With Danny (Bass) and Shannon (Keys) growing up on the north coast with a lifestyle of surfing and skating, the boys found a passion for jazz and funk music passed on by their musical Dad and after hearing their cousin Laura sing for the first time on a family holiday it created a dream they had to pursue of one day moving to Sydney and starting a band together. Laura would find tapes of song ideas in the letter box at her northern beaches home in Sydney and would add melody and lyrics, waiting until the next time the families got together to create the final products.
After years of long distance writing together the boys joined Laura in Sydney where the band recorded an EP 'Originate'. The EP propelled the band around the Sydney scene and led to an appearance on national television as part of the Logie award winning series 'All Saints' where the band performed two songs off the EP 'Why' and the track that opened the show, 'Dreamland'.
It's been a long wait but after more shows and heap of touring the band have just released their self titled debut album through Vitamin Records which was launched in June 2010 to a sell out crowd at one of Sydney's most prestigious live music venues, The Basement. The album involves some of the most recognised musicians in the industry and so do their live shows with the band playing regularly as a six piece all over Australia. Within months of its release, tracks off the album have been receiving airplay on Triple J and various community radio stations across Australia.
Don't Dream It's Over
Uncle Jed Lyrics
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There is freedom without
Try to catch the deluge in a paper cup
There's a battle ahead
Many battles are lost
But you'll never see the end of the road
When you're traveling with me
Hey now, hey now
Hey now, hey now
When the world comes in
They come, they come
To build a wall between us
But they won't win
Now I'm towing my car
There's a hole in the roof
My possessions are causing me suspicion
But there's no proof
In the paper today
Tales of war and of waste
But you turn right over to the TV page
Hey now, hey now
Don't dream it's over
Hey now, hey now
When the world comes in
They come, they come
To build a wall between us
You know they won't win
Now I'm walking again
To the beat of a drum
And I'm counting the steps
To the door of your heart
Only shadows ahead
Barely clearing the roof
Get to know the feeling of liberation and relief
Hey now, hey now
Don't dream it's over
Hey now, hey now
When the world comes in
They come, they come
To build a wall between us
You know they won't win
You know they won't win
Don't let them win
Don't let them win
Don't let them win
Don't dream that it's over
Uncle Jed's song "Don't Dream It's Over" speaks of freedom, battles, and a hope for unity. The lyrics describe the feeling of being burdened by possessions and fear. The line "There is freedom within, there is freedom without" suggests that we have the power to free ourselves from our own mental barriers. The imagery of trying to catch the deluge in a paper cup serves to show that some challenges may be impossible, yet we need to keep trying anyway.
The line "To build a wall between us, you know they won't win" is particularly poignant given the current political climate in some parts of the world. The song suggests that even in the face of adversity, people can build bridges instead of walls. Finally, the repetition of "Don't Dream It's Over" seems to suggest that we must continue to strive towards our dreams, even when things seem difficult.
Line by Line Meaning
There is freedom within
There exists freedom within oneself
There is freedom without
There exists freedom outside of oneself
Try to catch the deluge in a paper cup
Attempting to catch something with an insufficient or inadequate apparatus
There's a battle ahead
There is a struggle to overcome in the future
Many battles are lost
Numerous struggles in life end in defeat
But you'll never see the end of the road
The struggles in life may seem endless, but one should not lose hope
When you're traveling with me
When you have someone to share the burdens of life with
Hey now, hey now
Showing excitement or urgency in the next statement
Don't dream it's over
Do not give up hope that everything will turn out well
When the world comes in
When societal pressures are present
They come, they come
These pressures will undoubtedly appear
To build a wall between us
The pressures of the world will attempt to divide us
But they won't win
These pressures will not defeat us
Now I'm towing my car
I am moving forward in life, even if it's not perfect
There's a hole in the roof
Something is not entirely perfect or complete
My possessions are causing me suspicion
Doubts or fears are arising about things that we own
But there's no proof
These doubts or fears may be unfounded
In the paper today
News or information from outside sources
Tales of war and of waste
Accounts of destruction, both of humanity and the planet
But you turn right over to the TV page
Despite the world's troubles, people may choose to ignore them
Now I'm walking again
I am moving forward again
To the beat of a drum
Moving forward with purpose, to a specific rhythm or goal
And I'm counting the steps
Being vigilant or aware of our progress
To the door of your heart
Moving towards emotional fulfillment or opening oneself emotionally to others
Only shadows ahead
The future appears dark or uncertain
Barely clearing the roof
Progress is happening, but slowly or with difficulty
Get to know the feeling of liberation and relief
One can find peace and freedom by persisting through difficulty
Don't let them win
Do not let societal pressures divide or defeat us
Don't dream that it's over
Do not give up hope in the face of difficulty
Contributed by Carter I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@larryweichert9967
I wish you put out more CDs. Please don't give up. You have the most beautiful voice i have ever heard and I'm 62 years old. I could listen to that voice over and over.
@user-iw3xp2lo2y
Just superb,way slower is so much better,the texture is fantastic,you paint a beautiful picture💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻🎤🎹🎼🎹🎼🎤🪘🥁🪇🎤🎼🎹🎸🎹🎼🎤👍❤️
@telmocaseiro3496
Lovely/sensual/touching version of a classic by the talented Uncle Jed. Laura is simply amazing as well. Best female vocals that I have ever ever heard.
@Ian-wy1cf
Uncle Jed, from Brother to this. I've loved you ever since! Thank you for sharing your beautiful gift with us. Bless you!
@Mostafa20268
WONDERFUL WORDS..
@williamreau4222
Today was the first time I've heard this trio, first on AGT then YouTube. I am totally impressed by their music, it touches so many different feelings within me. Musically I've fallen in love with them. Thank you Uncle Jed!!
@brianoconnor4518
Her voice is like silk
@liberty9348
Outstanding! You guys have such an amazing QUALITY to your music that is extremely rare. Some of the best musicians I've ever heard. Keep up the great work and I look forward to your next video. I first heard you guys on the audition when you performed brother, which was amazing as well.
@sahatasimanjuntak3807
One of the most beautiful voice i've heard my entire life. God bless you
@apsbigpapasmurf
You three are always so beautiful, wonderful, and amazing.