In the darkness, a fiery blue spark inspires them...quarter inch jack cranks out heavy, hard-hitting, melodic "Powerful Rock." You know, blistering micro-anthems embodying that basic Rock and Roll steamroller aesthetic.
Their debut CD, titled Balanced, was recorded in the summer of 2001 aided by high doses of caffeine and a lot of pain medication. Nevertheless, the disc is making its mark on the music community. "The album rips through 11 songs and it's definitely the kind of album you will listen to all the way through, even extending your fingers to hit repeat!" Songs like Driver and Beast Inside are drastic parallels of deeper thought, however songs like Eye and End of This melodically ponder issues of the heart.
Since hitting the Atlanta scene last year, the group has continually expanded its horizons, gigging around Atlanta and pushing heavily on the internet. They have bridged the Atlantic, reaching into Europe with their international street team and have gained a large internet following by tirelessly promoting all over the web. Their goal now is to "plug fans in" by gigging all over the United States in support of their latest release.
Ultimately, its quarter inch jack's live show that generates the most enthusiastic reviews. "Fog, strobe lights and loud music...what else could you ask for?...A kick ass show!" "QIJ lulls you in with a beautiful intro only to rip you apart with a wall of distortion! The singer comes in with an amazing new voice that doesn't sound like anyone else in the business today, these guys are the next group of rockers who are changing the rules and laying the new foundation of ROCK!"
Driver
Quarter Inch Jack Lyrics
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I see the lights begin to change to green
Oh the power starts to rise
I clench the wheel now to start my ride
It doesn't matter if I die tonight
Driving faster I leave you behind
All I know is right now I'm alive
All I know is right now I'm alive
Remind me that tonight could be my time
Speed builds inside of me
Walls going by too fast to see
Crash and burn into the stone
The finish comes and suddenly I'm gone
A race moves on in spite of me
These walls become the new machine
The above lyrics belong to Quarter Inch Jack's song Driver. The song depicts the experience of a driver who loves speed, and the adrenaline that comes with it. The first line, "Octane flows through my veins," suggests that the singer feels like he's almost become a part of the car as he's speeding down the road. The changing green lights are a metaphor for the freedom he has while he's driving, with the wheels beneath him and the open road ahead of him. The singer feels alive, with the power of the car coursing through his body.
In the next stanza, the devil's smoke and blood-fed fire are symbols of the danger he faces as he speeds down the road. The walls going by too fast to see, and the finish suddenly coming are both references to the fact that life can be fleeting and that death can come unexpectedly. The singer's love for speed is an addiction, and it is something that he can't give up. The walls then become the new machine, representing the fact that life goes on even after he's gone.
Overall, the song is a representation of one's thirst for thrill and living life to the fullest. It is a song about the power of adrenaline, speed, and the thrill of the unknown with death looming in the background.
Line by Line Meaning
Octane flows through my veins
I am feeling a rush of adrenaline as I prepare to drive
I see the lights begin to change to green
The traffic signals are indicating it's time for me to go
Oh the power starts to rise
I am gaining momentum and feeling more in control of the car
I clench the wheel now to start my ride
I am gripping the steering wheel tightly as I begin to accelerate
It doesn't matter if I die tonight
I am willing to take risks and face danger while driving
Driving faster I leave you behind
I am speeding away and leaving others behind me on the road
All I know is right now I'm alive
The thrill of driving fast makes me feel more alive in the moment
Devil's smoke of blood-fed fire
The exhaust fumes from my car remind me of the power within
Remind me that tonight could be my time
I am aware that driving at high speeds comes with inherent risks
Speed builds inside of me
The faster I go, the more exhilarated I feel
Walls going by too fast to see
I am driving at such high speeds that the walls next to me are a blur
Crash and burn into the stone
I am aware that I am risking a serious wreck or car accident
The finish comes and suddenly I'm gone
The race or pursuit is over and my car has gone out of sight
A race moves on in spite of me
There are other drivers on the road who are also driving fast
These walls become the new machine
I am so focused on driving that the walls around me feel like they are a part of the car
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GARY PORTNOY, SUSAN SHERIDAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
hotsaucejunkie tim
You guys need to get this band back together!!!!!
Marc Benton
I'm good with that. :)
hotsaucejunkie tim
I like it! Like it alot!!!!
Teimaninja
Fuck, anybody got the studio version of this song? its an awesome song and i cannot find a link to studio version to know if to buy the album or not.
Marc Benton
If you want this song I can send it to you. Just email me at ghoticov@gmail.com I was the drummer for quarter inch jack.
Nathaniel S. Sexton
Marc Benton where can I find the album
Ryan Dupre
yo so were in the band, saw yall advertised in a Leno Show ad, and came to check yall out, and I cant find yall anywhere on the web or anything other than an amazon album
Teimaninja
@ghoticov You'r the man! Thanks