Jet found international popularity during the early 2000s, a period in whic… Read Full Bio ↴Jet found international popularity during the early 2000s, a period in which the band's mix of Exile on Main St. swagger and brash, AC/DC-styled stomp dovetailed nicely with America's garage rock revival. Hailing from Melbourne and comprising guitarist Cameron Muncey, drummer Chris Cester, bassist Mark Wilson, and frontman Nic Cester, the foursome formed just as the new millennium was beginning. They quickly self-released 2002's Dirty Sweet, a vinyl-only EP that proved to be quite popular in Australia. The EP sold out of its initial run of 1,000 copies, and Jet's acclaim grew in the U.K. as they issued another limited-edition run. An American deal with Elektra surfaced in early 2003, and the Dirty Sweet EP was released domestically that May. An opening slot for the Rolling Stones in Jet's homeland soon followed. With buzz brewing about the band's skuzzy, old-fashioned hard rock, Jet's proper studio debut arrived in November under the title Get Born.

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.

Timothy
Jet Lyrics

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Timothy, I took your place
Timothy, 'cause it's such a waste
Timothy, we found your spaceship
Timothy, it's the farthest you've ever flown

Never used your head
To find out what this whole thing meant

It's not what it seems
But it is
Timothy where have you been?
Timothy where have you been?

Timothy, where did you go?
Timothy, the boy can throw
Timothy, we found your spaceship
Timothy, did it hurt when you hit the ground

Never used your legs
To walk â??round in this whole big mess

It's not what it seems
But it is
Timothy where have you been?
She cried in the kitchen
To let you go
Timothy where have you been?

Missed your photo
Missed your birthday too
Missed your photo

It's not what is seems
But it is
Timothy where have you been?
She cried in the kitchen
To let you go
Timothy where have you been?

Missed your photo
Missed your birthday too

Missed your photo
Missed your birthday too.

Overall Meaning

The song "Timothy" by Jet tells a story of a mysterious disappearance of a man named Timothy who apparently left in a spaceship only to never return. The opening lines, "Timothy, I took your place, Timothy, 'cause it's such a waste," suggests that the singer assumed Timothy's role or identity after he vanished, possibly out of pity or remorse for not being able to help him. The following lines about finding Timothy's spaceship and how far he's ever flown indicate that Timothy might have been an adventurer, who lived life on the edge and took risks.

The chorus "It's not what it seems, but it is, Timothy where have you been?" hints that there might be more to Timothy's disappearance than what meets the eye. The lyrics imply that Timothy never used his head or his legs to figure out what was going on around him, which raises the possibility that he might have been reckless and impulsive. The lines "She cried in the kitchen, to let you go" suggest that someone close to Timothy, possibly a lover or a family member, was left behind and still grieving for him.

Overall, the song uses vivid imagery and a catchy tune to evoke a sense of mystery and confusion around the disappearance of Timothy. The lyrics leave much to interpretation and the story behind Timothy's disappearance can be interpreted in different ways depending on the listener's perspective.

Line by Line Meaning

Timothy, I took your place
I am now where you used to be

Timothy, 'cause it's such a waste
It's a shame that you had to leave

Timothy, we found your spaceship
We located the spacecraft that you were in

Timothy, it's the farthest you've ever flown
You traveled farther than you ever have before

Never used your head
You never gave much thought to what was happening

To find out what this whole thing meant
To understand the reason for what was happening

It's not what it seems
Things are not as straightforward as they appear

But it is
However, it is still true

Timothy where have you been?
Where did you end up going?

Timothy, where did you go?
Where did you end up traveling to?

Timothy, the boy can throw
You were skilled at throwing something