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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
edward hudson
He was a genius in capturing imagination with his music. I was shocked to see that he had passed away. It was totally unexpected because I haven’t traveled to Canada lately. The musical landscape has changed but Jacksoul music will live on. RIP Haydain.
hypershock0 storm
Thank you for uploading this version!
cardflopper
Finally the radio edit version!... I think I prefer this to the one with the backup lady vocals
rockybudgeboa
THIS is how I want to remember Haydain. What a voice!! What a Treasure!!! Music died when he died.
Alex
Yeah, I was born in 94 and lived in Mississauga, had cable and channel surfed the local tv stations (CityTV/CP24, CTV, Globel and CH-CH) and I remember this song being played on the radio a couple times, along with being a part of a promotional-commercial ad for City-TV itself, at around '99 (Plus, also once for sure on much music). Never heard it since post '00.
Fast forward to '08 and when smartphones, apps and Shazam like apps started to exist, I tried hard to figure out this song, but to no avail. Only knew the melody - vaguely. Flash forward to 2012 when I work at the grocery store Metro as a student, I finally heard this song being played as part of the in-store music intercom/PA playlist! I couldn't believe it - I was freaking out and asking other co-workers if they know any details of this song. None knew; however, I made the effort of memorizing the lyrics the best I can interpret them, came home and googled and voila!!
But I was severely disappointed when all I heard from jacksoul - can't stop was the unedited version with the female's vocals. Never heard that version in my childhood, ever. And I find it cringe AF. Definitely hits different and not in a good way. I hope there is a proper "radio edit" can't stop uploaded on Spotify eventually.
Anyways, thanks for this upload version.
Cromax the Dark Angel / Glumii the Demon Xii
This reminds me of Peter Gun: Art of Noise. 🎶
holly lester
I think I remember hearing this song coming on 105.3 ez rock in sudbury and 100.5 ez rock at one time?
77x5ghost
where did you find this
i have never heard of this version before
Incindria
I found a link for it in this blog post https://30years50albums.wordpress.com/2015/08/24/48-jacksoul-sleepless/, but I knew about it from hearing it on the radio growing up. It took me a couple of hours to find this version, so I figured I should put it on here to make it easier for others.
77x5ghost
@Incindria i would love to see someone managing to find a higher quality source some day