from Weston, Florida who has had a meteoric rise in the music industry. In January of 2011 the
multi-talented musician who taught himself to play the drums and guitar at a young age, put out
a few homemade music videos on YouTube which immediately created a buzz and attracted the
attention of music business insiders who began to guide Jake on his journey.
Ever since Jake Miller began posting his original songs on YouTube a few years ago, the 21-year-old Miami-born pop artist has been building a virtual army of fans. His millions of social media community followers call themselves the Millertary and come to his concerts wearing camouflage and greasepaint under their eyes. They are devoted to Miller’s irresistible musical blend of pop and hip-hop, combined with the positive messages in his songs.
Miller has independently released two EP’s: 2012’s Spotlight and 2013’s The Road Less Traveled, which debuted at No. 1 on the iTunes Hip-Hop chart. His full-length album, 2013’s Us Against Them, sold over 33,000 copies and peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Rap chart. One of MTV’s 2014 “Ones to Watch” artists, Miller has shared stages with Mac Miller, Flo Rida, Sean Kingston, Asher Roth, Jason Derulo, Cody Simpson, Austin Mahone, and Sammy Adams at various radio festivals, including Y-100’s Jingle Ball and the Calle Ocho Festival in Miami, where he performed for a crowd of more than 200,000 screaming fans. He also sold out a 43-city House of Blues Tour before a major record deal, driven primarily by his incredible social-networking presence.
Now Miller is set to extend his reach even further, having signed to Warner Bros. Records, and will release his new single “First Flight Home” on July 5th. Produced by Danish songwriter-producer Cutfather (The Wanted), the track is an irresistible calling card for Miller, who credits Eminem, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, and Drake as inspirations. Hailing from the South Florida community of Weston, Miller began rapping when he was 17, but began to take it more seriously a year later when his YouTube videos caught the attention of local news and radio stations. This led to his first-ever live performance — a plum slot opening for Snoop Dogg in 2011.
Having built the Millertary on his own, Miller is looking forward to seeing what he can achieve with the support of Warner Bros. Records behind him. “It’s obviously a dream come true,” he says. “The night that I signed my record deal we released a video with my family and friends in it, popping champagne and celebrating, it was the greatest night of my life.”
Can't Help Myself
Jake Miller Lyrics
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Been a while since I've seen you
I remember that perfume
We've been so distant
But we never through
Six shots and I'm faded
You've got an old tattoo
Falling back and no habits
I shoulda said no when you asked for more
But I like when you close the schedule on my floor
No I, I can't help myself
I shoulda wait home but I'm at your door
'Cause can't let go of what we had before
No I, I can't help myself
I can't help myself
I can't help myself
I can't help myself
Lights off let me kiss you
One touch and we bounce right back
It's too hard to resist you
When you fuck like that
My friends say that you're deadly
Your lips taste like cocaine
But I'm back in your bed now
'Cause I love the taste
I shoulda said no when you asked for more
But I like when you close the schedule on my floor
No I, I can't help myself
I shoulda wait home but I'm at your door
'Cause can't let go of what we had before
No I, I can't help myself
I can't help myself
I shoulda said no when you asked for more
But I like when you close the schedule on my floor
No I, I can't help myself
I shoulda wait home but I'm at your door
'Cause can't let go of what we had before
No I, I can't help myself
I can't help myself
No I can't', I can't
I can't help myself
No I can't', I can't
I can't help myself
The lyrics of Jake Miller's song "Can't Help Myself" depict a story about two people who have had an off-and-on relationship. The singer talks about how it has been a while they've seen each other, but he still remembers her perfume. They have been distant, but still have a complicated relationship that they can't let go of. The singer then talks about how he is fading as he takes six shots, and his love interest has an old tattoo. But, they keep falling back to each other's arms, as that's what they always do.
The chorus talks about how the singer should have said no when his love interest asked for more but his desire for her makes him weak. His friends tell him that she's "deadly," and her lips taste like cocaine. But even with this in mind, the singer can't resist her as she has a way of bringing them back together time after time.
The lyrics of the song portray conflicting emotions of a complicated relationship, where the singer knows it is not healthy but can't help but give in to his lustful desire. The song's feelings are intensified by the music that blends well with the lyrics, creating a relatable and catchy song.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Acknowledging the situation at hand.
Been a while since I've seen you
It's been a long time since we've been together.
I remember that perfume
I still remember the scent you wore.
We've been so distant, but we never through
We've been apart for a while, but our connection hasn't faded.
Six shots and I'm faded
I'm drunk.
You've got an old tattoo
You still have that old tattoo.
Falling back and no habits, that's what we do
We fall back into old habits when we're together.
I shoulda said no when you asked for more, but I like when you close the schedule on my floor
I know I shouldn't have given in to you, but I enjoy having you around.
No I, I can't help myself
I can't resist you.
I shoulda wait home but I'm at your door, 'Cause can't let go of what we had before
I know I should have stayed away, but I can't let go of what we had.
I can't help myself
I have no control over my feelings for you.
Lights off let me kiss you
I want to kiss you in the dark.
One touch and we bounce right back
One touch and our connection comes back to life.
It's too hard to resist you when you f*ck like that
I can't resist you when we're intimate.
My friends say that you're deadly
My friends warn me about the danger of being with you.
Your lips taste like cocaine
Being with you is addictive like a drug.
But I'm back in your bed now 'cause I love the taste
I can't resist being with you because I love the way you make me feel.
No I can't', I can't
I truly can't help myself when it comes to you.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CADE CAMERON LARSON, JAKE HARRIS MILLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jakemiller
Thank you guys for all the comments! Ill be reading though more!
@yashleyedmond3002
Jake Miller I love you so much when are you coming to Boston and the video is amazing kinda called the girl was behind all that shannigan but I still loved you a little jealous of that girl. Please my love hmu on my instagram yashley_edmond 😘
@einorasbaumanas4303
That's first time I see comment from artist on YouTube. Well done that speaks volumes Jack Miller.
Keep good work.
Sort of remind me Enrique Iglesias :]
@janellepoteau200
Video was so goood
@theresadeonarine4614
Love you so much and so proud of you coming this far 😊❤️🔥💕💓🔥🔥🔥can’t wait to see this April again 😊❤️🔥💕💓
@followyourlead13
I honestly don't like the video at all. I'm still so proud of u and think u did your best.
@AniShaPol
I'm convinced that Jake should pursue an acting career! who else agrees with me?
@theresadeonarine4614
AniSha Pol yes ❤️😊🔥💓💕
@mrmakeshft
The vocals all throughout are insane
@ryiabechtold8715
Jake Miller, Singer and FUTURE MOVIE STAR 🔥🔥🔥 best video of 2017