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.
Beware of the Dog
Jamelia Lyrics
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Do you know how much you want it?
You're trying to be cool about it
You're trying to big about it
You're constantly just denying
You're like a moth to a flame
You hardly wane But listen 'cause I know what I'm saying
He's trying to catch you in it
And then he'll back you in it
'Cause he's just another girl addict
And if you give it away
You've gotta be crazy...crazy
[Chorus:]
Stop!
You better shake him off
Before he gets ya
(He's coming to getcha, he's coming to getcha)
Stop!
He'll only build you up
And then he'll getcha
He's dirty to the bone - beware of the dog!
I was damn near addicted
I got into trouble with him, I got in the bubble with him
Everything was just how he wanted
Oh but then I got wise
I got out of sight
So take my advice
[Chorus: Repeat 2X]
I know you hear me
I know you hear me - I know you hear me!
Arr! Arr!
You better reach out and touch me!
(Reach out and touch me)
[Chorus: Repeat 4X]
Beware of the dog...
Beware of the dog...
Beware of the dog...
In Jamelia's song Beware Of The Dog, the lyrics are speaking to someone who is attracted to a man who is no good for her. The opening lines suggest that the person knows that they want this man but they are trying to act cool about it. The lyrics continue to say that the man is just another girl addict and if the person gives in to him then they must be crazy. The chorus warns the listener to shake the man off before he gets them, as he will only build them up and then hurt them. The song speaks from personal experience as Jamelia mentions that she too got into trouble with this man but then got wise and got out of sight. In the final chorus, she repeats the warning to beware of the dog.
The lyrics of this song are straightforward and quite literal, warning the listener about the dangers of getting involved with a man who is no good for them. The use of the metaphor "beware of the dog" is particularly effective as it conjures up an image of a vicious animal that can hurt you if you get too close. The song's message is one of empowerment and self-care, encouraging the listener to protect themselves and not fall prey to someone who will hurt them.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen to me
Pay attention to what I am saying
Do you know how much you want it?
Are you aware of how much you desire it?
You're trying to be cool about it
You are attempting to seem nonchalant
You're trying to big about it
You are trying to act important
You're constantly just denying
You are continuously rejecting the truth
You're like a moth to a flame
You are attracted to danger
You hardly wane
You barely show reluctance
But listen 'cause I know what I'm saying
However, you should listen to me because I have knowledge of the situation
He's trying to catch you in it
He is attempting to trap you in a difficult situation
And then he'll back you in it
Then he will abandon you after involving you in it further
'Cause he's just another girl addict
Because he is addicted to women
And if you give it away
And if you give in to his advances
You've gotta be crazy...crazy
You must be insane to proceed
[Chorus:]
The following lines are the chorus
Stop!
Cease your behavior
You better shake him off
You need to rid yourself of his influence
Before he gets ya
Before he completely takes advantage of you
(He's coming to getcha, he's coming to getcha)
(He is moving in to take advantage of you)
Stop!
Cease your behavior
He'll only build you up
He will only inflate your ego
And then he'll getcha
And then he will harm you
He's dirty to the bone - beware of the dog!
He is corrupt at his core - be cautious of his actions!
I was damn near addicted
I was nearly obsessed with him
I got into trouble with him, I got in the bubble with him
I became involved in problematic situations with him
Everything was just how he wanted
Everything occurred according to his desire
Oh but then I got wise
However, I became aware of his true intentions
I got out of sight
I separated myself from him
So take my advice
Therefore, I recommend that you listen to me
[Chorus: Repeat 2X]
The chorus repeats twice
I know you hear me
I am aware that you are listening
I know you hear me - I know you hear me!
I am certain that you are listening to me!
Arr! Arr!
An expression of excitement or warning
You better reach out and touch me!
You should make contact with me!
(Reach out and touch me)
(Make contact with me)
[Chorus: Repeat 4X]
The chorus repeats four times
Beware of the dog...
Be cautious of his actions...
Beware of the dog...
Be cautious of his actions...
Beware of the dog...
Be cautious of his actions...
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: STUART CRICHTON, MARTIN GORE, JAMELIA DAVIS, TOMMY JAMES, KAREN POOLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@revelatorj0hnn
For those who don’t know, the riff in the background is sampled from Personal Jesus by Depeche Mode!
@MrEchoes1962
Apart from the Depeche Mode sampled as said above there is added drumming to that particular track so not completely sampled just looped.
@elrastrillo1
https://youtu.be/6sjGBXckGB4?si=__p2CYIOWpGZg-iN @@MrEchoes1962
@Lee_Sohee960
How come this song wasn't a hit!? It's awesome!
@skurinski
it was a hit
@TheXCola25
It made #10 in the UK in December 2006. I'd class that as a hit... albeit a shortlived one.
@ludovicoavellino9567
So underrated!
@ludovicoavellino9567
@@skurinski half a million views in 10 years? That's a hell of a flop! Too bad tho
@marklove4057
Ludovico Avellino that’s coz jamelia ain’t been a popstar in a while and YouTube weren’t as big when this song came out.
@sarahwilson976
This song, together with SOS by Rihanna and Freak Like Me by the Sugababes is the prime example of using a classic song and turn it into a contemporary banger.