The inspiration for this project came naturally while Gertjie Besselsen and Jacques du Plessis were working on the Theatrical Music Score for the Award winning, Marthinus Basson, theater production, ‘Die Storm’, for which they received a KANNA nomination. While working on this project they experimented with instruments like Xylophones, glockenspiels etc. and consequently found tremendous inspiration for their own project.
With a perfect combination of the understanding of, and the passion for, interesting instruments…and exceptional musical genius, they incorporated these instruments in songs already written by them and voila! Mr. Cat and The Jackal were born! They thought, what the hell and went ballistic on instruments like the Accordion, Lap-slide, Bouzouki, Melodica, Kalimba and a shit-load of percussion instruments, to only name a few! Soon afterwards the name ‘Mr. Cat & The Jackal’ emerged out of thin air and a five piece band was formed.
Gertjie and Jacques started performing with muso’s who came and went and was finally joined permanently by the talented and groovy, JC Visser on bass, Bernard Willemse on light percussion and Pierre Theron on low percussion.
Since then they have been recording an album at their own studio, making some of their own instruments, creating and writing songs, Performing live, in and all around Cape Town, Creating a whole repertoire of theatre soundtracks (from Peter Pan to more serious stuff), and made a music video.
There sound can best be described as experimental acoustic folk, with a dash of blues. With a circus of sounds created by foreign and handmade instruments their live performances is a complete musical experience.
Their debut album “Themes and Variations” was released 28 Nov 2009. The music video “Fresh Meat” is available at Youtube.
End of Days
Mr. Cat & The Jackal Lyrics
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Our rules, our religions and our tools, our apposable thumbs and what not
Our governments and structures and militant system, we kept a hawk eye on it all
If you ask me, we really have not been quite healthy in the execution of our cause
For we called all in but the odds are against us
I'm concerned with the evil of man deep within it's root
It's a rare combination of God and Satan, why aren't we half good?
We're all 'gonna pay at the end of days, are we at the end of days?
Oh, we called all in but the odds are against us
Yes, we called all in but the odds are against us
Oh, no
Oh, no
Oh, no
Yes, and the wolf is grinning, showing his teeth when they asked if it was him
He was wearing his kindest sheep's wool coat that he bought at the discount den
I do, said the bride who ten years in will be as miserable as hell
Who was the man being offered ten grand, who they asked if he could kill?
We're all 'gonna pay at the end of days, We're all at the end of days
We all stand in line, we all stand in line
We're waiting, we're waiting, we're waiting
The song End of days by Mr. Cat & The Jackal is a commentary on the current state of humanity and its impending doom. The lyrics speak to the fact that since the beginning of time, humans have been in control of their own fate, making decisions that affect all living things. The references to our tools, religions, and governmental structures highlight the fact that we have always been in charge and yet, despite our power, we have not been able to execute a healthy course of action. The lyrics suggest that we may have made some mistakes along the way and that the odds are now against us.
The second verse of the song delves deeper into the heart of man and its duality of good and evil. The vocalist is concerned with the evil that is deeply ingrained in humanity and wonders why we can't be half good. The juxtaposition of God and Satan highlights the fact that humans have the potential for both good and evil within them. The lyrics suggest that perhaps the devil has won and that we are soon to feel the effects of his victory. The repeated lines "we're all gonna pay at the end of days" and "are we at the end of days" emphasize the existential dread and the knowledge that our time may be running out.
The last verse of the song touches on some specific instances where humans have exhibited their innate evil. The references to the wolf in sheep's clothing and the man offered ten grand to kill highlight the ways in which humans can deceive and harm one another. The repeated refrain of "we're all gonna pay at the end of days" emphasizes that all of us, regardless of our actions, will face the consequences of our collective actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Since the dawn of man our roles have been planned, thinking of all living things
From the beginning of time, the path of humans has been predetermined, with consideration given to all living beings
Our rules, our religions and our tools, our apposable thumbs and what not
The customs, faiths, and instruments we possess, including our dexterous thumbs
Our governments and structures and militant system, we kept a hawk eye on it all
Our systems of authority, construction, and military, intensely observed by us
If you ask me, we really have not been quite healthy in the execution of our cause
In my opinion, we have not been completely sound in how we have pursued our objectives
For we called all in but the odds are against us
We did all we could, but the probability of succeeding was low
I'm concerned with the evil of man deep within it's root
I am disturbed by the underlying wickedness that exists within humans
It's a rare combination of God and Satan, why aren't we half good?
There is a strange blend of divinity and malevolence in us, so why aren't we at least half beneficial?
Maybe the Devil who has cheated has got God defeated, we're soon to feel the effects of it all
Perhaps the Devil has swindled God, and the consequences will soon be felt
We're all 'gonna pay at the end of days, are we at the end of days?
All of us will face the consequences in the final days, which may or may not be imminent
Oh, we called all in but the odds are against us
We tried our best, but were not favored by fate
Yes, and the wolf is grinning, showing his teeth when they asked if it was him
Indeed, the wolf is smirking and baring its fangs when questioned if it is responsible
He was wearing his kindest sheep's wool coat that he bought at the discount den
He wore a coat of wool that resembled that of a benevolent sheep, but acquired at a cheap store
I do, said the bride who ten years in will be as miserable as hell
The bride, although agreeing to the marriage, will be horribly unhappy after ten years
Who was the man being offered ten grand, who they asked if he could kill?
The person who was given a ten thousand dollar offer, and asked if they could commit murder
We're all 'gonna pay at the end of days, We're all at the end of days
We will all be held accountable in the final days, and perhaps those days are already here
We all stand in line, we all stand in line
We are all in queue, we are all in queue
We're waiting, we're waiting, we're waiting
We are waiting, we are waiting, we are waiting
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@staz8485
There's just so much goddamned weight on my shoulders
All I'm trying to do is live my motherfucking life
Supposed to be happy, but I'm only getting colder
Wear a smile on my face, but there's a demon inside
There's just so much goddamned weight on my shoulders
All I'm trying to do is live my motherfucking life
Supposed to be happy, but I'm only getting colder
Wear a smile on my face, but there's a demon inside
Oh, yo, yo, there's a demon inside
Oh, yo, yo, just like Jekyll and Hyde
Oh, yo, yo, all this anger inside
Oh, yo, yo, I feel like Jekyll and Hyde
There's just so much goddamned weight on your shoulders
That you can't just live your motherfucking life
The story's getting old and my heart is getting colder
I just wanna be Jekyll, but I'm always fighting Hyde
You've got rocks in your head, I can hear them rolling 'round
You can say that you're above it, but you're always falling down
Is there a method to your madness, is it all about pride?
Everyone I know, they've got a demon inside
Oh, yo, yo, there's a demon inside
Oh, yo, yo, just like Jekyll and Hyde
Oh, yo, yo, all this anger inside
Oh, yo, yo, I feel like Jekyll and Hyde
If I wasn't so deranged, could I ever face the pain?
If I ever want to change, would this all remain the same?
Oh, yo, yo
All I'm trying to do is live my motherfucking life
Oh, yo, yo
Wear a smile on my face, but there's a demon inside
Oh, yo, yo
All I'm trying to do is live my motherfucking life
Oh, yo, yo
Wear a smile on my face, but there's a demon inside
Oh, yo, yo, there's a demon inside
Oh, yo, yo, just like Jekyll and Hyde
Oh, yo, yo, all this anger inside
Oh, yo, yo, I feel like Jekyll and Hyde
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@madgumbis8361
My alarm went off in the middle of a prayer in church. It was this song. 😂
@haliemorgan2663
That's pretty brutal!
@madgumbis8361
I got the stare treatment
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Wow unlucky
@elgordo5536
someones going to hell
@odstffih5399
Very unlucky lol
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Who else finds Heavy Metal relaxing?
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