The Screaming Jets is a hard rock band from Newcastle, Australia. The band … Read Full Bio ↴The Screaming Jets is a hard rock band from Newcastle, Australia. The band was formed by three former members of Aspect, singer Dave Gleeson, bass player Paul Woseen and guitarist Grant Walmsley, in 1989. Along with second guitarist Richard Lara and former Radiators drummer Brad Heaney, the Screaming Jets won a national Battle of the Bands contest run by the youth broadcaster Triple J and a resultant EP, "The Scorching Adventures of the Screaming Jets" scored an ARIA Award nomination. Winning a deal with Sydney independent label rooArt, the Screaming Jets released their debut album All For One that spawned a top-charting hit single in "Better" along with two others, "Shine On" and "Stop the World" that were only moderate performers and the controversial "FRC" that featured guest vocals by various members of Mortal Sin, The Choirboys and The Angels.

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.

Shine On
The Screaming Jets Lyrics

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Cold steel rails in front of me, my steel city left behind.
Miles and miles of miles to go, it's another lonely night.
I see the tunnel up ahead is dark, it opens up and swallows me whole.
Can't see the light at the other end now. Sometime its gotta show.

I see my light shining through.
Shine on.
Shine on.

I've got the time to say to my friend,

Hey friend, that this ain't no easy road,
But it's the way I must travel, even if I have to ho alone.
I've seen the dreams of a broken man, broken, shattered and torn,
Have to stand on my own two feet, some time my day is gonna dawn.

I see the day is coming, won't have to wait no more.
I feel the rays-a-burning, burning through my open door, shine on through, shine on through.
Three days, 1500 miles quickly turns into a week.
Don't know my direction and I just can't get no sleep.

This petty ego is thriving on a teenage dream, it won't be long before we arrive,
Down on loser's street, yeah.
I see my light shining through,
I see my light shining through,

I see my light shining through,
My light a-shining through,

See the light shine through,
Shine on.

Overall Meaning

The Screaming Jets' song "Shine On" tells the story of a weary traveler who has left his "steel city" behind and is journeying through the night, unsure of what lies ahead. The lyrics suggest a feeling of isolation and uncertainty, with the traveler facing a long and difficult road. Despite this, however, there is a sense of hope and determination in the song, with the traveler acknowledging the challenges he faces but refusing to be beaten down by them.

The first verse describes the traveler's journey, with "cold steel rails" stretching out before him and an uncertain future ahead. The second verse speaks directly to a friend, acknowledging the difficulty of the path they are on but also emphasizing the need to stay true to oneself and keep pushing forward. The final verse is perhaps the most hopeful, with the traveler seeing the "light" at the end of the tunnel, a symbol of success and achievement that he knows is within reach. Overall, "Shine On" is a powerful and inspiring song about perseverance and the importance of never giving up, even in the face of adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

Cold steel rails in front of me, my steel city left behind.
Leaving behind a city of industry and progress, I'm now moving on through endless miles of cold steel, symbolizing the difficulties and hardships that lie ahead.

Miles and miles of miles to go, it's another lonely night.
The journey ahead is still long and lonely, and the night ahead will once again be a difficult one.

I see the tunnel up ahead is dark, it opens up and swallows me whole.
The impending darkness ahead seems daunting and all-consuming, but it is an unavoidable part of the journey that must be faced with courage and determination.

Can't see the light at the other end now. Sometime its gotta show.
Although there is currently no sign of hope or positivity, it is important to remain optimistic knowing that eventually, things will get better.

I see my light shining through.
Despite the darkness and obstacles, there is a glimmer of hope and determination that shines within me, providing the strength to keep moving forward.

Shine on. Shine on.
Let the light within me continue to shine and guide me through the difficult times ahead.

I've got the time to say to my friend, Hey friend, that this ain't no easy road,
I have the opportunity to acknowledge to my friend that the journey ahead is challenging and not for the faint of heart.

But it's the way I must travel, even if I have to ho alone.
Despite the challenges and solitude, this is still the path that I must take, even if it means traveling alone.

I've seen the dreams of a broken man, broken, shattered and torn,
I've witnessed the dreams of others who have been crushed by the difficulties of life, leading to a sense of despair and hopelessness.

Have to stand on my own two feet, some time my day is gonna dawn.
In order to overcome the challenges ahead, I must rely on my own strength and perseverance, knowing that eventually my fortunes will change for the better.

I see the day is coming, won't have to wait no more.
A day of hope and positivity is on the horizon, and it's only a matter of time before it arrives.

I feel the rays-a-burning, burning through my open door, shine on through, shine on through.
I can feel the warmth and positivity of the coming day, which is metaphorically represented as a burning sun shining through an open door.

Three days, 1500 miles quickly turns into a week.
The journey is long and arduous, and what was initially expected to be a short time frame quickly becomes a much lengthier ordeal.

Don't know my direction and I just can't get no sleep.
Despite the efforts to remain determined and optimistic, there are still moments of uncertainty and anxiety, and it's difficult to find rest and peace of mind.

This petty ego is thriving on a teenage dream, it won't be long before we arrive, down on loser's street, yeah.
There is a sense of immaturity and naivete in clinging to youthful dreams and aspirations, but eventually this will lead to disappointment and failure.

My light a-shining through. See the light shine through.
Despite the struggles and hardships, the inner light of determination and hope continues to shine bright, providing the strength to carry on.

Shine on.
Let the light within continue to shine, and remain optimistic that better days are ahead.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRAD HEANEY, DAVID GLEESON, GRANT WALMSLEY, PAUL WOSEEN, RICHARD LARA

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