After some EPs and an NME featured track (Alas Agnes), the band toured and released their debut album 'Making Dens' in 2006 to positive reviews. The band released their sophomore album, 'Twenty One' on March 24th, 2008.
Before the release of fourth album "Radlands", bassist Kai Fish left the band and was replaced by Peter Cochrane
Flash A Hungry Smile
Mystery Jets Lyrics
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Girls growl, boys swoon
You're the spark that lights the gloom
And my heart sings to your tune
But I flash my hungry smile
And it makes you run a mile
Have all caught STD's
I'm begging darling please
I wanna see you on your knees
But all you've got to do is do it
To know there's really nothing to it
All you've got to is do it now
But I flash my hungry smile
And it makes you run a mile
When the hour's getting late
You open up your garden gate
If love is just a race
I never seem to come first place
But all you got to do is do it
To know there's really nothing to it
If you don't you'll just regret it
But if you do you won't forget it
All you got to do is do it
To know there's really nothing to it
Well, all you got to do is do it now
Come back to me no need to hide
Make a little room for me tonight
Come back to me no need to hide
Come back to me no need to hide
Make a little room for me tonight
Come back, come back
Come back, come back
Come back
The lyrics of Mystery Jets' song Flash A Hungry Smile narrate a story of someone who is infatuated with another person, but they are too afraid to make a move. The persona of the song is eagerly chasing after the object of their affection, but they lack confidence and are intimidated by the other person's charm and beauty. The other person seems to be a popular figure, attracting both boys and girls with their charm.
Throughout the song, the singer expresses their desires and wishes to be with the other person, but they can't seem to get past their insecurities. The chorus of the song highlights this, "But I flash my hungry smile and it makes you run a mile." It's as if the singer is pushing the other person away with their actions, even though they want to be closer.
The second verse of the song brings up a more taboo topic, but it's still presented in a lighthearted way. The persona of the song sings about their desire to be with the other person intimately, but they're scared that they might contract a sexually transmitted disease. The lyrics "Have you heard the birds and bees? Have all caught STD’s I'm begging darling please. I wanna see you on your knees" is presented in a playful and ironic manner, considering that the singer is aspiring to have sexual relations with someone they are too scared to express their feelings to.
Line by Line Meaning
When you walk into the room
The way you enter the room is so charming and attractive that girls growl and boys swoon.
You're the spark that lights the gloom
Your presence brings light to the darkness and causes happiness and joy.
And my heart sings to your tune
You are the music of my heart, and I am deeply in love with you.
But I flash my hungry smile
I show my intense desire for you with a smile, hoping to draw you closer.
And it makes you run a mile
However, I scare you away with how intense my feelings are for you.
Have you heard the birds and bees?
Do you know about the sex education of nature?
Have all caught STD's
However, it's not all lovey-dovey; creatures in nature do not have a favorable outcome due to sexual diseases.
I'm begging darling please
I request you earnestly (probably for sex).
I wanna see you on your knees
I want you to be submissive to me.
But all you've got to do is do it
All you need to do is go ahead with it (probably sex).
To know there's really nothing to it
It is easy and straightforward, and there is nothing complicated about it.
When the hour's getting late
As the night passes and grows darker.
You open up your garden gate
You lower your defenses and let me enter your 'garden' (a euphemism for body).
If love is just a race
If the pursuit of love is merely a competition.
I never seem to come first place
I always fail to win your heart over anyone else's.
If you don't you'll just regret it
If you deny yourself the opportunity, you'll be sorry later on.
But if you do you won't forget it
However, if you go for it, it will be unforgettable.
Come back to me no need to hide
Return to me, without any reservations or inhibitions.
Make a little room for me tonight
Make a little space for me in your bed tonight.
Come back, come back
Return to me (repeated).
Contributed by Scarlett H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
sarah simpkins
This is wonderful. It reminds of why I fell in love with this band. ♥♥♥
Iluta
awesome song to come back!! so glad, that i'll hear brand new songs from this strangely cool band.. he he
anitatortita
Wow they are amazingly good, I'm glad I found them.
Sarahlee Chevy
This sounds just like it would've been on the radio during my teen years during the 80s. I"m so putting these guys on my IPOD. :)
YoGemmy
this is a really good song. back to old jets sound. i love it.
Amelia Thomas
good old mystery jets never lets you down.. :)
RaggaLion
CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS ALBUM 2 DROP! bin too long mystery jets :)
not a doge
Blaine i love you *__* and this song is just simply amazing. Can't wait for the album . Cheers :)x
Alicia Castelo
I love the picture, love the song, love mystery jets
IAINoodle
love the zainey synth this album's a major development from when i last heard them and it's just as fab ;)