Sturmer and Roger Manning formed Jellyfish after the break-up of their previous band, Beatnik Beatch led by bassist / singer Chris Ketner. Prior to joining, Falkner had written and performed on songs from acclaimed Paisley Underground band The Three O'Clock's major-label debut, Vermillion. Roger had met Falkner a while back even before Beatnik Beatch just looking for someone to jam with and Jason was the only person in the classifieds to mention XTC as a reference. Both found the meeting interesting but it ultimately amounted to nothing. In the search for a guitarist before Jellyfish recorded the final tracks Roger gave Jason a call.
Jellyfish released their debut album Bellybutton in 1990. The album contained the band's biggest hit "Baby's Coming Back" which peaked at No. 62 on Billboards Hot 100 Chart. As well as the singles "That Is Why", "I Wanna Stay Home", "Now She Knows She's Wrong" and "The King Is Half-Undressed" (the video for which was nominated for Best Art Direction at the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards).
Frustrated with simply being the guitar player, Jason Falkner left the band after the tour of their debut album. Chris Manning also left the band after the first album but unlike Falkner it was because he just didn't like the touring rock star life style. Andy and Roger recruited Tim Smith and a small handful of studio musicians (including Jon Brion) to fill the void and set forth recording their second album, Spilt Milk, an album far more lush than Bellybutton, incorporating a significant amount of overdubbing and many new instruments.
Increasing creative differences between Sturmer and Manning caused the abrupt end to Jellyfish. Andy Sturmer stayed quiet for a number of years, but has since become legendary for writing catchy pop music|pop songs for Japanese pop phenomenon Puffy Amiyumi and soloist YUKI (formerly front woman and vocalist of the Japanese rock band Judy and Mary). Roger Joseph Manning Jr. immediately joined up with Jellyfish live band member Eric Dover in a project called Imperial Drag; worked with Brian Kehew in a band they called The Moog Cookbook and in 2005 he released in Japan his first solo CD called Solid State Warrior retitled, resequenced with some different songs, and released in the U.S. in 2007 as The Land Of Pure Imagination. He also played keyboards for Beck, participating in several records and also remixed some songs for French duo Air. His brother Chris shows up occasionally as a sound engineer.
After leaving Jellyfish, Jason Falkner joined with other disillusioned pop musicians Jon Brion, Buddy Judge and Dan McCarroll (the latter three best known for their work with Aimee Mann) in a band called The Grays. Falkner has gone on to have a successful solo career. Roger Manning and Jason Falkner have recently reunited (along with ex Redd Kross member Brian Reitzell) in a new-wave inspired band called TV Eyes. Reitzell and Manning also joined forces for composing two tracks for the Lost in Translation soundtrack.
There is an alternate tag for ＪｅｌｌｙＦｉｓｈ, a visual kei band from Indonesia.
ARIA (vocals)
BIO (guitar)
Taku (guitar)
Riyo (keyboards)
IRU (bass)
Tian (drums).
Jellyfish name was adopted from a Japanese band, it means jellyfish, unique animals in the ocean that has different colors but typical. Jelly Fish hopes his music is more colorful and can be enjoyed by listeners of various genres.
In accordance with their young age, Jellyfish presents the work of the independent music and the young at heart. They mix the music becomes more beautiful with lyrics that have a positive message. Jellyfish style performance while wearing a Japanese costume and everything smelled of Japan starting from hairstyles to accessories.
Jellyfish also continue to strive to evolve and better in music for the future, and improve the quality of his best music for the more advanced in the world music scene Indonesia and Universal in the future.
Bedspring Kiss
Jellyfish Lyrics
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his secrets out
the one he locked inside and denied every word about
he's guilty so his story claims
twisting in his seat he repeats alone his name
Counting the woes
between his every line
searchin miles and miles to define
Jimmy
as quiet as a church mouse
painted every graphic scene but with few details
his accomplice had made sure of this
when she sealed it with a bedspring kiss
and when her time had come to go
Jimmy washed the bloodstains form her clothes
but with a needle in his vein
he knew he could not explain
just what it all means
counting the words between his every line
searchin miles and miles to define
just what it all means
killing his time
a monkey in his vein
he knew he could not explain
just what it all means
just what it all means
The lyrics of "Bedspring Kiss" by Jellyfish tell a story about a man named Jimmy and his hidden secrets. The song opens with the revelation that Jimmy's secret is now out, finally exposed after being hidden away for so long. The guilt of his actions seems to haunt him, as he repeats his name alone in his own thoughts, twisting in his seat. The lyrics go on to describe Jimmy's attempts to search for meaning in his own actions, counting the woes and words between every line to try to understand the situation.
The lyrics go on to describe how Jimmy's accomplice helped him, perhaps in a criminal act, and then left him, forcing him to face the aftermath of their decisions. The lyrics describe how, after she left, Jimmy washed the bloodstains from her clothes, as if trying to erase any evidence of their actions. The song turns darker as the lyrics describe Jimmy using drugs to cope with the guilt and pain he feels, struggling to explain what it all means.
Overall, the lyrics of "Bedspring Kiss" tell a complex and emotionally charged story of a man struggling with his actions and trying to come to terms with the consequences of his choices.
Line by Line Meaning
Jimmy
The song begins with the name of the singer, Jimmy.
his secrets out
Jimmy's secrets are no longer hidden and have been revealed.
the one he locked inside and denied every word about
Jimmy had been keeping this secret hidden and denying it for a long time.
he's guilty so his story claims
Jimmy admits his guilt in the situation.
twisting in his seat he repeats alone his name
Jimmy is uncomfortable and anxious, repeating his name to himself.
Counting the woes
Jimmy is going through his troubles.
between his every line
He's seeking meaning and analyzing his own story each step of the way.
searchin miles and miles to define
Jimmy is trying to understand and make sense of his own actions and story.
Jimmy
The chorus repeats the opening line with more emphasis and weight.
as quiet as a church mouse
Jimmy is silent and not revealing information willingly.
painted every graphic scene but with few details
Jimmy describes the situation in detail, but leaves out key information.
his accomplice had made sure of this
Jimmy's partner in the situation made sure to keep things hidden and not reveal anything.
when she sealed it with a bedspring kiss
Jimmy's partner gave him a kiss as a gesture of sealing their secret pact.
and when her time had come to go
His partner had to leave, possibly due to fear or regret.
Jimmy washed the bloodstains form her clothes
Jimmy attempted to erase evidence from the situation.
but with a needle in his vein
Jimmy is using drugs to cope with the situation and his emotions.
he knew he could not explain
He realizes that he cannot truly explain or make sense of his actions.
just what it all means
Jimmy is still trying to figure out the true meaning behind everything.
counting the words between his every line
He's analyzing his own words and story, even between the lines.
searchin miles and miles to define
He's still trying to figure out and define what everything means.
just what it all means
The final line repeats the theme of trying to make sense of the situation.
killing his time
Jimmy is wasting away his time, possibly due to guilt or emotional turmoil.
a monkey in his vein
Jimmy is using drugs to numb or escape his emotions and thoughts.
he knew he could not explain
He acknowledges that he cannot truly explain or understand his actions and feelings.
just what it all means
The final line ends the song with the repeated theme of trying to understand the situation.
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Written by: ANDY STRUMMER, ROGER MANNING
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