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.
Cigarettes and Cola
Jet Lyrics
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For stoppin'
I crossed my heart
And I hoped that I will die
And I don't want
Anyone
To find us
So you won't tell
Cigarettes and cola
Your mama never told ya'
That your daddy
He ain't holding you tonight
And I don't want your kisses
But I need 'em
So take my hand in return
Nothing else
Cigarettes and cola
Your mama never told ya'
That your daddy
He ain't holding you tonight
And I don't how to tell ya'
To tell ya' that I love ya'
But your daddy
He ain't holding you tonight
The lyrics to Jet's song Cigarettes & Cola are a powerfully emotive and lyrically dense examination of lost love and desperation. The central imagery of cigarettes and cola is perhaps a reflection on the transient and ephemeral nature of the desire that the singer feels for his lover. The opening lines, "Well it's too late little girl / For stoppin' / I crossed my heart / And I hoped that I will die" convey both a sense of urgency and desperation as the character seems to be imploring his lover to stay with him at all costs, even if it means sacrificing his life.
The next lines, "And I don't want / Anyone / To find us / I put my hand on your mouth / So you won't tell" suggest that the relationship is forbidden or taboo in some way, adding to the sense of danger and excitement that the characters feel. The chorus, "Cigarettes and cola / Your mama never told ya' / That your daddy / He ain't holding you tonight" underscores the idea that the singer is a sort of a rebel or outsider, rejecting societal norms and conventions of love and relationships.
The second verse, "And I don't want your kisses / But I need 'em / So take my hand in return / Nothing else" further explores the psychological and emotional hold that the singer has over his lover. The character seems to be admitting that he doesn't love her in a traditional sense, but rather that he needs her affection and attention to feel alive. The chorus is then repeated, this time with an added layer of melancholy and regret as the character laments, "And I don't how to tell ya' / To tell ya' that I love ya' / But your daddy / He ain't holding you tonight." These final lines are indicative of the poignant and complex emotions that are explored throughout the song, as the characters grapple with the intense feelings of love and loss that define their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Well it's too late little girl
For stoppin'
It's too late to turn back now, we've already begun.
I crossed my heart
And I hoped that I will die
I made a promise and I hope to keep it till the end.
And I don't want
Anyone
To find us
I put my hand on your mouth
So you won't tell
I don't want anyone to know what we're doing, so I'm making sure you keep quiet.
Cigarettes and cola
Your mama never told ya'
That your daddy
He ain't holding you tonight
We're indulging in guilty pleasures and your parents can't keep us from doing so.
And I don't want your kisses
But I need 'em
So take my hand in return
Nothing else
I'm using you for physical pleasure, but I'm willing to give you my hand in return to show my appreciation.
Cigarettes and cola
Your mama never told ya'
That your daddy
He ain't holding you tonight
Our actions are a secret, and your father is not providing you with the affection that you desire.
And I don't how to tell ya'
To tell ya' that I love ya'
But your daddy
He ain't holding you tonight
I'm struggling to express my love for you, but I know that you're not receiving love from your father.
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Written by: CESTER
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@gravitypistol4138
One of my favourite songs of all time.
@JuliJ90809
this song is the best, the absolute best--such a shame more people haven't heard it.
@Jorge-wt1zn
Chris sang this song on instagram today. So happy! One of my favourites ever
@owenmartin8665
ill always love this song
@inesmanullang6687
Well it's too late little girl
For stoppin'
I crossed my heart
And I hoped that I will die
And I don't want
Anyone
To find us
I put my hand on your mouth
So you won't tell
Cigarettes and cola
Your mama never told ya'
That your daddy
He ain't holding you tonight
And I don't want your kisses
But I need 'em
So take my hand in return
Nothing else
Cigarettes and cola
Your mama never told ya'
That your daddy
He ain't holding you tonight
And I don't how to tell ya'
To tell ya' that I love ya'
But your daddy
He ain't holding you tonight