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/)
Wait
James Lyrics
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You can put that weight on me
I promised I would pray on you
I got things to lay on you
And I can't and I can't and I can't
And I can't wait till all of us get paid
I can't wait till all of us can see it rain
Fuck the people that drain cuz
Doing more than maintain
Girl you a lot a trouble
Let's make it a double
And pass me the bottle
Two hands like full throttle
You pass me the ball
I pray I don't make it fumble
Two hands together I'm praying
Let me know when it gets to you
I just need my credit when it's due
You promised me you'd wait on me
You can put that weight on me
I promised I would pray on you
I got things to lay on you
And I can't and I can't and I can't
And I can't wait till all of us get paid
I can't wait till all of us can see it rain
Fuck the people that drain cuz
I only got you on my brain
Doing more than maintain
Blue eyes when I first saw you
You know I'm doing fine
I'm working over time
You think that I'm against you
You say that all the time
In "Wait," James speaks of his longing for a committed and devoted relationship with his significant other, hoping for their connection to bloom into a life-long partnership. He sings of his anticipation for the moment they share a gaze, wishing for his love's eyes to remain in his thoughts, while also admitting that life may not always be a smooth-sailing journey, but that forgiveness and second chances are possibilities. The lyrics show James demonstrating his dedication to making their love life work despite any obstacles they may face. He asks for her to wait for him, promising to wait for her in return, as they both prepare for their life together.
The lyrics of "Wait" express the idea of two individuals coming together to build a meaningful and lasting relationship in the expectations of growing together despite the ups and downs of life. The song speaks of patience, devotion, and anticipation for the love of one's life. James's vocals are powerful, portraying the true depth of his feelings for his love interest.
Line by Line Meaning
Darling did you know that I
I don't know if you're aware, but I
I dream about you
I imagine being with you in my sleep
Waiting for the look in your eyes
Hoping to see a certain look in your eyes
When we meet for the first time
When we finally come face to face
Darling did you know that I
I don't know if you're aware, but I
I pray about you
I speak to a higher power for you
Praying that you will hold on
Asking that you stay true to us
Keep your loving eyes only for me
Please don't be with anyone else
I am waiting for
I am patiently anticipating
Praying for you, darling
Hoping the best for you
Wait for me, too
Please remain faithful to me
Wait for me as I wait for you
Please be loyal like I am
Darling, wait
Please be patient
Darling did you know I dream about life together
I dream of a future with you
Knowing it will be forever
Believing it will last eternally
I'll be yours and you'll be mine
We'll belong to each other
And darling when I say
And when I promise
'Til death do us part
Until we're no longer alive
I'll mean it with all of my heart
I'm being completely sincere
Now and always, faithful to you
Forever, I'll stay committed to you
Now I know you may have made mistakes
I recognize you've gone astray
But there's forgiveness and a second chance
But I'm willing to look past that for us
So wait for me darling
So please hold out for me
Wait for me
Please don't leave me behind
Wait for me
Please be patient with me
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Kyle Valenzuela
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Simply appreciate it for what it is....
No need for all this people of God...
If you don’t agree with certain ways of doing things... best submit your plea in a respectful manner to those that perhaps would have a say....
We are one body People of God....
Let’s encourage one another in good works...
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More please 🙌🏼🙏🏻
There's not a mountain too tall
There's not a problem so small
That Jesus can't resolve
In time He'll get involved
Our God He cares about us
So wait on the Lord
Wait on the Lord
Wait on the Lord
And He'll renew your strength
There's not a night too dark
A journey too long to embark
Jesus will see you through
In time He'll make you new
Our God He cares about us
So wait on the Lord
Wait on the Lord
Wait on the Lord
And He'll renew your strength
Cause He's ordering, He's ordering your steps
You've got to wait, you've got to wait
I’m gonna wait on You Jesus
I’m gonna wait on You Jesus
I’m gonna wait on You Jesus
I’m gonna wait on You Jesus
I’m not turning back now
I’m not turning back now
I’m not turning back now
I’m not turning back now
I’m gonna wait on You Jesus
I’m gonna wait on You Jesus
I’m gonna wait on You Jesus
I’m gonna wait on You Jesus
I’m not turning back now
I’m not turning back now
I’m not turning back now
I’m not turning back now
@silvanajohana
LYRICS:
VERSE 1
There's not a mountain too tall
There's not a problem so small
That Jesus can't resolve
In time He'll get involved
Cause our God He cares about us
CHORUS
///Wait on the Lord ///
And He'll renew your strength
VERSE 2
There's not a night too dark
A journey too long to embark
Jesus will see you through
In time He'll make you new
Cause our God He cares about us
(Repeat Chorus)
BRIDGE
//He's ordering
He's ordering your steps
You've got to wait
You've got to wait //
Vamp
////I'm gonna wait on You Jesus ////
////I'm not turning back now////
(Repeat several x's)
@DonMoenBestChristian
I'm 13 years old, I grew up in a Christian family, I have 9 siblings. And I want to serve God until the end of my life
@JoseBarreto5204-kf2vr
I'm 14 and it's a blessing to know Jesus and praise the God Almighty. Amen!!!!
@LeydiMarinceballos
Glorias a Dios
@nedrarussell8298
Praise YHWH, young man! Always stand in the true which is Yeshua, the Way, the Truth, and the Life! Let know one deceive! I love you, brother! Tell everybody Yeshua saves!
@iamteexoxo
Anybody else felt REAL WORSHIP? Eyes watering, throat tightening and singing "Im going to wait on you Jesus!!!"😢😭
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😰🎉😃😄😪🎉😰🎇🎉🎇🎉!
@TiffanyLArmstrong
Most definitely! This is so pure.
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No sadness 😂😀😂😅😀
@natsmith23ns
YYYYYEEEESSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!! HE DESERVES ALL THE PRAISE!!!!!
@Jen-tt9yx
Don't even get me started, I'm an ugly crier LOLzz.