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.
Kings Horses
Jet Lyrics
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So pull up an armchair lets drink to success
Everyone laughed at the things that you said
At all the kings horses and all the kings men
When the back lights have broken
Then all that you built will come tumbling down
Don't try to hold it
Tell me a story or sing me a tune
Remember the one 'bout the man on the moon?
In the morning I swear I will tell you the truth
How you receive it, well, that's up to you
When the back lights have broken
Then all that you built will come tumbling down
Don't try to hold it
You know you can always start over again
I know I should ask you
But everyone got scared
I just want to help you
But everyone got scared
Scared
Scared
Well I should have told you
That everyone knows what they wished they had said
When the back lights have broken
And all that you built has come tumbling down
And don't try to hold it
You know you can always start over again.
The song Kings Horses by Jet tells stories of failure, starting over, and redemption. The first verse speaks of those who believe what they are told and the need to celebrate success. But the chorus offers a warning that all good things must come to an end, and when it does, it will be a massive fall. The lyrics suggest that one should not undertake to hold onto it, for it's better to start afresh. The second verse invites the listener to tell a story or sing a tune, with a promise of truth-telling the following morning. The bridge speaks about the inability of everyone to speak the truth they wished they had said when they had the chance, and the inner feeling of wanting to help, even though others got scared.
The song can be interpreted to refer to the moments of failure and repeated attempts that precede success. The allusion to the "king's horses and all the king's men" implies that when all seems lost, no structural or external help can salvage one's situation. Instead, it calls for acceptance and the will to start anew. The references to truth and stories suggest that sometimes, one has to go back to the basics and retrace past steps to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Jokers believe what they're told more or less
People who don't think for themselves tend to believe whatever they're told
So pull up an armchair lets drink to success
Let's sit down and celebrate our achievements
Everyone laughed at the things that you said
People didn't take you seriously and found what you said funny
At all the kings horses and all the kings men
Even the people in power couldn't help you
When the back lights have broken
When things start to fall apart
Then all that you built will come tumbling down
Your efforts will be destroyed in the process
Don't try to hold it
Don't try to prevent the inevitable
You know you can always start over again
You have the chance to start fresh and rebuild
Tell me a story or sing me a tune
Entertain me with something interesting
Remember the one 'bout the man on the moon?
Recall the story about the man who went to the moon
In the morning I swear I will tell you the truth
I promise to be honest with you in the morning
How you receive it, well, that's up to you
It's your choice how you react to what I tell you
I know I should ask you
I should have consulted you
But everyone got scared
But everyone was too afraid to speak up
I just want to help you
I want to assist you
Well I should have told you
I should have informed you
That everyone knows what they wished they had said
Everyone regrets not speaking up sooner
And all that you built has come tumbling down
Everything you've worked for has crumbled away
And don't try to hold it
There's no use in trying to stop the collapse
You know you can always start over again.
You have the opportunity to begin anew
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHRISTOPHER CESTER, NICHOLAS JOHN CESTER
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Johan Ramirez Montesinos
Overall a very pleasant and rocking album. Don't know why some music reviews in the industry were so negative. Could listen to it every day.
ultimadum
It's just so blaaand.
Lego Brandon
Song says: Looserfer and all you that are following him--you Jokers--even your man on the moon is a joke....
Looserfer the 'critics' : WE HATE THIS !
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Darkwing Nighteller
My favorite band and my favorite song by them ❤️
Kim Lec
Lovely song. Great lyrics.
Matthew Lopez
Yes! my kids love it. I also sing to them Goodnight by the Beatles, Love of my Life by Queen and funny enough Beth by Kiss. YOU SIR HAVE IMPECCABLE TASTE IN LULLABIES !!!
Why Aren't You Vegan?
Wow, this is an amazing song.
David Barnes
all the kings horses and shine on make me tear up like a bitch every time.......well done. the Beatles if they started now......fking bravo!!!!
Nick West
Beautiful
Blackipo
love it