1) An early 70's progr… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists using the name Jonesy:
1) An early 70's progressive rock band
2) A Norwegian rapper
3) A Canadian sleaze punk band formed in 2015.
1)
Jonesy were an early 70's band in the style of King Crimson but with the unusual element of electric trumpet from Alan Bown. Other band members were John Evan-Jones - guitar & backing vocals, Jamie Kaleth - lead vocals & keyboards (including some excellent Mellotron), Gypsy Jones - lead vocals, bass guitar & recorders and Plug Thomas - percussion and backing vocals.
They recorded three albums on the Dawn Label "No Alternative", "Keeping Up" and "Growing". All are strong with the aforementioned KING CRIMSON influences. All can be approached with a degree of assurity but "Keeping Up" is probably the strongest of the three. All were reissued on CD by Korean label S-Wan.
2)
Jonesy is a Norwegian rapper based in Kristiansand.
Song
Jonesy Lyrics
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Church bells ring as people rouse and cheer
The bombs don't drop no more
No more hiding behind locked doors
Now there's time for peace
Now there is joy for all across the land
God bless the boys, you'll say, died for victory
Until someone finds a new death cause
Now there's time for joy
Though I know we will be saved
From ourselves, we cannot live until we are
In years to come we could still be
Wearing thorns and speaking spears
These are the fears, these are the fears
These we have to live with
When there is love, peace and joy will follow
Time to start again, the Judas-men have gone
Widows' tears still flow, in the streets the fires glow
Now there's time, now there's time
Now there's time for love
The lyrics of Jonesy's song talk about the end of a war and the time of peace and joy that comes with it. The song begins by celebrating the end of the war and the subsequent peace that has come along with it. The imagery of church bells ringing and people cheering add to a sense of hope and relief that the war is finally over. The lyrics also highlight the absence of bombs and the lack of need for people to hide behind locked doors, symbolizing a newfound freedom and the return to normalcy.
The song then talks about the sacrifices people made during the war, acknowledging the fallen soldiers who died for victory. However, the lyrics also touch upon the reality that even in a time of peace, there is always the possibility of another war or conflict arising. The fear of history repeating itself is palpable in the lines "Until someone finds a new death cause/Now there's time for joy."
Overall, the song speaks to the fragility of peace and the importance of love as a means to create long-lasting joy and happiness. The lyrics also suggest that we cannot take peace for granted and that we must be careful not to repeat the mistakes of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Now there is peace, the bloody war is over
The war has ended, and people are feeling a sense of peace and relief.
Church bells ring as people rouse and cheer
People are celebrating the end of the war with festivities and loud noises.
The bombs don't drop no more
There are no more bombings or attacks happening.
No more hiding behind locked doors
People no longer feel the need to hide or protect themselves from danger.
Now there's time for peace
With the war over, people have time to enjoy and experience peace.
Now there is joy for all across the land
People are feeling happy and joyful after the end of the war.
God bless the boys, you'll say, died for victory
There is a sense of respect and admiration for those who lost their lives fighting in the war.
Now there will be another short pause
Although the war is over, there may still be future conflicts and struggles to face.
Until someone finds a new death cause
There is a fear that something new may come up that will lead to more deaths and suffering.
Now there's time for joy
With the war over, people can take time to celebrate and experience joy.
Though I know we will be saved
Despite the hardships and struggles, there is a belief that things will ultimately work out in the end.
From ourselves, we cannot live until we are
People must work to improve themselves in order to truly live and thrive.
In years to come we could still be
There is always the possibility that future generations will face similar struggles and challenges.
Wearing thorns and speaking spears
People may continue to use violent means to protect themselves and their interests, leading to new conflicts and wars.
These are the fears, these are the fears
These are the worries and uncertainties about the future.
When there is love, peace and joy will follow
Creating an environment of love will lead to peace and joy.
Time to start again, the Judas-men have gone
With the end of the war, it's time to move forward and start anew without those who betrayed or caused harm in the past.
Widows' tears still flow, in the streets the fires glow
There is still sadness and suffering in the aftermath of the war.
Now there's time, now there's time
With the war over, there is a sense of opportunity and possibility to make positive changes.
Now there's time for love
Without the stress and danger of the war, people can focus on love and improving their relationships with others.
Contributed by Carter E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.