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.
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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.
Rollover DJ
Jet Lyrics
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Got your supersonic beats mixing up my Keds
So dance, little DJ, come on
What's your name?
I wanna move, but I don't feel right
'Cause you've been playing other people's songs all night
So tell what you're trying to say
Hey, roll over, DJ
You're spinning away
All my time
Hey, who cares what you play
Say whatever you say, 'cause I don't mind
Hey, roll over, DJ
If you don't mind
Well, I know that you think you're the star
A pill poppin' jukebox is all that you are
So tell me it ain't that way
What's you're name?
Yeah
Hey, roll over, DJ
You're spinning away
All my time
Hey, who cares what you play
Say whatever you say, 'cause I don't mind
Hey, roll over, DJ
If you don't mind
Yeah
Hey, roll over, DJ
You're spinning away
All my time
Hey, who cares what you play
Say whatever you say, 'cause I don't mind
Hey, roll over, DJ
If you don't mind
Hey, roll over, DJ
If you don't mind
Hey, roll over, DJ
If you don't mind
Yeah
The song “Rollover DJ” by Jet is an upbeat rock track with a catchy hook that muses on the trials and tribulations of dealing with a bumbling and less-than-competent disc jockey. The lyrics are sung in a confrontational and sarcastic tone, with the lead singer admonishing the DJ for his lack of skill and professionalism. The verses of the song describe the singer’s frustration with the DJ’s habit of playing other people’s songs all night, and the chorus encourages the DJ to “roll over” and let someone who knows what they’re doing take over the turntables.
The first verse describes the singer’s infatuation with the DJ’s music, but this is quickly tempered by the realization that the DJ isn’t very good at his job. The chorus is a rallying cry for the DJ to give up his spot and let someone else take over, and the second verse suggests that the DJ thinks he’s better than he really is, calling him a “pill-poppin’ jukebox”. The song ends on a note of defiance, with the singer telling the DJ that he doesn’t mind what he plays, as long as he rolls over and gives someone else a turn.
Overall, “Rollover DJ” is a fun, upbeat rock song that captures the frustration of dealing with a bad DJ, while also celebrating the joy of dancing to great music. Its catchy hooks and sing-along chorus make it a favorite of many Jet fans, and its message about the importance of skill and professionalism in any field resonates with listeners of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
Got your rhymes going 'round in my head
Your lyrics are stuck in my brain and won't go away
Got your supersonic beats mixing up my keds
Your fast-paced music is getting me pumped up and energized
So dance little DJ come on
Encouraging the DJ to keep playing music and entertaining the crowd
What's your name?
Asking for the DJ's name to establish a personal connection
I wanna move but it don't feel right
Feeling unsatisfied with the music selection and not being able to enjoy the party fully
'Cause you've been playing other people's songs all night
Disappointed with the DJ's lack of originality, only playing songs from other artists and not showcasing their own style
So tell what you're trying to say
Asking the DJ to express themselves authentically and creatively through their music
Hey, rollover DJ
Addressing the DJ directly, calling them to action
You're spinning away
Noticing the DJ's disconnection from the crowd and their true purpose
On my time
Pointing out that the DJ is paid to entertain people and should be putting more effort into it
Hey, who cares what you play
Acknowledging that at this point it doesn't matter what the DJ plays, as long as they start engaging the crowd
Say whatever you say, 'cause I don't mind
Giving the DJ permission to be creative and experimental with their music, as long as they start to entertain the people
Hey, roll over DJ, if you don't mind
Reiterating the call to action and offering a polite request for the DJ to engage with the crowd
Well I know that you think you're a star
Pointing out the DJ's inflated ego and lack of engagement with the people
A pill poppin' jukebox is all that you are
Implying that the DJ is just playing music without any personal touch or creative input, and may be taking substances to stay alert
So tell me it ain't that way
Challenging the DJ to prove the previous statement wrong and showcase their true talent
Yeah.
Affirming the feelings expressed throughout the song and bringing it to a close
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Cameron Thane Muncey, Nicholas John Cester
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@TomokuraHistory
Got your rhymes going 'round in my head
Got your supersonic beats mixing up my keds
So dance little DJ come on
What's your name?
I wanna move but it don't feel right
'Cause you've been playing other people's songs all night
So tell me what you're trying to say
What's your name?
Hey, rollover DJ
You're spinning away
On my time
Hey, who cares what you play
Say whatever you say, 'cause I don't mind
Hey, roll over DJ, if you don't mind
Well I know that you think you're a star
A pill poppin' jukebox is all that you are
So tell me it ain't that way
What's you're name?
Hey, rollover DJ
You're spinning away
On my time
Hey, who cares what you play
Say whatever you say, 'cause I don't mind
Hey, roll over DJ, if you don't mind
Hey, roll over DJ, if you don't mind
Hey, roll over DJ, if you don't mind
Yeah.
@mufidalkarimu7429
"Rollover Dj"
"Got your Rhymes going round in my head
Got your supersonic beats mixing up my Keds
"So dance little DJ come on
"What's your name?
"I wanna move but I don't feel right
Cause you've been playing other peoples songs all night
"So tell what you're trying to say
What's your name?
Hey Rollover DJ
You're spinning away
On my time
Hey, who cares what you play
Say whatever you say, I don't mind
Hey, roll over DJ, if you don't mind
Well I know that you think you're the star
A pill poppin' jukebox is all that you are
So tell me it ain't that way
What's you're name?
Hey roll over DJ
You're spinning away
On my time
Hey, who cares what you play
Say whatever you say, cause I don't mind
Hey roll over DJ if you don't mind
[Bridge / Solo]
"Hey roll over DJ
"You're spinning away
On my time
Hey, who cares what you play
Say whatever you say, cause I don't mind
"Hey roll over DJ if you don't mind
Hey roll over DJ if you don't mind
"Hey roll over DJ if you don't mind
@mikesilvester3288
Going to see them tonight in Melbourne where they are from - should be awesome!
@sturdychinfilms
When these guys first came out, around the same time as The Strokes, I was so excited and was convinced that Rock n Roll was making a comeback in the states and that the American rock scene would finally revive. And Jet sounded so American, but when I found out they were Australian I was just like "ooohh of course, that's why they have been able to get to the point they are at. Because other countries don't completely over saturate everything with pop and rap and electric music. Not that there is anything wrong with those genres. But in the US, especially major cities, the only way to hear new rock music on the radio is to listen to a college station or something along those lines. And even those play the same kind of music on mainstream stations. Why can't we just give rock a chance again!?
@toot1231
+Joshua Levinsky I remember hearing Jet a ton in the early 2ks along with Staind and Linkin Park
so to me rock was really popular in the early 2k's even into the mid 2k's with Green Day and The Killers being huge.
but, I agree nowadays rock is shit and the good rock music you gotta search in the bowels of bandcamp to dig up gold.
You should check out the Doom scene going on though bit heavier but its to its core rock and roll
check out Stoned Meadow Of Doom channel
@DMSProduktions
Jet 'American' lol yer roight! You think you own the lot!
They don't sound American at all!
British or Aussie maybe, American, not very!
@xaviercunnane9332
Joshua Levinsky totally true man we need this stuff to kick back in to action
@DMSProduktions
Chilli Chaos
GOOD news everyone! JET have reformed to be the support act for Bruce Springsteen's Aussie tour!
Fingers crossed they work out well enough to put out a new album.
As far as I heard, they WEREN'T against the idea. if the tour worked out ok! Fingers Xed!
@mattwebb6954
When these guys first came out, I was so excited to hear someone who sounded like music from the 70s. Wait, no I thought I'd heard their sound before, yeah that's what it was.
@alexha737
MASTERPIECE JET is my favorite rockmusic these guys are just amazing
@Valynbrown
listening to this for nostalgia's sake... loved it during those 24h 'ring enduros on GT4
@neilcampbell9740
Let the Saturday night party rock! Roll over DJ! Awesome song from an Awesome band!