Afterwards she retired (temporarily) from music business to give birth to a baby girl in March 2001. While bringing up her daughter Teja, Jamelia made plans for a comeback and in 2003 her sophomore album Thank You was released. The album went top 5 in the UK and sold over half a million copies. It featured her fifth top 40 hit, "Superstar", a cover of Danish singer Christine Milton's song, which gave her international success in Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The single shot to #1 in Australia and was certified "platinum". Follow up single “Thank You” went to number 2 in the UK and the track “See It In A Boy’s Eyes” which was co-written with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin also entered the top 5.
That year Jamelia won a record breaking three MOBO awards, winning all of the awards that she was nominated for and she was also one of the nominees for the Mercury Music Prize which celebrates the best of British music.
In the autumn of 2004 she also was asked to contribute to the Band Aid 20 single "Do They Know It's Christmas?". She had a big role in the song, singing with fellow British singer Will Young. She also recorded the theme song for the second Bridget Jones movie, a cover of Sam Brown’s song “Stop”. Like her previous songs this also went top 10.
Her third album, "Walk With Me" is out in the shops now, and features the hit singles "Something About You" and "Beware Of The Dog", which samples 'Personal Jesus' by Depeche Mode.
Ain't a Love
Jamelia Lyrics
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When we got privacy,
That's, how I know,
This is serious,
You play me down to friends,
When on me you do depend,
Don't say you don't
So boy if you wanna hide it, can't decide it,
And ya not it's how you feel,
Won't do you good at all,
And if ya wanna disguise it from the guys
And fantasize about what's real,
So tell me what's real
[Chorus]
If this ain't a love,
If this ain't a love,
Why is my a** in motion, all that you thinkin' of,
If this ain't a love,
If this ain't a love,
Why you so overheaded off our love,
Like you can't get enough,
If this ain't a love
Why you always callin' me?
Knockin' so frequently,
Can't leave me alone,
This is serious,
Asking where I'm gonna be,
Acting so jealously,
Man the table's turn
I see that you wanna have it, all romantic, Feel the static, and it's strong,
When they ain't lookin' on,
Are you man enough to show it?
Let 'em know it that we got it going on, am I runnin' wrong?
[Chorus]
Yeah, ooh, ah
If this ain't a love [Repeat x3]
So boy if you wanna hide it, can't decide it,
And ya not it's how you feel,
Won't do you good at all,
And if ya wanna disguise it from the guys
And fantasize about what's real,
So tell me what's real cause
[Chorus:Repeat x2]
Yeah, ooh, ah
If this ain't a love [Repeat x4]
The lyrics of Jamelia's song "Ain't A Love" express confusion and doubt about the nature of a romantic relationship. The singer is experiencing mixed signals from her partner, who seems to be hiding their love from others but is also possessive and jealous. The repetition of the phrase "if this ain't a love" in the chorus emphasizes the singer's uncertainty and suggests that she may be questioning the authenticity and depth of the relationship.
The first verse describes the partner's behavior in private versus in public. When they are alone, his "eyes are all over" her, but in front of other people, he "plays her down." This creates an atmosphere of secrecy and deception. The second verse reveals that the partner is also possessive and jealous, frequently calling and demanding to know her whereabouts. This behavior is juxtaposed with his attempts at romance, which leave the singer unsure of his true feelings.
The repetition of the phrase "if this ain't a love" in the chorus suggests that the singer is questioning whether the relationship is worth pursuing. The fact that her "a** is in motion" suggests that she is physically attracted to her partner, but his behavior leaves her feeling confused and uncertain. The song ultimately conveys the idea that love should be transparent and honest, and that a relationship built on secrecy and mistrust cannot flourish.
Line by Line Meaning
Your eyes are all over me,
You are paying close attention to me.
When we got privacy,
When we are alone and can be intimate.
That's, how I know,
This is how I am certain.
This is serious,
This is a real relationship.
You play me down to friends,
You do not acknowledge our relationship to others.
When on me you do depend,
When you rely on me for emotional support.
Don't say you don't
Do not deny it.
If this ain't a love,
If this is not a genuine romantic relationship,
Why is my a** in motion, all that you thinkin' of,
Why are you only interested in my body?
Why you so overheaded off our love,
Why are you so obsessed with our relationship?
Like you can't get enough,
Like you are addicted to it.
Why you always callin' me?
Why do you always contact me?
Knockin' so frequently,
Visiting my place so often.
Can't leave me alone,
Cannot be away from me.
Asking where I'm gonna be,
Inquiring about my whereabouts.
Acting so jealously,
Being envious of other people's attention to me.
Man the table's turn
The roles have reversed.
If this ain't a love
If this is not a genuine romantic relationship,
why you so overheaded off our love,
Why are you so obsessed with our relationship?
So boy if you wanna hide it, can't decide it,
If you want to keep our relationship secret and are uncertain about your feelings,
And ya not it's how you feel,
And if you are unsure about your emotions,
Won't do you good at all,
It will not benefit you in any way.
And if ya wanna disguise it from the guys
And if you want to pretend to others that we are not romantically involved,
And fantasize about what's real,
And dream about the reality of our relationship,
So tell me what's real
So be honest with me about your feelings.
Are you man enough to show it?
Do you have enough courage to reveal our relationship publicly?
Let 'em know it that we got it going on, am I runnin' wrong?
Announce our relationship loudly, am I making a mistake?
Yeah, ooh, ahIf this ain't a love [Repeat x3]
The chorus repeats three times, questioning the legitimacy of the romantic relationship.
Yeah, ooh, ahIf this ain't a love [Repeat x4]
The song ends asking if the relationship is genuine or just physical.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
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A.ways reminded me of Jade’s don’t walk away
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