1) An American … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least five artists with the name Jude:
1) An American singer/songwriter
2) A Polish industrial act
3) A Japanese rock band
4) A female rock/pop UK artist
5) A Dutch band with one English member
6) A British folk singer from Yorkshire
1) Jude (born Michael Jude Christodal in Massachusetts) is an American singer and songwriter. His music ranges from folk to pop, featuring catchy licks and memorable vocals. Jude enjoyed radio play on select stations throughout the US, featuring two tracks from No One is Really Beautiful, I'm Sorry Now and Rick James. Jude also composed the song “You All Everybody” that has been featured on the American television show Lost. His song "I Know" was featured on the soundtrack for the film, City of Angels. Many songs of his have been featured on television and in commercials. His most recent albums have been under Naive records, a French label.
Official website: Jude Music
2) Jude (means Jew) is also the name of a Polish industrial/punk band from Lodz, created in 1993.
Industrial music and multimedia project. using noise music video graphics and technology as a weapon.
treating industrial as a culture and attitude. Punk in roots. Industrial by vocation.
http://www.jude.org.pl
http://www.plusultra.org.pl
http://www.lastfm.pl/music/Wiktor+Skok
3) right tag: ＪＵＤＥ
JUDE (pronounced YU-DAY) is the name of a Japanese band created by singer, songwriter and producr ASAI Ken'ichi (浅井健一, also a current member of Sherbets, founding and former member of super group AJICO, and the legendary but now defunct BLANKEY JET CITY) formed in March 2002, with bassist WATANABE Keiichi (渡辺圭一, also in HEATWAVE), later joined by drummer IKEHATA Junji (池畑潤二, also in The Roosters, Zero Specter, Heatwave), after having played with 池畑潤二 of ルースターズ and 椎野恭一 of AJICO.
Official website: Sexy Stones Records
4) After first twinkling songs about stars in the sky on those precious ivories Judelallakis eventually grasped the harder Tori Amos stuff and quite enjoyed the piano.
Obviously when the Nirvana boom rocketed to the surface the electronic guitar just had to be jammed – and jammed it was. Inspired by Veruca Salt, Garbage, Queen Adreena and many more she works hard to create rock/pop of varying styles. She can be found on myspace under the profile 'Lallakiss'
5) Jude is also a Dutch band with the following members:
- Judith/Vocals
- Daan/Lead Guitar (backing vocals)
- Nick/Drums (backing vocals)
- Emiel/Guitar
- Chris/Bass
6) Jude was the stage name of Judith (or Judy) Willey, a folk/rock singer from Yorkshire, United Kingdom, active around 1970. In the studio she was backed by the band Fickle Pickle. Jude's rendition of Joni Mitchell's 'Morning Morgantown' remained unreleased in 1970, but was later included on several folk compilations.
Charlie Says
Jude Lyrics
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And no one's pressed against my hips
Bad beat poet late at night
The city gets bright I can see
The neon lights don't work on me
I am no watcher in the fight
Charlie says nobody's got a strange and hidden power
They're all just mediocre men of the hour
If sex was love I'd be so set
I'd know the most that we could get
I never had the tits and ass
To go and take a master class
Charlie says nobody's got a strange and hidden power
And no one is really beautiful
They're all just mediocre men of the hour
Mediocre models of the hour
Mediocre men
Mediocre men
You take me places and you make cool faces
When all sex erases the lonely past
And you found me when I was first and ten against eleven men
Who could kick my ass, but anyway
It's probably gonna pass
I do not know but it's been said
The hero Hogan was found dead
With something wrapped around his head
The price he paid was more than bread
Charlie says nobody's got a strange and hidden power
And no one is really beautiful
No one is really beautiful
No one is really beautiful
They're all just mediocre men of the hour
Mediocre jokers of the hour
If what you're looking for is an action star
I'm a superstar stud with a formula car
And a cleft in my chin and a facial scar moving hard
If the squeeky wheel gets the grease
Then I'm a rode hard Harley on my hands and my knees
I'm begging for your love please
No one is really beautiful
No one is really beautiful
No one is really beautiful
No one is really beautiful
No one is really beautiful
They're all just mediocre men of the hour
Mediocre men of the hour
Mediocre models of the hour
In Jude's song Charlie Says, the lyrics focus on themes of superficiality, self-reflection, and societal norms. The opening lines suggest a mundane existence where the singer is indulging in snack food and lacking physical intimacy. A sense of restlessness is implied with the mention of a "bad beat poet" and the affirmation that the city's lights do not affect the singer. The repeated chorus, "Charlie says nobody's got a strange and hidden power, and no one is really beautiful" reinforces the idea that people are not as unique or special as they may think they are. The singer seems to be grappling with feelings of inadequacy, specifically related to their physical appearance, which is further emphasized in the second verse when they reflect on their lack of physical attributes that make them worthy of attention. The reference to Hulk Hogan's mysterious death, with something "wrapped around his head," adds a note of darkness to the song and questions the nature of power and greatness.
The third verse takes on a different tone, and the lyrics focus on a relationship that has made the singer feel more confident and fulfilled, but they still seem to question whether it is a temporary escape from their lonely past. The final verse starts with a boastful reference to being an "action star" but ends on a vulnerable plea for love. The closing chorus "No one is really beautiful, They're all just mediocre men of the hour" once again underscores the theme of the song, that humans are not as exceptional or unique as they may perceive themselves to be, suggesting that it is more important to value genuine connections and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Tortilla chips are on my lips
I am currently snacking on tortilla chips.
And no one's pressed against my hips
I am currently alone and no one is physically close to me.
Bad beat poet late at night
I am feeling like a disheartened and demoralized poet in the late hours of the night.
The city gets bright I can see
The bright lights of the city engulf my surrounding environment.
The neon lights don't work on me
The city's bright lights do not offer any sense of relief or solace.
I am no watcher in the fight
I am not a passive bystander in the conflict or battles surrounding me.
Charlie says nobody's got a strange and hidden power
Charlie believes that no one possesses an extraordinary or mystifying ability.
And no one is really beautiful
Charlie believes that beauty is illusory and subjective, and no one is objectively attractive.
They're all just mediocre men of the hour
Charlie perceives everyone as being ordinary individuals without any notable talent or ability.
If sex was love I'd be so set
If love and sex were interchangeable, I would be content.
I'd know the most that we could get
I would understand the highest level that we could attain in terms of our relationship.
I never had the tits and ass
I do not possess the physical attributes typically associated with female beauty.
To go and take a master class
I do not have the necessary qualities to attend an advanced level class in any subject.
You take me places and you make cool faces
You bring me to new locations and express yourself in a nonchalant, unaffected manner.
When all sex erases the lonely past
During sexual intimacy, feelings of loneliness become temporarily obsolete.
And you found me when I was first and ten against eleven men
You entered my life when I was partaking in an arduous and challenging endeavor.
Who could kick my ass, but anyway
I was in a situation where I was at risk of physical harm or defeat, but this is not particularly noteworthy now.
It's probably gonna pass
The difficult or uncomfortable circumstance I was in is likely to improve or resolve itself eventually.
I do not know but it's been said
I am not aware of the veracity or origin of the following statement.
The hero Hogan was found dead
A well-known or iconic individual named Hogan has been discovered deceased.
With something wrapped around his head
There was an object or material affixed to Hogan's head.
The price he paid was more than bread
Hogan suffered severe consequences or harm for his actions.
If what you're looking for is an action star
If you are seeking an actor known for performing action-packed roles,
I'm a superstar stud with a formula car
I am a highly regarded, handsome individual who owns an expensive car.
And a cleft in my chin and a facial scar moving hard
I possess aesthetically appealing facial features such as a pronounced chin and a scar, and I have an assertive attitude or demeanor.
If the squeeky wheel gets the grease
If the most problematic issue garners the most attention,
Then I'm a rode hard Harley on my hands and my knees
I am diligently working to address the most difficult challenge and am willing to expend a great deal of energy to do so.
I'm begging for your love please
I am requesting your romantic love and affection in a pleading or desperate manner.
Mediocre jokers of the hour
Everyone is just an ordinary or unremarkable person, with no particular talent or valuable characteristic.
Mediocre men of the hour
Everyone is just an ordinary or unremarkable person, with no particular talent or valuable characteristic.
Mediocre models of the hour
Everyone is just an ordinary or unremarkable person, with no particular talent or valuable characteristic.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MICHAEL JUDE CHRISTODAL
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