Growing up heavily exposed to blues, soul, classic rock, and rap, he has blended these styles and created his own original brand of urban music. And even though you won't hear him talking about guns, hustling, or 24's, his music is as real as it gets. Who else can melt a female and melt a mic at the SAME TIME? So don't get it twisted when you hear him sing a smooth chorus--because you can believe that a wicked flow is always nearby. It's a unique mix of styles that came natural to him when he started recording back at the age of 14.
"Back then it was just two tape recorders with a built-in mic," explains James. Since then he's rocked plenty of parties and talent shows, and sold hundreds of self-recorded cds.
And now, driven by his desire, his dream, and his following, he has released his debut studio album, THIN LINE. Collaborating with one of Pittsburgh's top producers, Chris "Mindbender" Longo, (who has worked with Lil' Flip, MC Eiht, Stat Quo, and currently CRAVE), this album will touch all demographics.
Call him an artist on the edge. Maybe even a bit moody. But he calls it like he sees it. J.James doesn't make the rules . . . he just walks along the thin line that we call life.
Last Call
J. James Lyrics
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Almost
Leave that
Kodak
Can't take you back
That's a cap
Curtains closed
End of show
Got me in my head tell me do you know ligma
Cuz you can lick my balls if you think ima fall
Pressin' that read button been ignorin' all your calls
Yeah, I sacrificed enough been waiting on a sign
Red flags flying indicating that it's time
Time to move on no need to prolong
Find another bitch by the end of this song
Now you want to talk that's all
You already missed last call
You just wanna get me in your bed
Making me forget the things I said
Now you want to talk that's all
You already missed last call
You just wanna get me in your bed
Making me forget the things I said
I'm seeing all the texts that you sent
There's no need to repent
I've heard it all
Put you in the back of my mind
Think we've reached the end of the line
See you tryna flex
Plane to LAX (I just want the best)
I'll always love you but right now we're through
Now you want to talk that's all
You already missed last call
You just wanna get me in your bed
Making me forget the things I said
Now you want to talk that's all
You already missed last call
You just wanna get me in your bed
Making me forget the things I said
Already know what you're gon' say
Left you on read, go away
Like the rain you come back another day
Talkin' bout I miss you, okay
I just miss this bankroll
Not worried bout no damn hoes
This was no fairytale after all
And I already called last call
We don't have to talk no
We don't have to talk
I called Last Call
Drink in my hand
Hope you understand
That I've been the man (Yeah)
You're just tryna fuck on me
You're not really into me
Stealing all my peace from me
Brain keeps Kodak memories
What we had was touch and go
I'll be better on my own
You just wanna waste my time
Blowing up my Gaht Damn line
All you wanna do is talk
But I already called Last call
I already called last call
I already called last call
I already called last call
Last Call
The lyrics to J. James's song "Last Call" depict a narrator who has reached the end of their patience in a relationship. The opening lines "Too close, Almost, Leave that, Kodak" suggest that the singer is tired of being so intimately involved and wants to distance themselves emotionally. They proclaim that they cannot take the other person back, emphasizing their determination to move on. The phrase "Curtains closed, End of show" further signifies the end of the relationship.
The lyrics then mention the singer's self-confidence and refusal to be swayed by the other person's attempts to reconcile. They assert that they are "that nigga" and mockingly question if the other person is familiar with a vulgar Internet joke by asking if they "know ligma." The dismissive tone continues as the singer declares the other person can "lick my balls" if they think the singer will fall for their tactics. The line "Pressin' that read button been ignorin' all your calls" suggests that the singer has been intentionally ignoring communication from the other person.
The chorus reinforces the singer's refusal to entertain the other person's advances, stating that they have already missed their chance ("You already missed last call"). They accuse the other person of solely desiring physical intimacy to make the singer forget the things they have said. The second verse mentions the singer seeing the texts from the other person, but without any remorse or inclination to respond, as they state, "There's no need to repent, I've heard it all." They emphasize their decision to move on, mentioning a potential trip to Los Angeles ("Plane to LAX") as a symbol of leaving the past behind.
The bridge of the song addresses the other person's persistent attempts to reconcile but makes it clear that the singer is not interested. They assert that they only miss their financial stability ("I just miss this bankroll") and are not concerned with the other person's presence. The phrase "This was no fairytale after all" suggests that the relationship was not what it appeared to be. The repeated chorus reaffirms the singer's decision to end the relationship and highlights their frustration with the other person's persistence.
Line by Line Meaning
Too close
We are getting too intimate and it's becoming a problem
Almost
We were on the brink of something serious
Leave that
Forget about that
Kodak
Memories captured by photographs
Can't take you back
I cannot forgive you and give you another chance
That's a cap
That's a lie
Curtains closed
It's over
End of show
Our relationship has come to an end
Make room move I'm that nigga
I am confident and successful, making everyone notice me
Got me in my head tell me do you know ligma
You have me deep in thought, questioning if you understand my struggles
Cuz you can lick my balls if you think ima fall
If you believe I will fail, you can disregard my opinions
Pressin' that read button been ignorin' all your calls
I have been purposely ignoring your attempts to contact me
Yeah, I sacrificed enough been waiting on a sign
I have given up a lot and waited for a signal to move on
Red flags flying indicating that it's time
There are clear warning signs showing that it's time to let go
Time to move on no need to prolong
It's time to move forward without delaying
Find another bitch by the end of this song
I will find a new woman to be with by the time this song ends
Now you want to talk that's all
You suddenly want to have a conversation
You already missed last call
You missed your chance to reach out
You just wanna get me in your bed
You only desire a physical relationship
Making me forget the things I said
Trying to distract me from my previous statements
I'm seeing all the texts that you sent
I am aware of all the messages you sent
There's no need to repent
You don't have to apologize
I've heard it all
I've heard all your excuses
Put you in the back of my mind
I have relegated you to a less important place in my thoughts
Think we've reached the end of the line
I believe our relationship has run its course
See you tryna flex
I can see you trying to show off
Plane to LAX (I just want the best)
I am focused on achieving the best for myself and not you
I'll always love you but right now we're through
I still have love for you, but we are currently done
Already know what you're gon' say
I already know what you're going to say
Left you on read, go away
I read your message but choose not to respond, so leave me alone
Like the rain you come back another day
Just like rain returns, you keep coming back
Talkin' bout I miss you, okay
You're saying you miss me, fine
I just miss this bankroll
I only miss the money I had
Not worried bout no damn hoes
I am not concerned about other women
This was no fairytale after all
Our relationship was not a romantic story in the end
And I already called last call
I have already declared that it's the end for us
We don't have to talk no
We don't need to have a conversation
We don't have to talk
We don't need to communicate
I called Last Call
I have decided that it's the final chance
Drink in my hand
Holding a drink
Hope you understand
I hope you comprehend
That I've been the man (Yeah)
I have been confident and successful
You're just tryna fuck on me
You are only interested in having sex
You're not really into me
You don't genuinely care about me
Stealing all my peace from me
You are taking away my peace of mind
Brain keeps Kodak memories
My mind is filled with memories captured like Kodak photographs
What we had was touch and go
Our relationship was unstable and inconsistent
I'll be better on my own
I will improve when I am alone
You just wanna waste my time
You are only interested in wasting my time
Blowing up my Gaht Damn line
Constantly contacting me and causing annoyance
All you wanna do is talk
All you want to do is have a conversation
But I already called Last call
But I have already decided it's the end
I already called last call
I have already declared that it's the final chance
I already called last call
I have already declared that it's the final chance
I already called last call
I have already declared that it's the final chance
Last Call
The final opportunity
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Jermain Berry
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