There are at least 2 singers sharing the name Jacob Miller.
1) Jacob Mil… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 2 singers sharing the name Jacob Miller.
1) Jacob Miller (born in Mandeville, Jamaica on 4 May 1952 – 23 March 1980) was a Jamaican reggae artist. He was the first to record with Clement Dodd. While pursuing a prolific solo career, he became the lead singer for reggae group Inner Circle with whom he recorded until his death in a car accident at the age of 27.
He recorded three songs for Dodd, including “Love is a Message” in 1968, which the Swaby brothers, (Horace, later called Augustus Pablo, and Garth) played at their Rockers Sound System. While the song did not garner much success nor maintain Dodd's attention in Miller, it resulted in Pablo’s sustained interest in Miller.
Jacob was featured in the film Rockers, alongside Gregory Isaacs, Big Youth and Burning Spear. In the movie, he plays the singer of a hotel houseband, played by Inner Circle, who are joined on drums by the films hero, Horsemouth (Leroy Wallace) and play a wicked live version of Tenement Yard.
Miller had close links with Bob Marley, who was known to promote him as 'My favourite singer'. One of Jacob Millers biggest Jamaican hits 'Tired Fe Lick Weed' betrayed his political leanings as can be seen in his performance of the song in the film 'Heartland Reggae', where his open enjoyment of a 'ganja spliff' on stage was intended to be seen as a militant statement.
Millers most potent works are often attributed to the 'rockers' singles of the mid 1970's with the band Inner Circle, with tracks like 'Tenement yard', 'Tired fe Lick Weed' and 'Stand Firm' among them. However the track which has brought him the most lasting recognition is the rockers standard 'King Tubby Meets The Rockers Uptown' with Augustus Pablo. Other notable tracks with Augustus Pablo include 'Keep on Knocking, 'False Rasta' and 'Who Say Jah No Dread', all produced by King Tubby.
Jacob Miller had a unique vocal style, using staccato motifs in counter play with the rhythm section, a perfect example of which is 'Tired Fe Lick Weed'. Miller was an intelligent and original artist, and recognised his own potential to lead, releasing a re-cut of his own track 'Tenement Yard' with the title 'To Much Imitator', a straight out attack on those trying to copy his style.
With an obvious energy, Jacob Miller was a magnetic presence on stage,and his appearance at the 'One Love Peace Concert' in Jamaica, April 1978 was typical 'Killer' Miller. Mesmerising and full of life, Jacob Miller invited members of the Jamaican political coalition, the 'Peace Committee' on to the stage for a rendition of 'Peace Treaty Special', conducting crowd, band, press and guests all with his customary zeal.
Some of Millers later work has been seen by reggae purists to be too much of an attempt at finding a commercial avenue for his music, with his yearning for success becoming evident on the track, 'I've Learned My Lesson Well', from the Island Records album 'Everything Is Great' from 1979.
This album, from musical point of view, is almost totaly unconnected to his earlier 'roots' work, and exhibits the ability of the Inner Circle band to adapt to different genres, using strong disco themes here. It is with some irony then, that Jacob Millers lasting contribution to the reggae genre will be forever focused on those 'rockers' tracks, which are, at least culturally, perhaps more important than reaching 'The top 100'.
Miller died very young in a car accident, cutting abruptly short a promising career that had already taken young Jacob from 'yard' (Jamaica) to an international record deal with Island Records.
Miller had planned to perform along with Bob Marley and Inner Circle in Brasil and then to tour with them; this tour was cancelled after Miller's untimely death.
2) Wisconsin native Jacob Miller left his hometown for Portland, OR the summer of 2009 via Amtrak, bringing with him only a suitcase and an electric guitar. After one year in the city he left to travel North America, both to study and perform music while working on various farms and ranches between travels. Time spent as a farm hand in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina shaped his devotion to the finger-picking style of the region. Spending countless hours playing alongside vintage recordings and local old-timers in the surrounding areas of Appalachia, Miller delved into the inner workings of the music’s style and history.
After 7 years leading a jazz sextet and performing both internationally and throughout North America, Miller now focuses his efforts on a different kind of songwriting and storytelling. Whether it be playing for thousands at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall or for 5 people in a Midwest living room, Jacob's passion, voice and laid-back demeanor create an intimate connection with audiences far and wide.
With an affinity for minimalist pop and firm roots planted in American traditional music, Jacob Miller crafts a timeless sound unique to his voice, style and abilities.
In 2019, Jacob released his debut record, ‘This New Home,’ which displays his abilities as a performer, writer and composer. Recorded and performed entirely by Miller in a Portland home-turned-studio, songs and ideas come together to form an album that is honest and heartfelt.
In 2020, he was also a featured performer on NBC’s The Voice; working with Nick Jonas and James Taylor among others.
On May 15th, Jacob will release new music since his debut solo release. “Quarantine,” out May 15th, is a collaborative project accomplished through isolation during the period of COVID-19 and shelter-in-place. It features 2 new singles, an accompanying music video, and a cast of PNW artists.
1) Jacob Mil… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 2 singers sharing the name Jacob Miller.
1) Jacob Miller (born in Mandeville, Jamaica on 4 May 1952 – 23 March 1980) was a Jamaican reggae artist. He was the first to record with Clement Dodd. While pursuing a prolific solo career, he became the lead singer for reggae group Inner Circle with whom he recorded until his death in a car accident at the age of 27.
He recorded three songs for Dodd, including “Love is a Message” in 1968, which the Swaby brothers, (Horace, later called Augustus Pablo, and Garth) played at their Rockers Sound System. While the song did not garner much success nor maintain Dodd's attention in Miller, it resulted in Pablo’s sustained interest in Miller.
Jacob was featured in the film Rockers, alongside Gregory Isaacs, Big Youth and Burning Spear. In the movie, he plays the singer of a hotel houseband, played by Inner Circle, who are joined on drums by the films hero, Horsemouth (Leroy Wallace) and play a wicked live version of Tenement Yard.
Miller had close links with Bob Marley, who was known to promote him as 'My favourite singer'. One of Jacob Millers biggest Jamaican hits 'Tired Fe Lick Weed' betrayed his political leanings as can be seen in his performance of the song in the film 'Heartland Reggae', where his open enjoyment of a 'ganja spliff' on stage was intended to be seen as a militant statement.
Millers most potent works are often attributed to the 'rockers' singles of the mid 1970's with the band Inner Circle, with tracks like 'Tenement yard', 'Tired fe Lick Weed' and 'Stand Firm' among them. However the track which has brought him the most lasting recognition is the rockers standard 'King Tubby Meets The Rockers Uptown' with Augustus Pablo. Other notable tracks with Augustus Pablo include 'Keep on Knocking, 'False Rasta' and 'Who Say Jah No Dread', all produced by King Tubby.
Jacob Miller had a unique vocal style, using staccato motifs in counter play with the rhythm section, a perfect example of which is 'Tired Fe Lick Weed'. Miller was an intelligent and original artist, and recognised his own potential to lead, releasing a re-cut of his own track 'Tenement Yard' with the title 'To Much Imitator', a straight out attack on those trying to copy his style.
With an obvious energy, Jacob Miller was a magnetic presence on stage,and his appearance at the 'One Love Peace Concert' in Jamaica, April 1978 was typical 'Killer' Miller. Mesmerising and full of life, Jacob Miller invited members of the Jamaican political coalition, the 'Peace Committee' on to the stage for a rendition of 'Peace Treaty Special', conducting crowd, band, press and guests all with his customary zeal.
Some of Millers later work has been seen by reggae purists to be too much of an attempt at finding a commercial avenue for his music, with his yearning for success becoming evident on the track, 'I've Learned My Lesson Well', from the Island Records album 'Everything Is Great' from 1979.
This album, from musical point of view, is almost totaly unconnected to his earlier 'roots' work, and exhibits the ability of the Inner Circle band to adapt to different genres, using strong disco themes here. It is with some irony then, that Jacob Millers lasting contribution to the reggae genre will be forever focused on those 'rockers' tracks, which are, at least culturally, perhaps more important than reaching 'The top 100'.
Miller died very young in a car accident, cutting abruptly short a promising career that had already taken young Jacob from 'yard' (Jamaica) to an international record deal with Island Records.
Miller had planned to perform along with Bob Marley and Inner Circle in Brasil and then to tour with them; this tour was cancelled after Miller's untimely death.
2) Wisconsin native Jacob Miller left his hometown for Portland, OR the summer of 2009 via Amtrak, bringing with him only a suitcase and an electric guitar. After one year in the city he left to travel North America, both to study and perform music while working on various farms and ranches between travels. Time spent as a farm hand in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina shaped his devotion to the finger-picking style of the region. Spending countless hours playing alongside vintage recordings and local old-timers in the surrounding areas of Appalachia, Miller delved into the inner workings of the music’s style and history.
After 7 years leading a jazz sextet and performing both internationally and throughout North America, Miller now focuses his efforts on a different kind of songwriting and storytelling. Whether it be playing for thousands at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall or for 5 people in a Midwest living room, Jacob's passion, voice and laid-back demeanor create an intimate connection with audiences far and wide.
With an affinity for minimalist pop and firm roots planted in American traditional music, Jacob Miller crafts a timeless sound unique to his voice, style and abilities.
In 2019, Jacob released his debut record, ‘This New Home,’ which displays his abilities as a performer, writer and composer. Recorded and performed entirely by Miller in a Portland home-turned-studio, songs and ideas come together to form an album that is honest and heartfelt.
In 2020, he was also a featured performer on NBC’s The Voice; working with Nick Jonas and James Taylor among others.
On May 15th, Jacob will release new music since his debut solo release. “Quarantine,” out May 15th, is a collaborative project accomplished through isolation during the period of COVID-19 and shelter-in-place. It features 2 new singles, an accompanying music video, and a cast of PNW artists.
Mix Up Moods
Jacob Miller Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
xxgustavo mas uma vez charlando sem emoção
as novinhas tão na minha tão sem inação
o bonde das maraviljas dança pra valer
cada uma dessas meninas tem um
siperpode eu vou chama carol
vem vem a carol
dancando ela esculhaxa.
as novinhas tão na minha tão sem inação
o bonde das maraviljas dança pra valer
cada uma dessas meninas tem um
siperpode eu vou chama carol
vem vem a carol
dancando ela esculhaxa.
The lyrics of Jacob Miller's song Mix Up Moods convey a mood of celebration and revelry. The verses describe the singer's ability to attract attention and admiration from the girls around him. He speaks with confidence, describing the girls as "maraviljas" (marvels) and "novinhas" (young ones). He boasts of his ability to make them dance to his tune, saying that he will call upon a girl named Carol to dance and "esculhaxa" (devastate). These lyrics are evocative of a party or a club scene, where the singer is the center of attention and enjoys the power that comes with it.
The lyrics also suggest a contrast between the singer's emotional emptiness and the liveliness of the atmosphere around him. He talks about "charlando sem emoção" (talking without emotions), implying a certain detachment from the people and events around him. The girls may be dancing and having fun, but the singer seems to be comparatively disengaged. This contrast creates a sense of tension and complexity in the song that reflects the multifaceted nature of human emotions and experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
xxgustavo mas uma vez charlando sem emoção
Once again, Gustavo chats without any emotion
as novinhas tão na minha tão sem inação
The young girls are mine and are not unresponsive
o bonde das maraviljas dança pra valer
The group of beautiful girls dance with great enthusiasm
cada uma dessas meninas tem um siperpode eu vou chama carol
Each of these girls has a special someone, but I am going to call Carol
vem vem a carol
Carol, come over here
dancando ela esculhaxa
When she dances, she really turns it up
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@bruddarootsofficial
Try fi show I, say
Your way is the right way, no now
Seek His Majesty way
That's right
The way of His Majesty
Is the only way for black people
Nations shall rise over nations
(Culture, culture)
Mixed up moods and attitude, won't work
Mixed up moods and attitude, won't work, yeah
The work is wonderful
Plenty of we dey affi feed
Show the children how wonderful this used to be
Nice up the dance, the children got to love
Don't you teach them your ism and schism
Schism, rism, 'cause I say now, now
Mixed up moods and attitude, won't work
Won't work, won't work
Mixed up moods and attitude, won't work, won't work
Mixed up moods and attitude, won't work
Mixed up moods and attitude, won't work
Oh, His Majesty, oh, Selassie I
You are the creator, yeah, yeah, yeah
Alright now
Uh
False leaders rise every day (creation)
Trying to show I all their evil ways, uh
Prophecy don't say, yeah
That they will love their day
But they must, must make a way
Mixed up moods and attitude, won't work, yes, yes
Mixed up moods and attitude, won't work
Mixed up moods and attitude, won't work, won't work
Mixed up moods and attitude, won't work
Won't work, won't work, won't work, work
Show me the way, and I will follow
Follow the leaders all over the world
Yeah now, yeah now
Leaders like Malcolm X
They know the black struggle
Marcus Garvey did prophecy, I say, I say
Mixed up moods and attitude, won't work, won't work
Mixed up moods and attitude, won't work, no it won't
Mixed up moods and attitude, won't work, won't work
Mixed up moods and attitude
Won't you hear I say, won't you hear I say, 'cause
Mixed up moods and attitude, yes, don't work
It don't work, it don't work..
@bruddarootsofficial
Try fi show I, say
Your way is the right way, no now
Seek His Majesty way
That's right
The way of His Majesty
Is the only way for black people
Nations shall rise over nations
(Culture, culture)
Mixed up moods and attitude, won't work
Mixed up moods and attitude, won't work, yeah
The work is wonderful
Plenty of we dey affi feed
Show the children how wonderful this used to be
Nice up the dance, the children got to love
Don't you teach them your ism and schism
Schism, rism, 'cause I say now, now
Mixed up moods and attitude, won't work
Won't work, won't work
Mixed up moods and attitude, won't work, won't work
Mixed up moods and attitude, won't work
Mixed up moods and attitude, won't work
Oh, His Majesty, oh, Selassie I
You are the creator, yeah, yeah, yeah
Alright now
Uh
False leaders rise every day (creation)
Trying to show I all their evil ways, uh
Prophecy don't say, yeah
That they will love their day
But they must, must make a way
Mixed up moods and attitude, won't work, yes, yes
Mixed up moods and attitude, won't work
Mixed up moods and attitude, won't work, won't work
Mixed up moods and attitude, won't work
Won't work, won't work, won't work, work
Show me the way, and I will follow
Follow the leaders all over the world
Yeah now, yeah now
Leaders like Malcolm X
They know the black struggle
Marcus Garvey did prophecy, I say, I say
Mixed up moods and attitude, won't work, won't work
Mixed up moods and attitude, won't work, no it won't
Mixed up moods and attitude, won't work, won't work
Mixed up moods and attitude
Won't you hear I say, won't you hear I say, 'cause
Mixed up moods and attitude, yes, don't work
It don't work, it don't work..
@Rastaahvibes
thanks, for lyrics !1 <3
@andregomes1954
Tanks 👍
@ailson545
Rapaziada quem puder me ajudar tô procurando uma música de reggae o início dela é um áudio de acidente de moto derrapando e colidindo é muito daora a música quem souber pfvr manda aí o nome
@olivalbomfim1071
Legal
@yaminhaniyah2979
" Mixed up moods and attitudes won't work." RIP Jacob Killer Miller, still enjoying your music in May 2019. Amazing voice !!! Bottom line !!!
@brucebacquie8115
His voice could pass for Bob Marley's in this song .
@josweetlove1537
My favorite Jacob Miller tune. Lyrically sound, musically melodious. RIP to our griot. Still listening in 2021 !!
@AmbroiseSene-pk5ys
Killer Miller!!!...
Rest in peace, thanks!
@florzinho02
2019? Música mais fodaaaaaaa