The band toured Ireland, the UK, Europe, the USA and Japan- including major festivals along the way, such as Glastonbury, Reading/Leeds Festival, Oxegen and the V Festivals, to name but a few. JJ72 also supported U2 on their “Elevation” tour, culminating in a performance at Slane Castle in Ireland to 80,000 people. They also toured with Coldplay in the USA, and with Muse throughout Europe. The band split in 2006, when it became apparent that Sony Records would not be releasing the band’s third album. The LP remains unreleased.
In 2007, Mark formed a band called Concerto for Constantine. The band amassed a devoted following, mainly due to a reputation for incendiary live performances. The Smashing Pumpkins took note, and asked the band to play support on their Irish dates, as did Snow Patrol in Ireland and the UK. As yet, the band has not released any recorded material.
Mark is currently working on his first solo album. Some recording has taken place with Dave Eringa (producer to the Manic Street Preachers), and with Ciaran Bradshaw, an extremely talented, young Irish producer based in Dublin. Mark’s new work retains all the passion of his previous bands, with the addition of a more insightful maturity, and a sharper edge to its sound.
Mark hopes to release new material early in 2011.
Snow
Mark Greaney Lyrics
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In crowded rooms
My head is getting tired
Darkness looms
Children going cursing
At their only cause
Why won't it snow
What is it that they know
That I really should
I check my look in the mirror
It don't glow
My face is getting thinner
Darkness shows
Children going cursing
At their only cause
Why won't it snow
Like they said it would
What is it that they know
That I really should
Why won't it snow
Like they said it would
What is it that they know
That I really should
The lyrics in Mark Greaney's song "Snow" carry a clear sense of longing and frustration. The opening lines describe people happily dancing in crowded rooms, yet the singer feels tired and weighed down as "darkness looms". The repeated phrase "Children going cursing at their only cause" suggests anger and disillusionment, possibly in response to political or social issues.
The refrain "Why won't it snow like they said it would" is repeated multiple times, serving as a symbolic representation of the singer's desire for change and renewal. Snow is often associated with a fresh start, a blank slate, and a chance to make a new beginning. It's possible that the singer is hoping for a shift in society or their personal life, and snow serves as a metaphor for that change.
The lines "What is it that they know that I really should" suggest that the singer is questioning whether there is some knowledge or insight that they are lacking, which would allow them to fully understand why things are the way they are. The song overall carries a sense of frustration at the state of the world and a desire for something better.
Line by Line Meaning
People go dancing
People around me are enjoying life and having fun
In crowded rooms
These people are all together in a social setting, maybe at a party or club
My head is getting tired
I am feeling exhausted and overwhelmed by the social activity
Darkness looms
I am beginning to feel depressed and the future seems bleak
Children going cursing
Young people are expressing their frustration and anger
At their only cause
These individuals are directing this negativity towards a singular issue or problem
Why won't it snow
The hope of a fresh start or renewal is fading
Like they said it would
The promises and expectations have not been fulfilled
What is it that they know
I am questioning if others hold information or insight that I lack
That I really should
I am looking for guidance or answers to my problems
I check my look in the mirror
I am struggling with my own self-image and worth
It don't glow
I am not radiating confidence or happiness
My face is getting thinner
I may be losing weight or feeling physically ill due to my mental state
Darkness shows
I am becoming more consumed by negative thoughts and emotions
Children going cursing
The young people around me are still expressing their frustration and anger
At their only cause
Their negativity is still directed towards the same problem
Why won't it snow
The hope for something better or new still remains unfulfilled
Like they said it would
The promises and expectations for positive change have still not been met
What is it that they know
I am still questioning if others have knowledge or insight that I lack
That I really should
I am still looking for guidance or answers to my problems
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARK WILLIAM GREANEY
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@m4rt1n1r0551
Outstanding performance
@daharv1447
Loved this when it was first released, my god, goosebumps all over again, what a voice......... Loved JJ72
@sonicrules666
me too, one of the first rock bands I got into before I got into metal, gutted when they split, I got to see them live in Manchester at least, and saw them at Leeds Festival a couple of times too!
@davidebaraldi5336
Most underrated artist i ever saw in my life.
@liamdoyle76
Great talent pity jj72 didn't hang around a wee bit longer
@traudelbunbel132
oh man these 2 records are such an epic treasure in my shelf🤩
and even i as a guy 1y older than him have to admit.. he looked awesome in his 20s.. he looks awesome here with 30.... and i am pretty sure, now in his 40s.. Mark stills looks awesome 😂😉
@MarkBird12
ah man thats fantastic, if only they would get back together, or if he would release a solo album.
@fion12292001
my favorite song,my favorite artist ,always.
@leopheard
Oi, Greeeany, where is the solo album! I would love to hear your stuff
@weezereire83
Was listening to I to Sky today and I came across this. Legend.