Along with the likes of Lily Allen, Jamie T, Kate Nash, Adele, etc, he is often included in the "Estuary English" pack of UK musicians - the 2006/2007 UK trend of young musicians singing without consciously altering their spoken English accent. (Estuary English being the accent commonly found around the south east of England, most notably in London [and even more notably among the youth], considered a compromise between Cockney and RP)
At 17 he started the band Jack's Basement with his friend Felix White. The band split in two, one half going on to form The Maccabees, the other forming Jack Peñate's band, including Joel Porter (bass) and Alex Robins (drums). Having started a Classics degree at UCL he hooked up with London indie club and label, Young Turks and his studies were dropped in favour of a music career.
His eclectic mix of styles incorporates elements of his varied influences which range from rockabilly and folk to jazz and trip-hop. He lists Prince, Jeff Buckley, Shuggie Otis, Todd Rundgren, JJ Cale, Harry Nilsson and Herbie Hancock among his influences. Yet he delivers a genuine London voice and still manages to sound original.
His live performances are characterised by his much commented, "individualist" style of dancing where he plays guitar and dances simultaneously with a vigorous fluidity - he finds it hard to keep still.
In autumn 2006, Peñate signed to XL Recordings who delivered main-stream success with the release of his debut album Matinée. It was followed up in 2009 with Everything is New.
Second Minute or Hour
Jack Peñate Lyrics
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We have to find out more
Do you want me? Tell me properly
Or just stop me, it’s you that I adore
I can’t wait for another second minute or hour
I can’t wait, it’s all your choice, it’s in your power
I can’t wait for another second minute or hour
I lost my head when I found my heart
But now with neither I’ve fallen all apart
With this voice and chord I’ll tell you from the start
She never wanted me, she never wanted me
I act stupid due to Cupid
My love's rooted, you'll have to dig down deep
Mixed emotion, fixed devotion
Your magic potion you sprinkle as I sleep
I can’t wait for another second, minute or hour
I can’t wait, it's all your choice, it's in your power
I can’t wait for another second, minute or hour
I can’t wait, it’s all your choice, it’s in your power
I lost my head when I found my heart
But now with neither I’ve fallen all apart
With this voice and chord I’ll tell you from the start
She never wanted me, she never wanted me
She never wanted me
With you I can't imagine being alone
Without you I can't see how much I’ve grown
'Coz you made me what I am today
Have you gave me all that I can take
I lost my head when I found my heart
But now with neither I’m falling all apart
With this voice and chord I’ll tell you from the start
She never wanted me, she never wanted me
She never wanted me, she never wanted me
The lyrics to Jack Peñate’s song Second Minute Or Hour delve into the complexities of love and relationships. The first stanza captures the feelings of uncertainty and confusion that often plague relationships. The singer is in a state of limbo – they do not know if their beloved wants them or not. The lyrics, “Do you want me? Tell me properly / Or just stop me, it’s you that I adore” convey the singer’s yearning for clarity and honesty from their partner.
The chorus of the song expresses the overwhelming feeling of wanting to be with someone so deeply that “another second, minute or hour” feels like an eternity. The singer emphasizes that it is the choice of the beloved to stay or leave. The lyrics, “I can’t wait, it's all your choice, it's in your power” indicate the singer’s vulnerability and dependence on their partner’s decision.
The second verse follows the same theme, but the tone is more personal as the singer reflects on their own actions. The lyrics, “I act stupid due to Cupid / My love's rooted, you'll have to dig down deep” highlight the singer’s vulnerability to love and the influence it has over them. The song concludes with a sense of longing and heartbreak as the singer admits that their beloved never wanted them.
Line by Line Meaning
Separated and negated, it seems fated
Our relationship feels like it has been predetermined to fail and fall apart.
We have to find out more
We need to communicate better and learn more about each other to salvage our relationship.
Do you want me? Tell me properly
I need you to be honest with me about your feelings and intentions towards me.
Or just stop me, it’s you that I adore
If you don't feel the same way, don't lead me on. I love you and want what's best for you.
I can’t wait for another second minute or hour
I'm tired of waiting and ready for you to make a decision about our relationship.
I can’t wait, it’s all your choice, it’s in your power
Ultimately, the fate of our relationship rests in your hands and your decision will impact me greatly.
I lost my head when I found my heart
When I fell in love with you, I became consumed and overwhelmed by my emotions.
But now with neither I’ve fallen all apart
Now that I've lost you, I feel lost and incomplete.
With this voice and chord I’ll tell you from the start
Through this song, I'm bearing my heart and soul to you and revealing my true feelings.
She never wanted me, she never wanted me
You never had romantic feelings for me and I was foolish to think otherwise.
I act stupid due to Cupid
Love can make me do foolish and irrational things.
My love's rooted, you'll have to dig down deep
My love for you runs deep and it's not something that can be easily ignored or forgotten.
Mixed emotion, fixed devotion
My emotions towards you are complicated, but my commitment to you is unwavering.
Your magic potion you sprinkle as I sleep
Your love is like a spell that has enchanted me and made it hard for me to let go of you.
With you I can't imagine being alone
You've become such an important part of my life that it's hard to picture a future without you in it.
Without you I can't see how much I’ve grown
You've had such a big influence on my life and I don't know who I'd be without you.
Have you gave me all that I can take
I'm questioning if I've reached my limit in terms of how much heartbreak and pain I can handle.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JACK PENATE
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@denverbaker9163
Separated and negated, it seems fated
We have to find out more
Do you want me? Tell me properly
Or just stop me, it’s you that I adore
I can’t wait for another second minute or hour
I can’t wait, it’s all your choice, it’s in your power
I can’t wait for another second minute or hour
I can’t wait, it’s all your choice, it’s in your power
I lost my head when I found my heart
But now with neither I’ve fallen all apart
With this voice and chord I’ll tell you from the start
She never wanted me, she never wanted me
I act stupid due to Cupid
My love's rooted, you'll have to dig down deep
Mixed emotion, fixed devotion
Your magic potion you sprinkle as I sleep
I can’t wait for another second, minute or hour
I can’t wait, it's all your choice, it's in your power
I can’t wait for another second, minute or hour
I can’t wait, it’s all your choice, it’s in your power
I lost my head when I found my heart
But now with neither I’ve fallen all apart
With this voice and chord I’ll tell you from the start
She never wanted me, she never wanted me
She never wanted me
With you I can't imagine being alone
Without you I can't see how much I’ve grown
'Coz you made me what I am today
Have you gave me all that I can take
I lost my head when I found my heart
But now with neither I’m falling all apart
With this voice and chord I’ll tell you from the start
She never wanted me, she never wanted me
She never wanted me, she never wanted me
@sidhu999
"Jay's buying a jumbo pack of ribbed johnnys and wants to know if anyone needs some" - Neil
@BossySwan
Too jazzy
@piperholmes4233
This song absolutely SLAPS and always will. Honestly why didn't this blow up more???
@samc__
either didn’t get out to a big audience or people just didn’t search for it🤷♂️
@stud105
It was a Hit at the time. Loads of air play radio 1 etc.
@altt-check1-2
@@stud105/ agree yes ! 2007 or 2008, big noise on the radio
@iamfranke9442
I miss The inbetweeners so much - I mean the TV series. Also the first 2 seasons of Skins I miss. These series are just unforgettable, I hope that E4 will make again some terrific series qualitatively same as these two.
@Southparkcartoonist
apparently a 4th series is happening!!!!!!!
@scott6_
no, its not
@AdamLevi1990
Miss them? just watch them :D