wit… Read Full Bio ↴Everything began in 1996 in a small basement in Toronto where Chris,
with his love for 80's pop, punk rock and bad TV talk shows formed
JERRY AND THE FINAL THOUGHTS, together with Andy and Rob.
They released a 6-song demo tape and with over a hundred live shows
in the Canadian club scene, they quickly earned themselves
the reputation of an excellent live band
In the next years they played with bands like No Use For A Name, Avail, Sick Of It All, Turbo AC's and Anti Flag in Canada and in the States.
In 1998 they contributed 2 songs to the "east coast punk" compilation that was released on Anti Flag's label A.F. records.
In 2000 Chris moved back to Switzerland and the band broke up.
But for Chris JERRY always stayed in the back of his head.
The band took a little break until one hot summer night
during a Chixdiggit show at a small club in Switzerland
when all of a sudden everything came back,
and he realized:
JERRY has to get back together again.
With Claudine and Stony he found the perfect people for his quest.
And after the first one two three four …
together in the rehearsal space they all agreed….
JERRY IS BACK ...
Let's Go
Jerry and the Final Thoughts Lyrics
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My pulse is racin'
As the rain streams down my face
There's no turning back now
To fight with fate
Outnumbered an' out of place
It's there you'll feel no pain"
Bel-Air's okay if you dig the grave
But I want to live again
Can't let go
There's a madness in my soul tonight
Can't let go
Must stop ridin' like the storm
Can't let go
Will I run out of control tonight?
Can't let go
Until every trace is gone
It's a winding road from Cuesta way
Down sunset to the beach
Though Canoga Park is a straight safe drive
It's too far outta reach
But now the headlights are flashin' by so fast
All directions seems the same
And the windscreen wipers keep a beat repeatin'
You can't let go again
What's in a name on the street tonight
I'm only a face in the crowd
I'm all in the dark and afraid tonight
There's nowhere to run or to hide
But I can't let go, no, no, no
Sometimes the world outside'll take you in
With just a smile
And you're so blinded with desire
A hundred sleepless nights have left me
Wasted and so cold
But I can take it I'm hangin' on
Can't let go
There's a madness in my soul tonight
Can't let go
Must stop ridin' it like the storm
Can't let go
Will I run out of control tonight?
Can't let go
Until every trace is gone
Can't let go
Can't let go
Can't let go
Can't let go
Can't let go
Can't let go
Can't let go
Can't let go
Can't let go
The lyrics to "Let's Go" by Jerry and the Final Thoughts convey a sense of urgency and desperation as the singer is facing an uncertain and potentially dangerous situation. The use of imagery, such as rain pouring down the singer's face and windscreens wipers keeping a beat, creates a vivid and intense atmosphere. The first stanza establishes a feeling of anxiety and fear as the singer faces an unknown enemy. The second stanza introduces the idea of journeying westward to escape pain, but the singer ultimately realizes that running away is not a solution. The chorus repeats the phrase "can't let go" emphasizing the singer's determination to face their fears and rise to the challenge.
The lyrics also touch on themes of perseverance and resilience – the singer is determined to keep going and not be defeated by their circumstances. The final stanza describes the singer as feeling lost and alone in a sea of faces, yet still holding onto hope and fighting to regain control of their life. The repeated phrase "can't let go" becomes a mantra of sorts for the singer, a reminder to stay strong and keep pushing forward.
Overall, "Let's Go" is a powerful and emotional song that speaks to the human experience of facing adversity and finding the strength to overcome it.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I rush out blazin'
I move with great speed and excitement
My pulse is racin'
My heartbeat is fast and strong
As the rain streams down my face
The rain is pouring down on my face
There's no turning back now
I can't go back or change what's happening
To fight with fate
To try to change what is destined to happen
Outnumbered an' out of place
I am in a situation where I don't belong and am at a disadvantage
They said, "Go west young man, that's best
People advised me to move west, where life is easier
It's there you'll feel no pain"
Going west will supposedly make life easier and pain-free
Bel-Air's okay if you dig the grave
Bel-Air might be nice, but there are risks involved
But I want to live again
I want to experience life fully and without fear
Can't let go
I am unable to release my grip on this situation
There's a madness in my soul tonight
I feel a strong sense of craziness and confusion
Must stop ridin' like the storm
I need to calm down and avoid acting impulsively
Will I run out of control tonight?
I am worried about losing control of the situation
Until every trace is gone
I will persist until everything has been resolved or erased
It's a winding road from Cuesta way
The road from Cuesta way is curvy and complicated
Down sunset to the beach
The road leads from Sunset Boulevard to the beach
Though Canoga Park is a straight safe drive
Canoga Park is a straight and safe drive
It's too far outta reach
Canoga Park is too far away from me
But now the headlights are flashin' by so fast
The headlights of cars are passing me by quickly
All directions seems the same
Every direction looks identical
And the windscreen wipers keep a beat repeatin'
The rhythm of the windshield wipers is repetitive and constant
You can't let go again
I must not let go of my focus and determination
What's in a name on the street tonight
I am anonymous and unknown on the street
I'm only a face in the crowd
I am lost in the crowd and easily forgotten
I'm all in the dark and afraid tonight
I feel confused and scared
There's nowhere to run or to hide
I have no option to escape or take refuge
Sometimes the world outside'll take you in
Occasionally, the world will bring you into its fold
With just a smile
All it takes is a gentle expression
And you're so blinded with desire
Your desire is so strong that you can't see things clearly
A hundred sleepless nights have left me
I have endured many restless nights
Wasted and so cold
I feel like a waste and am numb
But I can take it I'm hangin' on
I am enduring the pain and holding on
Can't let go
I cannot surrender or give up
Can't let go
I am unable to let go of my persistence
Can't let go
I cannot move beyond this situation yet
Can't let go
I am still stuck and immovable
Can't let go
I am unwilling to surrender my grip
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRYAN FERRY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Connor Miller
This hits very hard now that he’s gone. Thank you for everything you’ve done for our entertainment Jerry. Rest in Peace. ❤
dealzright
Amen.
Dustin Sanchez Music
RIP Jerry! Used to watch your show when I was little! Just to see the girls and fights!
Jay_Bro
He died? How do I not know that
MasterJammer
Rest in peace 🙏❤
Brian M
When he said "I'm not better - only lucky" and choked up, it really hit me.. He really believed that. I remember watching his show in the late 90's.. When he made that statement, I realized that no matter how ridiculous the guests were, he never talked down to them or treated them badly in any way. He was always kind no matter what.
Keith Nowak
He was a good human being who got flack for his show and for being a normal human being. He never acted like he was better than anybody. And when he did screw up, he owned it. We lost a great one.
DaBassLady Covers
I agree with you, he dignified every guest on that show. You can tell he was a person with a beautiful heart. He is missed!
Chip Erwin
“Take care of yourself and each other “ Such a simple phrase that means so much. Thanks Jerry.
MrBarry465
His point about being 'luckier' shows an incredible amount of empathy and awareness. Any of us could have been born into an awful situation.