Collier's style fuses elements of jazz, a cappella, groove, folk, funk, pop, electronic music, classical music, gospel, soul and improvisation, and often features extreme use of reharmonisation. In 2014, Collier signed to Quincy Jones' management company and began working on his one-man, audio-visual live performance vehicle, designed and built at MIT in Boston.
On 1 July 2016, Collier released his debut album, In My Room, which was entirely self-recorded, arranged, performed and produced in his home in London. In February 2017, Collier was awarded two Grammys for his arrangements of "Flintstones" and "You And I", both from the album.
All I Need
Jacob Collier Lyrics
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I love the way that I feel when you put your arms over me
(There must be somethin' I could say to make you stay with me)
Oh, hi (hello)
I love the way that you get in the groove when you walk with me
Only me
'Cause every time I think about it
That you are all I need (you are all I need)
Hi
I love thinkin' of all the kisses you could give me if I came around
Mwah
(There must be somethin' I could say to make you stay with me)
Hi
I love the illumination you bring to all the ordinary things I found
Oh, baby
(Ba-ba-ba, ooh, ooh, ooh)
'Cause every time I think about it
Can't stop thinkin' about it
(Oh-oh-oh) haha
'Cause you are all I need (you are all I need)
(Whoa)
So while we singin' in the star bright
Underneath the moonlight, oh (oh, no)
Oh, no (oh, no)
'Cause I love your smile and it makes me feel alright
Alright (alright)
I will sing it to the sun
You will always be the one for me
Let your love shine down
Let your love shine down (oh, oh-oh)
(Yeah, yeah-yeah)
Let your love
(Yeah, yeah-yeah)
Shine for me
(Something I could say to make you stay with me)
Yeah (yeah, yeah-yeah-ay)
You will always be the one for me (yeah, yeah-yeah)
Mm, mm, mm, yeah (yeah, yeah)
'Cause every time I think about it
Can't stop thinkin' about it
(Can't stop thinkin')
'Cause you are all I need (you are all I need)
(Whoa)
So while we singin' in the star bright
Underneath the moonlight, oh (oh, no)
Oh, no (oh, no)
'Cause I love your smile and it makes me feel alright
Alright (alright)
I will sing it to the sun
You will always be the one for me (for me)
Let your love shine
Let your love shine down (oh)
So while we singin' in the star bright
Underneath the moonlight, oh (let it shine, baby)
Oh, no (oh, no)
'Cause I love your smile and it makes me feel alright
(Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine)
Alright
I will sing it to the sun
You will always be the one for me
Let your love shine down
Let your love shine down
Let your love shine down
(Do you really wanna call?)
Yeah, I really wanna call your name
Oh
Jacob, Mahalia, Ty
We the best alive
(There must be somethin' I could say to make you stay with me)
Hello
(There must be somethin' I could say to make you stay with me)
(When you leave me away for long)
(When it's time for you to go)
(Alone to your home, you got me callin' up)
(There must be somethin' I could say to make you stay with me)
(When you leave me alone for long) Hello
No doubt (when it's time for you to go)
(Alone to your home, how will I go without you?)
(You are all I need)
The song "All I Need" by Jacob Collier, Mahalia, and Ty Dolla $ign is a soulful and romantic composition that talks about how the presence of their loved one fills their life with joy and happiness. The lyrics talk about the singer's adoration of their lover and how they long for their company. The singer expresses their love in a candid manner, acknowledging the fact that they cannot stop thinking about their lover and that they are all they need to be happy.
The song opens with the singer talking about how they feel when their lover wraps their arms around them, implying that they feel safe and content in their presence. The singer then talks about how they love it when their lover gets in the groove while walking with them, showcasing how they have an unspoken connection. The chorus talks about how the singer cannot stop thinking about their lover and how they are all they need.
The song's bridge talks about how they are singing under the starry sky and how the singer loves their lover's smile as it makes them feel alright. The melody and lyrics come together beautifully to create a romantic and feel-good vibe that makes the listener long for love and companionship.
Line by Line Meaning
Hi
I love the way that I feel when you put your arms over me
The singer feels great when the person they love hugs them.
(There must be somethin' I could say to make you stay with me)
The singer worries that the person they love will leave them and wonders if they can say anything to make them stay.
Oh, hi (hello)
I love the way that you get in the groove when you walk with me
Only me
The singer enjoys how the person they love seems to dance when they walk together, and they feel special because of that.
'Cause every time I think about it
Can't stop thinkin' 'bout it
That you are all I need (you are all I need)
The artist can't stop thinking about how much they need the person they love.
Hi
I love thinkin' of all the kisses you could give me if I came around
Mwah
The artist loves imagining all the kisses they could get from the person they love if they were to visit.
(There must be somethin' I could say to make you stay with me)
The singer is still worried about the possibility of the person they love leaving them.
Hi
I love the illumination you bring to all the ordinary things I found
Oh, baby
(Ba-ba-ba, ooh, ooh, ooh)
The singer loves how the person they love brings light to normal, everyday things, and they're filled with affection.
'Cause every time I think about it
Can't stop thinkin' about it
(Oh-oh-oh) haha
'Cause you are all I need (you are all I need)
The artist is still obsessively thinking about how much they need the person they love.
(Whoa)
So while we singin' in the star bright
Underneath the moonlight, oh (oh, no)
Oh, no (oh, no)
'Cause I love your smile and it makes me feel alright
Alright (alright)
I will sing it to the sun
You will always be the one for me
Let your love shine down
Let your love shine down (oh, oh-oh)
The artist is filled with happiness when they're with the person they love, and they want to sing and express their love for them.
(Yeah, yeah-yeah) Let your love
(Yeah, yeah-yeah) Shine for me
(Something I could say to make you stay with me)
Yeah (yeah, yeah-yeah-ay)
You will always be the one for me (yeah, yeah-yeah)
Mm, mm, mm, yeah (yeah, yeah)
The artist wants the person they love to show their love for them, and they reassure them that they will always be the one for them.
'Cause every time I think about it
Can't stop thinkin' about it
(Can't stop thinkin')
'Cause you are all I need (you are all I need)
The singer still can't stop thinking about how much they need the person they love.
(Whoa)
So while we singin' in the star bright
Underneath the moonlight, oh (oh, no)
Oh, no (oh, no)
'Cause I love your smile and it makes me feel alright
Alright (alright)
I will sing it to the sun
You will always be the one for me (for me)
Let your love shine
Let your love shine down (oh)
The artist repeats their desire to sing and express their love for the person they love, and they want their love to shine down on them.
(Do you really wanna call?)
Yeah, I really wanna call your name
Oh
Jacob, Mahalia, Ty
We the best alive
(There must be somethin' I could say to make you stay with me)
Hello
The singer wants to call out the name of the person they love and is grateful to be collaborating on this song with Jacob Collier, Mahalia, and Ty Dolla $ign.
(When you leave me away for long)
(When it's time for you to go)
(Alone to your home, you got me callin' up)
(There must be somethin' I could say to make you stay with me)
(When you leave me alone for long) Hello
No doubt (when it's time for you to go)
(Alone to your home, how will I go without you?)
(You are all I need)
The singer is worried about being away from the person they love for a long time and how they will cope, and they want to find a way to convince them to stay.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Jacob Collier, Mahalia Rose Burkmar, Tyrone William Griffin Jr.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Trevenus
Lyric guy here...
"Hi
I love the way that I feel when you put your arms over me
(There must be somethin' I could say to make you stay with me)
Oh, hi (hello)
I love the way that you get in the groove when you walk with me
Only me
'Cause every time I think about it
Can't stop thinkin' 'bout it
That you are all I need (you are all I need)
Hi
I love thinkin' of all the kisses you could give me if I came around
Mwah
(There must be somethin' I could say to make you stay with me)
Hi
I love the illumination you bring to all the ordinary things I found
Oh, baby
(Ba-ba-ba, ooh, ooh, ooh)
'Cause every time I think about it
Can't stop thinkin' about it
(Oh-oh-oh) Ha-ha
'Cause you are all I need (you are all I need)
So while we singin' in the starbright
Underneath the moonlight oh (oh, no)
Oh no (oh, no)
'Cause I love your smile and it makes me feel alright
Alright (alright)
While we're singin' to the sun
You will always be the one for me
Let your love shine down
Let your love shine down (oh-oh-oh)
Let your love
(Yeah, yeah-yeah)
Shine for me
(Something I could say to make you stay with me)
Yeah (yeah, yeah-yeah-ay)
You'll always be the one for me (yeah, yeah-yeah)
Mmh, mmh, mmh, yeah (yeah, yeah)
'Cause every time I think about it
Can't stop thinkin' about it
(Can't stop thinkin')
'Cause you are all I need (you are all I need)
So while we singin' in the starbright
Underneath the moonlight oh (oh, no)
Oh no (oh, no)
'Cause I love your smile and it makes me feel alright
Alright (alright)
While we're singin' to the sun
You will always be the one for me (for me)
Let your love shine
Let your love shine down (ohh)
So while we singin' in the starbright
Underneath the moonlight, oh (let it shine, baby)
Oh no (oh no)
'Cause I love your smile and it makes me feel alright
(Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine)
Alright
While we're singin' to the sun
You will always be the one for me
Let your love shine down
Let your love shine down
Let your love shine down
Yeah, I really wanna call your name
Ohh
Checkout my heavy guitar
We the best alive
(There must be somethin' I could say to make you stay with me)
Hello
Hello
No doubt (when it's time for you to go
(Alone to your home, how will I go without you?)
(You are all I need)"
@KeeperOfOrchards
Azadeh Fallahi
you are such a realist, but one that’s almost hopelessly looking for the exit door... which i can totally relate to... i mean, i did... until i found it, “The Door”
Let me get you in a BIG/little secret... the spiritual door we ALL are longing for, but often unknowingly, i mean, subconsciously...
it is the real JC... as in Jesus Christ... but not what official religions have recycled him into...
I’m talking about the real God-person He is, the accessible one, the one who answers prayers & reveals Himself to the humbled hearts & souls we are...
“The Way, the Truth (personified) and the Life”, the one leading to God-the-Father, creator of all universes & dimensions,
the one who paid of his own person up to be sacrificed by his own creatures, so we could all have a shot @access & be granted Eternal Life for the asking...
Try, taste & see... that it’s more REAL than anything you have experienced so far... Jesus is for real.
It doesn’t matter whether he’s popular or not, cuz what mankind has reduced him into is mostly inaccurate & dismissing of who he actually is.
Blessings to you.
kp/ SBR
@davidbean6973
Fun fact: the turntable animation style is called phenakistiscope and is an artform that dates back to 1833. The original 'gif', if you will.
@jintie
i will not
@arikayemusic
It’s also called a zoetrope
@hanno8705
Thanks David!
@sirzebra
also called zootrope =)
And i never tought of it as the original gif, but it fucking is !
@sarandipitous
@@sirzebra also called zoetrope =)
@matthewhubbard2584
I have only recently discovered Jacob. It has been the music that I have missed for my whole life and didn't know I needed it.
@adamgillespie3393
I relate to that
@MariaHajeng
ME TOO HAHAH!! CANNOT NOT DANCE EVERYTIME
@sunbakedpopcorn
Brooo! Preach!