James formed in Manchester in 1982, when Paul Gilbertson (guitar), Jim Glennie (bass), and Gavan Whelan (drums) met Tim Booth (vocals) at Manchester University and asked him to join their fledgling band. During the next year, James became regulars on the local club circuit, and by 1983 they had signed to Factory, releasing their debut EP, Jimone, later that year. Two years later, their second EP, James 2, was released, and Morrissey, the lead singer of the Smiths, publicly endorsed the group, asking them to open for his band. By the summer of 1985, Larry Gott had replaced Gilbertson, and the group signed to Sire Records. Working with producer Lenny Kaye, the group recorded its debut, Stutter, that year, releasing it in early 1986 to generally positive reviews.
Over the next two years, James toured constantly, building up a solid fan base. They released their second album, the folky Strip-Mine, in 1988. The record failed to capitalize on their live following, and the band departed Sire the following year, signing with the independent Rough Trade. On their new label, James released the moderately successful "Sit Down" and the live album One Man Clapping, which climbed to number one on the indie charts. In 1990, Whelan was replaced by David Baynton-Power, and James expanded to a septet with the addition of keyboardist Mark Hunter, violinist Saul Davies, and trumpeter Andy Diagram. The new lineup signed to Fontana Records and released Gold Mother in the fall. Following a handful of minor hit singles, Gold Mother finally became a breakthrough success in the spring of 1991, when a re-recorded version of "Sit Down" -- now boasting a contemporary baggy beat -- climbed to number two on the U.K. charts and became a staple on U.S. modern rock radio. Although the success of "Sit Down" was a blessing, it also was a curse, as the single became all James were known for. The band began to rebel in concert, playing almost nothing but new material, and its next album, 1992's Seven, was perceived as a misguided stab at big arena rock.
For the follow-up to Seven, James stripped away Diagram and worked with producer Brian Eno. The resulting record, Laid, was a quieter, more ambitious album, and it received some of the band's best reviews. While the album was ignored in the U.K., it was an alternative rock hit in the U.S. on the strength of the title track, which became a crossover hit. During the Laid sessions, James recorded another album's worth of experimental music with Eno that was released in the fall of 1994 as Wah Wah. The album received mixed reviews and the group took an extended break throughout 1995, partly due to guitarist Gott's departure. In 1996, Tim Booth recorded a collaboration with composer Angelo Badalamenti (Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet) entitled Booth and the Bad Angel, which received generally positive reviews.
With guitarist Adrian Oxaal in tow, James returned in early 1997 with Whiplash, a more straightforward record that was greeted with mixed reviews. Released in 1999, Millionaires, recorded with new guitarist Michael Kulas, was initially released only in the U.K. Their spectacular follow-up, 2001's Pleased to Meet You, was also available only in the U.K. A few months later, frontman Tim Booth announced his departure from the band he founded nearly 20 years before, and James called it quits following a winter tour of the U.K. in December 2001. The break was short-lived, however, as the band re-formed in 2007 and embarked on a tour in support of the double-disc compilation Fresh as a Daisy: The Singles. The following year saw the release of Hey Ma, James' tenth studio album.
The band returned in 2010 with a pair of "mini-albums" called The Night Before and The Morning After, respectively, before late 2011 brought a short, but novel, U.K. tour (the Orchestra of the Swan and the Manchester Consort Choir were their backup bands). In 2012, the lavish and long-awaited box set The Gathering Sound was issued, and included previously unreleased audio material alongside long-unavailable video concert footage. Details of the Max Dingel-produced La Petite Mort emerged in February 2014, and this first post-Mercury studio album was released four months later in June. Dingel then returned to produce their 2016 record, Girl at the End of the World. Written in Scotland and recorded in London, the album was described by the band as "big but personal, abrasive but warming" and "ultimately uplifting." Two years later, James teamed with producers Charlie Andrew and Beni Giles for Living in Extraordinary Times.
During the 2020 pandemic, Tim Booth teamed up with his Topanga Canyon neighbor Jacknife Lee to construct the basic tracks the rest of James completed while in quarantine. The resulting All the Colours of You was released in June 2021.
Biography by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
There are other artists using the same name:
2) James is the vocalist of popular Bangladeshi band Nagar Baul. He was a member of the band Feelings and later formed the band Nagar Baul. James was raised in Chittagong and later moved to Dhaka for his singing career. Stylishly longhaired James--overwhelmingly known as the Nagar Baul (the City Bard), was the pioneer of psychedelic rock in Bangladesh. Originally a lead singer and guitarist, he has always been respected for his solo projects. He became affectionately called Guru by his fans. His tunes were bright and his singing a divergence from the archetypal tunes preferred by the commercial-type directors. His songs expressed love, rage, discontent, frustration, and happiness.
3) A Dutch rapper connected to the Fakkelteitgroep.
4) James Lee - known as James - was a former member of Royal Pirates, a South Korean band. On 2015, he got into an accident that caused him unable to play bass any longer. Hence, he decided to left the band.
James moved back to Los Angeles and decided to release music written post accident in a project called ’the Light EP’ consisted of 5 tracks. (http://jamesleeofficial.com/)
I Like the Way
James Lyrics
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It sounds so nice
I could never explain
I like the way you hold my hand
It lets me know that you understand
I like the way you want to kiss me
And I like the way you always miss me
I like the way (I like the way)
To cheer me up whenever I'm down
I like the way you make me feel
The love we have is so very real
I like the way we kiss goodnight
It feels so good when you're holding me tight
The lyrics to James’s song I Like the Way express the singer’s infatuation with their partner. The first verse talks about how much they enjoy hearing their partner call their name, conveying a sense of comfort and warmth. The second verse talks about physical touch, namely holding hands and kissing. These gestures, while simple, make the singer feel understood and loved. The third verse talks about how their partner supports them emotionally, coming around to cheer them up when they’re feeling down. The overall tone of the song is one of happiness and contentment with the relationship.
The song portrays a love that is honest, genuine, and unconditional. There’s a sense of comfort and familiarity that the singer feels with their partner, and they appreciate every little thing that their partner does for them. The song seems to capture the feeling of being content with each other’s love and presence, as the singer states that they feel so good when their partner is holding them tight. Overall, the song is a testament to how even the smallest gestures can reinforce a bond with someone you love.
Line by Line Meaning
I like the way you call my name
I appreciate the pleasant sound of my name when you say it
It sounds so nice
I enjoy the lovely tone of your voice when you speak to me
I could never explain
I cannot truly express in words the feeling I get when you call my name
I like the way you hold my hand
I feel understood and comforted when you hold my hand
It lets me know that you understand
I feel reassured that you empathize with me when you hold my hand
I like the way you want to kiss me
I feel desired and valued when you express a desire to kiss me
And I like the way you always miss me
I appreciate the fact that you think about me when we are apart
I like the way (I like the way)
I enjoy so many aspects of our relationship that I cannot list them all
I like the way you come around
I feel supported and cared for when you visit me to offer comfort
To cheer me up whenever I'm down
Your presence and uplifting words help alleviate my negative emotions
I like the way you make me feel
I feel happy, secure, and loved when I am with you
The love we have is so very real
I believe in and am thankful for the genuine love we share
I like the way we kiss goodnight
I enjoy the physical intimacy and emotional connection we share when we kiss goodnight
It feels so good when you're holding me tight
I feel safe and cherished in your arms when you embrace me tightly
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RICHARD ROSENBLATT, RITCHIE CORDELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@polly4531
When it's late at night
Do you recall that night?
'Cause I think about it sometimes
I'm just lying, it's all the time, babe
I found out the way to your heart
Then found myself completely lost
Whatever, it doesn't matter, we fine
I don't need to label how we good time
And we don't need to tell nobody, we ride
'Cause fuck it, we're young, it's just fun
It started off just a touch
Innocent like friends, like friends
Yeah, wake up here tired, horizontal
We just friends, just friends
Maybe one drink, nothing too far gone (too far)
Is it the stars saying fall in love? No
We don't say much as we lay here
We just friends, just friends
When you say my name
So casual, touch my hand
I stop and play it cool
Like I'm not into you
But I'm just lying
You drive me wild and say
I found out the way to your heart
Then found myself completely lost
Whatever, it doesn't matter, we fine
I don't need to label how we good time
And we don't need to tell nobody, we ride
'Cause fuck it, we're young, it's just fun
It started off just a touch
Innocent like friends, like friends
Yeah, wake up here tired, horizontal
We just friends, just friends
Maybe one drink, nothing too far gone (too far)
Is it the stars saying fall in love? No
We don't say much as we lay here
We just friends, just friends
I found out the way to your heart
Then found myself completely lost
Whatever, it doesn't matter, we fine
I don't need to label how we good time
And we don't need to tell nobody, we ride
'Cause fuck it, we're young, it's just fun
It started off just a touch
Innocent like friends, like friends
Yeah, wake up here tired, horizontal
We just friends, just friends
Maybe one drink, nothing too far gone (too far)
Is it the stars saying fall in love? No
We don't say much as we lay here
We just friends, just friends
@j.beltran369
[[LYRICS]]
[Verse 1]
When it's late at night
Do you recall that night?
'Cause I think about it sometimes
I'm just lying, it's all the time, babe
[Pre-Chorus]
I found out the way to your heart
Then found myself completely lost
Whatever, it doesn't matter, we fine
I don't need to label how we good time
And we don't need to tell nobody, we ride
'Cause fuck it, we're young, it's just fun
[Chorus]
It started off just a touch
Innocent like friends, like friends
Yeah, wake up here tired, horizontal
We just friends, just friends
Maybe one drink, nothing too far gone (too far)
Is it the stars saying fall in love? No
We don't say much as we lay here
We just friends, just friends
[Verse 2]
When you say my name
So casual touch, my hand
I stop and play it cool
Like I'm not into you
But I'm just lying
You drive me wild and say
[Pre-Chorus]
I found out the way to your heart
Then found myself completely lost
Whatever, it doesn't matter, we fine
I don't need to label how we good time
And we don't need to tell nobody, we ride
'Cause fuck it, we're young, it's just fun
[Chorus]
It started off just a touch
Innocent like friends, like friends
Yeah, wake up here tired, horizontal
We just friends, just friends
Maybe one drink, nothing too far gone (too far)
Is it the stars saying fall in love? No
We don't say much as we lay here
We just friends, just friends
[Bridge]
I found out the way to your heart
Then found myself completely lost
Whatever, it doesn't matter, we fine
I don't need to label how we good time
And we don't need to tell nobody, we ride
'Cause fuck it, we're young, it's just fun
[Chorus]
It started off just a touch
Innocent like friends, like friends
Yeah, wake up here tired, horizontal
We just friends, just friends
Maybe one drink, nothing too far gone (too far)
Is it the stars saying fall in love? No
We don't say much as we lay here
We just friends, just friends
@layanb.6684
The best relationships start with being friends ..
@pedrochaquisse20
So accurate.
@JAKETHEKING10
Oh shut up
@martinolivares1567
lol so every relationship captain Obvious lol
@asery8673
@@martinolivares1567 no
@keiranmarley4052
@@martinolivares1567 Wrong
@rasulbogdan6639
I remember playing this when I was single. Im still single.
@brauliosandoval3137
Amen 🙏🏽
@brauliosandoval3137
Still am !!
@Emmmajaane96
Stay single. It’s so much less hassle