Without the assistance of a publicist, fancy agent or record label, Aiden has harnessed the power of social media, engaging fans and the industry to help bring his music and message into the spotlight.
Aiden's first music video for "On the Run" in 2010 made its television broadcast debut on MTV, LOGO, and VH1, quickly followed by a cluster of blogs and print media. Aiden has also been featured on SiriusXM Radio with selections from previous works and his most recent album "Trouble With This." A live performance of "Best Shot" from the SiriusXM Headquarters in Rockefeller Plaza can be seen on Aiden's YouTube Page. Following the momentum of his iTunes success, Aiden caught the attention of The Advocate Magazine via Twitter and sat down for a first featured interview with the publication. This was about the same time he released the album โTrouble With Thisโ and the music video for โHurry Hurryโ. Whitney Houston and Aiden also share a birthday. As a tribute Mr. James released his cover of the legendary song โI Wanna Dance With Somebodyโ the year of her passing. Big corporations are grabbing onto Aiden as well, like Virgin American Airline. You can hear his music at 30,000ft on board all flights aside grammy winner Adele.
Aiden continues to tour, interview and engage with his fan at live shows in support of his new album. Go ahead...tweet him @aidenjamestour
James
Aiden James Lyrics
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Your voice is like the water
When I lift this shell to my ear
I can hear you pourin' out your heart to me
James,
The beauty of your voice
Lifts us from sadness
James,
Sing to me
Sit on the edge of my bed as when we
First spent nights together
Your body wrapped around your guitar
Let the music speak for your heart
Let them combine like water and sand
Let them meet the air like drops of rain
And bring us together, once again
The song "James" by Aiden James is a tribute to a dear friend, James, who has a beautiful and impactful voice. The opening lines set the tone for the song, as Aiden compares James' voice to the sound of water. When he puts a shell to his ear, he can hear James pouring out his heart, which speaks to the emotional depth and vulnerability present in James' singing. The idea of water is a powerful one, as it is associated with healing, renewal, and cleansing, all of which can be found in James' music.
The second verse is an invitation to James to sing to Aiden once again, with a nostalgic reference to the early days of their friendship when they would spend nights together. The imagery of James' body wrapped around his guitar is both sensual and musical, and underscores the deep connection that Aiden feels to James' music. The final lines of the song bring together the elements of water, sand, and rain in a poetic and symbolic way, suggesting that the combination of their voices can bring people together and create harmony and unity.
Overall, "James" is a moving tribute to a talented singer and a close friend. Aiden James uses the metaphor of water to describe James' voice and the emotional impact it has on him, while also drawing on personal memories and experiences to convey the deep connection he shares with James.
Line by Line Meaning
James,
I am addressing someone named James.
Your voice is like the water
The quality of your voice reminds me of the soothing nature of water.
When I lift this shell to my ear
I am trying to listen carefully to your message, just like one would do while holding a seashell to their ear.
I can hear you pourin' out your heart to me
I can feel the emotion in your voice and sense that you are speaking from your heart.
The beauty of your voice
I am praising the exceptional quality of your voice.
Lifts us from sadness
The sound of your voice has the power to uplift our spirits and make us feel better when we are sad.
Let us become like water together
Let us connect and flow together, like how water flows and merges into larger bodies.
Sing to me
I am requesting you to sing to me, share more of your music and emotions.
Sit on the edge of my bed as when we
I want you to come close and share the closeness we once had, sitting beside me on my bed as we used to do.
First spent nights together
I am referring to the time when we first spent nights together, feeling close and intimate.
Your body wrapped around your guitar
I am picturing you holding your guitar, your body wrapped around it with passion and emotion.
Let the music speak for your heart
Let the music you create speak louder than words and convey the emotion in your heart.
Let them combine like water and sand
Let the music and the emotion merge seamlessly, like how water and sand mix and form beautiful patterns.
Let them meet the air like drops of rain
As you create music, let it spread through the air like drops of rain, touching the hearts of many.
And bring us together, once again
Let the music we share bring us back together, as it always has in the past.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CARLY E. SIMON, MIKE MAINIERI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
DisventureJaidenFan
Thx for all the support guys!
OMG THIS BLEW UP
100k.. what
Scardicey
Iโve never gotten over James voice ๐
Ather flame II
Iโm not gonna lie James voice sounds really weird.
Beaufly
Itโs the mic I think
Scardicey
@Beaufly as a VA myself i think its just his voice or a really high quality voice changer.
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-Nazonone-
I think the voice actorโs first language might be Spanish. Since Jamesโ voice sounds the same in the Spanish dub-
mizooks
Im a firm believer that James first used Aiden for popularity and clout but as time passes he actually started liking him
DisventureJaidenFan
Me too
JustAnotherFreak
Same