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.
Magazine
Jesus Jones Lyrics
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My concentration never was what it might have been
And I know that I'm impatient but there isn't really time
To have all these ideas going through my mind
Magazine
For your survival
Magazine
There's no modern rival
Choose what I want to read so I'm never bored
All the time I save I use to read more
Magazine
It's just like the real thing
Magazine
But better looking
Magazine
From the absurd to the obscene
Uncovered here in
Magazine
All of life in fun size
Magazine
And you can win this great prize
Magazine.
The lyrics of the song "Magazine" by Jesus Jones touches on the pervasive nature of modern-day media and how it affects people's lives. The opening line "all the things I read come from magazines," suggests that the singer's primary source of information is magazines, which speaks to the influence of this form of media. He admits that his concentration was never good, and he's very impatient, but he still devotes a significant amount of time to reading magazines, which he believes are better than the real thing.
The chorus also emphasizes the importance of magazines in modern society. The line "magazine for your survival, there's no modern rival," implies that magazines are integral to our survival in this era, and there's no other media that can replace it. The singer goes ahead to express how useful he finds magazines, highlighting that he's never bored because he can choose what he wants to read. He believes that reading magazines is efficient as it saves him time that he can use to read even more.
Overall, "Magazine" is a commentary of sorts on the role of magazines in modern society, portraying how they pervade people's consciousness and shape their understanding of the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
All the things I read come from magazines
I rely solely on magazines for my reading material.
My concentration never was what it might have been
I struggle to focus on anything for too long.
And I know that I'm impatient but there isn't really time
I'm aware that I lack patience, but I feel pressed for time and need quick, easy access to information.
To have all these ideas going through my mind
I have constant thoughts and ideas running through my head.
Magazine, for your survival
Magazines are necessary for my survival.
Magazine, there's no modern rival
There is no modern competition for magazines.
Magazine, choose what I want to read, so I'm never bored
I can select what I want to read from a magazine, making sure I'm never bored.
All the time I save I use to read more
I use any spare time I have to read more from my magazines.
Magazine, it's just like the real thing
Magazines are just as informative as real-life experiences.
Magazine, but better looking
Magazines are aesthetically pleasing and visually appealing.
Magazine, from the absurd to the obscene uncovered here in
Magazines cover a wide range of topics, from the strange to the obscene.
All of life in fun size, Magazine
Magazines provide concise and enjoyable snippets of life.
And you can win this great prize, Magazine
Magazines offer the chance to win a great prize.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL EDWARDS
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