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/
Can't Stop
jacksoul Lyrics
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Drunk and holding someone else...
Feels like my senses are set to explode
Feels like we're soldiers
Constantly marching forward
Forcing onward...
Feels like sometimes I just don't want to go
Baby let me know
Have you ever loved something so bad?
Like I can't stop loving you babe
It's so pitch black in this place
And I start scaring myself...
I start to question my own mental health
Can anybody feel me at all?
I can't stop loving you, baby
In this world so tired and jaded.
Can anybody feel me at all?
I can't stop loving you, baby
In this world so tired and jaded.
Can anybody feel me at all?
Feels like were soldiers
Constantly marching forward
Forcing onward...
Feels like sometimes I just don't want to go
Baby let me know
Have you ever loved something so bad?
Like I can't stop loving you girl
It's so pitch black in this world
And I start scaring myself...
I start to question my own mental health
Can anybody feel me at all?
I can't stop loving you, baby
In this world so tired and jaded.
Can anybody feel me at all?
The lyrics of this song are about the universal feeling of heartbreak and how it can leave one reeling and questioning their own sanity. The singer knows that their former partner is out somewhere in the city, perhaps with someone new, and this thought is driving them mad. The world feels dark and hopeless without this person, and the singer feels like they are struggling through life like a soldier on a never-ending march. They want their lover to know just how much they loved them, and how they are unable to stop loving them, despite the pain it is causing.
The repeated question "Can anybody feel me at all?" shows the desperation of the singer to know that they are not alone in their heartbreak, that others have felt the same pain before them. They feel isolated and misunderstood, as if nobody else truly understands the depth of their feelings. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the enormity of this emotion and how it is taking up space and consuming all of the singer's thoughts and senses.
Overall, this song is a raw and emotive expression of heartbreak, despair, and the inability to let go of love. The lyrics are deeply personal and relatable, striking a chord with anyone who has ever gone through a difficult breakup or loss.
Line by Line Meaning
know you're somewhere inside of the city
I am aware that you are present in the city, but unsure of your exact location.
Drunk and holding someone else...
I believe that you are under the influence and likely in the company of another person.
Feels like my senses are set to explode
I am experiencing overwhelming sensations and emotions.
Feels like we're soldiers
Our lives are a constant battle and struggle.
Constantly marching forward
We persist and move forward despite difficulties and challenges.
Forcing onward...
We push ourselves to keep going, even when it is difficult or painful.
Feels like sometimes I just don't want to go
At times, I feel exhausted and unable to continue.
Baby let me know
I am seeking reassurance and communication from my partner.
Have you ever loved something so bad?
Have you ever experienced a love so intense it feels uncontrollable and overwhelming?
Like I can't stop loving you babe
My love for you is all-consuming and uncontrollable.
It's so pitch black in this place
I feel lost and uncertain in my current situation.
And I start scaring myself...
My thoughts and feelings are beginning to frighten me.
I start to question my own mental health
My emotional state is causing me to doubt my own sanity and well-being.
Can anybody feel me at all?
I am seeking connection and empathy from others.
In this world so tired and jaded.
The world feels drained and hopeless, lacking in energy and optimism.
I can't stop loving you, baby
My love for you is unrelenting and persistent, even in the face of difficulty.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JASON LEVINE, JON LEVINE
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@EverettEliz
He was incredible, without a doubt and it's a shame that cancer would take someone away at such a young age. His music is calming and fantastic and it makes me sad that he left so earlier. Truely incredible, what an icon.
@Smelmo666
I'm a classic hard rock drummer and I LOVE this song. Love the melody & love the groove. The female vocal at the end is KILLER.
@lisa_squared
This song reminds me of middle/high school, he was an amazing singer. RIP :( I wish he received more recognition for his talent
@MazterDragon
R.I.P. Jacksoul. No longer suffering. Now sleeping in peace. But his voice shall be heard up in heaven. He will be surely missed.
@TommyUB
My sister had me listen to his music years ago, she went to school with him. His voice is great. I did not know he passed or hear about it I mean. RIP. Pure Talent.
@crystal12345ization
90s and early 2000s where the best years I honestly love that I grew up in this era
I’m 27 now and remember listening to this song all the time when I was 7-8 years old
@jeffsullivan2044
This man voice is pure gold. I've had this album since 2002. Didn't know he was no longer with us. I'm heartbroken. So much more he would have given us. His voice transports me. Bloody shame!
@halcyon0830
I can't believe he passed away. I was so hoping that he was going to make a return to music with a new album. This is a sad loss for the Canadian Music scene. He was one truly talented individual, the great people in life should never pass away. RIP Haydain Neal (JackSoul).
@CAJman01
i went to his concert, and he was phenominal! he was trying to get the audience to sing along. lets just say we couldn't hit the same notes. he went from like really high to insanely deep in five seconds!! we couldn't keep up
@CyanBlackflower
I kept hearing this guy's music on the radio, years ago. Not one but 3 or 4 tracks. Each of which Really stood out in my mind. I made a note of finding out the name of the artist, and was increasingly pleased to find - one at a time, that they were ALL made by the same artist -Jacksoul. By the time this happened the third time..I was "Souled" - This is not my favourite "genre" of music by ANY stretch, and Yet...Well this is a pleasant exception.