Captain Jack
Captain Jack
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Hey yo Captain Jack (Hey yo Captain Jack) Bring me back to the railroad track (Bring me back to the railroad track) Running to the railroad track Run along with Captain Jack Run to peace camp back Run along with Captain Jack Badadadeedado, left right, right left Badadadeedado, run along with Captain Jack Forward march! Hey yo Captain Jack (Hey yo Captain Jack) Bring me back to the railroad track (Bring me back to the railroad track) Gimme a gun in my hand (Gimme a gun in my hand) I want to be a shooting man (I want to be a shooting man) Left, right, left (Left, right, left) The military step (The military step) The air force rap (The air force rap) The seventeen is the best (The seventeen's the best) Go left, go right, go pick up the step, go left, go right, go left (Go left, go right, go pick up the step, go left, go right, go left) We are running to the railroad track Run along with Captain Jack Badeedado badeedado, run along with Captain Jack Run into the peace camp back Run along with Captain Jack Deedado, badeedado, badeedadeedadeedado Badadadeedado, left right right left Badadadeedado, run along with Captain Jack Company attention! Forward march! Hey yo Captain Jack (Hey yo Captain Jack) Bring me back to the railroad track (Bring me back to the railroad track) Gimme a bottle in my hand (Gimme a bottle in my hand) I want to be a drunken man (I want to be a drunken man) Left, right, left (Left, right, left) The military step (The military step) The air force rap (The air force rap) The seventy is the best (The seventy is the best) Go left, go right, go pick up the step, go left, go right, go left (Go left, go right, go pick up the step, go left, go right, go left) We are running to the railroad track Run along with Captain Jack Badeedado badeedado, run along with Captain Jack Run into the peace camp back Run along with Captain Jack Deedado, badeedado, badeedadeedadeedado Badadadeedado, left right right left Badadadeedado, run along with Captain Jack Hey yo Captain Jack (Hey yo Captain Jack) Bring me back to the railroad track (Bring me back to the railroad track) Gimme a woman in my hand (Gimme a woman in my hand) I want to be a fucking man (I want to be a fucking man) Left, right, left (Left, right, left) The military step (The military step) The air force rap (The air force rap) The seventeen is the best (The seventeen is the best) Forward march! We are running to the railroad track Run along with Captain Jack Badeedado badeedado, run along with Captain Jack Run into the peace camp back Run along with Captain Jack Deedado, badeedado, badeedadeedadeedado Badadadeedado, left right right left Badadadeedado, run along with Captain Jack
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Written by: UDO NIEBERGALL, VOLKER WEBER, RICHARD WITTE
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Genre"Captain Jack" is a mix of Eurodance and military pop, combining fast-paced electronic music with military-inspired lyrics and aesthetics.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1995, making it one of the standout hits of the mid-90s dance scene.
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Band FormationThe band Captain Jack was formed in 1995 by Udo Niebergall, originally featuring frontman Francisco Gutierrez and singer Liza da Costa. The song "Captain Jack" was their debut single.
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Unique StyleIt is known for its distinctive style: the song combines a catchy, upbeat dance tune with a quasi-military aesthetic, exemplified by the lyrics, which include various military calls and the refrain "Captain Jack will get you high tonight.”
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Global Success"Captain Jack" was a massive international success, reaching the top 10 in many European countries, including Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland and Norway. It also reached No. 21 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Follow-up AlbumThe song's success led the band to release their debut album "The Mission" in 1996 which also includes other hits like "Drill Instructor" and "Soldier, Soldier".
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LegacyToday, "Captain Jack" is often considered a staple of 90s dance music and continues to be popular in nostalgia-themed clubs and parties.
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Change in Role-PlayersThe original 'Captain Jack', Francisco Gutierrez, sadly died in a car accident in 2001. The band continued, however, with Bruce Lacy taking up the role.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Captain Jack" also adds to its military theme, featuring the band members in military-style clothing and performing military-like drills.
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Song ContextDespite the military-like lyrics, the song is actually meant to be a fun, energetic dance track rather than a serious commentary on military life. The song was well received for its clever integration of dance beats and unique military-style lyrics.
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