Formed by former members of the now defunct band PF Station, JSB draw their name from the name of the subject of one of PF Station's songs, "A Night in the Life of Fly Jimmy Swift". Before eventually choosing their current name, the band was known for a time as Fly Jimmy Swift.
Combining intricate guitar and a distinctly electronica keyboard sound with a hard hitting and rock solid rock rhythm section, the band is known for its lengthy progressive instrumental jams that get the crowd up and moving.
The band has won three East Coast Music Awards, including Best Alternative Artist in 2002. The same year, JSB won three Music Industry Association of Nova Scotia (MIANS) awards, including Artist of the Year.
In 2004 the band produced their first video for the single "Two Hands on the Wheel" with New Brunswick filmmaker Greg Hemmings. On November 28, 2006, JSB released an animated video produced by Copernicus Studios for the single "Turnaround", from the album Weight of the World.
The band maintains a busy touring schedule across Canada and the US, and they have performed at numerous festivals including Nova Scotia's Evolve Festival, Prince Edward Island's Shoreline Festival, Moedown (NY), Haymaker (VA), the World Electronic Music Festival (Toronto) and many more. The group are at the head of a growing Atlantic Canada jam scene, and frequently play with fellow scene mates Grand Theft Bus, and Slowcoaster.
two hands on the wheel
The Jimmy Swift Band Lyrics
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Through this window that's in front of me
But I'll take it as it comes
It seems to me that what will be, will be
If I could know what's coming next
I'd take it faster into every turn
But then I'd crash and burn
I'm watching the lines that fly beneath me
And hoping they lead me to paradise
Driving wherever the road wants to take me
Don't look behind just move on and on and...
On and on we drive
The faster we move the more we feel alive
Adrenaline is life
And sometimes life can cut you like a knife
But the pain will go away
And everything will be alright someday
If you're looking straight ahead
There's no telling how the ride will end
I'm watching the lines that fly beneath me
And hoping they lead me to paradise
Driving wherever the road wants to take me
Feel like it's all just a roll of the dice
On and on we drive
The faster we move the more we feel alive
Adrenaline is love
And sometimes love can fit you like a glove
I can barely see
Through this window that's in front of me
But I'll take it as it comes
It seems to me that what will be, will be
The Jimmy Swift Band's song "Two Hands on the Wheel" is a song about taking life as it comes and living in the moment. The lyrics talk about driving fast and feeling alive, but also recognizing that there are risks involved in living life this way. The singer acknowledges that he can't always see what's coming next, but he chooses to take it as it comes and let things unfold naturally.
The first verse talks about the singer's attitude towards life - he takes things as they come and doesn't try to control or predict the future. He recognizes that if he knew what was coming next, he might try to push things too far and crash and burn. This suggests that the singer has had experiences in the past where he tried to control things and it didn't work out. Instead, he's now content to watch the world fly by and enjoy the ride.
The chorus emphasizes the exhilaration of driving fast and feeling alive. The singer feels that adrenaline is what makes life worth living, even though sometimes it can be painful, like a knife. However, he also acknowledges that the pain will eventually go away and things will be alright in the end. The chorus repeats the idea that the singer is watching the lines on the road and hoping they lead him to paradise - in other words, he's not sure where he's going, but he's enjoying the journey.
The second verse continues this theme, with the singer driving wherever the road takes him and feeling like life is just a roll of the dice. He's still watching the lines fly beneath him, hoping that they'll lead him somewhere good. The final verse repeats the first verse, emphasizing the idea that the singer is taking life as it comes and not trying to control or predict the future.
Overall, "Two Hands on the Wheel" is a song about living in the moment and enjoying the ride, even if it's unpredictable and a little scary at times.
Line by Line Meaning
I can barely see
I have limited visibility
Through this window that's in front of me
My view is obstructed by the windshield
But I'll take it as it comes
I'm accepting whatever comes my way
It seems to me that what will be, will be
I believe that the future is predetermined
If I could know what's coming next
I wish I had the ability to predict the future
I'd take it faster into every turn
I would take more risks if I knew the outcome
But then I'd crash and burn
I would suffer the consequences of my reckless behavior
There's a lesson that I'll never learn
I struggle to learn from my mistakes
I'm watching the lines that fly beneath me
I'm paying attention to the road markings
And hoping they lead me to paradise
I'm hoping to reach a state of perfect happiness
Driving wherever the road wants to take me
I'm letting fate guide my journey
Don't look behind just move on and on and...
I'm not dwelling on the past, but instead looking towards the future
On and on we drive
Our journey continues indefinitely
The faster we move the more we feel alive
I feel more exhilarated as we drive faster
Adrenaline is life
The thrill of adventure is what makes life worth living
And sometimes life can cut you like a knife
Life can be painful and difficult
But the pain will go away
I believe that my suffering is only temporary
And everything will be alright someday
I have faith that things will eventually improve
If you're looking straight ahead
It's important to keep your focus on your destination
There's no telling how the ride will end
The future is uncertain and unpredictable
Adrenaline is love
I equate the rush of excitement with feelings of love
And sometimes love can fit you like a glove
Love can be a perfect fit for some people
Feel like it's all just a roll of the dice
I feel like life is based on chance and luck
Contributed by Michael P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.