J1K was originally formed in late 1998, in the suburbs of Omaha, NE. The band consisted of Matty Lewis on lead vocals and guitar, bassist Danny Isgro and drummer Jake Horrocks. The trio quickly gained a small following and after their first independent EP release "Suburban Punks Are Go!!" became the front runners in the Nebraska punk scene. The band continued to expand their growing fanbase by playing with major national bands such as The Ataris, ALL, Rx Bandits, The Hippos, The Impossibles, Sugarcult, and Catch 22, and touring around the Midwest area.
In the year 2000, after the release of their first independent full-length CD "My Love Notes And Her Death Threats", J1K gained recognition from The Album Network as a Regional Best Seller. Both of the band's releases spent several months atop the local album chart in Omaha, and the band's first single "Misty 540°" received extensive radio airplay. The band quickly built a strong following, and immediately became a force in the Omaha-area punk scene.The band continued touring and energizing crowds with their powerful live shows.
In 2001, J1K grabbed the attention of Singerman Entertainment whose roster included Zebrahead, The Misfits, Motörhead, and Dokken. After replacing Horrocks with Albert Kurniawan, J1K soon broke out of the Midwest and made their way to take on the Southern California punk scene. The band quickly gained popularity from fans in So-Cal , Neveda, and Arizona after playing clubs and venues to warm reviews. The band even played selective spots on the 2002 Vans Warped Tour. In May of 2002, booked, funded, and supported entirely by themselves, J1K embarked on a national tour hitting 14 states spanning from LA to NY.
Shortly afterwards the band took a couple months off to write new material and re-write old songs for their second LP Bruised But Not Beaten. Unfortunately due to the strains of writing, producing and recording the new material the band split up and the three members went their sepeate ways, leaving J1K officially extinct.
The band split up in 2003. At the present, Matty Lewis is enjoying a successful career with Zebrahead, and Albert Kurniawan plays in the Omaha based band GO! Motion.
Blind
Jank 1000 Lyrics
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Always answer but don't question why
Melt into the coorporation like everyone
Slave away until their job is done
Another dead robotic mind
Yeah it happens all the time and now i know
Now they're stuck in misery
They're not like me
Work their way up so they just won't fall down
Left all emotions in the lost and found
Intellectual conversations or so they say
Speak their language or they walk away
Another dead robotic mind
A billion faces who are blind and now i know
Now they're stuck in misery employed by their destiny and now i see
They're not like me
The lyrics to Jank 1000's song "Blind" are about the conformity and entrapment of individuals in corporate society. The first verse talks about how people in suits and ties make a lot of money but follow directions without questioning why. They become absorbed into the corporation and work until their job is complete. The chorus repeats the line "Another dead robotic mind," emphasizing the idea that these individuals have lost their individuality and are just part of the system. The second verse continues with the theme of individuals who have worked their way up but have left their emotions behind. They may have intellectual conversations, but only in the language of corporate jargon, and if you don't fit that mold, they will walk away from you.
Overall, the song highlights the idea of being a slave to the corporate world and its expectations. These individuals will never be free because they are employed by their destiny. The artist, Jank 1000, attests that he is not like them. He sees the value of individuality and rejects the idea of conformity and oppression in the corporate world.
Line by Line Meaning
Make all their money with their suit and tie
These people are only concerned with financial gain, easily identified by their professional attire.
Always answer but don't question why
They blindly follow instructions without considering the implications or morality of the task at hand.
Melt into the corporation like everyone
These individuals conform and assimilate into the corporate structure, losing their individuality in the process.
Slave away until their job is done
They work tirelessly until their assigned task is completed, with little thought for personal fulfillment or satisfaction.
Another dead robotic mind
Another person who is devoid of originality and personality, acting only in the interest of their employer.
Yeah it happens all the time and now i know
The singer is aware of this trend and recognizes it as a common occurrence.
Now they're stuck in misery
They are trapped in a monotonous and unsatisfying routine with limited opportunity for growth or development.
Never wanting to be free and now i see
These individuals do not have the desire or capacity for independent thought or action.
They're not like me
The artist perceives a stark contrast between their own individualism and the conformity of these individuals.
Work their way up so they just won't fall down
These individuals work hard to achieve professional success and maintain their position within the corporate hierarchy.
Left all emotions in the lost and found
Emotional expression and personal fulfillment are sacrificed in favor of career advancement.
Intellectual conversations or so they say
These individuals claim to have intellectual conversations, suggesting a degree of intelligence or sophistication, but their true depth of knowledge is questionable.
Speak their language or they walk away
These individuals engage in communication only with those who share their views and exhibit similar traits, avoiding those who do not.
A billion faces who are blind and now i know
The singer has realized that a vast majority of people conform and follow blindly, just like these corporate individuals.
Now they're stuck in misery employed by their destiny and now i see
Their lives are unfulfilling and unrewarding, confined to the expectations laid out for them by society and their employers.
Contributed by Aaron R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Has a green day vibe