Jaguar Love is one of two bands that have sprung out of the 2007 break-up of experimental hardcore band The Blood Brothers (the other being Past Lives, comprising ex-singer Jordan Blilie, ex-drummer Mark Gajadhar, ex-bassist Morgan Henderson, and original Blood Brothers guitarist Devin Welch). In Jaguar Love, singer/pianist Johnny Whitney and guitarist Cody Votolato are ex-members of The Blood Brothers, and Pretty Girls Make Graves member Jay Clark was the drummer: Due to unforeseen differences, Jay Clark has left the band. As of Januay 21, 2008 the band has signed to the independent label Matador. The Blood Brothers' music could be described as a schizophrenic split between raging hardcore punk and jagged art-punk with Surrealistic lyrics. The three bands that developed as side-projects during The Blood Brothers' existence--Whitney's experimental post-hardcore bands SOiled Doves & Neon Blonde and the band's other lead vocalist Jordan Billie & Votolato's hardcore/thrash band Head Wound City--illustrated this. Jaguar Love has so far shown many characteristics found in Whitney's past side-projects, albeit there is no electronica influence as heard in Neon Blonde and the "spazzcore" elements of Soiled Doves have been relatively toned down. In favor of the chaotic sound for those bands is the feeling of a more fully-fleshed out band with more concentration on melody, a lyrical maturation, and traditional songwriting that stylishly culls influence from indie rock, art-punk, soul, post-hardcore, jazz-rock, and glam metal. They are currently touring after finishing writing and recording the album take me to the sea which is due out in august with production and recording duties being handled primarily by Clarke. Whitney's clothing company Crystal City, which he co-owns with his wife Amy, has already designed and produced a handful of t-shirts for Jaguar Love.
Up All Night
Jaguar Love Lyrics
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we stayed up all night
we stayed up all night
and saw the sun come up
and saw the sun come up
and saw the sun come up
scream it from the roof.
grabbed the city by the throat and drowned it in barbed wire.
When I was a boy, made love to an android, spent an entire indian summer staring at the void.
But now I am a man with a hand made out of knives, and watercolor panorama's smeared across the sky.
And someday I will die, vagabond ballroom for life!
Build a harp out of my bones and play that shit all night.
We stayed up all night
we stayed up all night
we stayed up all night
and saw the sun come up
and saw the sun come up
and saw the sun come up
scream it from the roof
You know I see parrots shrieking all night long, sing my song with futuristic, sadistic, torture sticks.
Use my intuition to find a better life, Vagabond Ballroom represent it till I die.
We stayed up all night with 40's in our hands watching Paris burn and bombs fall on Afghanistan
we saw the sun come up, for the first time in the world screaming like a newborn baby purple, red and gold
another day will die, vagabond ballroom for life, tattooed on my chest as we watch it all go by.
We stayed up all night
we stayed up all night
we stayed up all night
and saw the sun come up
and saw the sun come up
and saw the sun come up
scream it from the roof
The lyrics to Jaguar Love's "Up All Night" describe a wild night of staying up until dawn, screaming it from the roof. The first few lines set the tone for the reckless abandon and youthful energy of the night, with the repetition of "we stayed up all night" emphasizing the nonstop nature of the party. As the song goes on, the lyrics delve deeper into the singer's past experiences and present state of mind. They recount wild behavior from childhood (such as "drowning the city in barbed wire") and teenage years (making love to an android and staring at the void). However, as a man with a "hand made out of knives" and a love for watercolor panoramas, the singer has found a new perspective on life. They embrace living life to the fullest and plan to continue doing so until they die. The final verse takes on a political edge, juxtaposing the party with the realities of war and destruction in the world. The whole song celebrates the thrill of living in the moment and not worrying about the future.
Overall, "Up All Night" is a frenzied anthem that captures the feeling of staying up all night and letting go. The lyrics speak to a sense of liberation and carefree abandon that comes with living life on one's own terms, and the energy of the song reflects that.
Line by Line Meaning
We stayed up all night
We stayed awake throughout the night
we stayed up all night
We remained awake the entire night
we stayed up all night
We didn't sleep at all during the night
and saw the sun come up
We witnessed the sunrise
and saw the sun come up
We observed the sun rising in the sky
and saw the sun come up
We watched the sun ascend from the horizon
scream it from the roof
Shout it out loud from atop the building
When I was a child, wild vampire smile,
During my childhood, my smile resembled that of a wild vampire
grabbed the city by the throat and drowned it in barbed wire.
I metaphorically took control of the city and subjected it to harsh, painful conditions
When I was a boy, made love to an android, spent an entire indian summer staring at the void.
During my boyhood, I had an intimate experience with an android and spent an entire summer lost in thought
But now I am a man with a hand made out of knives, and watercolor panorama's smeared across the sky.
Now as a grown man, my hand is powerful and sharp like a knife, and I see the world in an artistic, picturesque manner
And someday I will die, vagabond ballroom for life!
Someday I will pass away, but I will always embrace a nomadic, unconventional lifestyle
Build a harp out of my bones and play that shit all night.
Metaphorically use my remains to create the music that will play all night long
You know I see parrots shrieking all night long, sing my song with futuristic, sadistic, torture sticks.
I envision birds screaming all night while I sing my tune with futuristic, cruel instruments
Use my intuition to find a better life, Vagabond Ballroom represent it till I die.
Rely on my instincts to seek a better existence, and always promote unconventional living until my last breath
We stayed up all night with 40's in our hands watching Paris burn and bombs fall on Afghanistan
We remained awake all through the night, holding bottles of malt liquor, observing the destruction of Paris and the bombings in Afghanistan
we saw the sun come up, for the first time in the world screaming like a newborn baby purple, red and gold
We saw the sunrise and were overcome with emotions, expressing ourselves through loud cries and colorful imagery
another day will die, vagabond ballroom for life, tattooed on my chest as we watch it all go by.
Another day will pass and come to an end, but I will carry the spirit of Vagabond Ballroom on my chest as I observe the world unfolding
Contributed by Emma S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
amputechture-
i think the enrgy is still there, and it still sounds crazy as hell in a popy kinda way, i love it !!!!
starblinx
Love the song.
Nicholas Cangemi
I love it. It kinda has a Neon Blonde vibe to it. :)
TKun95
oh well im still a big fan of them ^^
Jaceaceman
I miss when Jaguar Love was good....
Pete Wade
Its like Blood Brothers Lite I love it....but the Bloods should come back every so often as well
AlexisOnFire1216
johnny was such a good screamer since 2007.... then the blood brothers splitted into jaguar love and past lives... i like jordan and johnny to found the blood brothers again...they both need the screaming and singing of the other one but i still like those 2 bands
tweakx4
i miss the flash videos of yesterday like these
TKun95
i like the older jaguar love more but its still good but you dont get the power feel when he screams as before
SKELETON BLOOD
the begining sounds like a Egyptian Techno!! haahah in a good wayy!