home soon
And yes, I know, that I'll be coming home soon
With a soldier's eyes, with a soldier's eyes
With a soldier's eyes, with a soldier's eyes
The song "Soldier's Eyes" by Jack Savoretti tells the story of a soldier who is fighting in a war and is haunted by the horrors he has seen. The soldier is struggling with his emotions and beliefs and feels trapped in a cycle of violence that he cannot escape from. He questions the purpose of the war and the righteousness of their cause, feeling like a "human alien" in a foreign land. Despite his doubts, the soldier continues to march forward, fueled by the hope of returning home and reuniting with his loved ones.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "with a soldier's eyes," emphasizing the unique perspective of those who have served in the military. The soldier's experiences have given him a different way of seeing the world, one that is colored by the trauma of war. He has witnessed the deaths of his fellow soldiers and seen the grief of their families, leaving a lasting impact on him.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately I've been wondering what's been going on
I have been questioning recent events and changes in my life
I've been here before but I don't remember when
I have experienced similar situations in the past but cannot recall when
And every time we get to where we're entering
When we approach a new place or situation
I feel my beliefs and hopes surrendering
I become doubtful and lose faith in what I believe in
But I know I'll be coming home soon
Despite the difficult circumstances, I am aware that I will return home soon
And yes, I know that I'll be coming home soon
Reinforcing my belief that I will be returning home soon
'Cause like the enemies that we are battling
Pointing out the similarity between my opponents and myself
I am nothing but a human alien
Despite being human, I feel disconnected and out of place in this situation
Left with nothing else but to keep wandering down
With no other option, I must continue on this path
This path whilst stopping my hands trembling
I am attempting to keep my fear and emotions in check
I've seen inside the devil's dreams where young men die
I have witnessed the horrors of war and death
And graveyards open up their arms for mothers left to cry
Death and grief are prevalent in this situation
I have seen the bleeding and I hate what we've done
I acknowledge the violence and destruction caused by this conflict and it fills me with regret
But just like every other fool I'll keep marching on
Despite knowing the consequences, I will continue to fight
With a soldier's eyes, with a soldier's eyes
Viewing the world through the eyes of a soldier
With a soldier's eyes, with a soldier's eyes
Same as previous line
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jack Savoretti
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@zombie668
Lately I've been wondering what's been going on
I've been here before but I don't remember when
And every time we get to where we're entering
I feel my beliefs and hopes surrendering
But I know I'll be coming home soon
And yes, I know that I'll be coming home soon
'Cause like the enemies that we are battling
I am nothing but a human alien
Left with nothing else but to keep wandering down
This path whilst stopping my hands trembling
Because I know that I'll be coming home soon
And yes, I know that I'll be coming home soon
With a soldier's eyes, with a soldier's eyes
With a soldier's eyes, with a soldier's eyes
I've seen inside the devil's dreams where young men die
And graveyards open up their arms for mothers left to cry
I have seen the bleeding and I hate what we've done
But just like every other fool I'll keep marching on
Because I know, that I'll be coming home soon
And yes, I know, that I'll be coming home soon
With a soldier's eyes, with a soldier's eyes
With a soldier's eyes, with a soldier's eyes
@miguel_laia
Thank you Days Gone for this vibe
@djimmer.koster
Yesss
@brotimwind7581
SAMEEEEE
@KevinReyBionicleChannel
Sons Of Anarchy is who you should be thankful to
@ventasmotosmedinajuanmigue7793
@Kevin Rey maybe, but Miguel, me and many people knew about this song because of the game. The moment in the game when the song starts is... very special. I think I started to love the game in that moment.
@11274reece
@ventas Motos Medina Juan Miguel it was double special for us that know sons dude, my feels were all over the place when it played! Insane game, as a massive TLOU and SOA fan, this game was perfect <3
@tymurvotiakov
When I was getting my PS4, i've told myself: Im getting 3 games and those are Metro Exodus, GTA5 and Days Gone. I bought all except Days Gone, I almost forgot about it and then my friend with PS5 gave me PS Plus Collection and I finally downloaded Days Gone. Dude, for gods sake, even my favourite game Metro: Exodus couldn't compare to this game, it is a masterpiece, I dont care what critics and others say, it was the best game with amazing soundtracks, characters, storyline and gameplay.
@komix1873
Totaly agree buddy...great game
@diegocarrillo4324
you are completely right, to hell with what others say, the games are enjoyed
@AdityaSingh-xu6yb
These days story games, cinematics, character building is hard to find. Loved Days gone, Max payne 3.
These days publishers focusing on multi player games which generate good revenue but gameplay experience is thrash.