Jacks of All Trades … Read Full Bio ↴Jacks of All Trades was a Finnish rapcore act.
Jacks of All Trades started in early fall 1997, by efforts of guitarist Lary Launonen who desired to gather around him a band which would play groovy and aggressive hardcore filled with pure energy. After the right guys were found for the job - Tuomas Rajala - drums / Tomi Lehto - bass - they started to work on their music which already in the beginning seemed to have great possibilities to succeed in every hard music scene. Band worked out nice as a trio, but after some time of playing bit punk-influenced shout-based hardcore, they wanted to move on to more modern way of their scene, so they asked for J-Blast to join the band in the beginning of year 1998 and after few shows he was a permanent member of the band. Their music came known as rapcore after this improving change in the line-up. The bassist Tomi left the band to work elsewhere and Jorma Rantalainen joined Jacks in January 2000. Jacks are originally from Jyväskylä, Finland and it is still consired as their home city even though most band members live now in Helsinki.
In December 2001, Jacks of All Trades signed a record deal with Warner Music Finland. This deal was a long waited dream come true for Jacks. First single from new album was released on in the beginning of April 2002. Name of this song is Blacklist of No Good and Jacks shot a video of this song in February 2002. Release of the new album took place on 31st of May 2002.
In the summer of 2002, the same time when superior had finally found it's way to your local record store, the Jacks were facing their biggest change ever. J-Blast noticed that he was no more able to continue in the band. He felt he needed to give more time to his family and finish his studies in the university. This announcement was hard to make to all our fans and it shook the foundations of the band heavily. And now all the remaining band members light candles next to J-Blast's photo every evening. The Jacks played their last gig with J-Blast in October 2002.
After some demo recordings with a new singer, which didn't result in a new rise, the band went to a hiatus. They did some gigs in the course of 2003 to 2005. At this point the members of Jacks of All Trades felt that the band had run its course and decided to end the band. They did a few farewell shows in the spring of 2006 with J-Blast returning to do the vocals and finally the last show at OHM Fest 2006 in Keuruu, Finland.
Since Jacks broke up, Lary has continued to play music with Frail as a guitarist and Jorma as Deep Insight's bassist.
Discography:
1999 Give Way -EP
1999 R U Ready -album
2001 Liar -EP
2001 Teaser -collection
2002 Blacklist of No Good -single
2002 Superior -album
No doubt
Jacks Of All Trades Lyrics
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The way you left just looked kinda cute
I wanted to help you I offered you my hand
But you denied it got lost in the sand
Now all the king's horses and all those men
Wouldn't be enough, you're going insane
Faking is the way you've been living it
But don't you think it's funny how you're the one giving in
I'm not quite sure of what you're looking for
I'm not quite sure of what you're getting out
There's no doubt.
I see you crying those crocodile tears
Living little lies for all those years
You're fighting but nobody's there
Yeah dying, I know it's unfair
But I'm still here it's like I never left
My God can heal, yeah, he knows the best
Just remember when the nights grow longer
What doesn't kill can only make you stronger
The lyrics of Jacks Of All Trades's song "No Doubt" convey a message of hope and encouragement to someone going through tough times. The singer starts by telling the person to smile because they will overcome their struggles. The irony of the situation is that the person rejected the singer's offer of help but is now struggling to cope on their own. The singer acknowledges that the situation would be difficult even for the best efforts of others, but the person should not give in. The person's approach to life has been to "fake it," but that is not doing them any good. However, they can turn things around if they stop giving in and find a way to be honest about their feelings.
The chorus focuses on the uncertainty of the situation. The singer is not sure what the person is looking for or what they are getting out of the struggle. Despite this, the singer knows there's no doubt that the person can overcome their challenges.
The second verse goes on to address the person's specific struggles. The person has been pretending for a long time, crying crocodile tears and living a lie. The person is fighting while feeling alone and dying because of the unfairness of the situation. The singer assures the person that they are not alone, and they are still here to provide support. The person must remember that God can heal them, and they will emerge stronger from their struggles.
Overall, the lyrics of "No Doubt" offers a message of hope, encouragement, and support to those struggling with life's tough situations. The song encourages people to be honest about their struggles, even when the situation seems hopeless, and believes that it is essential to rely on one's inner strength and the support of loved ones to make it through.
Line by Line Meaning
Smile little baby 'cause the joke is on you
You should laugh because you are the one being fooled or made fun of.
The way you left just looked kinda cute
Your departure seemed adorable or amusing to the singer.
I wanted to help you I offered you my hand
The singer wanted to assist you and extended their hand to support you.
But you denied it got lost in the sand
You refused the help that was offered and ignored it completely.
Now all the king's horses and all those men
Even with all the help in the world, it would still not be enough to save you from your current situation.
Wouldn't be enough, you're going insane
Even if everyone came to help you, it still wouldn't be enough because you are going crazy.
Faking is the way you've been living it
You have been pretending or being false in how you have been living your life.
But don't you think it's funny how you're the one giving in
The irony is that even though you have been pretending, you are the one who is surrendering or giving up.
I'm not quite sure of what you're looking for
The artist is uncertain about what you are seeking or searching for.
I'm not quite sure of what you're getting out
The artist is unsure what you are receiving or achieving from your current situation.
There's no doubt.
The singer is certain of their previous statements.
I see you crying those crocodile tears
The artist is observing tears that are insincere or being shed in a false manner.
Living little lies for all those years
You have been leading a life full of small or big deceits for a long time.
You're fighting but nobody's there
Even though you're fighting, you're alone or no one is supporting you.
Yeah dying, I know it's unfair
It's unjust that you're suffering or approaching death.
But I'm still here it's like I never left
The artist is still present and helping even though you may have thought they had abandoned you.
My God can heal, yeah, he knows the best
The artist believes in their God's healing abilities and thinks that they know what is best.
Just remember when the nights grow longer
During the difficult times that may be ahead of you.
What doesn't kill can only make you stronger
Enduring hardships can build up resilience and endurance which can help you become stronger.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREW HILL
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