With its crisp guitars and start-stop tempos, "Are You Gonna Be My Girl?" became a radio favorite worldwide, and Get Born sold over three million copies as a result. Jet also received seven ARIA (Australian Record Industry Association) nominations, six of which were awarded to the band. European dates with Oasis followed in summer 2005, and the sophomore effort Shine On arrived in fall 2006. The band maintained a steady touring pace and contributed a song to the Spider-Man 3 soundtrack. Following a short break, Jet reconvened in 2008 to begin work on a third album, which arrived one year later as Shaka Rock. They toured as support for Green Day and Powderfinger, but went on hiatus in 2010 and were fully disbanded in 2012. Jet were back in business after several years, however, playing headlining shows in Australia during early 2017.Jet is an alternative rock band which formed in 2001 in Melbourne, Australia. The band consists of Nic Cester (vocals, guitar), Cameron Muncey (guitar, vocals), Mark Wilson (bass) and Chris Cester (drums). They have released three albums: "Get Born" (2003), "Shine On" (2006) and "Shaka Rock" (2009). The band has had international hits with the singles "Are You Gonna Be My Girl", "Look What You've Done", "Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is" and "She's A Genius". The band split in March 2012 but reformed in 2016.
Biography by MacKenzie Wilson
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2. Jet were a glam rock band from London. They released one eponymous album in 1975 before splitting up. The band formed in 1974 with a line-up of Andy Ellison (vocals, ex-John's Children, solo artist), Martin Gordon (bass, ex-Sparks), Chris Townson (drums, formerly in John's Children and Jook), David O'List (lead guitar, ex-member of The Nice and an early member of Roxy Music) and Peter Oxendale (keyboards for a short-lived live version of Sparks). The bulk of the band went on to become the punk/new wave band Radio Stars.
3. Before Black 'N Blue, Jaime St. James began his professional music career while a student at Cleveland High School, where he and classmates Dan Kurth, Barry Pendergrass, and Ray Malsom formed the Molly Hatchet-inspired combo Jet. Jet are featured prominently in the 1977 Legend, the yearbook of Cleveland High School.
Back Door Santa
Jet Lyrics
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I make my runs about the break of day
They call me the back door santa
I make my runs about the break of day
I make all the little girls happy
While the boys are out to play
He don't come but once a year
I ain't like old Saint Nick
He don't come but once a year
I come a runnin' with my presents
Every time you call me, dear
I keep some change in my pocket
I chase the children home
I give them a few pennies
So that we can be alone
I leave the back door open
So if anybody smells the mouse
And wouldn't old Santa be in trouble
If there ain't no chimney in the house
They call me the back door Santa
I make my runs about the break of day
They call me the back door Santa
I make my runs about the break of day
I make all the little girls happy
While all the boys are out to play
They call me the back door Santa
Yeah, that's what they call me
They call me the back door Santa
Yeah, that's what they call me
The song "Back Door Santa" by Jet is a playful and cheeky take on the traditional figure of Santa Claus. In this song, the singer is a different kind of gift-giver, one who comes in through the back door and makes his runs about the break of day, rather than coming down the chimney on Christmas Eve. The lyrics are filled with innuendo and suggest that the singer is not just leaving presents under the tree, but also making the little girls happy, while the boys are out to play. The reference to making girls happy is a nod to sexual pleasure, which is not usually associated with Christmas music.
The song is also a commentary on societal norms and expectations. The singer is not like old Saint Nick, who only comes once a year. The back door Santa is available whenever he is needed, and he comes not just with presents, but also with change in his pocket and a willingness to chase children home and give them a few pennies. The line "So that we can be alone" suggests that the singer has more than just charity on his mind. The mention of leaving the back door open is a reference to sneaking around and secrecy, which adds to the fun and playfulness of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
They call me the back door santa
I am known as the clandestine Santa who enters homes through the back door.
I make my runs about the break of day
I deliver presents in the early morning hours.
I make all the little girls happy
I bring joy to young girls.
While the boys are out to play
The boys are often preoccupied, so the girls appreciate my visits more.
I ain't like old Saint Nick
I differ from the traditional image of Santa Claus.
He don't come but once a year
Santa Claus only visits once annually.
I come a runnin' with my presents
I am enthusiastic about my gift-giving and always eager to deliver.
Every time you call me, dear
When I am summoned, I arrive immediately.
I keep some change in my pocket
I offer small amounts of money to children.
I chase the children home
I encourage children to return home to their families.
So that we can be alone
I strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for children.
I leave the back door open
I provide an entryway for myself.
So if anybody smells the mouse
If anyone becomes suspicious, they may attribute the sound to a mouse.
And wouldn't old Santa be in trouble
Traditional Santa Claus would be at a disadvantage in this situation.
If there ain't no chimney in the house
In the absence of a traditional chimney, I must find alternative means of entry.
Yeah, that's what they call me
The community has given me my unique moniker.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Clarence Carter, Clarence George Carter, Marcus Daniel, Marcus Lewis Daniel
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