We are a thing that came out of a few chance meetings at Sydney University. You see, Heather and Hayley had been playing music together for a while. Inevitably came the journey south from Byron - being their place of youth - to Sydney for a foray into higher education. Nik and Sam were studying at Sydney University also. And you know, for some reason you just meet people...
We don't have a manifesto as such, but we do have definite intentions in what we do. We wish to play pop, but with a recognizable element of self-awareness. We wish to be emotional, but with a sense of certainty that our audiences won't walk away thinking that we take ourselves too seriously. What is paramount is an attempt to push this thing called the culture industry in some direction which makes it more human. (I guess this is all too ambitious but oh well... We do try)
Heather studies piano at the conservatorium and reads a bit too much Russian literature. Hayley looks toward her personal canon of pop ballads for guidance in all situations and believes we must return to the way life was prior to the poker machine epidemic. Nik is a science student who imbues his drumming with formulas and mathematical complexities. Sam is a country music-playing, Marx-spouting communist with a love of all things meaningfully subversive.
The Jezabels have released 3 EPs: Dark Storm (2010), The Man is Dead (2009) and She's So Hard (2009).
Their debut album Prisoner was released in September 2011. The Jezabels won the 2012 ARIA Award for Best Independent Release for their album, Prisoner.
Official site: http://www.thejezabels.com
Peace Of Mind
The Jezabels Lyrics
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The secrets of the game are all but dead
The coin turns to reveal both its heads
There's still a deal
I won't forget
Now, I don't even want to build on the layers
Hey there, baby, we'll be fine
I'll always want your peace of mind
I'll always look forward to better days ahead
Oh, hey there baby, we'll be fine
I'll always want your peace of mind
I'll always look forward to better days ahead
The Jezabels's song "Peace of Mind" is a beautiful ballad that speaks about the importance of simplicity and contentment. Lead singer Hayley Mary's emotive voice captures the essence of the song's message perfectly. The first verse, "And though I never learned to play, I won't forget, the secrets of the game are all but dead," alludes to the idea that sometimes in life, people can get so caught up in chasing success or trying to fit in that they lose sight of what truly matters. The second verse, "Now, I don't even want to build on the layers, there's no need to complicate a simple phrase," reinforces the message of the song that sometimes all one needs is simplicity to achieve contentment.
The chorus of the song, "Hey there, baby, we'll be fine, I'll always want your peace of mind, I'll always look forward to better days ahead," offers reassurance and comfort, reminding the listener that even in the toughest times, there is someone who they can rely on and who will always have their best interests at heart. Overall, "Peace of Mind" is a heartfelt and moving song that encourages listeners to focus on the things in life that really matter.
Line by Line Meaning
And though I never learned to play I won't forget
Despite never fully understanding or participating in this 'game' of life, I will not forget its secrets and lessons.
The secrets of the game are all but dead
The once hidden knowledge and tactics of life are now widely known and no longer hold the same power.
The coin turns to reveal both its heads
Even when there seems to be no clear winner or outcome, there is still a deal or agreement to be made.
There's still a deal
There is still a compromise or arrangement to be reached, even in difficult or uncertain situations.
Now, I don't even want to build on the layers
I no longer want to complicate things or add unnecessary complexity to my life or relationships.
There's no need to complicate a simple phrase
There is no reason to overanalyze or overthink a straightforward statement or expression.
Hey there, baby, we'll be fine
Addressing a loved one, assuring them that everything will be okay.
I'll always want your peace of mind
Stating a desire to help a loved one feel calm, confident, and secure in their thoughts and feelings.
I'll always look forward to better days ahead
Remaining optimistic and hopeful for positive changes and improvements in the future.
Oh, hey there baby, we'll be fine
Repeating the earlier reassurance to emphasize and strengthen its impact.
Contributed by Elliot F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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And though I never learned to play I won't forget
The secrets of the game are all but dead
The coin turns to reveal both its heads
There's still a deal
I won't forget
Now, I don't even want to build on the layers
There's no need to complicate a simple phrase
Hey there, baby, we'll be fine
I'll always want your peace of mind
I'll always look forward to better days ahead
Oh, hey there baby, we'll be fine
I'll always want your peace of mind
I'll always look forward to better days ahead
@lyoung8519
The expression on Holder's face when he sees that Linden came back + this song playing in the background = priceless
@kfabes1
Omg right?! I wish we got to see them lip lock!!! It still ended the best way it ever could have
@theozeng4418
Kellie Fabian They actually filmed the kissing scene but it didn't make it to the final cut. I like that it ended like that though. Great series.
@silentstarz16
Theo Zeng Are you serious??? I was so hoping they would've kissed! Omg. At first, I thought they were just old friends reuniting. But then when Linden started talking about how much it felt like "home" when she and Holder were just working a case and sitting in the car together, omg... just the way Holder was looking at her, I was like, "Kiss her, damnit." The moment even felt right because after everything, both Linden and Holder are now matured and grown-up so much. The very last shot of the episode in which Holder is happy to see Linden came back after all (to stay) and she's just smiling at him.... Paired together with the song in the background .... it gave promise of a new beginning the two of them can have together. It felt so right. So I think that off-screen, I can imagine them starting anew and possibly becoming romantic partners. <3
@silentstarz16
Theo Zeng Actually, I'm even more curious now. Where did you hear that they filmed a kissing scene?
@claudia4yu
silentstarz16 In an interview the writer of the show said they were filming a wide shot after the final scene but on the ground it was still rolling, so Joel & M didn't know what to do (cause the script ended) so they just improvised the kiss. So I don't even think it got filmed, but even if it did, it would never make it into the show cause it wouldn't fit the mood of the show & whatnot.
@collumww
Just finished The Killing a few days ago. I've watch the final 8 minutes or so at least a dozen times and cried every time. Just to see the two of them rustle up the courage to say what they really feel about each other. To see those two damaged people realize how much they care. To see them willing to take a chance and love. I cannot imagine how the scene could have been played better. I can't imagine a better song for it. Holder and Linden, two of the best characters I've ever seen anywhere, books, movies or TV.
@Matthew1312.
Well said, 100% agree, great ending to one of the best series ive watched.
@marlenabontas1657
Amazing ending.
@WhiteNoiseAddicted
same here. Cryin' right now. xD