After several months gigging around their hometown, the band began playing clubs and pubs around Ireland, playing sets mixing original material with rhythm and blues covers. Their set of fast-paced, gritty, garage rock "speed blues", which mixed the powerful approach of Dr. Feelgood with the intense rave-up format of The Yardbirds, quickly became well received by crowds across Ireland and their reputation as a live act grew.
After their North America tour they persued film acting and ultimately on 14 November 2018 the band announced they were splitting up.
Discography:
Snapshot (2013)
Little Victories (2015)
Spitting Image (2017)
Blue Collar Jane
The Strypes Lyrics
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Always got a teacup when she knocks upon my door
She just wants some milk and sugar, but all I want is her
Blue collar Jane, my girl, you're causing quite a stir
All we could be, b-l-u-e
C-o-l-l-a-r, oh, J-a-n-e, oh baby, please
If you could see, then you'd agree
Blue collar Jane, always in your town
Never wears her hair up 'cause she's always dressing down
You got a four wheel drive, you know that's how she gets around
Blue collar Jane, my girl, you knock me to the ground
All we could be, b-l-u-e
C-o-l-l-a-r, oh, J-a-n-e, oh baby, please
If you could see, then you'd agree
That I love blue collar Jane and she loves me
Watch out!
Blue collar Jane, always in your town
Never wears her hair up because she's always dressing down
You got a four wheel drive, you know that's how she gets around
Blue collar Jane, my girl, you knock me to the ground
All we could be, b-l-u-e
C-o-l-l-a-r, oh, J-a-n-e, oh baby, please
If you could see, then you'd agree
That I love blue collar Jane and she loves me
That I love blue collar Jane and she loves me
That I love blue collar Jane and she loves me
The Strypes' song "Blue Collar Jane" tells the story of a working-class girl named Jane ("Blue Collar Jane") who lives in a small town ("always in your town") and is known for always carrying a teacup when she visits someone's house. The singer is infatuated with her and wants to be with her, despite societal expectations and class differences ("all we could be, b-l-u-e c-o-l-l-a-r"). The song addresses themes of class, love, and societal norms.
Through the lyrics, The Strypes paint a picture of a girl who is down-to-earth and hardworking, but also desirable and alluring. She moves about in a "four wheel drive" and dresses down, but still captures the singer's interest. The repeated chorus emphasizes the singer's love for Blue Collar Jane, and how he wishes society could see the worth in her as he does.
Overall, "Blue Collar Jane" is a catchy, upbeat rock and roll song that captures the complexities of love and class distinctions.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue collar Jane lives in fifty four
Blue collar Jane resides in the numbered house fifty-four.
Always got a teacup when she knocks upon my door
Whenever Blue Collar Jane visits, she brings a teacup with her.
She just wants some milk and sugar, but all I want is her
Though she's just looking for milk and sugar, I desire Blue Collar Jane herself.
Blue collar Jane, my girl, you're causing quite a stir
My dear, Blue Collar Jane, you're causing a commotion.
All we could be, b-l-u-e
The letters blue, B-L-U-E, represent all the potential we possess.
C-o-l-l-a-r, oh, J-a-n-e, oh baby, please
Collar is spelled C-O-L-L-A-R. Oh Jane, my love, please listen to me.
If you could see, then you'd agree
If you could understand my perspective, you would come to the same conclusion as me.
That I love blue collar Jane and she loves me
It's true that I love Blue Collar Jane and she loves me in return.
Blue collar Jane, always in your town
Blue Collar Jane is a frequent presence in your town.
Never wears her hair up 'cause she's always dressing down
She keeps her hair down, as she prefers casual clothing and relaxed fashion.
You got a four wheel drive, you know that's how she gets around
She uses your four-wheel drive as her primary mode of transportation.
Blue collar Jane, my girl, you knock me to the ground
My dear Blue Collar Jane, you have the ability to knock me off my feet.
Watch out!
Be careful!
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: EVAN NIALL WALSH, JOSHUA SIMPSON MCCLOREY, PETER JAMES O'HANLON, ROSS AARON FARRELLY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
El Veneno
Its great, but México has been giving so many good bands lately:
- Los Maestros del Revólver (Surf Western/Rock & Roll/Country)
- La Garfield. (Jazz Fusion)
- Sierra León. (Post - Rock)
- Apolo (Rock/Desert rock)
- Suave As Hell (Psychedelic rock)
- URSS Bajo El Árbol (Psychedelic rock/Psychedelic pop)
- Flödhast (Post-Rock)
- Expedición Humboldt (Psychedelic Pop)
- Fracaso Hippie (Rock)
Its a matter of searching in other countries and it helps to learn another language.
Frederick Frost
trust me, i'm 62 years old, I know ,my music, this band rocks, most guitarists wish they could play like this, listen to how tasty the lead guitar is, the vocals are spot on,rhythm is perfect, the sound is clear and full, keep it up men! Frederick Frost
John Robinson
Breaks my heart they broke up in 2018 the lead guitarist wants to be a solo star like Harry styles but other three I think will be back together in something
Ángelo López Mejías
I like them
John Patrick
It's euphoric to hear some bands reviving the old music
KTGA Shanghai
This is just awesome. Finally a band that interprets the music of our fathers PROPERLY.
Anne Marie
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this band... these guys rock!!! and the blues.. well, they are unstoppable.
Brutal Jambon
They are very talented at such a young age. Incredible. Yeah sure they have obvious influences but who doesn't. The important thing is that they transcend it to make their own awesome music.
Coming from a metalhead who is not easily interested by pop/rock music. But hell, these ones are really good.
Lydia
we need people like them. i'm like around their age and if it weren't for them i wouldn't know of the Yardbirds and such. and didn't a lot of these classic bands start at a young age like them? like george harrison coming into the beatles at 14 and such...wow can you imagine what the strypes could do in the future? So glad that they are young, and glad that I finally have a good band to grow up with.
Cathal Sheridan
great video, great tune, amazing live band, love it. Well done lads!!
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スキルが圧倒的すぎる!!!! ルックスもいいし♡ Mステ見てハマりました!!