Going by the name Chris Brenner, he covers songs by artists such as Ed Sheeran and Coldplay. Over the course of two years, he uploads a video to YouTube each week and gradually acquires a fanbase. After leaving school, Chris moves from his home town to nearby Dusseldorf and spends one semester studying computer science. But he much prefers to go busking and performs at birthday parties, weddings and small concerts. In 2018, he launches his first album “Mellow!” under his stage name. Though he now writes his own songs, he only came up with his own original sound when he moved to Berlin in 2020, explains the artist: bedroom indie pop.
Laid-back “hangover music”
He says that his role models are the American singer-songwriter John Mayer and UK indie rock band The 1975. He listens to them a lot at the moment, “though that changes every couple of days”. Chris James’ songs are airy and light, perfect for relaxing. Chinese fans write to him that his music helps them unwind when they are stressed about school. Chris himself describes his songs as “laid-back Sunday morning hangover music to enjoy with a coffee”. This is the vibe he wants to keep alive on his third album, though “the new songs will have a bit more oomph”.
One reason why Chris James is better known in Asia than in Germany is that he co-wrote one very successful track for the Korean boy band BTS. Following its release in November 2020, “Life goes on” went straight to number one on the American Billboard charts and was viewed over 423 million times on YouTube.
The last concert the artist played was in Berlin in December 2019. Although he has been successful to date, particularly on social media, he says with some regret: “These days I only make music online. I miss the feedback that you get in real life.” He brings out a new song every month, and his latest single “The Cool Kid” is also Chris James’ first advertising collaboration. A German car manufacturer is using it to promote a new model. His third album is to be launched in the summer, and for the autumn the musician is planning a tour of Germany.
How Can I
Chris James Lyrics
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That drink you're playing with your fingers
Tapping with your rings
Makes me think you got a groove (yeah yeah)
Lipstick red are on your glass
That's not what I'm looking at
Dreaming things I think are true
Like we've been already there
So with your toes up to your hair, hair, hair
So come in close and com in tight
Let the fireworks ignite
Prove me right
Shake for me, come on
I know you can dance, mhh mhhh
Move that body, let me see those hands mhh mhhh
I know you can dance
I know you can dance
Move that body, let me see those hands
I know you can dance
I see those high heels that you wear
Then got me in a stare
Don't you dare deny the flow
Gotta find the perfect words
Even though I never flirt
Should we keep it moving slow
I may be already there
So with your toes up to your hair, hair, hair
So come in close and come in tight
Let the fireworks ignite
Prove me right
Shake for me, come on
I know you can dance, mhh mhhh
Move that body, let me see those hands mhh mhhh
I know you can dance
I know you can dance
Move that body, let me see those hands
I know you can dance
I may be already there
So with your toes up to your hair, hair, hair
So come in close and come in tight
Let the fireworks ignite
Prove me right
Shake for me, come on
I know you can dance, mhh mhhh
Move that body, let me see those hands mhh mhhh (let me see those hands)
I know you can dance (I know you can dance)
I know you can dance
Move that body, let me see those hands
I know you can dance
In Chris James's song "How Can I," the lyrics convey a sense of admiration and desire towards someone who possesses an undeniable charisma on the dance floor. The song begins by encouraging the listener to let loose and move their body, requesting to see their hands in the air. It highlights the allure of this person's movements, specifically mentioning the way they play with their drink and tap their fingers with their rings, suggesting a level of confidence and rhythm.
The lyrics continue by stating that this person's appearance, specifically their red lipstick and their glass, is not what catches the singer's attention. Instead, they are captivated by the possible connection they might share and the dreams they imagine together. The song infers that there is a familiarity and a chemistry between them, expressing the notion that they might have already experienced moments like this before. The singer encourages the listener to come in close and tight, as if inviting them to explore the potential fireworks and excitement that could be ignited.
Throughout the song, there is a subtle tension between the desire for physical connection and the desire for emotional connection. The lyrics mention the need to find the perfect words, even if the singer doesn't usually flirt. This suggests that they want to establish a deeper and more meaningful connection, but are unsure of how to go about it. The repeated chorus emphasizes that the singer has a strong belief in the listener's ability to dance, further emphasizing their admiration and attraction.
Line by Line Meaning
Move that body, let me see those hands mhh mhhh
Please dance and show me your enthusiasm by raising your hands
That drink you're playing with your fingers
You are absentmindedly toying with your drink
Tapping with your rings
You are rhythmically tapping your fingers adorned with rings
Makes me think you got a groove (yeah yeah)
This makes me believe that you have a great sense of rhythm
Lipstick red are on your glass
There are red lipstick marks on your glass
That's not what I'm looking at
However, that is not what captures my attention
Dreaming things I think are true
I am imagining scenarios that I hope are real
Like we've been already there
It feels as if we have already experienced this
So with your toes up to your hair, hair, hair
As you touch your toes and extend your arms up to your hair, hair, hair
So come in close and come in tight
Please approach me closely and tightly embrace me
Let the fireworks ignite
Let the intense emotions and excitement between us ignite
Prove me right
Show me that my instincts are correct
Shake for me, come on
Move your body and dance for me, come on
I see those high heels that you wear
I notice the high heels you are wearing
Then got me in a stare
They captivate my attention and make me fixate on you
Don't you dare deny the flow
Please don't refuse to let the energy and rhythm take over
Gotta find the perfect words
I need to discover the ideal words to express myself
Even though I never flirt
Despite not being someone who flirts often
Should we keep it moving slow
Should we continue taking things slowly
I may be already there
It's possible that the connection I desire has already been established
So with your toes up to your hair, hair, hair
As you touch your toes and extend your arms up to your hair, hair, hair
So come in close and come in tight
Please approach me closely and tightly embrace me
Let the fireworks ignite
Let the intense emotions and excitement between us ignite
Prove me right
Show me that my instincts are correct
Move that body, let me see those hands mhh mhhh (let me see those hands)
Please dance and show me your enthusiasm by raising your hands
I know you can dance (I know you can dance)
I am confident that you are capable of dancing
I know you can dance
I am sure that you possess the ability to dance
Move that body, let me see those hands
Please dance and show me your enthusiasm by raising your hands
I know you can dance
I am confident that you are capable of dancing
Move that body, let me see those hands
Please dance and show me your enthusiasm by raising your hands
I know you can dance
I am confident that you are capable of dancing
I may be already there
It's possible that the connection I desire has already been established
So with your toes up to your hair, hair, hair
As you touch your toes and extend your arms up to your hair, hair, hair
So come in close and come in tight
Please approach me closely and tightly embrace me
Let the fireworks ignite
Let the intense emotions and excitement between us ignite
Prove me right
Show me that my instincts are correct
Shake for me, come on
Move your body and dance for me, come on
I know you can dance, mhh mhhh
I am confident that you are capable of dancing
Move that body, let me see those hands mhh mhhh (let me see those hands)
Please dance and show me your enthusiasm by raising your hands
I know you can dance (I know you can dance)
I am confident that you are capable of dancing
I know you can dance
I am sure that you possess the ability to dance
Move that body, let me see those hands
Please dance and show me your enthusiasm by raising your hands
I know you can dance
I am confident that you are capable of dancing
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Rudi Schedler Musikverlag GmbH
Written by: Dillon Dixon, Phil Sunday, Christopher James Brenner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@chilltracks
so glad to have found out about Chris James 😍
@melaniarz
big thankss
@ElkhornDJ
Check my remix for this song)) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5iqBYZ8-yU&feature=youtu.be
@chris-james
thank you so much!! wohoooooo
if this track gets 3 million likes imma get a drivers license and livestream it
@katiakatia421
I'm in love with the song already❤
@chasedrewry2588
Wait did you sing this? :o Omg just saw your channel how have I not heard of you before?! Dude you're great at this
@melaniarz
this just tooooo relate
@kayaeki
Bro thank you for making music❤️
@caparzo5693
Underrated artist! Love your music Chris! ❤️
@chilltracks
oh i hope you don’t mind these issues of mine 😄