Jay's main aim for Shmolts is to create tunes influenced by the melody and lyrics of The Beatles and Bob Dylan, the darkness of Tool and Black Sabbath and the bombast of GnR and Led Zeppelin.
To date, Shmolts has released Evil Eye, Point Of View and The Grand Wizard. Jay plans to release Weatherman and this song will be a dedication to the underdog.
Further releases planned are Magick, Blow and Not Fair But Lovely.
Why the odd name? The first music video that Jay saw was 'Let There Be Rock' by AC/DC where the late Bon Scott sings the lyrics
'The white man had the Schmaltz (Shmolts),
The black man had the blues'
Being raised a Catholic, Jay's mother immediately switched the channel when she saw Angus Young prancing around with an electric guitar in an alter boy's dress. Deeming it inappropriate viewing for a child obviously. But the visual and the lyrics stuck with Jay.
Jay Serrao's background - Born and raised in Kuwait, Jay went travelling for 2.5 years before eventually landing in England. In his life and travels, he was exposed to some thought provoking music of The Clash before embarking on a journey of discovering the music of Led Zeppelin, Delta Blues, The Beatles, Sabbath and Bob Dylan to name a few. He made music and toured with Jay Serrao and The Juice (aka The Juice) for 8 years before starting the online concept of Shmolts.
Shmolts is online because, Jay intends to build a fan base first before going on tours and doing gigs.
Evil Eye
Shmolts Lyrics
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They'll crucify you, softly sweep you away
Surrounded by the goons with good things to say?
Jinxing, abusing every move that you make
Evil Eye
Stand and testify
I wish to recognize this alien 'fore she taints my life with fire
She is the ill at ease
A vicious deity, a connoisseur of non-conformity
She lends a hand when millions quietly protest
A price to pay when you are tasting success
Preys on the ready and the not quite yet
Retreating when you fully fail and regress
This is why
I'm so tongue tied
Sick and terrified of this absurd creation, Tell no lie
She
She puts the ill at ease
A vicious deity, a connoisseur of non-conformity
But when your time comes, that's when, your time is up again my friends
You’re better off to face, than run, you'll live to tell the tale again
The lyrics in the song "Evil Eye" by Shmolts talks about a lurking danger that is disguised in the form of people who smile and hold bouquets but are actually plotting against you. These people are surrounded by "goons" who flatter and manipulate you, ultimately leading to your downfall. The "Evil Eye" is a symbol of a malevolent force that wishes to corrupt and destroy anyone who dares to be different or successful. The lyrics caution against this dangerous entity and advise to stand up and fight against it.
The song opens with the line "The smiling ones with wide eyes, holding bouquets?" which illustrates how the Evil Eye can sometimes come in the form of people who seem harmless and friendly. The lines "Jinxing, abusing every move that you make" highlights the manipulative and malicious nature of the Evil Eye. The chorus of the song urges the listener to stand and testify against this evil force, recognizing its presence and the threat it poses to their life.
The second verse highlights how the Evil Eye preys on successful people, especially those who have just tasted success. The lines "Retreating when you fully fail and regress" emphasize how the Evil Eye feeds on the insecurities and failures of others. The chorus is repeated with the same urgency and tone as the first, which reinforces the gravity of the matter at hand.
In the final lines of the song, the lyrics encourage the listener to face their fears and not run away from them. The lines "You’re better off to face, than run, you'll live to tell the tale again" give hope that even in the face of danger, there is the possibility of survival if one confronts it head-on.
Line by Line Meaning
The smiling ones with wide eyes, holding bouquets?
Are those who appear friendly and innocent actually dangerous and capable of harming you?
They'll crucify you, softly sweep you away
These seemingly gentle people will actually hurt you and take you down with ease.
Surrounded by the goons with good things to say?
Are you surrounded by people who are praising you to your face but secretly plotting your downfall?
Jinxing, abusing every move that you make
These people are intentionally sabotaging you at every turn and causing harm.
Evil Eye
Beware of the negative energy and malicious intentions that can be directed towards you.
Stand and testify
It's important to speak up and bear witness to the harm that is being done to you.
I wish to recognize this alien 'fore she taints my life with fire
I want to identify and acknowledge this harmful presence before it causes irreparable damage to my life.
She
The harmful presence that is being referenced.
She is the ill at ease
Her presence is unsettling and uncomfortable.
A vicious deity, a connoisseur of non-conformity
This harmful presence is powerful and takes pleasure in causing chaos and destruction for those who do not conform to her whims.
She lends a hand when millions quietly protest
She presents herself as being on the side of the underdog when in reality she is exploiting their struggle for personal gain.
A price to pay when you are tasting success
If you are successful, this harmful presence will target you and make you pay for your achievements.
Preys on the ready and the not quite yet
This harmful presence will target anyone who is vulnerable or on the cusp of success.
Retreating when you fully fail and regress
Once you have fallen from grace and are no longer a threat, this harmful presence will move on to the next target.
This is why
This is the reason why.
I'm so tongue tied
I am at a loss for words to describe the harm being inflicted upon me.
Sick and terrified of this absurd creation, Tell no lie
I am scared and disgusted by the harm being caused by this harmful presence and will not sugarcoat it.
She puts the ill at ease
This harmful presence is unsettling and uncomfortable.
A vicious deity, a connoisseur of non-conformity
This harmful presence is powerful and takes pleasure in causing chaos and destruction for those who do not conform to her whims.
But when your time comes, that's when, your time is up again my friends
If you are a target of this harmful presence, it is only a matter of time before she strikes and brings you down.
You’re better off to face, than run, you'll live to tell the tale again
Rather than trying to run from this harmful presence, it's better to face it head-on and survive to tell the tale of your ordeal.
Contributed by Isaiah R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.