The Jones -- … Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one band with the name "The Jones."
The Jones -- Sunderland, England -- In the beginning there was HDQ… HDQ were one of the finest punk bands to come out of the North East in the late Eighties. Releasing some classic albums, they also featured a certain guitarist by the name of Dickie Hammond, who was also playing for Leatherface at the time. HDQ split and Leatherface went on to become probably the greatest punk band of their time. When Leatherface split Dickie went off and formed Doctor Bison with his old mates from the ABs (old friends from HDQ days) and they released two albums. Then Leatherface reformed and Dickie played for them again for a little while. In between this he got together with a few mates in Sunderland and they formed a part time band by the name of Stokoe, and recorded one single for Mother Stoat. The band took their name as tribute to Bob Stokoe the legendary Sunderland F.C. manager of the Seventies, who guided the club to their famous FA cup victory in 1973, and the front cover features Bob Stokoe after the game. The rear cover is an aerial shot of the old stadium Roker park. The nucleus of Stokoe was Dickie Hammond and Golly, the singer from HDQ. Eventually we get to The Jones… The Jones were originally formed as Fatty Jones at the beginning of 1999 by Dickie Hammond and Richie Glover, once in the Abs, and then in Dub War. Andy was quickly recruited on drums and there was one option for a vocalist and Golly was called in. They recorded their debut single for Mother Stoat in 2000. The name got shortened to The Jones and then they released a fantastic album, Gravity Blues, on Boss Tuneage.
The Jones -- from Leeds, UK -- are Kris Jones (vocals, guitar), Kev Jones (guitar), Adam Jones (guitar, vocals), Jono Jones (bass), and Mike Jones (drums). The Jones was formed in Leeds, UK, by singer Kris Jones and guitarist Kev Jones after meeting at a Shaun Ryder gig. From there they went on to become the main songwriters of the band. The Jones have recently teamed up with producers Will Jackson (Music/ Embrace/Kaiser Chiefs/Pigeon Detectives) and Matt Elliss (The Glitterati, Honeyz ) for production on their album. Some of their songs include "In My Head," "Only One Way," "Room 1235" and "Killer Killer," which was featured as a popular pick on the Hype Machine and broadcast to a worldwide audience. More information can be found at http://www.myspace.com/thejonesofficial.
The Jones -- from Washington, DC, USA -- are singer/guitarist Mike Greenberg, bassist/singer Rich Russman, and drummer/singer George Belton. The blue/rock hybrid band started in 2005 and counts The Rolling Stones, Guns N' Roses, and Nirvana among their influences. Their songs include "Jukebox Junkie," "Hard Rain," and "You Don't Have the Stones." More information can be found at http://www.myspace.com/thejonesmusic.
The Jones -- from Los Angeles, California, USA -- are an indie rock band with songs that include "Incident on Prosser Ave" and "Lincolnstein." More information can be found at http://www.myspace.com/thejones.
The Jones--Christian Rock Band from Bismarck, ND, USA. Members are Chris Lippert/Lead Vocals and Guitar, Jessica Fretty/Keyboards, Corey Carson/Bass, Zoe Bohlen/Drums. The Jones sound like Lifehouse, Goo Goo Dolls, Hootie and the Blowfish. Our first EP entitled "Hello" can be found on Itunes, Amazon, CD Baby, and our website. For booking info contact us: thejoneslive@bis.midco.net
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Never Enough
The Jones Lyrics
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Or maybe just made
You waste my time with explanations
So all the big colors fade
So you want to be happy
Don't you know happy is never enough
Looking for big answers getting nowhere
But then you're swimming in the shallow end
I'll tell you something, these things don't mend
So you want to be happy
Don't you know happy is never enough
I'm on the wrong train I can tell
'Cause I'm the only one who thinks so
Hard on the heels of getting somewhere
But there are things that we don't know
So you want to be happy
Don't you know happy is never enough
The lyrics of "Never Enough" by The Jones's convey a sense of disillusionment with the pursuit of happiness in a world that seems to be constantly misaligned and uncertain. The opening lines, "This is the real world made wrong made right, Or maybe just made," suggest a world that is flawed and contradictory, where things are not as they should be. The idea of time being wasted with explanations hints at the futility of trying to rationalize or make sense of the chaos and confusion that surrounds us, leading to a loss of vibrancy and color in life.
The recurring refrain, "So you want to be happy, Don't you know happy is never enough," challenges the listener to rethink their desire for happiness as the ultimate goal. It suggests that there is something deeper and more profound missing in life beyond just the pursuit of fleeting moments of joy. The imagery of swimming in the shallow end and having broken bones that cannot mend symbolize the struggle and pain that come with seeking fulfillment and meaning in a world that often feels fragmented and incomplete.
The mention of being on the wrong train and feeling like the only one who recognizes it reflects a sense of isolation and disconnection from the world around us. It highlights the difficulty of navigating through life when one feels out of step with the prevailing norms and expectations. The acknowledgment that there are things we don't know underscores the complexity and mystery of existence, no matter how hard we strive to find answers and reach our destinations.
In conclusion, the repetition of the refrain "So you want to be happy, Don't you know happy is never enough" serves as a somber reminder that happiness alone is not sufficient to address the deeper longings and questions that we all grapple with. The song invites introspection and contemplation about the nature of fulfillment and purpose in a world that often feels chaotic and uncertain, challenging us to seek meaning beyond the pursuit of fleeting pleasures and superficial contentment.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL EDWARDS
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wow this brings back some absolutely brilliant memories :-) me and my mate were in this video - I'm the face behind/above the new york times - my mate has the white beatles t shirt on and I'm next to him in a checked lumberjack shirt (they were in at the time - LOL!!) that scene round the fire was so bizzarre it was quite realistic wish they had not cut the scene where I knocked off the coppers hat happy days treasured forever
Brians Art for Animals
got the chance to meet them in chicago in 92.. great down to earth guys..put on a great show!
Raygun Romance
Brilliant band, super underrated.
WayOutWardell
A great band. Thanks for posting this.
Dan Hare
What a great album for its time, I'm sure I've got hearing damage from my Walkman
Maria Ines Vargas Ojeda
Pura energía !!!
Kim Epperly
Jesus Jones You Are On Fire! Mike Edwards You Are Brilliant! Excellent JoB ❗
Extreme Weather
Jesus Jones were amazing in their early days. But they succumbed to that record company thing of the day where they needed to go commercial. They might have sold a few records with International Bright Young Thing, but at that stage they lost their edge. The rawness was gone.The edge, the vibrancy had left. The first album, though, was a freakin gem!
Calldy uk
Yes Liquidizier was well ahead of its time - their latest album "passages" is a somewhat return to form - also has great cover art.
Milk Carton
be that a it may, without Doubt in 1991 my 13 years old self living in northern canada doesn't get to even learn about liquidizer.
Anyway i've been rereading Mike Edwards book that never was published he'd put up on JJ's site like i dont know, i wanna say 15 years ago, and in it it is CLEARLY mentioned his intention was always to be a rock star... of course the latter part of the book goes on about being wary of what you wish for.
There's a part that always stuck with me in that book, the one where Food records has a party to celebrate their like 10 years or whatever it was, and Jesus Jones is barely even mentioned despite the fact that without JJ making them all this money early on, they don't go on to sign Blur. Like they're ashamed of ever having signed JJ because i guess by the late 90's the band was seen as some lame one hit wonder (which isnt factual for the uk but in the rest of the world it's Right here right now and then pretty much nothing top ten wise)