During the eigthies they operated in changing line-ups with Chandler and Dawkins the only permanent members of the band. In 1984 they released their first demo tape, titled Baboon Enquiries. From 1987 untill their spilt in 1989 they were produced by Steve Rothery of Marillion. During that period the band had a formal line-up of Chandler, Dawkins, Pete Salmon on keyboards and Mark Law on drums. After another three demo tapes in 1987 and 1988, the band released an eight-track vynil self-titled record in 1989, mainly comprised of the previously released demos, as well as a video of their concert shot in the Marquee. After the split Salmon and Law started the band Ultraworld.
In June 1990 Chandler reformed the band with Steve Christley on drums, Nick May (ex Dagaband and Tamarisk) on bass and his friend Martin Orford (of IQ) on keyboard and backing vocals. In 1992 Jadis finally released their "first" real album, More Than Meets the Eye. During the recording proccess of the album May was replaced by IQ bass player John Jowitt (ex Ark). Gary Chandler wrote most of the music and lyrics, but the whole group in general is given song-writing credit.
In the mid-nineties, Orford and Jowitt left the band and were replaced by Mike Torr on keyboards and Steve Hunt on bass, but when Torr missed a gig, since it took place without his knowledge, and Hunt wasn't able to stick to the strict rules of Chandler of staying sober during gigs and not taking drugs, they were both replaced by the returning Orford and Jowitt.
Shortly after completing their album Photoplay in 2006 Orford left the band for a second time due to musical differences. Shortly after he quit IQ as well to spend all his time on the record label Giant Electric Pea, creating his own music. He has now left the music business altogether having released two 'solo' albums - these actually featured guest musicians from IQ and Jadis, as well as John Wetton on vocals.
He was replaced by Giulio Risi, who is not a full member but joins the band on a session basis. John Jowitt also left Jadis and was replaced by Andy Marlow. Live the band is accompanied by Steve Thorne on guitar and vocals.
Discography:
1984 - Baboon Enquiries (cassette)
1987 - Out Of Reach / G13 (cassette DEM1)
1988 - Don't Keep Me Waiting / In The Dark (cassette DEM2)
1988 - Live (cassette DEM3)
1989 - Jadis (lp, Back Beat 004/12)
1989 - Live At The Marquee 18-02-1989 (video)
1992 - More Than Meets The Eye (cd)
1993 - Once Upon A Time (cd ep)
1994 - Across The Water (cd)
1996 - Once Or Twice (cd ep)
1997 - Somersault (cd)
1998 - As Daylight Fades (cd)
2000 - Understand (cd)
2001 - Alive Outside (cd)
2003 - Fanatic (cd)
2003 - View From Above (dvd)
2004 - Medium Rare (cd)
2005 - More Than Meets The Eye (cd remastered with bonus cd)
2006 - Photoplay (cd)
2012 - See Right Through You
2016 - No Fear of Looking Down
What Goes Around
Jadis Lyrics
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You see the mountains on all sides
Cannot return to the crash and the burn
Just understand what you find
Oпе look in the mirror reveals torrient on that face
Instead of a soul expressionless hole
That keeps you choked and bound in one place
Igniting the fuse watch it glow
Waves of sadness hang in the air
Try to divide when there's nothing to share
There comes a time when it's too late to say
What goes around what goes around
Ignite the fuse and watch it glow
Count on one hand the friends you know
Lighting the fuse watch it glow and watch it gc
What goes around keeps spinning around
There comes a time when it's too much to fight
Your life is a cage which you never escaped
What goes around keeps spinning around
The song "What Goes Around" by Jadis talks about the journey of life, regrets and its consequences. The lyrics are about being in the middle of a winding road surrounded by mountains, which symbolize the challenges and obstacles faced in life. The singer seems to recognize that they cannot go back to their past mistakes and must simply try to understand and accept what they find on their way forward. The repeated lines "igniting the fuse watch it glow" and "count on one hand the friends you know" suggest a warning about the consequences of our actions and the importance of surrounding oneself with true companions.
The line "Instead of a soul expressionless hole" seems to describe a feeling of emptiness and detachment from one's true self, perhaps due to the regrets and mistakes in life. The waves of sadness hanging in the air and the feeling of trying to divide when there is nothing left to share highlight the emotional struggles and conflicts of life that sometimes arise. The metaphor of life being a cage suggests a sense of entrapment and hopelessness but still, the singer recognizes that "what goes around keeps spinning around" and there is always a chance for redemption and growth.
Overall, "What Goes Around" provides a poignant message about the consequences of our actions in life and the importance of self-reflection and true companionship.
Line by Line Meaning
Halfway down this winding road
You're somewhere in the middle of a difficult journey.
You see the mountains on all sides
You feel surrounded by obstacles or challenges.
Cannot return to the crash and the burn
Going back to a past failure is not an option.
Just understand what you find
Take time to reflect on your situation and learn from it.
One look in the mirror reveals torrient on that face
When you look at yourself, you can see the pain you're going through.
Instead of a soul expressionless hole
You feel empty inside and disconnected from your true self.
That keeps you choked and bound in one place
Feeling empty and disconnected is preventing you from moving forward.
Igniting the fuse watch it glow
Take action and see what happens.
Count on one hand the friends you know
You only have a few true friends.
Waves of sadness hang in the air
You feel overwhelmed by a sense of sadness or despair.
Try to divide when there's nothing to share
It's difficult to come together or find common ground when there's no shared experiences or feelings.
There comes a time when it's too late to say
Time runs out for opportunities to express yourself or make amends.
What goes around what goes around
Karma is a universal force that affects everyone.
Ignite the fuse and watch it glow
Take action and see what happens.
Lighting the fuse watch it glow and watch it gc
Take action and see what happens.
What goes around keeps spinning around
The effects of actions or decisions can reverberate throughout your life or even beyond.
There comes a time when it's too much to fight
There are times when we must accept our limitations and let go of things we cannot change.
Your life is a cage which you never escaped
You feel trapped or stuck in your current situation.
What goes around keeps spinning around
The effects of actions or decisions can reverberate throughout your life or even beyond.
Contributed by Ryan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
temiztocles
...buen grupo y buen album ..... ingleses para variar ....felicidades y gracias...
Fabricio Darkpanzer83
Speechless!!! What amazing pro rock band!!!!
Mark Ottewell
Best track on the album imo.