He was born in Nottingham to musical parents who separated when he was young. His father, David Bugg, was a nurse and his mother worked in sales, both parents having previously made recordings. He grew up in the Clifton council estate of Nottingham and started playing guitar at the age of 12 after being introduced to the instrument by his uncle Mark. He attended Farnborough School Technology College in Clifton. He has described a formative musical moment when, aged 12, he heard Don McLean's "Vincent (Starry, Starry Night)" on an episode of The Simpsons. He was enrolled in a music technology course but, by the age of 16, he had dropped out and was writing and performing his own songs.
Taste it
Jake Bugg Lyrics
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Fill my eyes with the sky
Whole of my life I've been left behind but I've never felt more alive
High speed conversations
Speeding on down the line
Looked in your eyes said the saddest goodbye but I've never felt more alive
I can taste it
it's right there in your eyes of apple green
It should be easy but it's hard to leave
Went down in a fiery Zeppelin
You won't know if you don't try
Nothing but my shirt and I walked away hurt but I've never felt more alive
Talking on a bad connection
Think I might have fused a wire
Your on the other side as I've always sussed out but I've never felt more alive
I can taste it
In my mouth it's just so bittersweet
It's right there in your eyes of apple green
It should be easy but it's hard to leave
Yeah and this road between us
Man it's been a long hard drive
You pay for it in the morning when your best friend is denied
Flying all around never looking down no I've never felt more alive
Journeys going fast I hope it's gonna last 'cause I've never felt more alive, oh
I can taste it
In my mouth it's just so bittersweet
It's right there in your eyes of apple green
It should be easy but it's hard to leave
In "Taste It," Jake Bugg seems to be looking towards the future and is eager to make the most of it. He wants to be filled with hope and aspiration, and he's looking for something or someone to give him that thrill. The chorus seems to be about the allure of something that's not quite attainable but is still tantalizingly close.
In the first verse, Bugg paints a picture of a high-speed conversation and a sad goodbye. The goodbye is difficult, but it's clear that something about this experience has made him feel more alive than ever. The second verse is about taking risks to feel that sense of aliveness. He tells the story of walking away from a fiery Zeppelin accident with nothing but a shirt on his back. Although he was hurt, the experience made him feel more alive than ever before.
The song seems to be about living life to the fullest and taking risks. Bugg is searching for excitement, and he's not afraid to take chances to find it. Although there are sad goodbyes and difficult moments along the way, the thrill of the chase is what keeps him feeling alive.
Line by Line Meaning
Fill my head with the future
I want to be filled with hope and optimism for what's to come in life
Fill my eyes with the sky
I want to see the vastness and beauty of the world around me
Whole of my life I've been left behind but I've never felt more alive
Though I have always felt like I was lagging behind in life, I've never been more present and aware than I am now
High speed conversations
Having conversations with depth and meaning that make you feel alive
Speeding on down the line
Moving quickly and assertively towards your goals in life
Looked in your eyes said the saddest goodbye but I've never felt more alive
Despite the heartache of saying goodbye, I felt fully present and alive in the moment
I can taste it
I can feel the intensity of what's happening
In my mouth it's just so bitter sweet
The emotions are complex and bittersweet
It's right there in your eyes of apple green
The intensity of the experience is reflected in your eyes
It should be easy but it's hard to leave
Although I know I should move on, it's difficult to let go emotionally
Went down in a fiery Zeppelin
Something catastrophic happened in my life
You won't know if you don't try
You won't experience the full extent of life if you don't take risks
Nothing but my shirt and I walked away hurt but I've never felt more alive
Despite the pain and loss, I felt fully present and aware of the moment
Talking on a bad connection
Communicating with others but it's not clear or easy to understand
Think I might have fused a wire
The connection may have been damaged
Your on the other side as I've always sussed out but I've never felt more alive
Despite the physical distance, I feel fully present in this connection
Yeah and this road between us
The distance and obstacles that stand between us
Man it's been a long hard drive
The journey has been difficult and taxing
You pay for it in the morning when your best friend is denied
The consequences of your actions will affect those closest to you
Flying all around never looking down no I've never felt more alive
Experiencing new things and taking risks without fear or hesitation
Journeys going fast I hope it's gonna last 'cause I've never felt more alive, oh
Moving quickly towards my goals in life and hoping the momentum will continue
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Iain Denis Archer, Jake Kennedy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Bruna Rigobelli
I just want to go back to 2013 when I spent all day listening to jake bugg while playing games after a long day of school.
I was so happy, and unaware of it.
Afril S
I can relate about listening to jake bugg in past times. I miss his old music
cranberry noodle
I love this. It starts off all 50s country (GOOD country) and then the chorus melds into a bouncy, 21st century masterpiece. And he's only 18. I'm expecting big things from this guy, but for now this is brilliant!
penrhyndeundraeth
In my youth it seemed that talent got you somewhere. You didn't have to go through all sorts of unnecessary publicity, image building, promotional packaging and other things which drowned the message of your music. This stuff really is a breath of fresh air.
Rachel Hebert
love love love the work this guy does. Every song is an eargasm <3
J Robert Goldner
Do say
Angela Munro
lol @ eargasm! brilliant! :)
JesterBushcraft
This guy is just genius at such a young age. What a crackin tune. And the band are awesome, they should take some credit too... More Jake, just gives more tunes....
Angeliqe Dark
The problem with all these negative commentators is they don't appreciate real music from the 60's, 50's even 40's and 80's. They only enjoy modern turnes. Jake has an oldie style to his music only those who can appreciate the oldies can truly appreciate Jake. If he had come out around the same time the Beatles were popular, he'd be a legend right now.
Elliot’s past channel
I agree ;)