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.”
Simple Life
Jake Miller Lyrics
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I had this version in my head
Thought maybe I could start a new life
Go become a pop star
I packed my shit and left
Yeah every since I was 18
I wanted to be something more
I wanted fortune and the fame
But now I'm not so sure
Cause ever since you came into my life
You changed my mind
And all I wanna do
Is leave the world I know behind
Say goodbye
And run away with you
So can we find a private island
Fall in love in peace and quiet
Just you and I
I wanna live, wanna live, wanna live
Somewhere in a little cabin
Far away from all distractions
Just you and I
I wanna live, wanna live, wanan live
A simple life
Ever since I was 18
Feel like my heart has been at war
Thought I would look more like a star
If I went and breought a car with some suicide doors
But now I'm far from 18
Maybe I'm just growing up
I used to want the type of life
You can't even go outside
But now that sounds like it sucks
So can we find a private island
Fall in love in peace and quiet
Just you and I
I wanna live, wanna live, wanna live
Somewhere in a little cabin
Far away from all distractions
Just you and I
I wanna live, wanna live, wanan live
A simple life
And all the things that I was after
Suddenly don't matter
When I look in your eyes
So can we find a private island
Fall in love in peace and quiet
Just you and I
I wanna live, wanna live, wanna live
Somewhere in a little cabin
Far away from all distractions
Just you and I
I wanna live, wanna live, wanan live
A simple life
Every since I was 18
I had this version in my head
Thought maybe I could start a new life
Go become a pop star
I packed my shit and left
Yeah every since I was 18
I wanted to be something more
I wanted fortune and the fame
And the world to know my name
But now I'm not so sure
The song "Simple Life" by Jake Miller is a reflection on the journey of a person in pursuit of a life of fame and fortune. The song talks about the desire to be someone and to be known by the world, but the realization that what truly matters is finding a private island where one can live peacefully with someone they love. Jake Miller states that ever since he was 18, he had this idea of starting a new life and becoming a pop star. He left everything behind in pursuit of this dream, but now he is not so sure.
The lyrics in the song reflect the shifting desires of a person as they age and grow, from seeking fame and fortune to seeking a simpler life. The singer tells the listener that they want to live in a world away from all the distractions and in peace, with just their loved one by their side. The song speaks of the transformative power of love and how it can change a person’s life.
Overall, the song is a reminder that at the end of the day, what truly matters is the relationships we form with the people we love. It encourages the listener to not to get caught up in the superficiality of fame and fortune and to instead focus on creating a life of peace, simplicity, and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Every since I was 18
Since turning 18, I have held onto a version of my life that I thought was possible.
I had this version in my head
I imagined a new life where I could become a popular singer.
Thought maybe I could start a new life
I believed that it was possible to start over and achieve my goals.
Go become a pop star
I wanted to become a famous musician.
I packed my shit and left
I left to pursue a career in the music industry.
Yeah every since I was 18
Throughout my entire adult life, I have had these aspirations.
I wanted to be something more
I craved success, recognition, and status.
I wanted fortune and the fame
Having wealth and being famous were my top priorities.
And the world to know my name
I wanted to be recognized and renowned by the entire world.
But now I'm not so sure
I have become uncertain about what I really want in life.
Cause ever since you came into my life
Since you came along, my perspective has changed.
You changed my mind
You have shifted my priorities and my perspective on life.
And all I wanna do
All I desire now is something different.
Is leave the world I know behind
I want to escape the world I am currently in and start anew.
Say goodbye
I am ready to say goodbye to my old life.
And run away with you
I want to start a new life with you.
So can we find a private island
Let us find a remote and secluded place.
Fall in love in peace and quiet
We can fall in love without any distractions or interferences.
Just you and I
It will just be the two of us.
I wanna live, wanna live, wanna live
All I desire is a specific lifestyle.
Somewhere in a little cabin
I wish to live in a small and cozy dwelling.
Far away from all distractions
I want to live in a place that is free from noise and interruptions.
A simple life
I want to live a life that is not centered on fame, wealth, or status.
Feel like my heart has been at war
I have been struggling internally with my desires and aspirations.
Thought I would look more like a star
I wished to have a certain image to appear more successful.
If I went and brought a car with some suicide doors
I believed that possessing a particular type of car would contribute to my image.
But now I'm far from 18
I have grown up and matured since I was 18 years old.
Maybe I'm just growing up
I have realized that I need to mature mentally and emotionally.
I used to want the type of life
I had a certain vision of what success looked like for me before.
You can't even go outside
I believed that fame and public recognition would limit my freedom to safely move about.
But now that sounds like it sucks
I have realized that giving up my freedom is not worth it for the sake of success.
And all the things that I was after
Everything that I used to strive for.
Suddenly don't matter
These things have lost their value and importance to me.
When I look in your eyes
When I'm around you and see the world through your perspective.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brian Gollnick, Briana Kocka, Mitch Miller, Paul Flynn, Peter Bregman
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