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.
Think
The Screaming Jets Lyrics
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You don't realise that the people need
The children need a helping hand
Life means nothing in your houses tall
You've never had your back's against the wall
Your backs against the wall
With a gun at your head
All those ruby smiles and all those funny lines
They don't mean a thing to me
'Cause I don't have the time for that
Live your life in luxury
You don't know what its like out on the streets
Without a friend to help you through the night
First its there and then its gone
Then you realise it's not much fun, no it's not much fun
When you practice to deceive
I see no fun in laughing all the time
All those ruby smiles and all those funny lines
They don't mean a thing to me, cause I don't have the time
They don't mean a thing to me, cause I don't have the time
For that
I said we've got no time for that, no, no, not anything
Well I've seen so many things
Knights of days and fallen kings
Times when everyone lies to you all the time
Time in our hands, it's going slow
Before to long, it's gonna blow
It's all going to blow up in your face
You've got fancy names for your evil men
They're going to take you in their world of sin, world of sin
Where you'll be all alone
You'll be all alone
Well I can see no fun in laughing all the time
All those ruby smiles and all those funny lines
They don't mean a thing to me, cause I don't have the time
They don't mean a thing to me, cause I just don't have the time
For that
No time for that, no time for that, no time for that
No time for that.
The lyrics of The Screaming Jets's "Think" paint a picture of a harsh reality in which society is divided by a large gap between the rich and the poor. The opening lines address the "men with aching greed" who do not realize that the people and the children need a helping hand, as life means nothing in their "houses tall." The song later emphasizes that those who live in luxury do not know what it's like to be out on the streets without a friend to help through the night. The chorus then suggests that those who practice to deceive cannot find joy in laughter, for the empty smiles and funny lines do not mean anything to the songwriter.
The lyrics critique a society in which the rich hold power over the poor, and the system is rigged against those who have nothing. The song implies that the rich cannot be relied upon to solve the problems of the disadvantaged, and that soon enough, it will all blow up in their face. The Screaming Jets's song "Think" is a poignant reminder not to forget those in need in society’s attempt to advance.
Line by Line Meaning
All you men with aching greed
You men who are consumed by your desire for money and possessions
You don't realise that the people need
You are not aware of the needs of the people
The children need a helping hand
The children require assistance and support
Life means nothing in your houses tall
Your extravagant possessions do not bring meaning to your life
You've never had your back's against the wall
You have not experienced difficult situations
Your backs against the wall
You are in a desperate situation
With a gun at your head
You are in a life-threatening situation
I see no fun in laughing all the time
There is no enjoyment in always being frivolous
All those ruby smiles and all those funny lines
Superficial displays of wealth and humor hold no value
They don't mean a thing to me
They hold no importance or significance
'Cause I don't have the time for that
I do not have the patience or interest to indulge in such things
Live your life in luxury
Indulging in excessive wealth and material possessions
You don't know what its like out on the streets
You are ignorant of the difficulties faced by those who live in poverty
Without a friend to help you through the night
Being alone in times of need
First its there and then its gone
Opportunities come and go quickly
Then you realise it's not much fun, no it's not much fun
After losing opportunities, life becomes difficult and unpleasant
When you practice to deceive
Being dishonest and manipulative
They don't mean a thing to me, cause I don't have the time
Superficial displays of wealth and humor hold no value to me
Well I've seen so many things
I have witnessed many experiences
Knights of days and fallen kings
Past historical figures
Times when everyone lies to you all the time
Experiencing constant deceit and dishonesty
Time in our hands, it's going slow
Time is passing slowly
Before to long, it's gonna blow
Soon there will be a reckoning for actions taken
It's all going to blow up in your face
Negative consequences will result from your actions
You've got fancy names for your evil men
Using euphemisms to describe people whose actions are harmful
They're going to take you in their world of sin, world of sin
Those who act in harmful ways will draw you into their immoral behavior
Where you'll be all alone
You will be isolated and without support
No time for that
There is no time to indulge in frivolous activities
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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natasha mckeich
One of the best song I have ever heard.🖤🇦🇺🖤🇦🇺
natasha mckeich
Great tune. Screaming Jets. Love love love.🖤🇦🇺🖤🇦🇺
Kimberly Brock
Paul Woosen,the bass player!! BEST harmonies in the business... and his song writing, was deep and understanding.... for eg "Helping Hand" to name 1.....
gageless
Yeah, his voice has such a unique character to it; I'd recognise it anywhere. Loved his backups.
Liam Watson
Met him not long ago. Nice guy. Kind off met Dave too
Michael Perry
Hey Grant.
Just want to let you know you guys were the first concert i went to back in the early 90's in Brisbane at The Metropolis. It blew me away and i now play guitar in a band myself. I'll never forget that gig. We even stage-dived a bit and old mate got upset but i loved you guys 🤘🤘
stephen davies
Michael Perry loved that venue.
Michael Perry
Great spot. Last gig i seen there was Carcass. Now that's another story lol
Nick Bacic
Awesome song....💯🤘
Brett Collin
Still one the best songs ever