After playing countless hometown shows, the Futureheads took the show on the road with a massive helping hand from Slampt Records' Milky Wimpshake. A tour of Squats and Youth Centres in Central Europe came in summer 2001, due to which the band switched out drummers. In place of Peter Brewis ambled a young pretender, Mr David Hyde (Drums, Vocals).
Several singles followed - the first, Nul Book Standard, can now be seen casually hanging out on eBay from time to time. A relationship with the lovely people at Fantastic Plastic briefly followed. 'The Futureheads' was released in summer 2004, on 679 Recordings, and then the band hit the road. Some highlights of 2005 include playing Glastonbury Festival on Baz's birthday, Hounds Of Love going Top Ten, meeting Dennis Hopper on Jimmy Kimmel's US TV Show, and getting that most infamous of Albatrosses, The Second Album under their belts.
‘News and Tributes’ was released in May 2006. It reached 11 in the album chart, and saw the band touring the world and continuing to win fans and supporters with their exhilarating live shows.
Fast forward to 2008, and The Futureheads are back, bolder and better than ever, exploding back onto the scene with their new album ‘This Is Not The World’. Embracing the punk-rock ethic like never before, Barry, Ross, Jaff and Dave are releasing their third album independently and taking control of their own destiny. It’s going to feel like the first time, all over again…
Annoyed and frustrated too many times by the bureaucratic nightmare that music had become, the band split with former label 679 in late 2006. A silently busy year followed which saw the band writing and recording, and launching their own label Nul Records, solely to release music by The Futureheads. Free of major label shackles, the band are taking back control and relishing being their own bosses.
‘This Is Not The World’ was recorded in 3 weeks in the summer with super-producer Youth at his studio ‘Space Mountain’ in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in Andalusia. About as far away atmospherically as you can get from the bleak Scarborough farm in which they recorded ‘News And Tributes’, the band couldn’t help but be influenced by Youth’s enthusiasm, and describe the album as one of ‘defiance, optimism and joy.’
Keen to share the joy with fans, the band released 2 tracks as free downloads and played intimate shows in London and Sunderland at the end of 2007. They begin 2008 with a tour of uni venues and kick off the year with storming new single ‘The Beginning Of The Twist’, released March 10th.
Jupiter
The Futureheads Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
You have to believe that there's good out there
No enemies anywhere
Then you are free
The first five thousand miles are the hardest steps to take
Then your autopilot kicks in for the journey's sake
You're impossible to break
You are not your job or your car
You are a star
Bigger than Jupiter, Jupiter, Jupiter
Bigger than Jupiter, Jupiter, Jupiter
You're not what you see or what you know
You are drop it low, drop it low, heavy load
Put it down and let it go
Let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go
Let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go
I need you to know that there's no struggle up in space
Nothing out there stopping us from living live with grace
We're impossible to trace,
Impossible to replace
You are not your job or your car
You are a star
Bigger than Jupiter, Jupiter, Jupiter
Bigger than Jupiter, Jupiter, Jupiter
You're not what you see or what you know
You are drop it low, drop it low, heavy load
Put it down and let it go
Let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go
Let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go
You don't believe that you are Jupiter,
You don't believe that you are anything
It would appear you think I'm fucking right
I counted the tears that landed in my face
There is always one more surprise
When your limits are the skies
One more
Jupiter, Jupiter, Jupiter, Jupiter,
Jupiter, Jupiter, Jupiter, Jupiter
Jupiter, Jupiter, Jupiter, Jupiter
Jupiter, Jupiter, Jupiter, Jupiter
Jupiter, Jupiter, Jupiter, Jupiter
Jupiter, Jupiter, Jupiter, Jupiter
The Futureheads’ song “Jupiter” is a song about finding hope and freedom in life, even when despair threatens to hold you down. The song reinforces the idea that everyone is capable of greatness and that there are no limits to what we can achieve. It encourages us to let go of the things that hold us back, to put down our heavy loads and to reach for the stars.
The first verse of the song sets the tone by acknowledging the struggles of life and the importance of believing in the good that exists all around us. The second verse then takes us on a journey of self-discovery and growth, as we begin to realize that we are not defined by our jobs or possessions but rather by the power that exists within us. The chorus reinforces this idea, reminding us that we are all stars and that we are capable of achieving greatness.
At its core, “Jupiter” is a song about hope and the power of self-belief. It encourages us to let go of the things that do not serve us and to embrace the limitless possibilities of life. Ultimately, it reminds us that we are all capable of achieving greatness and that we should never give up on our dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
When your life fills you with despair,
During times of sadness,
You have to believe that there's good out there
You must believe in positivity
No enemies anywhere
No foes are present
Then you are free
You will be unburdened
The first five thousand miles are the hardest steps to take
The beginning period is the most arduous
Then your autopilot kicks in for the journey's sake
The middle phase would be smoother
You're impossible to break
You are unbreakable
Impossible to overtake
You are unstoppable
You are not your job or your car
You are more important than your job or car
You are a star
You are exceptional
Bigger than Jupiter, Jupiter, Jupiter
You are larger than life
You're not what you see or what you know
You are not what others see or what you know
You are drop it low, drop it low, heavy load
You carry immense weight, but you can still lower the burden
Put it down and let it go
Release your worries
I need you to know that there's no struggle up in space
There are no fights in space
Nothing out there stopping us from living live with grace
There is no obstacle we cannot overcome
We're impossible to trace,
We are unidentifiable
Impossible to replace
We are irreplaceable
You don't believe that you are Jupiter,
You do not realize your potential
You don't believe that you are anything
You have lost self-confidence
It would appear you think I'm fucking right
You have finally realized that the artist is correct
I counted the tears that landed in my face
The artist has experienced intense emotions
There is always one more surprise
There is always another surprise in life
When your limits are the skies
When you set your limits high
Jupiter, Jupiter, Jupiter, Jupiter,
Repeatedly saying Jupiter
Jupiter, Jupiter, Jupiter, Jupiter
Repeatedly saying Jupiter
Jupiter, Jupiter, Jupiter, Jupiter
Repeatedly saying Jupiter
Jupiter, Jupiter, Jupiter, Jupiter
Repeatedly saying Jupiter
Jupiter, Jupiter, Jupiter, Jupiter
Repeatedly saying Jupiter
Contributed by Madelyn I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Adriano Oliveira
PORQUE TÃO POUCOS VIEWS????
Sneaky punch
I love this fucking song
kitschblade
Living on Light.
BennettRoses
What's the hidden track called? Living on lights or something?
dave curle
Forgot about the hidden track..
dave curle
A hint of Rant
dave curle
Barry had a plan