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.
Black Hearts
Jet Lyrics
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Gonna take what I want and give you a piece of my mind
Your black hearts waited too long,
Just to see me fall down, fall down, fall down
Your black hearts won't be around, just to see me fall down
Your hearts on fire, so come on, burn brighter
Your hearts on fire, but your cold to the touch
I know you want it but you love yourself too much
Your hearts on fire but your head is a rut
You best believe it, I ain't ever giving up
When I make it, I'll be on time yeah
Well you might say I'm crazy, but oh I'm out of my mind
Well excuse me black hearts, will you tell me who is up and who is down?
Are you waiting for me to fall down?
Your hearts on fire, so come on, burn brighter
Your hearts on fire, so come on, burn brighter
Your hearts on fire, but your cold to the touch
I know you want it but you love yourself too much
Your hearts on fire but your head is a rut
You best believe it, I ain't ever giving up
So come on, come on, come on, hey yeah!
Your hearts on fire, but your cold to the touch
I know you want it but you love yourself too much
Your hearts on fire but your head is a rut
You best believe it, I ain't ever give'n' up
Hey hey hey
The song "Black Hearts" by Jet is an anthem about persistence and not giving up in the face of adversity. The lyrics describe the singer's determination to succeed despite the obstacles that stand in his way. The opening lines suggest that the singer knows he will achieve his goals and he won't let anyone hold him back. He declares that he will not only take what he wants but will also give "a piece of [his] mind" to those who doubted him.
The verses of the song express frustration with those who have been waiting for the singer to fail. He calls them out, saying that their "black hearts" have waited too long just to see him fall down. However, he is not deterred by their negativity and asserts that their "hearts on fire" should burn brighter. The chorus is an invitation for these doubters to come forth and take their shot, but the singer is not intimidated. He knows they want what he has, but he won't give up because of their jealousy or self-love.
Overall, "Black Hearts" is a song about confidence and determination in the face of adversity. The singer never loses sight of his goals, and even though others might doubt him, he won't stop until he reaches his potential. The song's rock and roll sound perfectly captures this attitude, making it a perfect addition to any motivational playlist.
Line by Line Meaning
When I make it, I'll be on time
I will succeed and achieve my goals in a timely manner.
Gonna take what I want and give you a piece of my mind
I will go after what I desire and speak my mind confidently.
Your black hearts waited too long, just to see me fall down, fall down, fall down
You have been waiting for me to fail and fall, but I won't give you that satisfaction.
Your black hearts won't be around, just to see me fall down
You will not be present to witness my downfall because I will succeed.
Your hearts on fire, so come on, burn brighter
You have a passionate drive, so intensify it to succeed further.
Your hearts on fire, but your cold to the touch
You have ambition but lack warmth and empathy in your approach.
I know you want it but you love yourself too much
You desire success, but are too self-centered and willing to step on others to achieve it.
Your hearts on fire but your head is a rut
Your desire to succeed is strong but you are stuck in a rut of negative mindset or habits.
You best believe it, I ain't ever giving up
I am determined to succeed and will not give up on my goals.
Well you might say I'm crazy, but oh I'm out of my mind
People may think I am crazy for my drive and ambition, but I am fully committed to my goals.
Well excuse me black hearts, will you tell me who is up and who is down?
You who wanted to see me fail, are you willing to admit who is ahead and who is behind now?
So come on, come on, come on, hey yeah!
Let's show our passion and determination to succeed by taking action.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHRISTOPHER JAMES CESTER, CAMERON THANE MUNCEY
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