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 βThank Youβ went to number 2 in the UK and the track βSee It In A Boyβs Eyesβ 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 Brownβs song βStopβ. 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.
Got It So Good
Jamelia Lyrics
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You've held on, kept strong 'cause something had to give
The lesson's you've learned, the habits you've quit
Made you bolder, stronger but you just don't see it yet
Gotta readjust your point of view
It's time to put some faith in you
How your life is surely gonna change, yeah
Hey now, don't you cry, there's no drama in your life, oh no
You're gonna see you got it so good
Smile, start another chapter now, you ain't never going back there
No, from now on you're gonna see you got it so good
Ever you face, if you're taken off track
You'll rebound, come round and find your own way back
It's turnin' a page, appreciating the new
And taking each day in any which way that you choose
Gotta get yourself some piece of mind
It's something you done left behind
How your life is surely gonna change
Hey now, don't you cry, there's no drama in your life, oh no
You're gonna see you got it so good
Smile, start another chapter now, you ain't never going back there
No, from now on you're gonna see you got it so good
All the fires that were burning, all the lies that were hurting
It was worth every minute just to have the life you found
See past what brings you down 'cause there's no way
This can change and no words that can say and can take this
Hey now, don't you cry, there's no drama in your life, oh noYou're gonna see you got it so good
Smile, start another chapter now, you ain't never going back there
No, from now on you're gonna see you got it so good
You got it so good, you got it so good, you got it so good
You're gonna see you got it so good
You got it so good, you got it so good, you got it so good
From now on you're gonna see you got it so good
You got it so good, you got it so good, you got it so good
You're gonna see you got it so good
You got it so good, you got it so good, you got it so good
The lyrics of βGot It So Goodβ by Jamelia are about the power of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity. The opening lines acknowledge the struggles the person has faced, but emphasizes how they have managed to overcome them. The singer then assures the person that they have all the tools they need to succeed and urges them to believe in themselves. They emphasize that it's time to appreciate the new phase of life they have entered.
The chorus is an affirmation of the person's strength and resilience, with the singer reminding them to smile and look forward to a new chapter in their life. The bridge of the song is about the importance of appreciating the struggles that one has faced because it has led them to where they are today.
Overall, the message in βGot It So Goodβ is optimistic, urging listeners to embrace the positive changes and improvements that they have worked hard for.
Line by Line Meaning
Through all of the trials that you had to live
Despite facing challenges in your life
You've held on, kept strong 'cause something had to give
You persevered and remained resilient because you knew it would pay off
The lesson's you've learned, the habits you've quit
You've gained knowledge through experience and have let go of negative behaviors
Made you bolder, stronger but you just don't see it yet
Your struggles have made you a more confident and capable person, but you haven't fully realized it
Gotta readjust your point of view
You need to change the way you see things
It's time to put some faith in you
You need to believe in yourself
How your life is surely gonna change, yeah
Your life will definitely improve if you have faith in yourself
Hey now, don't you cry, there's no drama in your life, oh no
You shouldn't feel sad or overwhelmed by your past experiences, as they no longer have power over you
You're gonna see you got it so good
You will soon realize how fortunate you are
Smile, start another chapter now, you ain't never going back there
Start fresh with a positive mindset, and don't dwell on the past
No, from now on you're gonna see you got it so good
Going forward, you will appreciate what you have and see the good in your life
Ever you face, if you're taken off track
No matter what obstacles come your way
You'll rebound, come round and find your own way back
You will recover and find a way to overcome them
It's turnin' a page, appreciating the new
It's time for a new chapter of your life, and you should appreciate the good things that come with it
And taking each day in any which way that you choose
You have the power to choose how you approach each day
Gotta get yourself some piece of mind
You need to find inner peace
It's something you done left behind
You may have neglected this in the past
All the fires that were burning, all the lies that were hurting
All the struggles and pain you've endured
It was worth every minute just to have the life you found
It was all worth it because you have a good life now
See past what brings you down 'cause there's no way
Don't allow negativity to bring you down because it won't change anything
This can change and no words that can say and can take this
Your positive life circumstances won't be taken away from you
You got it so good, you got it so good, you got it so good
You have a lot of good things in your life
From now on you're gonna see you got it so good
You will begin to appreciate and recognize the good things in your life more
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVIS, PRIME, ROBINSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cmhellomt
best album ever!! love it!
@MarcinhoJr
jamming to this like 10 years later...
jamelia π
@takeoff2wonderland
making me stronger again - i love this song!!!
@TheAudiofilka
veery optimistic song:) love to listen to it when am sad and feel hopeless
@ExtinctionIsHere
I just came across it on iTunes...It's a really good album... Would have sold well in the US...But Britain entertainment will never learn that money is made in the US....Sugababes...Stooshe...Jamelia...Americans are waiting for them but they never come. =/
@Mrsmarthamcgregor
gosh i love this song
@KutluBilgi
wonderfull