They offer a range of sounds from soul, jazz, funk and rock. In 1995 Jacksoul released its debut album," Absolute", "Sleepless" in 2000, "Resurrected" in 2004, "mySOUL" in 2006.
On October 26 2009 the official website announced they would be releasing their first album in over three years, entitled SOULmate, was scheduled to be released on December 1, 2009
Sadly on November 22 2009, Haydain Neale passed away from lung cancer, after battling back an equally long time from coma and serious injuries received in a traffic accident, when he was hit by a car while riding his Vespa motorscooter August 3 2007.
Link to "Haydain Neale: an appreciation" in The Globe and Mail:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/haydain-neale-an-appreciation/article1375987/
As We
jacksoul Lyrics
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Then I have no green thumb
Show me a river to cross
I'll show you a model named Jordan
Children walk stillborn
As mothers live war-torn
With so much to buy and so little supply
'Cause Daddy said bye
Who promised ascension.
In 13 Dimensions
As long as we can shop till we drop
And we don't sleep to dream
We'll never awaken
And we'll never know what hit us
We've got all of these choices
We're making not one decision
Meanwhile all this white noise is
Just numbing derision
So many whiners but no one to push
I don't wanna but Nike
But I'm feeling that Swoosh
I cannot deny what I so need to buy
I'd run so much faster
You swear you could fly...
[chorus]
I'm nobody's Socrates, coming with ghetto philosophies
But I think that we can all agree:
A world with no community
And only dollar bills, and making cash , and pimps and ho's...
It ain't gonna go.
Ain't gon last too long.
Still too many going to bed starving
While across the world somebody's carving up a territory making dollars
Turn a deaf ear and you won't have to hear the hollers
Of "How long, how long..."
[chorus]
The song "As We" by Jacksoul is a social commentary on consumerism, capitalism, and the lack of community in society. The opening line "If solutions come from small seeds / Then I have no green thumb" sets the tone for the rest of the song, implying that the solutions to the problems facing society are not simple and that the singer doesn't have the skills or means to make a significant difference themselves. The next line, "Show me a river to cross / I'll show you a model named Jordan," is a reference to the famous supermodel, Jordan Dunn, and how society puts a high value on materialistic and shallow things like appearance.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the theme of consumerism, with the lyrics "As long as we can shop till we drop / And we don't sleep to dream / We'll never awaken / And we'll never know what hit us." The singer is critiquing the idea that our society is so focused on buying things and accumulating wealth that we don't have the time or energy to pursue our dreams or to even be aware of the problems that exist around us. The second part of the chorus "We've got all of these choices / We're making not one decision" further emphasizes the idea that despite having endless options, we're not really making meaningful choices or decisions about how we live our lives.
The verses of the song continue this critique, touching on issues like absent fathers, war, and poverty. The line "Children walk stillborn / As mothers live war-torn" is a powerful image that speaks to the cycle of violence and despair that exists in many communities. The lyrics "So many whiners but no one to push / I don't wanna but Nike / But I'm feeling that Swoosh" is another critique of consumerism, implying that even when we're aware of the issues with our society, we still feel drawn to buy things that we don't really need.
Overall, "As We" is a poignant and provocative song that asks listeners to consider the impact of consumerism and capitalism on our communities and our world.
Line by Line Meaning
If solutions come from small seeds
If progress comes from humble beginnings
Then I have no green thumb
Then I am not capable of progress
Show me a river to cross
Give me a challenge to overcome
I'll show you a model named Jordan
I am confident in my ability to succeed
Children walk stillborn
Children die before they have a chance to live
As mothers live war-torn
As mothers suffer from the trauma of war
With so much to buy and so little supply
With too many wants and too few resources
'Cause Daddy said bye
Because my father abandoned us
He ran off with some guy
He left us for a homosexual relationship
Who promised ascension.
Who promised him a higher spiritual state
In 13 Dimensions
In a theoretical realm beyond our reality
As long as we can shop till we drop
As long as we prioritize consumerism
And we don't sleep to dream
And we do not have aspirations beyond material gain
We'll never awaken
We will never be conscious of our situation
And we'll never know what hit us
And we will not understand the consequences of our actions
We've got all of these choices
We have many opportunities
We're making not one decision
But we are not making meaningful choices
Meanwhile all this white noise is
Meanwhile, all this meaningless chatter is
Just numbing derision
Just dulling our senses and our intellect
So many whiners but no one to push
So many people complaining but no one taking action
I don't wanna but Nike
I do not want to perpetuate consumerism
But I'm feeling that Swoosh
But I am tempted by the brand's appeal
I cannot deny what I so need to buy
I cannot resist my urges to consume
I'd run so much faster
I believe my material possessions would improve my life
You swear you could fly...
You believe your possessions give you superhuman abilities
I'm nobody's Socrates, coming with ghetto philosophies
I am not an expert, just sharing my own ideas
But I think that we can all agree:
But I believe we can all acknowledge
A world with no community
A world without social bonds or support
And only dollar bills, and making cash , and pimps and ho's...
And only materialism and sexual exploitation
It ain't gonna go.
It is not sustainable or viable in the long term
Ain't gon last too long.
It will not endure for much longer
Still too many going to bed starving
There are still too many people suffering from hunger
While across the world somebody's carving up a territory making dollars
While someone is exploiting resources for profit
Turn a deaf ear and you won't have to hear the hollers
Ignore the cries for help and you will not feel guilty
Of "How long, how long..."
Of "How long must we suffer?"
Contributed by Jasmine O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@amandawhittaker3833
Still jamming to this in 2024 ❤
@owenanthony9212
Damnnnn this song is groovy! Was at the gym and this came on, had to get up and shazam the shit out of it. That bass slapping is sick :D Smiles for days folks.
@genevaneale729
These dance move is cracking me up so much fun six years this week and here I am bOOgYng down to this tune. Smiles to yoh all HIS TRIBUTE TO ALL. 2016
@davidl1692
Love this song Jacksoul is Awesome miss this band RIP Haydaine
@gengen1940
Being a TrinBago mama. Caribbean Fetes were the places to be Cultural normal I took my kid with me, so therefore, there were no dance lessons, the floor was to the place to dance the soca. He had a special swagga on the dance floor. We call it chipping. The Poetess. 2017. Caribbana Season we had to attend. Trinidad & Tobago. Haydain is a Canadian baby.
@destinlonie5535
funkadelic and sexy party song,RIP Jacksoul we'll miss you r music prowess
@MatthewsPick
thumbs up to whoever decided to make a lyric video for this.
heard for the first time a couple weeks on CBC radio.
@MusikLover8
what other songs will be on GH cd that were never released?
@MiizEma
I love this song. Omg. For once, I'm thankful for ads on YT
@creaper587
This is funk!!!!!!!!! Keep it funky