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
Traffic Jam
Jacks Of All Trades Lyrics
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Driving down like a bullet on that highway
Making tricks with the freaks on my backseat
And the streets full of fire and gasoline
Don't you know how it goes for a man like me
I'm feeling free like a bird without a nest in a tree
So you know that life starts at hundred miles
And I won't stop rocking till my tank's ran dry
I found that sin that makes me spin
Around my selfisness
My body swings out of control
In this beautifull mess
The whirlwind blows from side to side
Makes me settle for less
This is the sin that makes me spin
Away from righteousness
I won't get stuck in a traffic jam
Oh man, don't you love the way she bangs
Hear the roar in my ear when I switch a bigger gear
No fear ' fire shooting out the rear
454, all American iron
Go kitty go or don't you know whitch side on
Nothing beats the feeling when I'm out with my friends
I got power underneath and I know it won't end
The lyrics to the song "Traffic Jam" by Jacks of All Trades describe the experience of driving on a freeway, feeling free and alive while passing by the streets full of fire and gasoline. The singer feels like a bird without a nest, cruising at high speed and enjoying the sensation of the engine roaring and the powerful American iron under his feet. He's not afraid of pushing the limits and going fast, living life to the fullest and not getting stuck in a traffic jam.
However, the song also touches upon the idea of sin and self-centeredness, as the singer admits that he found "that sin that makes me spin" and that his body swings out of control in this beautiful mess. He acknowledges that he settles for less and strays away from righteousness, but still chooses not to let anything hold him back or get in his way, including traffic.
The lyrics of the song convey a sense of freedom, empowerment, and passion for driving, while also acknowledging the potential risks and dangers associated with reckless driving and selfish behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
I spend my mornings in my car on the freeway
I start off my day by driving on the highway.
Driving down like a bullet on that highway
I drive quickly and smoothly down the highway.
Making tricks with the freaks on my backseat
I am having fun with the people in my car.
And the streets full of fire and gasoline
The city feels alive and exciting.
Don't you know how it goes for a man like me
I know how to enjoy life as a fun-loving man.
I'm feeling free like a bird without a nest in a tree
I feel liberated and unrestrained.
So you know that life starts at hundred miles
I value an adventurous, fast-paced lifestyle.
And I won't stop rocking till my tank's ran dry
I will continue to have fun and live without limitations.
I found that sin that makes me spin
I've found a destructive behavior that I'm addicted to.
Around my selfisness
It revolves around my selfishness.
My body swings out of control
I'm not in complete control of my actions.
In this beautifull mess
Despite its flaws, I find my lifestyle to be exciting and worth living.
The whirlwind blows from side to side
My choices lead me in many different directions.
Makes me settle for less
It causes me to accept less than what I'm capable of achieving.
This is the sin that makes me spin
This negative behavior is what drives me forward.
Away from righteousness
It leads me away from morally good behavior.
I won't get stuck in a traffic jam
I refuse to let anything slow me down.
Oh man, don't you love the way she bangs
I enjoy the loud, exciting sound of my car's engine.
Hear the roar in my ear when I switch a bigger gear
I love the sound of the engine revving as I change gears.
No fear ' fire shooting out the rear
I am fearless in my pursuit of excitement and thrills.
454, all American iron
My car is a powerful, classic American muscle car.
Go kitty go or don't you know whitch side on
I'm confident in my ability to drive fast and recklessly.
Nothing beats the feeling when I'm out with my friends
Spending time with friends is one of the best things in life.
I got power underneath and I know it won't end
I am aware of the potential dangers of my lifestyle, but I continue to enjoy it anyway.
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