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.
DJ
Jamelia Lyrics
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Woo, huh, oh-oh, we got the fire, oh, oh
Oh-oh, you're gonna rock to this (uh-huh)
You're gonna drop to this (come on, come on)
10 o'clock, weekend
'Bout to head out to the garden of Eden (uh-huh)
Go my shelltoes and my cap on
Bout to call my boys and see what's up? (Uh-huh)
Are you rollin with this chick or what? (What?)
Meet me at the spot
I'll be the one round the back in the crop top
DJ, gimme a beat I can rock to
I want a joint you can drop to (uh)
The ceiling is caving in
The speakers is rumbling
DJ, gimme a beat I can rock to (rock this)
I want a joint you can drop to
The ceiling is caving in (oh, oh)
The speakers is rumbling (uh-huh)
Turn it up, bump the bass (woo)
'Cause we bout to tear the roof off this place
Shake ya ass, (yeah) check ya glass
Put your hands up, let the track blast
Yo, this beat is so ridiculous (uh-huh)
I think this dancefloor's about to bust (uh)
Everybody on the wall
Better press 'cause it's bout to be last call
We ain't trying to leave the club
Now let me show you how to get crunk
Hit the floor, (hit the floor) lock the door (lock the door)
It's time I go
DJ, gimme a beat I can rock to
I want a joint you can drop to
The ceiling is caving in
The speakers is rumbling
DJ, gimme a beat I can rock to
I want a joint you can drop to
The ceiling is caving in
The speakers is rumbling
If you came to dance, clap your hands
Ladies grab your man and
Feel the bass, go uh-uh
All in your face go uh-uh
If you came to dance, clap your hands
Ladies grab your man and
Feel the bass, go uh-uh
All in your face go uh-uh
DJ, gimme a beat I can rock to
I want a joint you can drop to
The ceiling is caving in
The speakers is rumbling
DJ, gimme a beat I can rock to
I want a joint you can drop to
The ceiling is caving in
The speakers is rumbling
DJ, gimme a beat I can rock to
I want a joint you can drop to
The ceiling is caving in
The speakers is rumbling
DJ, gimme a beat I can rock to
I want a joint you can drop to
The ceiling is caving in
The speakers is rumbling
Give me a beat I can
I want a joint you can
(DJ) give me a beat I can
I want a joint you can (rock to, ooh-ooh)
(Rock to, ooh-ooh)
In "DJ," Jamelia invites listeners to join her on a night out at the club. The lyrics paint a picture of the excitement and energy of a party, as Jamelia and her friends prepare to hit the dancefloor. The memorable hook, "DJ, gimme a beat I can rock to. I want a joint you can drop to," speaks to the importance of the DJ in setting the tone of the night, and creating a vibe that everyone can get down to.
As the song progresses, the intensity of the music and the party only increases. The singer emphasizes the power of the music, as the ceiling starts to cave in and the singers rumble. People are urged to dance and move their bodies, with calls to "shake ya ass" and "feel the bass." The lyrics capture the euphoria and carefree attitude of a night spent dancing and having fun with friends.
Overall, "DJ" celebrates the joy and excitement of partying, and the importance of a great DJ and a killer beat to keep the good times going.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on, come on
Encouraging people to get excited and ready to party
Woo, huh, oh-oh, we got the fire, oh, oh
Expressing the energy and excitement of the party atmosphere
Oh-oh, you're gonna rock to this (uh-huh)
Anticipating the crowd's positive response to the music
You're gonna drop to this (come on, come on)
Encouraging the crowd to dance and let loose
10 o'clock, weekend
Setting the scene for a fun time in the evening on a weekend
'Bout to head out to the garden of Eden (uh-huh)
Referring to the party venue as a paradise-like destination
Go my shelltoes and my cap on
Describing the singer's outfit for the party
Before I hit the door I got to get my cellphone
Making sure she has her phone to contact her friends
Bout to call my boys and see what's up? (Uh-huh)
Checking in with her male friends to coordinate their plans
Are you rollin with this chick or what? (What?)
Asking her friends if they want to hang out with her
Meet me at the spot
Telling her friends where to meet her
I'll be the one round the back in the crop top
Giving her friends a specific way to identify her at the party
DJ, gimme a beat I can rock to
Requesting a specific type of music from the DJ
I want a joint you can drop to (uh)
Asking for a song that will make the crowd dance
The ceiling is caving in
Describing the intense volume and energy of the music
The speakers is rumbling (uh-huh)
Expressing the loud and powerful sound of the artists
Turn it up, bump the bass (woo)
Urging the DJ to increase the volume and bass of the music
'Cause we bout to tear the roof off this place
Expecting a wild and intense party atmosphere
Shake ya ass, (yeah) check ya glass
Encouraging the crowd to dance and make sure their drinks are full
Put your hands up, let the track blast
Telling the crowd to get hyped and excited for the music
Yo, this beat is so ridiculous (uh-huh)
Expressing the high energy and excitement of the music
I think this dancefloor's about to bust (uh)
Suggesting that the intense dancing will cause the floor to shake
Everybody on the wall
Encouraging everyone to get off the wall and dance
Better press 'cause it's bout to be last call
Urging the crowd to take advantage of the party before it ends
We ain't trying to leave the club
Expressing a desire to party all night long
Now let me show you how to get crunk
Demonstrating how to really let loose and have a good time
Hit the floor, (hit the floor) lock the door (lock the door)
Encouraging the crowd to dance and stay at the party all night
It's time I go
Ending the night and leaving the party
If you came to dance, clap your hands
Engaging the crowd and asking them to participate in the music
Ladies grab your man and
Encouraging couples to dance together
Feel the bass, go uh-uh
Reacting to the intense beat of the music
All in your face go uh-uh
Expressing the power and energy of the music
Give me a beat I can
Requesting a specific type of music from the DJ
I want a joint you can
Asking for a song that will make the crowd dance
(DJ) give me a beat I can
Reiterating the request for a specific type of music from the DJ
I want a joint you can (rock to, ooh-ooh)
Asking for a specific song that will make the crowd dance
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Unison Rights S.L., Songtrust Ave, Broma 16, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kenneth Karlin, Carsten Schack, Alex Cantrall, Olivia Longott, Phillip Anthony White
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