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.
Sister Tease
The Screaming Jets Lyrics
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Her name is Sister Tease,
She really knows how to please.
Yeah she'll kiss your lips,
She'll have you doin' backflips,
Yeah, but that's her game,
Oh she'll drive me insane.
I'm goin' outta my brain.
I feel the blood rush past,
Oh, I hope I can last,
But the end is near,
Come on sister dear.
Oh Sister Tease,
She really knows how to please.
Sister Tease,
You drive me to my knees.
C'mon sister please,
Be my tease.
Well I'm in my room,
And she rides my broom.
Oh what a witch,
The dirty little bitch.
But what a way to be pleased,
Come over here,
Sister Tease.
Well I'm in my room,
And she rides my broom.
What a witch,
The dirty little bitch.
But what a way to be pleased,
Ah,
Sister Tease.
The lyrics to The Screaming Jets song "Sister Tease" are sexually suggestive and about a woman who goes by the name of Sister Tease. According to the lyrics, she knows how to please and her way of doing so is through sexual acts. The singer describes how she kisses his lips, makes him do backflips, and drives him insane when she grabs his mane. He feels his blood rushing and hopes he can last until the end, but eventually, the end is near. The singer pleads with Sister Tease to be his tease as he's in his room and she rides his broom, referring to her as a dirty little witch who knows just how to please.
The song is essentially about sexual desire and the thrill of being with someone who knows just how to please, even if it's in taboo or unconventional ways. The use of the word "Sister" in Sister Tease could allude to a taboo relationship such as incest. The use of the word "witch" could also signify societal perceptions of women who are sexually expressive or promiscuous.
Line by Line Meaning
That's right.
Affirmation or agreement with what was previously said.
Her name is Sister Tease,
Introducing the subject of the song as a woman named Sister Tease.
She really knows how to please.
The singer is acknowledging that Sister Tease is very skilled in pleasing others.
Yeah she'll kiss your lips,
Sister Tease is not shy about getting physical with others.
She'll have you doin' backflips,
Sister Tease can make others feel ecstatic and overjoyed.
Yeah, but that's her game,
The singer recognizes that Sister Tease likes to play games with people's emotions.
Oh she'll drive me insane.
The singer is admitting that Sister Tease's behavior is driving him crazy.
When she grabs my mane,
Sister Tease has a physical impact on the singer by clasping his hair.
I'm goin' outta my brain.
The singer is experiencing intense emotions and possibly even losing his mind over Sister Tease.
I feel the blood rush past,
The singer is physically affected by Sister Tease, causing a rush of blood through his body.
Oh, I hope I can last,
The singer expresses concern for his ability to handle Sister Tease's influence on him.
But the end is near,
The singer is anticipating a conclusion to his experience with Sister Tease.
Come on sister dear.
The singer is addressing Sister Tease directly, asking her to come towards him.
Oh Sister Tease,
The singer refers to Sister Tease by name again.
She really knows how to please.
The singer repeats his earlier sentiment acknowledging Sister Tease's abilities.
Sister Tease,
The singer addresses Sister Tease a third time.
You drive me to my knees.
Sister Tease has a powerful effect on the singer.
C'mon sister please,
The singer is pleading with Sister Tease to give him what he wants.
Be my tease.
The singer wants Sister Tease to continue teasing him.
Well I'm in my room,
The setting of the song changes to the singer's bedroom.
And she rides my broom.
Sister Tease is engaging in sexual activity with the singer.
What a witch,
The singer characterizes Sister Tease as a witch.
The dirty little bitch.
The singer uses derogatory language to describe Sister Tease.
But what a way to be pleased,
The singer is admitting that despite his negative language towards her, he is still satisfied by their interactions.
Ah,
An interjection expressing emotion.
Sister Tease.
The song ends with a final reference to Sister Tease, implying their relationship continues despite its complexities.
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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Ricki Rae
Brad Heaney. Easily one of Australia’s greatest drummers. So good
Steve James
What the fuck happened to him? Why did he leave in 93?
Kaz Jet Luver
Now this is Aussie rock history!!!!
strewth to music
Dad always party'd and played with them. Brought them in to play when they were too young
lozarok
HELL YEAH !!
IKILL MELOL
Why won't they put this song up?
Daniel Sherwood
listen to jjj live
the Aussie D.I.Y. BUDGET FRIENDLY Guy.
Brad Heaney was the best fuckin drummer the Jets were ever going to have and they were never going to be the same kind of band ever again. Where are you today Brad!!?? Rock OOON!! \mm/
Steve James
Col Hatchman was also a beast for this great band
the Aussie D.I.Y. BUDGET FRIENDLY Guy.
@Steve James YES, absolutley mate!. When it comes to Power Fills and stage presence.. Col IS the man. I used to play drums.. and always was inspired by Cols fills, power and timing. I'm so glad Col made it onto the Rock On DVD before he left the band, he Lit the stage up!!