Daniel Powter released his debut album, I'm Your Betty, in 2000. The album, limited to a very small print, contains ten songs, two of whichโ"More Than I" and "Negative Fashion"โwere featured on the television show Higher Ground. Powter has a music publishing deal with BMG Music Publishing for France.
Daniel Powter's first piano pop single, "Bad Day," debuted not in his home country of Canada, but rather in Europe in mid-2005. It was chosen by Warner Brothers as a submission for commercial production and was subsequently chosen by Coca-Cola as the theme song for an ad campaign in Europe. Additionally, "Bad Day" is currently being used extensively by American Idol in its fifth season. Powter sang the song live at the end of the penulimate show of that season. The song achieved heavy airplay in most European countries, and made it as high as number three on the overall European airplay chart. It did best in Germany, where it peaked at number one in national airplay, Ireland where it peaked at #1 on the Singles Chart, and in the UK, where it peaked at number two in the singles chart and stayed in the top 10 for 13 weeks. In the United States the song peaked at number 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 seven weeks after it was released. In Australia, it peaked at number three. The song reached top five in Canada and is now a top 10 hit at Adult Top 40 radio. It was fifth place in the British Record of the Year 2005.
On July 2, 2005, Powter performed at the Berlin installment of Live 8, a simultaneous group of concerts in nine countries intended to raise awareness of poverty in Africa and put pressure on world leaders for aid.
On April 1, 2006, he was named the best new artist at the Canadian Juno Awards.
In March 2008, a song by Japanese singer Haru featuring Powter, "Find My Way", was released. In September, Powter released his third album, Under the Radar.
Powter also performed piano on tracks for what was scheduled to be Marcy Playground frontman John Wozniak's solo album, Leaving Wonderland...in a fit of rage, but the album will now be released under the band's name. Powter will still be given credit for his contributions to the album, particularly the album's single "Good Times".
Jimmy Gets High
Daniel Powter Lyrics
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So you get high tonight
And Jimmy you lied, I wonder if you ever get yourself back here alive
So you get high tonight
'Cause you don't need nobody to make it on your own
You don't need nobody you'd rather be alone
So Jimmy gets high tonight
I must confess, I'm a real live wire
Jimmy you and me we get along a while
Jimmy gets high tonight
Jimmy you lied, I'm hoping that soon maybe life it don't pass you by
So Jimmy gets high tonight
And Jimmy you know, everybody hates you when you're living off your rock 'n roll
So you get high tonight
'Cause you don't need nobody to make it on your own
You don't need nobody you'd rather be alone
So Jimmy gets high tonight
And Jimmy gets high tonight
I must confess, I'm a real life wired
Jimmy you and me we get along a while
Jimmy gets high tonight
I've been so confused
And I just hope it all gets banned to you
So Jimmy gets high tonight
I must confess, I'm a real life wired
Jimmy you and me we get along a while
So Jimmy gets high tonight
And I hope it'll be alright
Jimmy gets high tonight
And I hope it'll be alright
Jimmy you know, everybody hates you when you're living off your rock 'n roll
So you get high
The song "Jimmy Gets High" by Daniel Powter describes the life of a musician named Jimmy who is addicted to drugs. The lyrics suggest that Jimmy is struggling to make it in the music industry and, as a result, turns to drugs to cope. The chorus, "you don't need nobody to make it on your own, you'd rather be alone," reveals that Jimmy is a lone wolf and does not depend on anyone to achieve his goals. The line, "And I just hope it all gets back to you," could imply that someone is warning Jimmy about the consequences of drug abuse, but is unsure if he will listen.
The first verse, "Jimmy you know, everybody hates you when you're living off rock 'n roll, so you get high tonight," conveys the idea that musicians are often viewed negatively when they make a living from music alone. The second verse, "Jimmy you lied, I wonder if you ever get yourself back here alive, so you get high tonight," portrays the fear of losing Jimmy to drug addiction.
Overall, "Jimmy Gets High" is a powerful narrative about the struggles of addiction and the music industry. It highlights the loneliness and vulnerability of musicians and the temptation to use drugs as a means of escape.
Line by Line Meaning
Jimmy you know, everybody hates you when you're living off rock 'n roll
People dislike Jimmy because he is trying to sustain himself through music
So you get high tonight
Jimmy turns to drugs for comfort
And Jimmy you lied, I wonder if you ever get yourself back here alive
Daniel wonders if Jimmy will make it through his struggles
Because you don't need nobody to make it on your own
Jimmy wants to succeed on his own terms
You don't need nobody you'd rather be alone
Jimmy prefers isolation over socializing
I must confess, I'm a real live wire
Daniel admits he is a source of energy
Jimmy you and me we get along a while
Daniel and Jimmy have a good relationship
And I've been so confused
Daniel is struggling with his own issues
And I just hope it all gets banned to you
He hopes Jimmy can handle the confusion better than him
And I hope it'll be alright
Daniel is optimistic about their future
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management
Written by: DANIEL POWTER
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@plotting6863
So. Storytime. My friend Jimmy was trying marijuana for the first time.
We were listening to music via YouTube on my big screen. I had put on this song to make fun of my friend. It was a version that had the lyrics in large white letters on a black screen.
Only I got called out of the room, so I muted it for a moment with every intention to come back and put it on again once I came back and turn it up.
Only I walk back in to find Jimmy sitting alone on the couch, his eyes wide in horror as he stared at the screen playing with no music on, just staring at the lyrics with his jaw hung open.
I had to CALM HIM DOWN from how bad he was freaking out thinking that the TV was speaking to him. He thought maybe I was pulling a prank on him until I made him listen to it with the audio on. He was so messed up about it that I actually still feel a little bad to this day about doing that to a first timer.
Jimmy did, in fact, get high that night. Maybe too high.
@antonioulfers
Back in high school and college my best friend Jimmy would play this almost every weekend when we were getting hammered or burning one. Good old days. Miss you Jimmy.
@Taalsman
This was a damn good album, very underrated.
@gpxjimmy
The album was a hit back in the days here in Asia
@AshArcher
Y IS THIS NOT FAMOUS!!? Stupid modern radio - Underrated Daniel - he deserves to be huge!
@alexwill4380
Yesss still listening 2023 ๐
@naufalfakhrierlangga8833
First time I heard this song was in elementary school; now it's getting more relatable in my late 20's. Cheers to life for all the live wires out there!
@testadicrazy
Una canzone che avevo totalmente dimenticato, ma contentissima di averla riascoltata dopo tanto tempo๐
@JaeTracie
Whoโs the girl in the big red hat @1:33 - 1:37 ? OH! THATโS ME!!! ๐๐ป Looking back at old memories. This was a fun night shoot & a good song! Much love to all! โค๏ธโ๐ฅ
God Bless!! ๐ฆ
@Rozhdestvo
Really???โค
@JaeTracie
@@Rozhdestvoyep! โค๏ธโ๐ฅ