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.
Window Shopping
Jamelia Lyrics
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First stop, second floor.
You might find just what you're looking for.
(Got that) D&G, Christian Dior.
Rockafeller, get your dollars at the door.
I'm gon' get mine and you gon' get yoursAt seven at the back of the store.
(keep you) inside his mind, (and his) body broad.
Gotta stick it, gonna click it when I want.
[Chorus]
I won't pretend that the
One thing that interests me
Is personality.
Oh no, it's all about the
Uh uh uh uh uh.
Yeah nothin' but the
Uh uh uh uh uh.
I'll make it real easy.
No need to flash money.
Don't need to romance me.
See I'm just shoppin' for the
Uh uh uh uh uh.
Yeah I'm just shoppin' for the
Uh uh uh uh uh.
Are you free?
Next floor, second stop.
Express elevator headin' for the top.
Baggy jean Get it 'til them smellin' like that Gucci cologne.
I'm not gon' buy before I try
At the dressing room to see if you're my size.
Just take you home for one night
Refund my credit if you didn't satisfy.
[Chorus]
I'll make it real easy.
No need to flash money.
Don't need to romance me.
See I'm just shoppin' for the
Uh uh uh uh uh.
Yeah I'm just shoppin' for the
Uh uh uh uh uh.
I'm into fashion, yeah I gotta have 'em
Tight on the frame, a better sell you're gonna make
Now run my transaction, pay me some attention
For signing my name I wanna see you with the top down low
Oh oh oh
'Bout time I let you know
[Chorus]
I'll make it real easy.
No need to flash money.
Don't need to romance me.
See I'm just shoppin' for the
Uh uh uh uh uh.
Yeah out there shoppin' for the
Uh uh uh uh uh.
No more conversation 'cause your mine.
Don't want no tender talk or fancy lines.
Come sit down so I can
Uh uh uh uh uh.
I'm ready for you
Uh uh uh uh uh.
Don't need to cash your money by my side.
Don't want no 'liminating all my time
I'm shoppin' for the
Uh uh uh uh uh.
Can't stop 'til I get the
Uh uh uh uh uh.
Are you free?
The song "Window Shopping" by Jamelia is all about the pursuit of materialistic things and the desire to have them. The song starts with Jamelia addressing Mr. Crenshaw while entering a store. The lyrics convey the message that Jamelia is on a shopping spree and is looking for high-end brands such as Dior and Rockafeller. She wants to get her hands on these things and doesn't care about the cost. The chorus emphasizes that it's all about the material things and the shopping experience rather than the person she's with. She wants to take these things back with her for one night, try them out, and then return them if they don't please her.
The verses of the song suggest that Jamelia is not only shopping for clothes but also for the attention of the store employee. She mentions her love for fashion, tight clothes, and the desire to have the employee's attention. In the end, she wants the store employee to agree with her demands without making any conversation.
Overall, the song's message is that people often shop without any real purpose, just to experience it and to show off their wealth. It also highlights the idea that people often believe materialistic things will bring them happiness, and not the people they surround themselves with.
Line by Line Meaning
Good morning Mr. Crenshaw, are you free?
Jamelia greets Mr. Crenshaw and is asking if he is available to spend time with her.
First stop, second floor.
Jamelia is stating that she is on the first floor and is heading up to the second floor.
You might find just what you're looking for.
Jamelia suggests that there is a high probability of Mr. Crenshaw finding what he is looking for on the second floor.
(Got that) D&G, Christian Dior.
Jamelia highlights that high-end brands such as D&G and Christian Dior are available in the store.
Rockafeller, get your dollars at the door.
Jamelia uses a metaphor of a prestigious location to imply that expensive items can be found in the store, which need to be paid for with a lot of money.
I'm gon' get mine and you gon' get yours
Jamelia reassures Mr. Crenshaw that he can buy whatever he wants because she is going to take care of herself.
At seven at the back of the store.
Jamelia is making reference to them being at the back of the store, away from everyone else.
(keep you) inside his mind, (and his) body broad.
Jamelia implies that she wants to keep Mr. Crenshaw captivated both mentally and physically.
Gotta stick it, gonna click it when I want.
Jamelia suggests she wants to have control of the relationship (sticky and taking a picture) and will be in control of when they spend time together.
I won't pretend that the
Jamelia clarifies that the following lines will honestly depict her desires.
One thing that interests me
Jamelia is forthcoming about what she considers as attractive.
Is personality.
Jamelia is joking that she does not actually care about the personality of the person she is pursuing.
Oh no, it's all about the
Jamelia is dismissing any potential disagreement that the listener might have and continues with her statement.
Uh uh uh uh uh.
Jamelia repeats a phrase, which the audience can interpret as her honesty about her intentions.
Yeah nothin' but the
Jamelia supports her previous statement.
I'll make it real easy.
Jamelia is reassuring whoever she is speaking to that they will not have to work hard to keep her interested.
No need to flash money.
Jamelia suggests that the person does not need to show off their wealth or spend money on her.
Don't need to romance me.
Jamelia needs little to no romance to fulfill her desires.
See I'm just shoppin' for the
Jamelia makes a comparison to shopping for an item in a store.
Yeah I'm just shoppin' for the
Jamelia further iterates her previous statement.
Next floor, second stop.
Jamelia has progressed to the next floor and is again on the second stop.
Express elevator headin' for the top.
Jamelia is conveying that she is taking the express lift, which goes straight to the top floor.
Baggy jean
Jamelia is pointing out a possible style choice of clothing.
Get it 'til them smellin' like that Gucci cologne.
Jamelia is saying to wear the jeans until they absorb the fragrance from Gucci cologne.
I'm not gon' buy before I try
Jamelia only wants to buy clothes after she has tried them on.
At the dressing room to see if you're my size.
Jamelia is going to try on clothes to check if they fit her perfectly.
Just take you home for one night
Jamelia does not intend to keep the clothes for more than one night.
Refund my credit if you didn't satisfy.
Jamelia is saying that she wants to return the clothes for a refund if they do not meet her satisfaction.
I'm into fashion, yeah I gotta have 'em
Jamelia reveals that she is very passionate about fashion and needs to have the latest trends.
Tight on the frame, a better sell you're gonna make
Jamelia says that tighter clothes lead to higher sales.
Now run my transaction, pay me some attention
Jamelia expects the saleswoman to complete her purchase and pay attention to her.
For signing my name I wanna see you with the top down low
Jamelia is saying that the saleswoman needs to lower the price to make her happy.
Oh oh oh
Jamelia emphasizes what she wants.
'Bout time I let you know
Jamelia is telling the saleswoman that it is time to listen to her.
No more conversation 'cause your mine.
Jamelia tells the saleswoman that she has bought her and does not require any more conversation.
Don't want no tender talk or fancy lines.
Jamelia does not want to engage in any deeper conversation or hear any manipulative words.
Come sit down so I can
Jamelia is inviting the saleswoman to come and listen to her requests.
I'm ready for you
Jamelia is eager for the saleswoman to give her attention.
Don't need to cash your money by my side.
Jamelia is telling the saleswoman that she does not need to have money on hand.
Don't want no 'liminating all my time
Jamelia does not want to spend too much time with the saleswoman or talk more than necessary.
I'm shoppin' for the
Jamelia reiterates that she is still shopping for the perfect item.
Can't stop 'til I get the
Jamelia admits that she will continue shopping until she has the item she desires.
Are you free?
Jamelia finishes with the same line that started the song, reminding the listener that she is always searching for a new love interest.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CLARENCE DRAYTON, PAMELA JOAN SAWYER, TAMY LESTER SMITH
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