Jett Rebel, the Artist formally known as Jelte Tuinstra, comes from a music… Read Full Bio ↴Jett Rebel, the Artist formally known as Jelte Tuinstra, comes from a musical family. Raised by the music of his parents and his own soul records. Picked up instruments before he could walk! Finally started playing the drums at the age of 5, later picking up piano guitar and bass. He started recording music at a very young age, using a tape-recorder and a toy-tape-player (a technique called ping-ponging). This all resulted in Jelte having written many songs, making many recordings and playing in numerous bands before turning 10.
Exploring musical boundaries while playing many different genres, playing anything from Funk to Prog-rock, from Jazz to singing Medieval choir music. The mutual love for 60’s music between him and Highschool friend Marnix Dorrestein resulted in a journey to writing the ultimate song. Their band Metro Mortale is still an unknown treasure. Meanwhile Jelte had already recorded over 5 solo records without publishing anything. A lot of material from this era has yet to be released. His most ambitious work from that period is the 2009 album “Red Coat”. A concept album about a teenage crush, in which the fundament for the Jett Rebel Sound can be found. Jelte plays over 15 instruments on the record, and worked day and night (between classes).
After High school, Jelte began to study piano at the Amsterdam Conservatory. Being unable to play instruments for a while, due to the cause of RSI, Jelte took his vocal and producing skills to a next level. Left the conservatory almost as quick as he came and started playing synthesizers for the group Valerius. While playing bigger venues and reaching more people, Jelte started writing and producing for the band as well.
Nowadays more often Jett Rebel takes over Jelte’s body. And Jett Rebel didn’t grow up in the small Dutch village “Baarn”. Jett’s from venus.

Jett Rebel

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Jessica Manuputty

Romance
Jett Rebel Lyrics

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Looking for sexy
You're looking for hot
You can look around I'll show you what I got
You got your money
Your magazine
I've got my weapon you know what I mean
Babe
I wanna give it to ya baby

I wanna give it to ya baby
I wanna give it to ya girl
But ya ain't gettin' none if you ain't givin' nothin' to me

Looking for sugar
Looking for a bite
You know my woman isn't home tonight
You want my lovin'
You want my romance
I'll make it happen you don't stand a chance
Baby
I wanna give it to ya baby
I wanna give it to ya baby
I wanna give it to ya girl
But ya ain't gettin' none if you ain't givin' nothin' to me

I wanna give it to ya baby
I wanna give it to ya baby
I wanna give it to ya girl
But ya ain't gettin' none if you ain't givin' nothin' to me

I wanna give it to ya baby
I wanna give it to ya baby
I wanna give it to ya girl
But ya ain't gettin' none if you ain't givin' nothin'

You ain't gettin' none if you ain't givin' nothin'
Ya ain't gettin' none if you ain't givin' nothin' to me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jett Rebel's song "Romance" are about a man who is confidently offering his romantic and sexual prowess to a woman who he believes is also seeking those things. He is challenging her to match his desire and effort by giving back in kind. He begins by describing what he perceives as her desires: sexiness and attractiveness, presumably for a partner. He then sets himself apart by claiming he has something different to offer than the superficial beauty she may be accustomed to - his "weapon," which one can assume is his ability to emotionally connect with and satisfy her.

The second verse shifts to a scenario where the woman's partner is out of the picture for the night, and the singer seizes the opportunity to offer his romantic and physical love to her. He makes it clear that he does not intend to simply go through the motions - he is going to make sure she feels fulfilled and satisfied. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes his willingness to give but also highlights the need for reciprocation on her part. The song ultimately represents the singer's confidence in his ability to meet the needs and desires of his potential partner while also emphasizing the importance of communication and mutual effort in a fulfilling relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Looking for sexy
You are in search of something that turns you on

You're looking for hot
You want something that is physically attractive

You can look around I'll show you what I got
I am confident in my abilities and what I have to offer

You got your money
You have your own financial resources

Your magazine
You have access to various sources of information and entertainment

I've got my weapon you know what I mean
I have my own special skills and talents that could be considered an advantage

Babe
A term of endearment

I wanna give it to ya baby
I want to provide you with something special and intimate

I wanna give it to ya girl
I want to give you something that you desire or crave

But ya ain't gettin' none if you ain't givin' nothin' to me
You will not receive anything from me if you are not willing to reciprocate

Looking for sugar
You are looking for something that is sweet or appealing

Looking for a bite
You are looking for something that satisfies your craving or desire

You know my woman isn't home tonight
I am available and unattached at the moment

You want my lovin'
You desire my affection or romantic attention

You want my romance
You want to experience a romantic relationship with me

I'll make it happen you don't stand a chance
I have the power and ability to fulfill your desires, and resistance is futile

You ain't gettin' none if you ain't givin' nothin'
If you are not willing to put in effort or show mutual interest, you will not receive what you want from me

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