The five members were: Su Tissue (Sue McLane), Vex Billingsgate (William Ranson), John Gleur (John McBurney), Frankie Ennui (Richard Whitney) and Chuck Roast (Charles Rodriguez).
Jam the Controls
Suburban Lawns Lyrics
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Any other speed won't make it
Jam the controls at full speed ahead
'Cause any other speed won't make it
Jam the controls
Jam the controls
Jam the controls
Jam the controls
Deny the illusion
That we're eternal, forsake it
Jam the controls
Deny the illusion
That we're eternal, forsake it
Jam the controls
Jam the controls
Jam the controls
Jam the controls
Jam the controls
Jam the controls
Jam the controls
Jam the controls
Jam the controls
'Cause makin' a livin'
Ain't makin' it livin'
Jam the controls
'Cause makin' a livin'
Ain't makin' it livin'
Jam the controls
Jam the controls
Now
Suburban Lawns's song "Jam the Controls" is a high-energy track that delivers a message about the importance of living in the present moment by jamming the controls at full speed ahead. The lyrics advocate for rejecting the illusion of eternal life and making the most out of one's limited time. The phrase "jam the controls" refers to taking control of one's life and not letting outside forces dictate the speed at which one lives.
The repetition of "Jam the controls" throughout the song reinforces the message of taking control and living life on one's own terms. The urgency in the delivery of the lyrics emphasizes the importance of seizing the day and making the most of one's life. The line "Deny the illusion that we're eternal, forsake it" is a call to reject the idea of immortality and to instead focus on living life to the fullest in the present moment.
Overall, "Jam the Controls" is a powerful anthem that encourages listeners to take control of their lives and not let the fear of mortality hold them back.
Line by Line Meaning
Jam the controls, full speed ahead
Increase the speed of whatever system we're in charge of controlling to the highest setting possible
Any other speed won't make it
Lower speeds aren't going to cut it and will result in failure
Deny the illusion
Refuse to believe in the false delusions that surround us
That we're eternal, forsake it
That we will last forever and that such an expectation is unrealistic
Jam the controls
Re-emphasize the need to increase the speed of whatever system we're in charge of controlling
Jam the controls
Repeat the need to increase the speed of whatever system we're in charge of controlling
Jam the controls
Re-emphasize the need to increase the speed of whatever system we're in charge of controlling
Jam the controls
Repeat the need to increase the speed of whatever system we're in charge of controlling
'Cause makin' a livin'
Because the goal of our efforts is to create a means of surviving
Ain't makin' it livin'
But the mere act of surviving isn't enough to make life fulfilling
Now
Now is the time to take action and increase the speed of whatever system we're in charge of controlling
Contributed by Arianna N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.