Jamaram is a band from Munich that mixes Reggae, Dub, Ska, Pop, Balkan Beat… Read Full Bio ↴Jamaram is a band from Munich that mixes Reggae, Dub, Ska, Pop, Balkan Beats and Afrobeat. The band has been founded in the year 2000 by vocalist Tomo Lugo, drummer Max Alberti and guitarist Sam Hopf. At the moment they consist of eight members.

ist eine Münchener Band, die ausgehend vom Grundkanon Reggae & Dub, in ihren Liveshows auch Ska, Latin, Pop, Balkan Beats und Afrobeat spielen. Sie wurde im Jahre 2000 von Sänger Tom Lugo, Schlagzeuger Max Alberti und Gitarrist Sam Hopf gegründet. Derzeit besteht die Band aus acht Mitgliedern.

Albums

2004: Kalahassi (Soulfire Artists / Rough Trade)
2006: Ookuchaka! (Soulfire Artists / Rough Trade)
2008: Shout it from the Rooftops (GLM Music / Soulfood)
2009: Live (GLM Music / Soulfood)
2010: Jameleon (GLM Music / Soulfood)
2011: Jamaram in Dub (Echo Beach / Indigo)
2012: La Famille (Soulfire Artists / Rough Trade)
2014: Almost Hits (Soulfire Artists / Rough Trade)
2015: Heavy Heavy (Turban-Records / Groove Attack)[19]
2017: Freedom of Screech (Turban-Records)

EPs
2005: Never Too Late (Soulfire Artists / Rough Trade)
Singles
2006: Megan (Soulfire Artists / Rough Trade)
2008: Coming To Get You (GLM Music / Soulfood)
2008: Green Leaf (GLM Music / Soulfood)
2010: Cuentito (GLM Music / Soulfood)

DVDs
2012: Jam the World
2014: Jamaram & Acoustic Night Allstars on Tour (Zugabe zur CD Almost Hits)

Otherside
Jamaram Lyrics

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Verse 1:
If you don't believe in what you do
And you don't believe in what's in you
And you don't believe in anything at all
And if you don't believe in what you do
And you don't believe in what's in you
And you don't believe in anything at all

Chorus:
I open up my eyes
And I can see the light
When I close my eyes
Then they're shut
I open up my eyes
And I can see the light
When I close my eyes
Then they''re shut

Verse 2:
What lifts you up when you're down
What keeps you cool when you're losing ground
Why don't you look for answers in the lost and found
What lifts you up when you're down
What keeps you cool when you're losing ground
Why don't you look for answers in the lost and found

Chorus:
I open up my eyes
And I can see the light
When I close my eyes
Then they're shut
I open up my eyes
And I can see the light
When I close my eyes
Then they're shut

Bridge:
Finally I can see what's on the other side
And I can see with my own eyes
Finally I can see what's on the other side
And I can see with my own eyes

See it with my own eyes
(Sometimes I wonder
Sometimes I ponder
Sometimes I got it
All together)

Outro:
If you don't believe in what you do

And you don't believe in what's in you
And you don't believe in anything at all

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jamaram's "Otherside" start with an emphasis on the importance of belief. If you don't believe in what you do, what's in you or anything at all, it is difficult to live a fulfilling life. The lyrics suggest that self-belief is essential to achieve one's goals and lead a satisfying life. The chorus speaks of seeing the light, which is not limited to physical sight but also pertains to perceiving and accepting the truth. The lyrics suggest that one must open their eyes to see clearly and connect with the positive aspects of life.

In the second verse, the lyrics focus on finding answers to life's problems. When someone is facing challenges, they need something to lift them up and keep them calm. The lyrics suggest finding those answers in the lost and found. The lost and found metaphorically represents the things humans lose in daily life, emotionally or physically. Searching for them will help regain balance, and finding those lost things will provide comfort.

The bridge provides the culmination of the song's message, showing that the singer has arrived at a point where "they can see with their own eyes." It is not clear what 'the other side' represents in the song, but it could refer to self-discovery or simply finding direction in life. In conclusion, the lyrics of Jamaram's "Otherside" are about self-belief, discovering oneself and finding the lost and found- ultimately, about finding a sense of purpose in life.

Line by Line Meaning

If you don't believe in what you do
If you lack faith in your actions

And you don't believe in what's in you
And if you lack faith in your potential

And you don't believe in anything at all
And if you lack faith in anything whatsoever

I open up my eyes
I take a closer look at things

And I can see the light
And I see the positives

When I close my eyes
When I shut myself off

Then they're shut
Then I become distant

What lifts you up when you're down
What helps you recover from disappointments

What keeps you cool when you're losing ground
What keeps you calm during difficult times

Why don't you look for answers in the lost and found
Why don't you search for solutions in unconventional places

Finally I can see what's on the other side
Now I understand what's beyond my current situation