Nowadays they're still Belgium's finest when it comes to reinventing themselves as a rockband. Their intricate mix of violence and beauty, guitar riffs and great songs, the masculine and the feminine: they all mingle to produce The Van Jets’ chemistry.
The band has already released two critically acclaimed albums: Electric Soldiers and Cat Fit Fury. Both of these contained number one hit singles in Belgium., and their single 'The Future' was the most played song on Studio Brussel in 2010. Expanding their live reputation outside the steaming clubs, The Van Jets have already billed many festivals, such as Rock Werchter, Pukkelpop, Dour Festival, Marktrock, etc, and toured in the Netherlands, Germany, Scandinavia, and France.
For their upcoming third album they have asked Jeroen De Pessemier from Belgian electro sensation The Subs to be their producer. The result of this cooperation results in a whole new sound for the band. You can hear them experimenting with synths while staying loyal to their rock 'n roll song-based philosophy. The album was recorded in Philippe Zdar's (from Cassius) famous Motor Bass Studios, where other artists like Phoenix, Cat Power, and even Serge Gainsbourg have already recorded. The mixing is done by Tchad Blake, who previously worked with The Black Keys, The Dandy Warhols and Tom Waits.
They annouced to stop end 2019
What's Going On?
The Van Jets Lyrics
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Tomorrow on my shoulders another day to bear
Forever and all over I feel like
Johnny
Day
My face upon a poster in some window in
Calais
Time hangs heavy on my hands and my footsteps’re uninspired
Crying like a dog lost in the night
What is going on?
What is going on?
Is it something in your words of have I got it wrong?
Falling on the ground falling underground
Where I cannot speak a word cannot make a sound
I woke up from a short dream with a dazed look in my eyes
Until darkness pulled me under and took me for a ride
Someone said
Time hangs heavy on your hand and your footsteps uninspired
Travelling through the depths of your mind where you just cannot hide
Crying like a dog lost in the night
What’s going on?
Oh what’s going on?
Oh what’s going o o o o on…
The lyrics to The Van Jets' song "What's Going On?" seem to express a feeling of restlessness and uncertainty. The singer has left their working days behind and is facing the unknowns of tomorrow. They feel like "Johnny Day," perhaps a reference to the song "Johnny B. Goode" and the idea of a restless wanderer searching for meaning in life. The reference to their face being on a poster in Calais suggests that they are some sort of outlaw or misfit, seeking escape or refuge in a new place.
The singer of the song also seems to be struggling with mental turmoil, feeling uninspired and kicked out of bars where they are seen as a drunkard and a liar. They cry like a lost dog in the night, perhaps feeling isolated and disconnected from others. The repetition of the question "What's going on?" suggests a search for answers or understanding, as if the singer is trying to make sense of their situation and their place in the world.
Overall, the lyrics to "What's Going On?" seem to capture a feeling of restlessness and unease that many people can identify with. The singer is facing an uncertain future, struggling with personal demons, and searching for meaning and connection in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
My working days are over and I might live somewhere
I am no longer employed and have no permanent home.
Tomorrow on my shoulders another day to bear
Every day feels like a burden and I don't see any relief.
Forever and all over I feel like Johnny Day
I feel lost and uncertain, like an aimless wanderer.
My face upon a poster in some window in Calais
I feel forgotten and alone, like my only trace is a poster in a distant place.
Time hangs heavy on my hands and my footsteps’re uninspired
I feel stuck and unproductive, unable to move forward.
Kicked out of the bars where I’m a drunkard and a liar
I have been rejected and ostracized from the only places where I feel welcome.
Crying like a dog lost in the night
I feel utterly helpless and vulnerable, like an animal in distress.
What is going on?
I am confused and seeking answers to my current situation.
Is it something in your words of have I got it wrong?
I am questioning if my understanding of the world is incorrect or if my interpretation of others is flawed.
Falling on the ground falling underground
I feel like I am descending into a dark, bottomless pit of despair.
Where I cannot speak a word cannot make a sound
I feel silenced and unable to express myself.
I woke up from a short dream with a dazed look in my eyes
I am disoriented and unsure of reality.
Until darkness pulled me under and took me for a ride
I am consumed by feelings of negativity and depression.
Someone said
Someone attempted to offer me advice or guidance.
Time hangs heavy on your hand and your footsteps uninspired
I am reminded that my lack of direction and productivity is causing me difficulty.
Travelling through the depths of your mind where you just cannot hide
I am confronting my innermost struggles and fears that I cannot ignore.
Crying like a dog lost in the night
I am still overwhelmed and suffering, regardless of any advice or guidance given.
What’s going on?
I am still seeking answers and resolution in my current state.
Oh what’s going on?
My sense of unease and confusion persists.
Oh what’s going o o o o on…
My feelings of frustration and despair persist without relief.
Contributed by Evelyn T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nick Van Elslander
Live waren ze zalig! Staat bij de top concerten.
Cedric Mestdag
Novarock was zo af ! een van de mooiste momenten uit mijn leven. Bedankt ! Je n'arrive pas à trouver un mot qui exprime mon amour pour cette chanson ;)
martijn salomez
ik eb ze gezien op grensrock ze zijn echt goe live
Jonas Vandenabeele
erg mooie video, zit goed in elkaar.
Yoran Cambier
wa kan er nu aan goede simpele rock tippen !
Elisabet Okmen
@H8000addicted Live is het idd zoooo veel innemender
ottooke007
op de lokerse feestn e moat :D
Roderik Iserbyt
Ah dees is nie aan te horen... (eigenlijk wel > lees verder) Maar live is dit 100000000000000000000000000x beter die mastering trekt op nie te veel... jammer van zo'n talent
Lennert De Clercq
de ruwheid is zo zalig...