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.
Bounce
Jamelia Lyrics
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Baby boy even made me forget my friends
When Mr. Off Da Endz puts his lips on me
My lady-like tendencies were history
I'm telling you this guy is Off Da Endz
His touch made me regain my confidence
I really don't care what rules I bend 'cause
Mr. Man is off da endz
Unforgettable eyes
Chocolate skin
Most beautiful lips
I'm wanting him
Cutest smile
Perfect teeth
Husky voice
So sweet
Warmest touch
Smell so nice
Hair real neat
Always dressed right
My heart rates up
Blood pressure's high
Can hardly breathe 'cause this guy:
This guy is off da endz
Baby boy even made me forget my friends
When Mr. Off Da Endz puts his lips on me
My lady-like tendencies were history
I'm telling you this guy is Off Da Endz
His touch made me regain my confidence
I really don't care what rules I bend 'cause
Mr. Man is off da endz
Considerate, generous
Affectionate, ooh yeah
Makes me laugh
Touch my soul
Feeling him
Beyond control
He's so polite and sexy
So damn sexy
My heart rates up
Blood pressure's high
Can hardly breathe 'cause this guy
Asher D:
Dis girl is off da heez
Forget all ya friends 'cause I got what you need
I take ya to ya crib, do what I wanna do
Money wanna make, who ya wanna holler to?
Dis girl is off da hook she cooks
Brainiac like she wrote da book da hooks
Dis guy is Off Da Endz
But when I say dat I don't mean in pens
I mean, iced out, So Solid velour
Trips to da states when we go on tour
Spend money 'cause my dough's mixed draw
When I say that I don't mean Senor
We raw, we draw, when I'm alone miss
Need you more, Lex Coupe wid da foot to da floor
Was off da endz but I'm not no more
This guy is off da endz
Baby boy even made me forget my friends
When Mr. Off Da Endz puts his lips on me
My lady-like tendencies were history
I'm telling you this guy is Off Da Endz
His touch made me regain my confidence
I really don't care what rules I bend 'cause
Mr. Man is off da endz
The lyrics to Jamelia's song "Bounce" describe a man who is so irresistible and captivating that the singer forgets her friends and abandons her previous behavior. She describes this man as "Off Da Endz," meaning he is extraordinary and exceeds all expectations. The lyrics reference the man's physical attributes such as his eyes, skin, lips, smile, and voice, and also highlight his positive qualities such as being considerate, generous, and affectionate. Jamelia's collaborator Asher D adds his own verses, rapping about his own experiences with a woman who is also "off da heez" and how she has changed his previous behavior as well.
Overall, the song portrays the intense attraction and passion one can feel towards another person, so much so that it can completely alter their behavior and priorities. It also celebrates the feeling of being with someone who makes you feel confident and loved, even if it means breaking a few rules.
Line by Line Meaning
This guy is off da endz
This man is extraordinary and beyond compare
Baby boy even made me forget my friends
He has such a strong effect on me that I forget everything else in my life
When Mr. Off Da Endz puts his lips on me
His kiss is so powerful that I lose all my inhibitions
My lady-like tendencies were history
I become a different person when I am with him, throwing away any sense of propriety
I'm telling you this guy is Off Da Endz
I cannot emphasize enough how amazing he is
His touch made me regain my confidence
His touch has the ability to make me feel more confident in myself
I really don't care what rules I bend 'cause
I am willing to break any rule for him because he is worth it
Mr. Man is off da endz
He is an extraordinary man that is beyond compare
Unforgettable eyes
His eyes leave a lasting impression on me
Chocolate skin
His dark skin is sensual and enticing to me
Most beautiful lips
His lips are incredibly attractive to me
I'm wanting him
I have a strong desire for him
Cutest smile
His smile is incredibly charming and captivating
Perfect teeth
His teeth are very attractive and he takes care of them well
Husky voice
His deep voice is incredibly sexy and alluring
So sweet
He has a gentle and kind personality
Warmest touch
His touch is comforting and makes me feel safe and loved
Smell so nice
His scent is very attractive to me
Hair real neat
He takes good care of his hair and it is always tidy and attractive
Always dressed right
He has great fashion sense and always looks attractive
Can hardly breathe 'cause this guy:
He takes my breath away
Considerate, generous
He is thoughtful and gives generously
Affectionate, ooh yeah
He is very loving and tender towards me
Makes me laugh
He has a great sense of humor and makes me laugh
Touch my soul
He connects with me on a deep emotional level
Feeling him
I am deeply attracted to him and his presence arouses intense feelings in me
Beyond control
I am unable to resist him and am completely under his spell
He's so polite and sexy
He is well-mannered and respectful while also being incredibly attractive
Asher D:
This is a guest rapper who is also singing about his own experiences with an amazing woman
Dis girl is off da heez
This woman is amazing and beyond compare
Forget all ya friends 'cause I got what you need
I am so amazing that you don't need anyone else
I take ya to ya crib, do what I wanna do
I am in control of the situation and can do whatever I want
Money wanna make, who ya wanna holler to?
I am successful and have money, and can offer her anything she wants
Dis girl is off da hook she cooks
She is an incredible cook and beyond compare
Brainiac like she wrote da book da hooks
She is very smart and knows exactly what she is doing
I mean, iced out, So Solid velour
I am wearing expensive clothing that is fashionable
Trips to da states when we go on tour
We are successful and can travel to different places
Spend money 'cause my dough's mixed draw
I am wealthy and can afford to spend money on anything we want
When I say that I don't mean Senor
This is a play on words and he means he is not talking about an elderly man named Senor
We raw, we draw, when I'm alone miss
We are passionate and intense when we are together
Need you more, Lex Coupe wid da foot to da floor
I want her more and more, and we are driving in a luxury car at high speeds
Was off da endz but I'm not no more
He used to be wild and out of control, but now he is more tame because of her
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID LINDSEY, SYLVIA BENNET SMITH
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