There are two American bands named The Kicks. The first one, from Arkansas,… Read Full Bio ↴There are two American bands named The Kicks. The first one, from Arkansas, has been inactive since 2004. The second one, from Tennessee, was also known as The Four Kicks.

I) The Kicks (inactive) were a pop punk band from Little Rock, Arkansas.
They formed in 2000 under their original name, Ashtray Babyhead, and gathered a local fanbase.
They were compared to The Ataris and blink-182, but never experienced the success of either of those two bands.
The band changed their name to The Kicks and were signed to XS Records. Their Self-Titled debut album was released in 2002.

After touring with such bands as Nada Surf, The Donnas, and Dashboard Confessional, The Kicks moved to TVT Records, underwent a lineup change, and released "Hello Hong Kong" in 2003.

The band has been inactive since 2004.

II) The Kicks (2009-present) were previously known as the Four Kicks. They are based in Nashville, Tennessee, and play classic rock / British invasion songs.

Jet
The Kicks Lyrics

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I want to screw but no one's here
I left the door open for you my dear
You're so perfect, so in line
Hard for me to concentrate,
I'm dumb when you come around

You wanted me,
I did not know

You're touching me
You gave me some
You promised me,
When I am gone
You'll be with me
When I get home

I gotta jet, but it's alright
I gotta jet, turn out the light
I gotta jet, but it's alright
I gotta jet, turn out the light
Jet, yeah

I'm still shaking,
So are you
Please don't think that I've forgotten you...
Not for a minute...

You wanted me,
I did not know
You're touching me
You gave me some
You promised me,
When I am gone
You'll be with me
When I get home

I gotta jet, but it's alright
I gotta jet, turn out the light
I gotta jet, but it's alright
I gotta jet, turn out the light
Jet, yeah

I gotta jet

Overall Meaning

The Kicks's song "Jet" is a story about a fleeting encounter between two people who have a physical and emotional connection. The lyrics of the song start with the line "I want to screw but no one's here," which suggests that the singer is in the mood for a physical encounter but has no one around to satisfy that urge. However, the lyrics take a turn when the singer leaves the door open for a particular someone, which suggests they have a connection with this person. The lyrics describe this person as "perfect, so in line," suggesting a deep emotional connection that goes beyond fulfilling a physical urge.

The chorus of the song, "I gotta jet, but it's alright / I gotta jet, turn out the light / Jet, yeah," suggests that the singer has to leave quickly, but still wants to savor the moment with this person before leaving. The line "I'm dumb when you come around" suggests that this person has a profound effect on the singer, perhaps rendering them speechless or dumbfounded.

The lyrics suggest that this moment between the two people is fleeting and temporary, emphasizing the idea that the singer has to jet quickly. However, the line "Please don't think that I've forgotten you / Not for a minute" suggests that the connection between the singer and this person is deeper than just a physical encounter, and may lead to more encounters in the future.

Line by Line Meaning

I want to screw but no one's here
I am lonely and desire physical contact, but there is nobody around to fulfill this need

I left the door open for you my dear
I have prepared for your arrival with an open door out of anticipation and excitement

You're so perfect, so in line
You are amazing and perfectly aligned with my desires and expectations

Hard for me to concentrate,
I am unable to focus due to my infatuation towards you

I'm dumb when you come around
When you are present, I become disconnected from rational thought and speech

You wanted me, I did not know
I was not initially aware of your interest in me

You're touching me, You gave me some
You have initiated physical contact with me, fulfilling my previous desire

You promised me, When I am gone, You'll be with me, When I get home
You have committed to being with me both now and in the future, even when I am absent

I gotta jet, but it's alright
I must go now, but there is no need to worry or be upset

I gotta jet, turn out the light
I must leave now and turn off the lights as I exit

I'm still shaking, So are you
Both of us are still feeling the effects of our previous encounter

Please don't think that I've forgotten you... Not for a minute...
I have not forgotten about you, even for a moment

Jet, yeah
A repeated emphasis on my need to leave quickly

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