Jesus Jones is an English rock group that has recorded and performed from t… Read Full Bio ↴Jesus Jones is an English rock group that has recorded and performed from the late 80s up into the present day, best known for their mainstream dance breakout hits in the early 90s such as "Right Here Right Now" and "Real Real Real" (both Top 40 tracks in both the U.S. and the U.K). Incorporating elements of electronic music styles such as house and techno to an indie rock format, along with fellow British groups such as The Shamen, Pop Will Eat Itself, and EMF, they were one of the leading purveyors of the early 1990s indie dance / alternative dance scene and influenced many later bands such as His Boy Elroy.

The band is led by singer-songwriter Mike Edwards. They have released six studio albums, with the latest, 'Culture Vulture', published through Mi5 Recordings in 2004. They also have made two live albums and continue to tour. For more information, see their official website here.

Bring It On Down
Jesus Jones Lyrics

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You know it hurts so good
Like all the best things always should
And I'm being led astray
I'm saying all the words I'll regret someday
But life's too short for me to care
Bring bring bring
Bring it on down
I'm feeling fit to burst

But of all the words I'll choose the worst
And I'm confused
But I know that there's no time to lose
Bring bring bring
Bring it on down
We could spend our whole lives and let it pass by
So let's bring it on down why watch the time fly?

Bring bring bring
Bring it on down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jesus Jones's song Bring it on Down give voice to a feeling of being overwhelmed by the intensity of an experience, whether good or bad. The singer is caught up in the moment, feeling a rush of emotions that are both joyful and painful. The line "You know it hurts so good, like all the best things always should," captures this paradoxical feeling perfectly. The singer is dancing with danger, saying words that they know they will regret, but they are too swept up in the moment to care.

The chorus reinforces this idea that life is too short to hold back. The repeated refrain of "Bring it on down" is a call to action, an encouragement to fully embrace the experience at hand, not just in the moment, but with a sense of urgency. The singer is feeling "fit to burst," and even though they are confused, they know that they can't waste any time. The final lines of the song capture this sentiment perfectly: "We could spend our whole lives and let it pass by / So let's bring it on down why watch the time fly?" The singer is urging themselves, and perhaps others around them, to take risks and make the most of every moment.

Line by Line Meaning

You know it hurts so good
The pain is pleasurable and makes you feel alive

Like all the best things always should
The best things in life are the ones that cause some discomfort but also bring joy

And I'm being led astray
I am being tempted to do something that goes against my better judgment

I'm saying all the words I'll regret someday
I am speaking without thinking and will probably regret what I say in the future

But life's too short for me to care
Life is too short to worry about the consequences of my actions

Bring bring bring
Encouragement to keep going and not give up

Bring it on down
To do something without hesitation or fear

I'm feeling fit to burst
I am overwhelmed with emotions and need to express them

But of all the words I'll choose the worst
Out of all the things I could say, I will probably say the most hurtful things

And I'm confused
I am not sure what to do or what direction to take

But I know that there's no time to lose
I am aware that time is running out and a decision needs to be made quickly