German Jersey:
Jersey are new, though not unknown in the closely knit musical network spanning from Berlin to Munich.
The band's members are: Marion Gerth and Florian Zimmer, two ex-members of Fred Is Dead while the latter now plays with Iso68, Max Punktezahl, who is known for his guitar work in bands like Contriva and The Notwist, Noel Rademacher, who just has released his solo debut as a songwriter on Lok Musik ("Wrong Places") and last but not least Andreas Haberl - Germany's best drummer as Notwist's Markus Acher says.
Jersey released their first song on Hausmusik's 10th anniversary compilation, followed by a remix for Ms. John Soda. Now this "great all star project" (Intro) has released its debut album, simply titled "Jersey". During the recording process, Jersey have been supported in the studio by a row of good friends like Christoph Brandner (LALI PUNA), Thomas Meinecke (F.S.K), Marion Dimbath (MERRICKS), Robert Merzdow (HELLFIRE) et al.
Additional pictures, info and songs available at their Myspace page, or the band's website in German (DE) or English (EN).
Canadian Jersey:
Jersey was a Burlington, Ontario ska/punk band from 1996-2005. In 1997, the band released a demo tape which they sold at local concerts. The band had immediate hype partially due to frontman Taylors previous band - Grade.
The band was quickly signed to Southern Ontario punk label Raw Energy and released No Turning Back in 1998. American record label Fueled by Ramen put out the bands second major release The Battle's Just Begun a year later. The band began touring Canada and the US heavily in support of the album as well as 2001's release Definition. Enough interest was generated to interest Virgin Records.
The band singed to Virgin in 2003 and producer Dan Brodbeck (Headstrong, Garnet Rogers) signed on to produce Jersey's fourth album, Generation Genocide. Generation Genocide was released in Fall 2003. The album was released in the United States in the Spring 2004.
In 2005, they announced they were splitting up citing a desire to go in different directions musically.
See Wikipedia page for the band.
Croatian Jersey
Jersey was a hard rock/heavy metal band from Rijeka (Croatia) in the mid and late 80's. The band was mostly known for their skilled singer Žanil "Žak" Tataj who was later a member of a well-known Bosnian hard rock/heavy metal band Divlje Jagode and also has been working with famous heavy metal bands named Helloween and Gamma Ray.
Michel "Jersey" Moriarty
After releasing an EP in 2009 under his former artist name Mikey Mo, The Hey Monday bassist Michael Moriarty began writing and releasing new music under his more well known name Jersey.
This Town
Jersey Lyrics
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Besiege and clever lies, he'll pull you under
Won't let you up for air
Try to reason, there's no fucking answer
Try to leave he's like a fucking cancer
No conscience, he doesn't get it, doesn't get it!
He's like a cancer, he won't let go
No surrender, repeat offender
He's got the courage, he's got the courage
Don't come calling now, when your two stone throws away from your own grave
Your back's to the wall, you're at the bottom of the well
2 bridges down, only one to burn
I'm singin' now, 3 bridges down nothing left to burn
I've seen it. You said it. This town is burning down
He's living underneath. That black cloud down town
If he comes around, it thunders and it pours
Renelly makes a dirty living from cheating, double cross and stealing
Heartless, no soul, he reeks of filth so I'm told
He's like a cancer, he won't let go
He'll hit the bottom, and then come back for more
No surrender, repeat offender
He's got the courage, he's got the courage
Don't come calling now, when your two stone throws away from your own grave
Your back's to the wall, you're at the bottom of the well
2 bridges down, only one to burn
I'm singin' now, 3 bridges down nothing left to burn
I've seen it. You said it. This town is burning down
The song "This Town" by Jersey explores the idea of a toxic, destructive force in a community that can't be escaped. The opening lyrics describe this force as the devil's eyes, besieging with clever lies that pull people down and won't let them up for air. The repetition of "doesn't get it" emphasizes the danger of this force, as it lacks any sense of conscience or reason. The metaphor of cancer is used throughout the song to describe this force, as it relentlessly destroys those in its path, always hitting rock bottom and coming back for more.
The second verse introduces the specific example of Renelly, who makes a dirty living from cheating, double-crossing, and stealing. He is portrayed as heartless and without a soul, reeking of filth. The chorus is repeated, with the three bridges now burned, symbolizing the complete destruction of the town. The final line, "This town is burning down," speaks to the inevitability of this destruction, as it suggests an irreversible, all-consuming fire that cannot be put out.
Overall, the song presents a bleak and ominous view of a community that is consumed by a destructive force that cannot be overcome. It suggests that the toxicity of this force is so powerful that even those who try to escape it are ultimately pulled back in.
Line by Line Meaning
Hollow, the devil's eyes
The person being described has no morality, and their eyes reflect that.
Besiege and clever lies, he'll pull you under
The person being described is manipulative and will lead you to your demise with cunning lies.
Won't let you up for air
The person being described will not give you a break and will suffocate you with their actions.
Try to reason, there's no fucking answer
Attempting to reason with this person is a futile effort.
Try to leave he's like a fucking cancer
This person is so toxic that leaving them is like trying to cut cancer from your body.
No conscience, he doesn't get it, doesn't get it!
The person being described lacks any sense of morality or remorse, and they will not change their ways.
He's like a cancer, he won't let go
This person is like a disease that won't go away.
He'll hit the bottom, and then come back for more
No matter how far down this person falls, they will always come back for more.
No surrender, repeat offender
This person will never give up or change their ways, despite being a repeat offender.
He's got the courage, he's got the courage
This person has the strength and conviction to continue causing harm.
Don't come calling now, when your two stone throws away from your own grave
Don't reach out to this person when you are experiencing the consequences of your own actions and are near the end of your life.
Your back's to the wall, you're at the bottom of the well
You are in a dire situation with seemingly no way out.
2 bridges down, only one to burn
You have burned many bridges and only have one left before you are completely alone and cut off from others.
I'm singin' now, 3 bridges down nothing left to burn
Even that last bridge has been burned, and there is no hope left.
I've seen it. You said it. This town is burning down
The actions of people like the person being described have caused the town to metaphorically 'burn down'.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GREG TAYLOR, JOHNNY LUBERA, JORDAN HASTINGS, SEAN MCNAB
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Nessa Morse
I'm a lifelong resident of NJ. I love the area I live in. But this video is insane. I wonder if whoever put this together ever visited. Truly weird top picks for places to live, unless it was made for people desperately trying to escape Manhattan, the rest of NYC, and NY state. Get real!The states taxes are unbelievable! The cost of living is insane.
sandypandy67
I was thinking the same thing. This list is HORRIBLE. it’s as if whoever did this list has never been to NJ before. There are places on this list I would NEVER consider living in under any circumstances.
Robby Monaco
North Arlington is NUmber one? Oh please! Obviously this person has never been to North Arlington.
abdulla ahmad
I was actually gonna live in new jersey I might
Teezy T
Thinking about taking a trip to new jersey. YouTube Teezy T Phoenix. Is insane.
Talluri Harikrishna
@Not Necessary
Michael Jordan
I’ve lived in NJ for over 40 years.
One day I’ll have to visit the NJ that this guy is describing.
Teezy T
Thinking about taking a trip to new jersey. YouTube Teezy T Phoenix. Is insane
John Mordan
I love it when they say the most diverse place like it is a good thing. Diversity means = crime ridden.
Cynthia Stevens
I'm from NJ and i do not agree with him