A member of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra during her youth, Winehouse signed to Simon Fuller's 19 Management in 2002 and soon recorded a number of songs before signing a publishing deal with EMI. She also formed a working relationship with producer Salaam Remi through these record publishers. Winehouse's debut album, Frank, was released in 2003. Many of the album's songs were influenced by jazz and, apart from two covers, were co-written by Winehouse. Frank was a critical success in the UK and was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The song "Stronger Than Me" won her the Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors.
Winehouse released her follow-up album, Back to Black, in 2006, which went on to become an international success and one of the best-selling albums in UK history. At the 2007 Brit Awards it was nominated for British Album of the Year, and she received the award for British Female Solo Artist. The song "Rehab" won her a second Ivor Novello Award. At the 50th Grammy Awards in 2008, she won five awards, tying the then record for the most wins by a female artist in a single night and becoming the first British woman to win five Grammys, including three of the General Field "Big Four" Grammy Awards: Best New Artist, Record of the Year and Song of the Year (for "Rehab"), as well as Best Pop Vocal Album.
Winehouse was plagued by drug and alcohol addiction. She died of alcohol poisoning on 23 July 2011, at the age of 27. After her death, Back to Black temporarily became the UK's best-selling album of the 21st century. VH1 ranked Winehouse 26th on their list of the 100 Greatest Women in Music.
Me & MrJones
Amy Winehouse Lyrics
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It's me and Mr. Jones (me and Mr. Jones)
What kind of fuckery is this?
You made me miss the Slick Rick gig (oh, Slick Rick)
And thought I didn't love you when I did (when I did)
Can't believe you played me out like that (ah)
Plus one of all them girls you kiss (all them girls)
You can't keep lying to yourself like this (to yourself)
Can't believe you played yourself (out) like this
Ruler's one thing, but come Brixton
Nobody stands in between me and my man
'Cause it's me and Mr. Jones (me and Mr. Jones)
What kind of fuckery are we?
Nowadays you don't mean dick to me (dick to me)
I might let you make it up to me (make it up)
Who's playing Saturday?
What kind of fuckery are you?
'Side from Sammy, you're my best black Jew
But I could swear that we were through (we were through)
I still want to wonder 'bout the things you do
Mr. Destiny, nine and fourteen
Nobody stands in between me and my man
'Cause it's me and Mr. Jones (me and Mr. Jones)
Yeah (me and Mr. Jones)
The lyrics of "Me & Mr. Jones" by Amy Winehouse narrates the story of a woman who expresses her undying love for her man, but also expresses her disappointment and hurt feelings caused by the man's actions. The opening lines "Nobody stands in between me and my man, it's me and Mr. Jones" depicts a committed relationship between the singer and Mr. Jones, and suggests that no one or nothing can come between them. The repetition of this line indicates the strong bond and love between them.
However, the lyrics take a turn as the singer expresses her disappointment in Mr. Jones's actions. The line "You made me miss the Slick Rick gig" conveys the singer's disappointment in Mr. Jones, suggesting that he has wronged her by making her miss a concert she wanted to attend. She also expresses her love for Mr. Jones, "thought I didn't love you when I did," highlighting the emotional pain caused by Mr. Jones's actions. In the lines "Can't believe you played me out like that" and "You can't keep lying to yourself like this," she expresses her frustration and disappointment in Mr. Jones's behavior.
The song continues with the singer questioning their relationship and Mr. Jones's commitment. She asserts her authority by stating that "Ruler's one thing, but come Brixton" and "Nobody stands in between me and my man," emphasizing her control over the situation. The lyrics also mention the singer's frustration when Mr. Jones doesn't mean anything to her nowadays. She hints that she has moved on but may consider reconciling with him eventually.
Line by Line Meaning
Nobody stands in between me and my man
There is no one who can come between me and my partner.
It's me and Mr. Jones (me and Mr. Jones)
We are a unit, a team, and no one can break that bond.
What kind of fuckery is this?
What kind of madness or nonsense is happening here?
You made me miss the Slick Rick gig (oh, Slick Rick)
You caused me to miss something I really wanted to do - in this case, seeing Slick Rick perform.
And thought I didn't love you when I did (when I did)
You falsely assumed that I didn't care about you, when I did indeed love you.
Can't believe you played me out like that (ah)
I can't believe you deceived or betrayed me in that way.
No, you ain't worth guest list
You are not important enough for me to put you on a guest list for an event or party.
Plus one of all them girls you kiss (all them girls)
You have been intimate with so many other women, it's not worth giving you a +1 for an event because you would have nobody to bring.
You can't keep lying to yourself like this (to yourself)
You need to stop deceiving yourself about your actions and behaviors.
Can't believe you played yourself (out) like this
I'm shocked that you would hurt yourself by acting this way.
Ruler's one thing, but come Brixton
You may have some status or power, but it doesn't matter in the Brixton neighborhood of London (possibly implying that the singer is from there).
What kind of fuckery are we?
What kind of confusing and troubling situation are we in?
Nowadays you don't mean dick to me (dick to me)
Today, you don't mean anything to me or have any significance or value.
I might let you make it up to me (make it up)
I may allow you to make amends for what you've done wrong.
Who's playing Saturday?
Who is performing or what is happening on Saturday - possibly changing the subject or trying to move past the previous conversation.
What kind of fuckery are you?
What kind of nonsense or trickery are you getting into?
'Side from Sammy, you're my best black Jew
Other than my friend Sammy, you are the person closest to me - referring to the subject's Jewish identity.
But I could swear that we were through (we were through)
I thought we had ended our relationship, but apparently not.
I still want to wonder 'bout the things you do
I am still curious about your actions or behavior, even if I don't want to be with you romantically anymore.
Mr. Destiny, nine and fourteen
Referring to the concept of fate or destiny, possibly relating to a date or age that holds significance for the artist and Mr. Jones.
Yeah (me and Mr. Jones)
Affirming the strong bond and closeness between the artist and Mr. Jones.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AMY WINEHOUSE
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