(1) A singer, songwriter a… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist called SJD.
(1) A singer, songwriter and producer from Auckland, New Zealand. In his case SJD stands for his initials, Sean James Donnelly. He has been making music since 2000 and has released 7 albums: 3, Lost Soul Music, Southern Lights, Songs From A Dictaphone, Dayglo Spectres, Elastic Wasteland and the latest, Saint John Divine . His music is a blend of soul, electronica and pop-rock and he has collaborated with many other NZ musicians and groups, such as Dimmer, David Kilgour and Don McGlashan. Southern Lights was nominated for 6 awards at the 2005 b-Net Awards and won awards for Best Producer and Best Engineer at the 2005 NZ Music Awards.
http://www.sjd.co.nz
(2) A Bulgarian musician. His real name is Alexander Ivanov. Born in Sofia (Bulgaria) on January 18th 1990, he began his musical career in 2001 when he was only 11 years-old. Since then, he is producing music in almost every known genre (with some exceptions of course).
Jet Planes
SJD Lyrics
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we drank all throught he honeymoon
I serenade you when I find I sing
as light a frather on a hummingbirds wing
as light a frather on a hummingbirds wing
buncing on the hotel bed
planes and Rockets crashing over head
The opening lines of SJD's song "Jet Planes," "we fought them in the afternoon, we drank all through the honeymoon," speak to the tumultuous nature of relationships, especially during the honeymoon phase. The struggle between two lovers is further emphasized in the line, "I serenade you when I find I sing," suggesting that the singer is searching for redemption through song. He compares his voice to "a light feather on a hummingbird's wing," emphasizing the lightness and fragility of his attempts at reconciliation.
The second verse of the song paints a vivid picture of activity in a hotel room, with the singer and his partner "bouncing on the hotel bed", while planes and rockets crash overhead. These contrasting images speak to the turbulence that often accompanies romantic relationships. The planes and rockets also suggest the passage of time and the transience of our lives. The final repetition of "as light a feather on a hummingbird's wing" is a ripe metaphor for the fleeting nature of love and our inability to control it.
Line by Line Meaning
we fought them in the afternoon
We had an argument in the afternoon with an unknown party.
we drank all through the honeymoon
During our honeymoon, we indulged in drinking alcohol excessively.
I serenade you when I find I sing
Whenever I come across you, I start singing for you, which is my way of showing my affection towards you.
as light a feather on a hummingbird's wing
My love and emotions for you are as light and delicate as a feather on the wing of a hummingbird.
bouncing on the hotel bed
I am jumping up and down on the hotel bed, filled with excitement and energy.
planes and rockets crashing overhead
There are sounds of planes and rockets crashing and exploding in the sky above us, causing a chaotic and dangerous atmosphere.
Writer(s): Sean James Donnelly
Contributed by Michael F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.