There are two artists with this name

[1]Jay Paul Gordon (born Januar… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists with this name

[1]Jay Paul Gordon (born January 30, 1967) is a musician and producer.

Originally from the Excelsior District of San Francisco, California, Gordon is the vocalist in the synth-industrial band Orgy, which rose to prominence through their signing to Korn's fledgeling label, Elementree Records, their appearance on the first Family Values Tour, as well as due to mainstream reaction to their cover of New Order's signature song, Blue Monday. His enigmatic, glam-styled appearance and energetic stage presence have been major factors contributing to his popularity, turning him into a pop music pinup of sorts.

He previously worked as a musician with the bands Lit and Deadsy, and had collaborated with a few other popular rock musicians on a project called The Wondergirls. He has collaborated with several musicians during his musical career such as Jonathan Davis of Korn and the bands Crazy Town, Coal Chamber, and Linkin Park. Most notably, he has worked extensively with Coal Chamber as the producer of their first self-titled album. Gordon and Coal Chamber's Meegs used to share an apartment before their respective bands grew in popularity. He is also the lead singer of the band Hello Machine (formerly Machine Gun Orchestra).

[2] Jay Gordon is a blues performer and composer. The biographies of Jay and his band members (The Penetrators) are below. And you can also see the band on Last.fm here: 'Jay Gordon and the Penetrators'

JAY GORDON LEAD GUITAR-VOCALS

Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, Gordon grew up in Chicago, the center of the blues world. He began playing guitar when he was nine and within three years was performing in bars. “When I was a teenager in Chicago, I was lucky enough to be around Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, Luther Allison, Hound Dog Taylor and so many others. They planted the seed inside of me to always want to play the blues.”
Since moving to Los Angeles in 1985, Gordon has recorded 14 CDs and 1 live DVD. He toured the world and gained a worldwide reputation, being particularly well known in Europe. He was one of 50 guitarists picked by Eric Clapton (who was very impressed after hearing one of his CDs) to perform at the Crossroads Guitar Festival, sharing the bill with such greats as Santana, Jeff Beck, B.B. King and Buddy Guy. 2009 Jay won Guitar Player of the year at the 5th Annual South Bay Music Awards. 2010 Jay has now recorded a great ROCK CD.

Jay Gordon was presented his Nomination for "Americana Artist of the Year" from Al Bowman Saturday Night March 10, 2012 at the Hollywood, CA. House of Blues. Jay and his band Blues Venom have also been Nominated for "Rock Album of the Year." Jay is also being considered for the Producers Choice Award for Rock Guitarist of the year.

JAY GORDON'S BAND MEMBERS (The Penetrators)

SHARON BASS GUITAR - VOCALS

Sharon has been involved in music all of her life. Starting at the age of nine she has played many instruments - violin, guitar, piano and her main instrument bass guitar. For more than twenty five years her charismatic bass playing and vocals have added to the originality of the bands she has played in. Sharon has earned a reputation over the years and is respected in many different fields of music by her peers. From clubs to arenas and concert halls, along with recording in countless studios. She definitely knows what it takes to make a commitment in music. She has also recorded radio commercials along with sound tracks.

She won Bass Player of the year at the 5th Annual South Bay Music Awards 4/27 09. She is currently playing & singing with world famous, five time award winning blues/rock guitarist Jay Gordon who has 14 CD's to his credit, Sharon has played and sang on four of Jay Gordon's CD's.The current Cd is "Blues Venom - No Cure" which is being played on over 150 radio stations all over the world. She will be touring Europe this summer with Jay Gordon. She also did a remake in 2009 of the classic rock song "White Rabbit". This was the last recording done with Donnell Cameron at the famous Westbeach recording studio in Hollywood Ca, famous for recording punk rock groups, such as Bad religion, NOFX, Rancid, Pennywise and more. She is being considered for the Producers Choice Award for Rock Bassist of the year for the 2012 LA Music Awards. She played on Gordon's Blues Venom No Cure CD which has also been Nominated for 2012 "Rock Album of the Year."

HARLEN SPECTOR KEYBOARDS

Harlen Spector is an LA bassed Keyboard player best known as a Hammond organist with extraordinary ability on the organ bass pedals. He plays all styles of music especially rock, blues and classical as well as funk, soul, country and jazz. He grew up in a musical family in Illinois and began playing professionally at 13 and did a national tour at 17. After earning a BA in Music at Illinois State University her began touring all over the Midwest, east and south gaining experience playing all kinds of venues and getting a strong back moving that Hammond C3. He eventually settled in Chicago to play in blues and heavy rock bands before moving to Los Angeles, Ca. in the 80's where he started working and recording with national acts. Harlen has recorded and performed with many acts including Elvin Bishop, Redbone, Buffalo Springfield, Buddy Miles, Robby Kreiger, Jesus Christ Superstar, Guitar Shorty, Becca and LA County, Scarlett Rivera, The Music Machine, Skip Hellert Quaqrtet, Don Peake and his Alstars.
He also recorded a new album of original trio organ music at Don's studio in NOHO. Harlen is currently playing with world famous, five time award winning blues/rock guitarist Jay Gordon. He played on Gordon's Blues Venom No Cure CD which has been Nominated for "Rock Album of the Year." Mario Ramirez

MARIO RAMIREZ HARMONICA
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ABE PEREZ DRUMS

Abe Perez started playing drums at 9 years old. He started playing professionally while he was still in school. He went on his first tour to Canada right out of high school with the Davey London group. He also formed an all original band called Yankee Rose which was signed by Satellite Records. He played shows with Van Halen, Quiet Riot and many other big bands. He played with John Nelson, former guitarist of Eddy Money, Sky Furies a Vegas show band for a year. Which was produced by famous Producer HB Barnom. Abe also worked with Raven Hernandez and other members of Redbone, who wrote the hit "Come and Get Your Love". This is just a few of the things he did. When he met and Jammed with Jay and Sharon, it was magic immediately. Abe is endorsed by Spaun Drums. Abe was born in Cuba and always throws his roots in his playing, even though he is an extremely hard hitter, he also plays congas and other percussion. To see more about Abe click here. www.myspace.com/abeperez

HARLEN SPECTOR DRUMS
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Jay Gordon Lyrics

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Yo, yo
Forfeit the game, before somebody takes you out of the frame
Put your name to shame, cover up your face
You can't run the race, the pace is too fast, you just won't last
Won't last, won't last, won't last, won't last,
Won't last, won't last, won't last, won't last, won't last, won't last, won't last,
Won't last, won't last

You love the way, I look at you
While taking pleasure in the awful things you put me through
You take away if I give in
My life, my pride, is broken

You like to think you're never wrong
(You like to think you're never wrong)
You have to act like you're someone
(You have to act like you're someone)
You want someone to hurt like you
(You want someone to hurt like you)
You want to share what you've been through
(You live what you've learned)
Learned, learned, learned, learned, learned

You love the things, I say I'll do
The way I hurt myself again, just to get back at you
You take away, when I give in
My life, my pride, is broken

You like to think you're never wrong
(You like to think you're never wrong)
You have to act like you're someone
(You have to act like you're someone)
You want someone to hurt like you
(You want someone to hurt like you)
You wanna' share what you've been through
(You live what you've learned)

Yo, yo
Forfeit the game, before somebody takes you out of the frame
Put your name to shame, cover up your face
You can't run the race, the pace is too fast, you just won't last
Forfeit the game, before somebody takes you out of the frame
Put your name to shame, cover up your face
You can't run the race, the pace is too fast, you just won't last
Won't last, won't last, won't last, won't last, won't last,
Won't last, won't last, won't last, won't last, won't last,
Won't last, won't last

You like to think you're never wrong
(You like to think you're never wrong)
You have to act like you're someone
(You have to act like you're someone)
You want someone to hurt like you
(You want someone to hurt like you)
You want to share what you've been through
You like to think you're never wrong
(You like to think you're never wrong)
You have to act like you're someone
(You have to act like you're someone)
You want someone to hurt like you
(You want someone to hurt like you)
You want to share what you've been through
(You live what you've learned)

Oh, oh

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics, Jay Gordon is urging listeners to forfeit the game before someone else takes them out of the frame. He is suggesting that they put their name to shame and cover up their face because they cannot keep up with the pace of the game. He emphasizes that they just won't last if they continue to play, and they will end up broken.

Gordon continues by saying that the listener loves the way he looks at them while taking pleasure in the awful things they put him through. He suggests that they take away from him when he gives in, and his life and pride are broken. He highlights that the listener likes to think they are never wrong, and they have to act like they are someone to satisfy their ego. They want someone to hurt like them and want to share what they have been through, making Gordon realize that they are living what they have learned.

Overall, these lyrics are a cry for the listener to be careful with their actions and not hurt others to satisfy their need for validation. The song's message is that they need to forfeit the game if they cannot keep up and avoid hurting others in the process.

Line by Line Meaning

Forfeit the game, before somebody takes you out of the frame
Quit while you're ahead or someone else will beat you

Put your name to shame, cover up your face
Don't make a fool of yourself, hide your identity

You can't run the race, the pace is too fast, you just won't last
Don't try to keep up if you can't keep the pace

You love the way, I look at you While taking pleasure in the awful things you put me through You take away if I give in My life, my pride, is broken
You enjoy seeing me suffer and take away from me when I comply, leaving my life and self-worth in ruins

You like to think you're never wrong (You like to think you're never wrong) You have to act like you're someone (You have to act like you're someone) You want someone to hurt like you (You want someone to hurt like you) You want to share what you've been through (You live what you've learned)
You have a narcissistic personality and desire for others to suffer like you and share your experiences

You love the things, I say I'll do The way I hurt myself again, just to get back at you You take away, when I give in My life, my pride, is broken
You take pleasure in me promising to hurt myself and subsequently attacking my self-worth when I obey

Won't last, won't last, won't last, won't last, won't last, Won't last, won't last, won't last, won't last, won't last, Won't last, won't last
You won't be able to keep this up forever

Oh, oh
Expressing frustration and exasperation

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRAD DELSON, CHESTER CHARLES BENNINGTON, JOSEPH HAHN, MIKE SHINODA, ROBERT G. BOURDON

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Shin Kazama

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I remember 'back in the day' overheating and blowing out my Alpine car stereo system thanks to this Album and this song specifically, I've still never regretted it, what a song & Album this was / is.