Following the album's release, the Screaming Jets went to the UK where they based themselves for over two years, touring there and throughout Europe with a variety of hard rock and heavy metal bands. During a series of shows with Ugly Kid Joe, Heaney was fired and replaced for the rest of the tour by one-time Judas Priest drummer Dave Holland.
The band's next album Tear of Thought, which featured Heaney's drumming, was initially slow to gain acceptance until a cover of Boys Next Door's "Shivers" saw the Screaming Jets back in the charts. Heaney was permanently replaced in the line-up by former BB Steal drummer Craig Rosevear and after a US tour with Def Leppard Lara was replaced by Melbourne musician Jimi "The Human" Hocking, who had previously fronted his own band, Jimi Human and Spectre 7, that released an album and two singles at the turn of the decade.
While the Screaming Jets remained only moderately successful overseas, in Australia they were one of the top-drawing live bands of the early-mid 1990s and perhaps the last remaining example of the pub rock acts that had ruled the country's live scene in the late 1970s - mid 1980s. While their single releases rarely scored high on the charts, they won significant airplay on rock radio and the band's tours were wildly successful. In 1995 the Screaming Jets' self-titled album made history when it became the first CD launched via live Webcast.
By the late 90s the Screaming Jets were touring less often and had not released an album of new material since 1996. Hocking had left in 1997 to be replaced by former Judge Mercy guitarist Izzy Osmanovich and after an extensive Australian tour in 2000, Rosevear left to be replaced by Col Hatchman. Although no longer the force they had once been, the Screaming Jets could still draw large crowds and in 2001 were selected to tour with Kiss and Alice Cooper; at the end of that year the band announced an extended break from all touring and recording, playing a final series of shows.
In December 2002, the Screaming Jets did another brief tour in support of a self-financed live album that had been recorded the previous year, but then did not play live again until mid-2004. Since then have continued to record and tour, though more sporadically than during the early 1990s and have also signed a record publishing deal with Universal Records.
Falls In Place
The Screaming Jets Lyrics
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As long as I'm still standing, (I'll) try to catch you if you fall
I know my life was meant for living, I make no time for woe
I hope we're gonna be forgiven for not trying just a little more
What you want you can't have
What you want you just can't have
When your dreams are dreams, you work in desperate sleeps.
Fall down in place
Fall down in place
Let it fall down in place
Let it all fall
Just a little more
and just a little more
It's time to stand for something, it's time to break down the wall
I tell you now: As long as I'm, as long as I'm still standing (standing),
well, I'm gonna try to catch you if you fall
What you want you can't have
Well, your dreams are dreams...
Woah, so let today...
Fall down in place
Let it fall down in place
Let it fall down in place
Fall down in place
Fall down in place
The lyrics of "Falls In Place" by The Screaming Jets are about taking action and standing up for something. The opening line "Time to stand for something, it's time to breach the wall" it is a call to take action and make a change. When the singer says "As long as I'm still standing, (I'll) try to catch you if you fall" he is showing his support and solidarity with whoever needs help. The next line "I know my life was meant for living, I make no time for woe" it is a statement that the singer is going to live his life to the fullest and won't dwell on the negative. The final line, "I hope we're gonna be forgiven for not trying just a little more" is a plea to try harder, to do more and make a difference.
The chorus, "Fall down in place, Let it fall down in place" has an interesting meaning. It is probably a metaphor for letting things fall into order or place naturally, instead of trying to control everything. Sometimes things fall in place when we least expect them to, and it is good to let go and let life takes its course. "What you want you can't have, When your dreams are dreams, you work in desperate sleeps" is a couplet that means we need to work hard and stay determined to achieve our dreams, but sometimes they may seem unattainable. The phrase "desperate sleeps" refers to the effort and hard work one has to put in to achieve their goals.
Overall, "Falls In Place" is a song about taking action, living life fully with determination, letting go and letting things fall in place naturally while making sure to support others regardless of what happens.
Line by Line Meaning
Time to stand for something, it's time to breach the wall
It's time to take a stand and overcome obstacles in our way.
As long as I'm still standing, (I'll) try to catch you if you fall
I will always be there to support and help someone in need.
I know my life was meant for living, I make no time for woe
I believe that life should be lived fully without worrying about regrets.
I hope we're gonna be forgiven for not trying just a little more
I hope that we'll be forgiven for not putting in more effort and trying harder.
What you want you can't have
Sometimes we cannot have what we desire.
What you want you just can't have
We may not always be able to achieve what we want.
When your dreams are dreams, you work in desperate sleeps.
When we only dream about our goals, we need to work desperately to achieve them.
Woah, so let today...
So let's focus on the present moment.
Fall down in place
Let things fall into their natural place.
Let it fall down in place
Allow things to happen naturally without trying to control everything.
Just a little more
If we put in a little more effort, we may be able to achieve our goals.
It's time to stand for something, it's time to break down the wall
We should take a stand for something and break down any barriers in our way.
I tell you now: As long as I'm, as long as I'm still standing (standing), well, I'm gonna try to catch you if you fall
I promise to always be there to help and support others, no matter what.
Fall down in place
Relax and let things happen naturally without trying to force anything.
Let it fall down in place
Things will fall into place if we allow them to happen naturally.
Fall down in place
Things will eventually work out, just have faith and let them happen naturally.
Contributed by Kaitlyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Earthy Irwin
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Great work Grant Walmsley