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.
Sgt. Major
Jet Lyrics
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And stitch on your hat
You fell outta bed and
Then you landed in the cash
So what's in your diary today?
Call on your main man
What can he do for you?
So you can tell him what to do
Major, this is your day
Living alone in a jar never gets you very far
He can read your mind
Make you feel alright
Sgt. Major knows what you want
He knows what you are
One day you'll be a star
Yeah, the Major knows what you want
And take out your paper
Throw it away
Everything is useless
Ain't got a lot to say
Major, this is your way
The Major is drowning 'cause he opened his mouth
He starts to explain it
But nothing's coming out
Major, what can you say
I hope that you like who you are
'Cause living alone in a jar never gets you very far
He can read your mind
Make you feel alright
Sgt. Major knows what you want
He knows what you are
One day you'll be a star
Yeah, the Major knows what you want
I know you think that you made it
I know what I'm meant to say
But while you looked in the mirror
I was getting away
To you, there is nothing to say
He can read your mind
Make you feel alright
Sgt. Major knows what you want
He knows what you are
One day you'll be a star
Yeah, the Major knows what you want
The song "Sgt. Major" by Jet tells the story of a powerful and arrogant character who is referred to as the "Major". The chorus repeats the line "Sgt. Major knows what you want, knows what you are, one day you'll be a star, yeah the Major knows what you want", reinforcing the idea that this character has a sense of control and power over others. The opening lines describe the Major waking up and putting on his hat, which symbolizes his authority. He has "landed in the cash" and appears to be living a life of luxury, but the song suggests that this lifestyle is ultimately unfulfilling.
As the song progresses, the Major's interactions with others are revealed. He has a "main man" who he can call upon for assistance, but he spends time with people he perceives as stupid so he can tell them what to do. He seems to be struggling to communicate effectively, describing himself as "drowning" and unable to express what he wants to say. The song ends on a somewhat ambiguous note, with the singer suggesting that while the Major believes he has made it and has everything he wants, there may be something missing from his life.
Overall, "Sgt. Major" can be interpreted as a cautionary tale about the dangers of ego and the pursuit of power. The Major may have wealth and influence, but he is ultimately isolated and unfulfilled.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up Major
It's time to start your day, Major.
And stitch on your hat
Put on your uniform, Major, and get ready for your duties.
You fell outta bed
You woke up clumsily, Major.
Then you landed in the cash
You're lucky to have money, Major.
So what's in your diary today?
What are your plans for today, Major?
Call on your main man
Contact your trusted associate, Major.
What can he do for you?
What kind of assistance can he provide, Major?
Hang out with stupid
Spend time with those who are not as intelligent, Major.
So you can tell him what to do
So you can exercise your authority over him, Major.
Major this is your day
This day belongs to you, Major.
Living alone in a jar never gets you very far
Isolation won't take you anywhere, Major.
He can read your mind
He knows what you're thinking, Major.
Make you feel alright
He can make you feel better, Major.
Sgt. Major knows what you want
Sergeant Major understands your desires, Major.
Knows what you are
He knows your true nature, Major.
One day you'll be a star
You have the potential to become famous, Major.
Yeah the major knows what you want
Yes, Major, he understands what you want.
Take out your paper
Remove your plans, Major.
Throw it away
Discard them, Major, as they're not useful.
Everything is useless
Nothing seems to be of any value, Major.
Ain't got a lot to say
There is not much to talk about, Major.
Major, this is your way
This is the path you've chosen, Major.
Major is drowning 'cause he opened his mouth
You're facing problems, Major, because you spoke too much.
He starts to explain it
You try to justify your actions, Major.
But nothing's coming out
But you can't seem to find the right words, Major.
Major, what can you say
What can you tell us, Major?
Hope that you like who you are
We hope you're content with your identity, Major.
Cause living alone in a jar never gets you very far
Because being alone is not going to help you move forward, Major.
I know you think you made it
You may believe you have achieved success, Major.
I know what I'm meant to say
But I know what's really going on, Major.
But while you looked in the mirror
While you were admiring yourself, Major,
I was getting away
I was leaving, Major.
To you there is nothing to say
You have nothing to say, Major.
He can read your mind
He knows what you're thinking, Major.
Make you feel alright
He can make you feel better, Major.
Sgt. Major knows what you want
Sergeant Major understands your desires, Major.
Knows what you are
He knows your true nature, Major.
One day you'll be a star
You have the potential to become famous, Major.
Yeah the major knows what you want
Yes, Major, he understands what you want.
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Written by: Christopher Cester, Nicholas Cester
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