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Ranging from tender to anthemic, Jets Under Fire’s sensibility and melodic, piano-driven style will definitely garner them comparisons to brit sensations like Keane, Travis, and the Verve. However, the band’s music is also shaped by Smashing Pumpkins, The Beatles, and the Beach Boys.
That being said, just one listen to their third release, Kingdoms, makes it obvious the band is informed by their influences, not confined. Built around Jason Poe’s emotive vocals, Jets Under Fire’s songs are unflinchingly introspective and penetratingly beautiful. What’s more is that Poe has that rare ability to suck the audience into his world, making it all but impossible not to hang silently on every note at one of their dramatic live performances. Poe’s delivery of lyrics like “Baby, I feel just like a fool,” and “All I need is a piece of solid ground,” is so honest and devoid of posturing that before you know it you’ve dug up these feelings and you’re experiencing them as you listen. This phenomenon is obvious to anybody who has ever seen the band live. It’s not uncommon to hear total silence when the band drops away during a bridge leaving only Poe’s words sung in his unmistakable, heartbreaking way. And in a city where people see live music to catch up with wayward friends, make new ones, and generally socialize, that speaks volumes about the band’s connection with its fans. Great songwriting, showmanship, and good old-fashioned hard work have done much to create the loyal fan base they now boast, but it’s Jason Poe’s ability to really make you experience the world through him that makes Jets Under Fire so hard to dismiss as just another brit pop band.
Jets Under Fire began as the solo project of Jason Poe, front man for The Professional Americans. The project started as a fit of creative fury after a job loss in 2002 and progressed slowly over the next three years. First came the Dave Bazan-inspired Promises, which was written as a linear concept album in 2002 and recorded in a small storm shelter in Southwest Missouri two years later. Poe’s bitter sweet melodies and emotive lyrics exploring the ideas of self-righteousness and forgiveness helped create a small but loyal fan base after the record was released the same year.
Jets Under Fire’s second release, The Winter EP, came in December 2004 and showcased a much more complete adaptation of Poe’s vision. Unlike the quiet, acoustic reverie of Promises, the new work was piano-driven and included a full band. Though some of the songs still boasted the quiet side of Jets Under Fire fans had come to love, the more bombastic tunes like All the Sad Songs and the fact that Poe played all the instruments, produced, and recorded the EP himself, garnered him a new level respect from his peers. In July 2005, Jason's full-time band, The Professional Americans, relocated to Austin, TX to try their luck in the legendary music scene. Despite promising label interest, The Professional Americans began to suffer from a lack of solidarity and within a year the members had gone their separate ways. Poe no longer had any reason to ignore the momentum Jets Under Fire had gained over the last three years and he set out to put together a set of players that could bring his music to life. Featuring drummer Corbin Petersen (formally of The Professional Americans) and bass player Todd Meador (formally of Cord), Jets Under Fire is now a recognizable name in the Austin music scene and is poised to go much, much further.
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Band Members:
Jason Poe - Vocals/Guitar
Corbin Petersen - Drums/Vocals
Todd Meador- Bass/Vocals
Stu Smtih-Guitar
From Here to the Ashes
Jets Under Fire Lyrics
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It was all of you who laughed while I lay
In straw and the clay
No hand to evade, from all of the saved
It was you, It was you who watched me fall
You were building up this wall that divides
The body that cries
You construct and divide
We need all of our voices
United in chorus'
Shouting for heaven to bring us a fire
Now, You built your wall of hay
But it hasn't rained for days on the land
A fire's at hand
These insunate plans will be nothing but sand
We need all of our voices
United in chorus'
Shouting for heaven to bring us a fire
All of our voices
United in chorus'
Shouting for heaven to bring us a fire
The song "From Here to the Ashes" by Jets Under Fire is a powerful reflection on the human tendency towards division and the need for unity in order to overcome the challenges that we face. The lyrics describe a situation where the singer feels isolated and alone, surrounded by those who have turned against them. They describe how they have been brought low by those around them, and how they have been left to suffer in isolation while others watch and do nothing to help. The straw that broke their back is a metaphor for the final blow that pushed them over the edge, leaving them feeling broken and defeated.
Despite their plight, the singer refuses to give up hope, and instead calls for unity among all voices. They recognize that the only way to overcome the obstacles that we face is to come together and work towards a common goal. They call out for everyone to join together in a united chorus, shouting for heaven to bring them a fire - a symbol of the passion and energy that they need to fight back against the forces that seek to divide them.
Overall, "From Here to the Ashes" is a powerful reminder of the importance of standing together in the face of adversity. It's a call to action that encourages us to put aside our differences and work towards a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
Straw broke my fragile back
The burdens imposed by others have become too heavy for me, causing me to reach my breaking point.
It was all of you who laughed while I lay
I was vulnerable and in need of help, yet people took pleasure in seeing me struggle.
In straw and the clay
I was left in a desolate and hopeless situation.
No hand to evade, from all of the saved
Despite being surrounded by people, no one was willing or able to reach out and offer assistance.
It was you, It was you who watched me fall
Those who were meant to support me instead watched as I suffered and ultimately failed.
You were building up this wall that divides
People were actively creating barriers that prevent unity and support.
The body that cries
I am hurting and in emotional pain.
You are salt in my eyes,
Your actions and attitudes are causing me further harm and pain.
You construct and divide
You are actively causing harm by creating divisions between people.
We need all of our voices
It is necessary for everyone to speak up and make their voices heard.
United in chorus'
We must come together and work as one.
Shouting for heaven to bring us a fire
We are calling for a metaphorical cleansing and rebirth to overcome the pain and damage.
Now, You built your wall of hay
Those who caused the harm are responsible for the structures that are now in place.
But it hasn't rained for days on the land
The natural forces that could have broken down the wall are not present or active.
A fire's at hand
A painful and transformative event is imminent.
These insunate plans will be nothing but sand
The harmful actions and systems put in place by others will ultimately crumble and come to nothing.
All of our voices
We must continue to work together and speak out.
United in chorus'
We must remain unified in our efforts.
Shouting for heaven to bring us a fire
We must continue to demand change and transformation to overcome the harm that has been done.
Contributed by Riley K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.