After the release of Transmission(s) (EP, 2018) and Nemoralis (LP, 2019), Nostra is coming back with Sea of Fertility (LP, 2023).
The original lineup:
Harijs Ijabs (Tingler) - guitars;
Xavier Landes (MNZKRT) - bass;
Einārs Kotāns - drums.
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Jackie
Nostra Lyrics
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Even if the thing is not so hard
She knows right now it's all she's got
And she can make it swing
Jackie has a past
Even if she's trying to forget
Between the stage lights and the threat
[Chorus]
La la la la la
Life is just a lonely night of sad rain
La la la la la
Like a lone lost child who's on his own again
La la la la la
Life is just a bitter tone with sad refrain
Gotta find a way to bear the strain
Jackie sings her pain
Umm um umm um
Papa was so strong
Yes he was a strong and charming man
And Jackie did not understand
Why you could feel so wrong
At the paradise
Even if the pay is not so great
And jackie has to work till late
By night she sings her pain away
[Chorus]
Jackie works her batch
Every single song she sings it slow
And when the crowd begins to go
She starts from scratch
The song "Jackie" by Nostra tells the story of a woman named Jackie who has gone through some difficult experiences. Despite this, she has a "thing" that she can make swing, even though it might not be the most challenging thing in the world. She also has a troubled past that she's trying to forget, a past that includes a father who was strong and charming but ultimately made her feel wrong. Jackie works at the Paradise, despite the fact that the pay is not that great, and she has to work late. However, she sings her pain away at night and manages to blow her past away.
The chorus of the song talks about how life can be a lonely night of sad rain and a bitter tone with a sad refrain. It's like being a lost child who's on their own again. However, even though Jackie's life has been difficult, she knows that she has to find a way to bear the strain. Jackie might be working her batch and starting from scratch when the crowd begins to go, but she's still singing her pain and trying to find a way to make it through.
Line by Line Meaning
Jackie has a thing
Jackie has a talent, even if it may not be particularly difficult
Even if the thing is not so hard
Although her talent may not be challenging, it still means everything to Jackie
She knows right now it's all she's got
She understands that her talent is her only asset at the moment
And she can make it swing
She can perform her talent with style and flair
Jackie has a past
Jackie has a history that she may want to forget
Even if she's trying to forget
Despite her efforts to move on, her past still haunts her
Between the stage lights and the threat
Her fear of failure onstage is compounded by the harsh spotlight
Oh she will blow the past away
She hopes that her talent and perseverance will help her overcome her past troubles
La la la la la
A sound effect that shows the transition to the chorus
Life is just a lonely night of sad rain
Life can be a bleak and melancholic experience
Like a lone lost child who's on his own again
Feeling abandoned and alone is a recurring theme in Jackie's life
Life is just a bitter tone with sad refrain
Life can be extremely difficult, with sadness constantly present
Gotta find a way to bear the strain
Jackie needs to find a way to cope with the difficulties of life
Jackie sings her pain
Music is Jackie's way of expressing her emotional turmoil
Umm um umm um
A sound effect that emphasizes the emotional quality of Jackie's singing
Papa was so strong
Jackie's father was a man of great strength and character
Yes he was a strong and charming man
Her father had a magnetic personality and was admired by many people
And Jackie did not understand
Despite her admiration for her father, Jackie was perplexed by his behavior at times
Why you could feel so wrong
She couldn't understand how her father could experience such inner turmoil despite his outward strength
At the paradise
Jackie performs at a venue called the Paradise
Even if the pay is not so great
Although the compensation may not be substantial, performing at the Paradise is still very important to Jackie
And jackie has to work till late
Jackie puts in long hours practicing and performing
By night she sings her pain away
At night, Jackie uses music as a way to cope with her emotional pain
Jackie works her batch
Jackie gives her all in every performance
Every single song she sings it slow
Jackie takes her time and pours her heart into every song she performs
And when the crowd begins to go
When the audience starts to leave
She starts from scratch
Jackie resets and puts all her energy into her next performance
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Scott Thomas
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MrDanbloom
Jackie has a thing
Even if the thing is not so HOT
She knows right now it's all she's got
And she can make it swing
Jackie has a past
Even if she's trying to forget
Between the stage lights and the sweat
Oh she will blow the past away
[Chorus]
La la la la la
Life is just a lonely night outside the rain
La la la la la
Like a lone lost child who's on his own again
La la la la la
Life is just a bitter tone with sad refrain
Gotta find a way to bear the strain
Jackie sings her pain
Umm um umm
Papa was so strong
Yes he was a strong and charming man
And Jackie did not understand
Why you could feel so wrong
At the paradise
Even if the pay is not so great
And jackie has to work till late
By night she sings her pain away
[Chorus]
Jackie works her batch
Every single song she sings it slow
And when the crowd begins to go
She starts from scratch
@MrDanbloom
Jackie has a thing
Even if the thing is not so hard
She knows right now it's all she's got
And she can make it swing
Jackie has a past
Even if she's trying to forget
Between the stage lights and the sweat
Oh she will blow the past away
[Chorus]
La la la la la
Life is just a lonely night outside the rain
La la la la la
Like a lone lost child who's on his own again
La la la la la
Life is just a bitter tone with sad refrain
Gotta find a way to bear the strain
Jackie sings her pain
Umm um umm
Papa was so strong
Yes he was a strong and charming man
And Jackie did not understand
Why you could feel so wrong
At the paradise
Even if the pay is not so great
And jackie has to work till late
By night she sings her pain away
[Chorus]
Jackie works her batch
Every single song she sings it slow
And when the crowd begins to go
She starts from scratch
@nuestroespejismo9341
The bossanova's background make me feel in another time and space.
@danaross1323
I listen to this one over and over. So good!
@campeon2222
Desde Argentina escuchando.....
@americanmage
Soooo much love for this song.
@edgar02denver
Acid jazz grooves 📻 24seven
me bring me aquí 😁
@Dogen70
Just heard on a long mix on YouTube "best of acid jazz and funky grooves"
Black cartoon girl in yellow dress.
@modelo2107
Me too
@MrDanbloom
Jackie has a thing
Even if the thing is not so HOT
She knows right now it's all she's got
And she can make it swing
Jackie has a past
Even if she's trying to forget
Between the stage lights and the sweat
Oh she will blow the past away
[Chorus]
La la la la la
Life is just a lonely night outside the rain
La la la la la
Like a lone lost child who's on his own again
La la la la la
Life is just a bitter tone with sad refrain
Gotta find a way to bear the strain
Jackie sings her pain
Umm um umm
Papa was so strong
Yes he was a strong and charming man
And Jackie did not understand
Why you could feel so wrong
At the paradise
Even if the pay is not so great
And jackie has to work till late
By night she sings her pain away
[Chorus]
Jackie works her batch
Every single song she sings it slow
And when the crowd begins to go
She starts from scratch
@alanpolnitz2177
Thank you for posting the correct lyrics. All the so-called official lyric sites are wrong. Even Apple lyrics are wrong. The wrong lyrics aren’t even logical. “Hard” doesn’t rhyme with “got” and this song does have a rhyme pattern. Thanks again!
@francescosilvestro2092
Love it! #Jackie find a way to bear the strain