The Pittsburgh, PA native first came to popular attention in the mid 90s as one of the first respected producers of American Drum N' Bass. In 2001-2003 Jordana was known as Lady J and was a regular DJ on FLEX FM in London, UK. Talent runs in the family as she was related to the late Tupac Shakur.
As both a Producer and DJ she has toured the world and played alongside many of the top DJs in the world of Dance and more specifically Jungle/Drum’n’Bass music. She has also worked with artists such as Mike Joyce (formerly of The Smiths), Deborah Harry and Blondie, Lady Sovereign, MC Kinky from London/ffrr, Yellownote, Soulslinger & TC Izlam from Liquid Sky Records. She has performed at some legendary venues along the way and was a headliner on the largest North American Drum & Bass excursion – The Kung Fu Knowledge Tour
Currently she has returned to her pre-DJ/producer roots of rock, helping to found and front a melodic goth metal band in Seattle.
She is also working on a new Drum 'n Bass EP full of new original material.
I Wish
1.8.7 Lyrics
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(Na na na na na)
He takes your hand, I die a little
I watch your eyes and I'm in riddles
Why can't you look at me like that?
(Na na na na na)
When you walk by, I try to say it
But then I freeze, and never do it
My tongue gets tied, the words get trapped (Trapped)
I hear the beat of my heart getting louder, whenever I'm near you
But I see you
With him slow dancing
Tearing me apart 'cause you don't see
Whenever you
Kiss him, I'm breaking,
Oh how I wish that was me
(Na na na na na)
(Na na na na na)
He looks at you, the way that I would
Does all the things, I know that I could
If only time, could just turn back
'Cause I got three little words that I've always been dying to tell you
But I see you
With him slow dancing
Tearing me apart 'cause you don't see
Whenever you
Kiss him, I'm breaking,
Oh how I wish that was me
With my hands on your waist, while we dance in the moonlight
I wish it was me, that you'll call later on 'cause you wanna say good night
'Cause I see you
With him slow dancing
Tearing me apart 'cause you don't see
But I see you
With him slow dancing
Tearing me apart 'cause you don't see
Whenever you
Kiss him, I'm breaking,
Oh how I wish
Oh how I wish
Oh how I wish, that was me
Oh how I wish, that was me
The lyrics to "I Wish" by 1.8.7 express the feelings of unrequited love. The singer is in love with someone who is with someone else. They watch their crush dance and kiss someone else, and it tears them apart. The singer wishes they were the one slow dancing and kissing their crush. They have three little words that they've always been dying to tell the person, but they can't bring themselves to do it. The song is full of longing and sadness, as the singer is unable to express their feelings and is stuck watching the person they love be with someone else.
The lyrics are really relatable, as many people have been in the position of having a crush on someone who doesn't feel the same way. The line "I watch your eyes and I'm in riddles" is particularly strong, as it captures the confusion and uncertainty that often come with unrequited love. The song's use of repetition ("Na na na na na") also emphasizes the singer's wishful thinking, and the song's catchy melody makes it easy to get stuck in your head.
Overall, "I Wish" is a poignant and relatable song that beautifully captures the pain of unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
He takes your hand, I die a little
I feel pain and sadness when I see him holding your hand
I watch your eyes and I'm in riddles
I feel confused and uncertain when I look into your eyes
Why can't you look at me like that?
I wish you could look at me with the same affection that you show him
When you walk by, I try to say it
I want to express my feelings when you walk past me
But then I freeze, and never do it
I become too scared or nervous to express my feelings
My tongue gets tied, the words get trapped (Trapped)
I struggle to articulate my emotions and the words become stuck in my throat
I hear the beat of my heart getting louder, whenever I'm near you
I become more aware of my strong feelings for you whenever I am close to you
He looks at you, the way that I would
I wish I could look at you with the same love and admiration that he does
Does all the things, I know that I could
I am capable of treating you the way you deserve to be treated
If only time, could just turn back
I wish I could go back in time and tell you how I feel before he came into the picture
'Cause I got three little words that I've always been dying to tell you
I have been wanting to say 'I love you' to you for a long time
With my hands on your waist, while we dance in the moonlight
I imagine holding you close and dancing with you under the moonlight
I wish it was me, that you'll call later on 'cause you wanna say good night
I wish you would call me at night to say goodnight instead of him
Oh how I wish that was me
I desperately wish that you would choose me instead of him
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Carl Anthony Falk, Rami Yacoub, Savan Harish Kotecha
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
kaoz666
This is a TRUE classic. One of the songs that introduced me to D&B. Hard to believe it's been 13 years since I 1st heard it. Thanks for the upload.
Mountain Tree
This album is soooo good. Just as it has been for the past 26 years.
alidaroxana12
I remember the first time I heard this when I was in high school. I was so blown away
ahr2nd
Gotta love Jungle Sky.
RunningWithRitalin
@VYD239 The fact that things aren't lining up as you expect is a sign that a boatload of micro-editing went into this, takes a lot of technical skill to do accomplish what she's done here.
d dubbs
I for 1 am disguruntled at the lack of production Chopping up tracks really grinds my gears. The thing about it is its a style that is its own. Thats what labels are for. Your own artistical expression. W/O that there would be no progression.
migraine516
It's not meant to be a rip off. It's more of a tip of the hat, or a nod to the original, and 1.8.7. just took it in a direction he/she felt it should go.
m
this song is doing things to me
Moz Boy
Please post the rest of this compilation!!
Eric
classic of classics of my musical life