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.
Rip It Up
Jet Lyrics
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Smacked in the face with a silver spoon
Skinny doll gimme your magazine queen
Spread your legs for the silver screen
From the bedroom baby to the city of light
You look pretty good but you're not so bright
Flashin' your stash ain't nothin' new
Make me rich, your doctor said
And if you ever break down I'll cut you up again
On the bedroom wall the stars look bright
But they don't belong in the city of light
Get on your feet boys
Rip it up, rip it up if your ever gonna make it!
Get on your feet girls
Rip it up, rip it up if your ever gonna make it!
Well,well, well what a wild wild dream
Monkey do, what a monkey seen
Daddy done bought you a record deal
Bargain basement boy how does it feel
From the bedroom baby to the city of light
You look pretty good but you're not so bright
Get on your feet boys
Rip it up, rip it up if your ever gonna make it!
Get on your feet girls
Rip it up, rip it up if your ever gonna make it!
Rip it up, rip it up, rip it up,
Rip it up, rip it up, rip it up
Get on your feet girl
Rip it up, rip it up if your ever gonna make it
Get on your feet boy
Rip it up, rip it up if your ever gonna make it
Get on your feet girl
Rip it up, rip it up, rip it up
Rip it up, rip it up, rip it up
The lyrics of Jet's song “Rip It Up” are a reflection of the glamorous and superficial world of show business, and the unrealistic dreams of fame and fortune that it promises. The song begins with a sense of despair, as if the singer is aware that they were destined for failure. The references to being born to lose and being smacked in the face with a silver spoon indicate that the chances of success in the music industry are slim, regardless of one's background. The reference to the "Skinny doll" and "magazine queen" serve as symbols of the perfect image that society demands from young women, often at the expense of their mental and physical health.
The song goes on to describe the desperation of those seeking success, using any means necessary to attain it. The line "Spread your legs for the silver screen" refers to the sexualization of women in the entertainment industry, as well as the exploitation of their bodies for profit. The reference to the "city of light" alludes to Hollywood, where many aspiring actors and musicians flock to in the hopes of being discovered.
The chorus of "Rip It Up" encourages those who wish to make it in show business to take action and fight for their dreams. However, the repeated line "Get on your feet, rip it up if you're ever gonna make it!" can also be seen as a commentary on the shallow and cutthroat nature of the industry, where success is often equated with tearing down others.
Overall, "Rip It Up" is a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of pursuing fame and fortune. It warns of the dangers of sacrificing one's values and self-respect in order to achieve success.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you ever get the feeling you were born to lose
Have you ever felt like you were destined for failure?
Smacked in the face with a silver spoon
You were born into privilege and wealth.
Skinny doll gimme your magazine queen
A request for an attractive woman to be featured in a magazine.
Spread your legs for the silver screen
Suggesting that a woman should use her sexuality for fame.
From the bedroom baby to the city of light
From obscurity to the bright lights of the city.
You look pretty good but you're not so bright
You may be physically attractive, but lack intelligence.
Flashin' your stash ain't nothin' new
Showing off your wealth is commonplace.
I'm gonna get ya my pretty and your little dog too
A reference to the Wizard of Oz, suggesting a desire to harm or intimidate someone.
Make me rich, your doctor said
A doctor may be suggesting ways to profit off of you.
And if you ever break down I'll cut you up again
If you show weakness, I'll exploit it and hurt you again.
On the bedroom wall the stars look bright
The future may seem promising and full of potential.
But they don't belong in the city of light
You need more than just potential to succeed in the city.
Get on your feet boys
It's time to take action and work hard.
Get on your feet girls
Women need to work hard too to succeed.
Well,well, well what a wild wild dream
A sarcastic observation about unrealistic goals.
Monkey do, what a monkey seen
Copying others doesn't guarantee success.
Daddy done bought you a record deal
Privilege and connections may give someone a career opportunity.
Bargain basement boy how does it feel
Mocking someone who achieved success through cheap means.
Rip it up, rip it up if you're ever gonna make it!
You need to work hard, persevere, and be willing to take risks to succeed.
Rip it up, rip it up, rip it up
Repeating the call to action for emphasis.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER CESTER, CAMERON THANE MUNCEY, NICHOLAS JOHN CESTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@crazyrican9369
Can't get this song outta of my head, I basically find myself singing the song at the most random of times.
@joshmethat
Jet by far are the only band i know of that every single song they make is amazing! Shame they are gone i'll miss them
@FuzzyDice11
probably the best band still making music at the moment. keep it up
@KirkTheGod
This song sounds like such an 80's punk song! I love it!
@the_happykodiak2421
“Why skate a half pipe, when you can skate a sewer pipe”!
@danielle-lean7046
Ohoho cowabunga
@lautaro5226
This song is sick!!!! Very powerfull and hard
Sooo underrated by the way
@spire110
They have such a great style. It sort of reminds me of a classic vans commercial you know? Like back in to 80's it seems like they would have commercials like this. I think Shine On is my favorite album right now
@zarinasuperiority2376
"why skate a half pipe, when you can skate a sewer pipe?" ~TMNT 2007
@livefornow1151
A what pipe? Lol