Keit… Read Full Bio ↴THE GONE JACKALS are a four piece hard R&R group based in S.F., CA.
Keith Karloff is the bandleader & front man of the G.J.'s. A singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, Keith relocated to S.F. from his native N.Y.C. where he had been performing under the name Keith Gale as a solo artist. Breaking from the restrictive environment and high expectations that the N.Y.C. circuit and its "big business" atmosphere fostered, Keith's was first and foremost a quest for personal and artistic freedom.
After a period of experimenting with ine-ups and instrumentation, everything came together best with Judd Austin on guitar and vocals (formerly with TOWER OF POWER's Ed McGee Group) and Trey Sabatelli (JEFFERSON STARSHIP, THE TUBES, VINCE WELNICK's MISSING MAN FORMATION) on drums. Enjoying the chemistry of his combo and feeling that he had begun to assimilate a reasonable amount of S.F.'s atmosphere, Keith became "Keith Karloff" and the band became "THE GONE JACKALS" - a musical unit.
"Out & About with THE GONE JACKALS" (ConTon-BLUE/BLACK) released in 1990 was the group's first full length C.D. and their first official recording as THE GONE JACKALS. THE GONE JACKALS second full length C.D. "BONE TO PICK" is the featured R&RThe Gone Jackals Live and Posterized soundtrack to THE LUCAS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP's smash hit interactive motorcycle P.C. game FULL THROTTLE which has sold hundreds of thousands of units worldwide. "BONE TO PICK" sold out its entire first run of 2K units within two months of its initial release, primarily through mail order via the BLUE/BLACK P.O. Box (listed in the game information) with only a limited amount of "in store" distribution and no air play whatsoever. "BONE TO PICK" was then added to the LUCAS Mail Order Catalog and has since become the #1 selling item in the entire Catalog.
BONE TO PICK has also caught the attention of Don Johnson's Music Director, who featured the song "Born Bad" in the "Baby Boy" episode of the hit C.B.S. Television series NASH BRIDGES.
Soup du jour
The Gone Jackals Lyrics
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Soup du Jour - men on a mission
Heat's risin' daily
we're runnin' out of jive.
Lookin' at the future
our eyes are open wide
our eyes are open wide.
The hunter and the hunted
are finally back to back,
Seems kind of simple
to call them "short on facts".
It's all familiar track.
Soup du Jour - deadly tradition
Soup du Jour - hospice condition
(Ooooh) The recipe is easy
(Ooooh) a pound of flesh, some roe.
(Ooooh) Set on the back burner
(Ooooh) in a stock of hearts au stone
and serve up nice and cold
Ohh ohh oh oh oh.
Ohh ohh oh oh oh (wow waoh wow)
Watching blood brothers
spread death like love
Watching our leaders
who'll never budge.
They just can't rise above.
I don't know who's wrong
I don't care who's right
I'm just scared of the man
in his gloves of white.
Soup du Jour
Soup du Jour
Soup du Jour
Soup du Jour
The song "Soup du Jour" by The Gone Jackals addresses the theme of societal decay and the ramifications of a culture enthralled with violence. The lyrics suggest that the world is rushing towards a dangerous end and that justice is no longer being served. It talks about the increasing heat and tension in society while mentioning that people are running out of jive. The term "jive" refers to the language of hipsters and jazz musicians, meaning "empty talk" or "nonsense." This could be interpreted as society running out of excuses for the violence.
The song also mentions the concept of "hunter and hunted," in which those who were once victimized are now taking justice into their own hands. The song suggests that both sides lack information and are driven by their own mission rather than logic. It suggests that people are willingly participating in deadly traditions like serving "Soup du Jour" to those who may be perceived as enemies.
The lyrics also mention the idea of "blood brothers" who spread death. Potentially referring to a brotherhood formed by those who participate in violent/harmful practices, while leaders fail to intervene. The chorus repeats "Soup du Jour," suggesting that the serving of the soup symbolizes society's appetite for violence and destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
Soup du Jour - righteous conviction
This song is about a popular and dangerous tradition that people blindly follow
Soup du Jour - men on a mission
People who follow this deadly tradition are convinced they're on the right path
Heat's risin' daily
we're runnin' out of jive.
Tensions are growing every day and meaningless excuses are running low
Lookin' at the future
our eyes are open wide
our eyes are open wide.
People are becoming increasingly aware of the consequences of their actions
The hunter and the hunted
are finally back to back,
Seems kind of simple
to call them "short on facts".
It's all familiar track.
Two opposing sides are working together towards a common goal, and those who criticize them are just repeating the same old false arguments
Soup du Jour - deadly tradition
Soup du Jour - hospice condition
This tradition is dangerous and leads to the downfall of those who follow it
(Ooooh) The recipe is easy
(Ooooh) a pound of flesh, some roe.
(Ooooh) Set on the back burner
(Ooooh) in a stock of hearts au stone
and serve up nice and cold
The process of making this tradition a reality is described in a disturbing way, highlighting the casual and callous attitude towards human life
Watching blood brothers
spread death like love
Watching our leaders
who'll never budge.
They just can't rise above.
People are blindly following this tradition and killing one another, even when leaders won't budge on the issue
I don't know who's wrong
I don't care who's right
I'm just scared of the man
in his gloves of white.
The singer is not sure who is right or wrong, but they know that the tradition is dangerous and are afraid of those in charge of it
Soup du Jour
Soup du Jour
Soup du Jour
Soup du Jour
The repetition of the title emphasizes the significance of the dangerous tradition and how it is all-consuming
Contributed by Charlie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.