Jamming
Gerald Albright & Lee Ritenour Lyrics

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Baby, I was just a young girl
When you came on the scene 10 years ago
I thought I was hip, I could deal with the trips
No matter how fast or slow

I was like a moving violation
Give me a ticket and I'm ready to ride
Thought I was the queen of syncopation

You know you can't give the queen no bad advice

Thought I knew it all, baby
But I didn't know it all, baby
Thought I knew it all, baby
But I didn't know it all, baby

?Cause when you kissed my lips
When you kissed my lips
I was jammin'
Jammin' for the first time

Jammin', jammin'
Jammin' for the first time
Jammin', jammin'
Jammin' for the first time

Baby, I was young, I was green
When you showed me the ropes 10 years ago
I thought I was cool, I could break all the rules
No matter how fast or slow

I was like a moving violation
Give me a ticket and I'm ready to ride
Thought I was the queen of syncopation
You know you can't give the queen no bad advice

Thought I knew it all, baby
But I didn't know it all, baby
Thought I knew it all, baby
But I didn't know it all, baby

?Cause when you kissed my lips
When you kissed my lips
I was jammin'
Jammin' for the first time

Jammin', jammin'
Jammin' for the first time
Jammin', jammin'
Jammin' for the first time

I was a girl from the streets
Dancin' to the beat
Of a different kind of drummer
Little Ms. Know-it-all, you don't know it all

Caught up in the rhythm of sound
Living to get down
As the song became my lover
Attitude keeps your head up to the sky

Then you kissed my lips and, ooh
I lost my cool

Look at me I'm jammin'
And everything's happenin'
I'm feeling the bliss and the reason for this
Is the love in your kiss, baby
Jammin'

Jammin', jammin'
Jammin' for the first time
Jammin', jammin'
Jammin' for the first time

I was like a moving violation
Give me a ticket, baby
Thought I was the queen of syncopation
You know you can't give the queen no bad advice

Thought I knew it all, baby
But I didn't know it all, baby
Thought I knew it all, baby
But I didn't know it all, baby

?Cause when you kissed my lips
And my backbone slipped
I was jammin'
Jammin' for the first time

The square root of a positive groove
Times a happening melody equals a jam
Give some to the back

No
Ooh, baby
No
You got me movin' and I'm jammin' for the first time

No
Ooh, baby
No
You got me movin' and I'm jammin' for the first time

I was like a moving violation
Give me a ticket, baby
Thought I was the queen of syncopation
You know you can't give the queen no bad advice

I was like a moving violation
Give me a ticket, baby

Thought I was the queen of syncopation
You know you can't give the queen no bad advice

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Jamming" by Gerald Albright and Lee Ritenour tell the story of a young girl who thought she knew it all until she met a man who showed her a new way to experience music. She thought she was cool and could handle anything, but she couldn't have been more wrong until he kissed her and she started jamming for the first time. The song speaks to the transformative power of music and love, and how they can change a person's perspective and worldview.

The singer describes herself as a "moving violation" who is always ready to take on anything, but it's only when she meets this man and experiences his love that she truly begins to understand the power of music. He shows her a new way to hear and experience music, and she begins to see herself and the world in a different light. It's a powerful message about the ways in which love and music can transform us, and the importance of being open to new experiences.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby, I was just a young girl When you came on the scene 10 years ago I thought I was hip, I could deal with the trips No matter how fast or slow
The singer was inexperienced when the other person arrived ten years ago. She believed that she was trendy and resilient regardless of the circumstances.

I was like a moving violation Give me a ticket and I'm ready to ride Thought I was the queen of syncopation You know you can't give the queen no bad advice
The singer was like a speeding car ready to travel and believed she knew the rhythm like a queen. She couldn't accept guidance that didn't complement her sense of confidence.

?Cause when you kissed my lips When you kissed my lips I was jammin' Jammin' for the first time Jammin', jammin' Jammin' for the first time Jammin', jammin' Jammin' for the first time
When the other person kissed her, she was experiencing a moment of sincerity which led her to dance and experience joy she had never felt before.

Baby, I was young, I was green When you showed me the ropes 10 years ago I thought I was cool, I could break all the rules No matter how fast or slow
The artist was naive when the other person taught her ten years ago. She felt proud to be a rule-breaker and believed she could handle everything regardless of the speed.

Look at me I'm jammin' And everything's happenin' I'm feeling the bliss and the reason for this Is the love in your kiss, baby Jammin'
The artist is presently experiencing a moment of dancing and happiness. She is grateful for the affection that the other person has shown her.

The square root of a positive groove Times a happening melody equals a jam Give some to the back
The combination of a positive beat and melody creates a jam. It's essential to spread the music.

No Ooh, baby No You got me movin' and I'm jammin' for the first time No Ooh, baby No You got me movin' and I'm jammin' for the first time
The singer is feeling overwhelmed by how the other person got her moving and dancing while experiencing joy for the first time.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARY C BROCKERT

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